kiyotei[TK] Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 AP armor 1. Caboots 2. Hyperfirm E11 blaster 3. Canvas belt 4. Holster on left side 5. Side gaps closed 6. Green lens made from welder's visor (hard to see in pics) [edit] 7. Belt has buttons and corners trimmed (see pic I posted further down in a follow up posting). Please note the very bright sun makes the blue bottons seem very light colored, they are actually painted a dark blue. Quote
TK8280 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Lookin good there trooper! The only things I can think of is your belt plate needs to have its corners cliped ANH style, the "buttons" need to be placed on your belt plate also, its looking a little to ROTJ there, oh, and your canvas belt is to "white" Quote
TK8280 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Here's AP armor with the correct "ANH" style belt plate done up with the 3 "buttons" and the "clipped corners" Quote
SuperTrooper Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Bernard, good catch on the belt. Other than that I think you are good to go, nice job Jim. BTW we are going to redo the pictures on the elite page, so if you could get a bucket on pose with even lighting like in the top few pictures that would be huge help. Quote
Burge Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 looking good Jim. I think alot of people will get hit on the corners of the belt. I know Bernard hit me on that too. I think to clear it up the belt referance needs to be added to the elite requirements for ANH stormtrooper as of now I didn't see it covered. Quote
TD2802[501st] Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Good work overall Jim. Wonder how many elites in GT now? Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Posted February 25, 2008 Funny we talked about clipping the corners today at the armor party but since its not called out in the elite standard we skipped it. I'll do it and post pics of it. I'll also add the 3 bolt caps to the belt. I got em just forgot all about them. Quote
Terry19D Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Funny we talked about clipping the corners today at the armor party but since its not called out in the elite standard we skipped it. I thought the same thing, too. Not that I disagree with them needing to be cut, just that perhaps it needs to be mentioned in the standards. Maybe such a thing is generally taken for granted, though, and so not discussed. I, too, think you've done a great job! If you don't mind my asking, what did you use to close up your side gaps? Quote
Amish Trooper Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 what is used for the 3 bolt caps. Do they come on an FX kit for people who have one. Quote
SuperTrooper Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Technically the corners are not in the elite requirements. It's just a highly suggested, easy, and free improvement that Scott points out to everyone Quote
SuperTrooper Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 what is used for the 3 bolt caps. Do they come on an FX kit for people who have one. The FX belt has them formed into the belt, so there are no extra pieces to worry about. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Yup, those details while nice are not requirements. Perhaps after we hit 100 Elite ;-) Great job Jim Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Good work overall Jim. Wonder how many elites in GT now? Jim would make 3, with a few more very, very close. Though I think we'll never catch up to the Singapore garrison if they replace their belts Quote
Amish Trooper Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 The FX belt has them formed into the belt, so there are no extra pieces to worry about. Thanks Terrell Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Posted February 25, 2008 I used a layer of white foamie foam glued to a piece of black rubber (for strength). I then attach to armor with velcro. It holds real well. I have trooped a few times and no problems. I find that foamie foam sheets are not tough enough on their own. Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 Looking good. Working on getting elite status myself. Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Posted February 26, 2008 I added the buttons and trimmed the corners on my belt, here's a pic: Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 Looks like you're all set Jim - just waiting on Scott's decision. Quote
SuperTrooper Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 Hey, the belt has buttons. I think you've got everything covered. Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Posted February 26, 2008 Scott, Please hurry and approve me, the Elite Stormtroopers page needs an even 12 troopers for proper balance (to help out the OCD troopers like me). Quote
TK8280 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Don't worry brother! Scott will be back soon Quote
Ketariniii Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Scott,Please hurry and approve me, the Elite Stormtroopers page needs an even 12 troopers for proper balance (to help out the OCD troopers like me). Lol gotta love being OCD. Unfortunately it wont be long before someone else gets elite and then there will be 13! Quote
Scott M.[TK] Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Jim, Well done, ANH Elite Status approved!!! I will ask the admins to update your profile, and I will get Elite pics done this weekend. Please check out the new pinned thread in the Elite section regarding what is needed to get your official Elite Decals. Well done trooper!!! Quote
mattastic13 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Super cool! Another elite! Its going to affect the OCD troopers though! Now its 13...kinda cool though...great number Quote
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