oh58mech[501st] Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Got a good deal I couldn't pass up on an old FX TK, and thanks to this very helpful FX conversion thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/12478-howto-easily-make-your-fx-armor-eib-acceptable/ , I've been able to put in a few dollars and a few minutes here and there to make this a decent looking TK. Here's the suit before- And the story so far... First things first, out with that atrocious bobble head bucket! Went for Elumusic's newly created BX helmets (his work found here- http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28271-bx-built-stormtrooper-helmets-finished-and-kits/ ) Swapping out the big black ab buttons for a set of VaderDave's Plastic -> Canvas belt *pop* *pop* That was easy... I also brought up the gap of the drop boxes to nearly nothing (with correct white elastic strapping), installed metal clips for the thermal detonator, and am working on installing an old fan/mic kit I've had for a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh58mech[501st] Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Still needed- mounting the blaster holster to the belt, cutting the butt plate, and shimming the side gaps. Edited November 29, 2014 by oh58mech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRISTONAMO Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Looks good so far! glad you got rid of the bobble head bucket! You will probably be the first trooper repping that helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Just a small suggestion if I where you, I would not use your speaker in the mic tips. Especially that the mic tips on your FX helmet are not that nice compared to the one that came with your new helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hey Jake! Glad to see you've come to the serious Trooper hang-out. I know you're used to sitting around and lounging, but those days are gone. Feel free to stand around though. LoL. Go ahead and cut the corners on your belt to 45 degrees, too. Looking good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh58mech[501st] Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Good call on the belt trim and the mic tips. I'll take all the help I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I guess since we're talking about the belt, do you have the next level of covers for the rivets? It looks as if yours has a single raised surface, which you've riveted through. There should be another raised bump, which would cover those rivets. Just a dime sized, rounded piece of ABS glued in place will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh58mech[501st] Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I've seen the tutorial to make them. It'd cost me a lot less to buy a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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