idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hey Guys, I got my finally got my kit! I have loved Star Wars since I was a little kid and cant wait to become part of the 501st family. Opened it up, sorted all the parts (which that in itself is a chore), and wanted to curl up into a ball on the floor. I could really use some help with this whole process. I have read a ton of threads, viewed a lot of references, and feel like I know what I need to do; but its my first time taking on a project like this and I dont really want to screw it up. I started on the biceps like most ppl had recommended. Here are some photos Theyre both pretty even, just super loose. I'm not sure how a good fit is supposed to fit? I'm a skinny guy, 5'11, 150lbs.. and I dont want it to look super big or super tight, just screen accurate. I also started trimming the forearms, but want to square away the biceps before I do anything. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfox2010[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Congrats on the armor. The bicepts are a bit big, you'll need to trim it down some more. Before you reglue them again, use the blue tape and post another pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuumantroop[TK] Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Also, you can get rid of the return edge on the tops of the biceps, and trim down the return on the bottom about half way. It will give a better fit if you do that. Also, when fitting the armor, be sure to wear your under suit when fitting, it helps more than ya think. When i was doing my build, I lost sight of the correlation of how the armor would fit in its entirety and almost lost my mind lol. Once everythings assembled, it will be easier to see how everything fits your body better. Im a skinner dude as well, had to so a LOT of trimming on my AM kit, but it was well worth it, and made me enjoy my armor even more when it was said and done. Dont hesitate to ask questions, thats what we are here for! Congrats on your first step to the 501st! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Hey Guys, Thanks for all the feedback. After trying on the biceps more i decided to re-trim them and i feel they came out perfect! not too lose with a lil breathing room and nothing poking me. I know I should be trying it on with the underarmor, but I havent found a good one yet, so I just used a really thick baseball tee for a gauge. I trimmed up the forearms as well, but I wanted to get some feedback before gluing anything this time, redoing those biceps was not fun. (I did do a little gluing. In the photo my right front bicep is glued, and so is the back left.) They are falling down a bit in the pic cuz they're not all strapped up (and could use a little padding inside to keep em centered) but it seems like itll be good when they are. I have a good range of movement with my arms. Any feed back would be appreciated Sorry if the photo is all small. im having trouble with the photo loader too haha Edited October 30, 2014 by idontgiveADAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfox2010[TK] Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 For the pics, upload them to photobucket or flickr, you can edit them there and post them here. can you take closer pics? the forearm looks like it could use a bit more trimming, can't really tell on the biceps though. Don't worry about the strapping, that will come in due time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hey! Finally getting around to updating this. Feeling like im making some decent strides considering my work schedule. Went to Comikaze this weekend; saw and met some 501st people in person which totally rejuvenated me to get my build on! Only thing thats slowing me down is limited work space, clamps/magnets, and time after work. Here are some photos of my progress: Finished Biceps and Forearms just need to glue backside of 1 forearm: http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e41/Adam_Friedlander/image2_zpsc414e430.jpg Shins trimmed and taped, Im gluing the front strips cuz it has to be a certain size, which I feel will help me get an idea if I need to trim more off the back Im skinny, but I have pretty big calves so Im starting with extra meat and gunna trim down from there: http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e41/Adam_Friedlander/image3_zpsd2a7f7b7.jpg Just finished trimming the thighs and as I was doing it, I realized Im feeling more and more confident in what im doing as I go along. Feeling good about the thigh size. Thought this would be difficult but it was pretty easy http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e41/Adam_Friedlander/image1_zps22646883.jpg I welcome any feedback! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRalf[TK] Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hey found your thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Been awhile since I updated my thread, but I've made some decent progress. Arms are almost completely done, just waiting to strap them up until I finish everything else. Legs are all cut (shins complete), strips have ben cut - just waiting for an armor party in december for some feedback before I proceed with some stuff. Trying to prep as much as I can so I can go and get some insight from fellow troopers in person. I want to keep going on trimming down the body pieces, but any feedback would be nice. Im a pretty skinny guy and I have been having to trim a ton off my AM kit. Here are some photos.. I trimmed the top chest and back plates down to a size I feel fits me well, just need to get the kidney plate, butt plate, and ab plate trimmed down. If anyone has any suggestions on how to trim to size, I'd really appreciate it. What return edges stay? which ones have to go? Should I split the ab plate in 2? I also primed the inside of my bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 My last 2 posts haven't gotten any replies. Any feedback on trimming the body pieces would be appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDadio[TK] Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 It might be easier to help if we could see some pictures of you wearing the armor pieces in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yes, have someone tape parts to you and you'll start to see where things need to get trimmed to fit your body.I started w the ab and kidney since I knew the tops of those lined up. And pretty much all the return edges of those parts pictured can stay (but trim them down if it's uncomfortable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I apologize for not updating my thread, but my build did go on and I have submitted for 501st basic approval. I found a lot of help from a facebook group specifically for my local garrison. Here are my submission photos.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) I've been approved!!! now I just need to wait for elections to end to get my TK ID! Edited February 21, 2015 by idontgiveADAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haribon72[TK] Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Congrats Adam!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Congrats!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 It's a great feeling!! Now get out there and make people smile! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Congrats trooper. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontgiveADAM[TK] Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 TK 52415 reporting for duty!! Ready to serve my empire, and maybe hit a few things with my blaster along the way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencap510 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Well done! Congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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