BRIZK Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 yesss! i got my armor its a AM kit from troopergear but i need some help on the build any good threads for this kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfox2010[TK] Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hey Erick, Looks like there's going to be quite a few of us on the same boat. I believe we have v2.0 so it might be a little different from these. Here's a helmet build http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26301-ne-helmet-build/ and here's some armor builds http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27514-cant-seem-to-find/ good luck fellow trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIZK Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Cool thanks!! Looking at them right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Research is a big part of this hobby, there are so many builds on the forum, plenty will help you on your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Congratulations Erick, on receiving your armor! As mentioned above, research is key to doing this right! Make sure you go to the build thread section, and post up a thread so that the community can help you along the way. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz-stormtrooper Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Mine arrived a few days ago, I share the exitement and nervousnes. Slow and steady wins the race, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camprandall Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Having just gone through my first build I would recommend a few things: 1) Watch all the Trooperbay videos. They aren't necessarily exactly what you will do, but they get you familiar with the process. 2) Read a lot of the sticky build threads on here. It's much more doable once you start to have a comfort level with all the parts. 3) Talk to your local garrison. Our guy Mike, TK-1636, was a huge help with some of the trickier confusing parts like where exactly a snap should go and things like that. Good luck and have fun with it! Edited July 29, 2014 by camprandall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIZK Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the advice!! will start the build this week with the help of a friend..i need to trim some parts....im 5'6 and this kit is made for bigger people Edited July 29, 2014 by BRIZK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsaber25[Admin] Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Congrats Erick. Yes do yourself a favor and read through a bunch of build threads. First you will need to figure out what armor type you want to build and then how you want to build it. For example, if you want to strap it the accurate way or use snaps and snap plates. The trooperbay videos are an excellent resource. I also found Paul's "TM" build thread very useful. You will get comfortable more and more as you go. It probably won't be perfect. You will make mistakes. I just made one of my first noticeable mistake on my build lastnight that I haven't posted on my build thread yet. But they happen. Again like everyone says, research research and more research Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps[TK] Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Congrats on getting your armor. Take your time and trim less than you think you need to and work it to where you need it to be. And as everyone has been saying, research. It can be intimidating but once you get started, it'll be addicting! There is no shortage of help here! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIZK Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks a lot..will start with the helmet tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Just a piece of casual advice... Start with the forearms, move to the biceps, shoulders, shins, torso, thighs, and then the helmet. Only reason I put that sequence is because the forearms are generally pretty simple. Moving through that sequence will help you get comfortable with the ABS, the tools, and the techniques that you'll be using when you finally get to the helmet which is the most complex part of the build, and probably has the least margin for error. Just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIZK Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Good advice, ill start with the forearms..slowly but surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroskillz Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'm right there with you bro, just got my AM kit. Came here to figure out where to start and wouldn't you know the question has already been answered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIZK Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Check out the paratrooper threads..its very detailed. Im going for that build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hey Erick, Hope the build is going well. I just got my kit yesterday from Trooper Gear also and unpacked everything.. a bit overwhelming. I watched almost all the TrooperBay videos and a bunch of threads, and feel like I have a solid idea of what I need to do, but since you have the same kit, I was hoping you could give me some advice? How did it go for you so far? Im also a skinny guy and the thighs and arms feel huge. Any trimming suggestions? Any help you could provide would be awesome great! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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