ecci1976 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Here are a couple of pictures of my armor so far, I have had it now for over six months it's coming together slowly. Sorry about the poor photos (Selfshots) I will have to get the other half to take some of me Thanks for your comments Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I think it's looking great, especially for a first time! You did a great job with the thighs btw, most people don't get this to look as good. Some minor quips: 1) Tighten up the shins a bit. 2) I think the frown is painted too large. Take an exacto and scrape a bit off. Else it looks like a gray ESB frown. 3) Tighten the biceps a bit - they also look loose. If you have skinny guns, you can add a little padding on the inside to keep them from sliding (I do). Heck, split the but and I think you can hit Elite right as you are. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Looks great. What kind of helmet is that? Is that the new FX helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M.[TK] Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 2) I think the frown is painted too large. Take an exacto and scrape a bit off. Else it looks like a gray ESB frown. I agree, but another option is to use fine grit (150-250) sandpaper. Once you get it sanded sown, some Novus polish works great. Nice looking armor there, trooper!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 It looks like you have your hand plates on the wrong hands. Otherwise its looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry19D Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Apart from the small details already mentioned by other members, I think your kit's looking very good. Mine didn't look that nice first assembled - it took additional time and effort. I'm going slower on my AP kit...you live and learn. Nice job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Lookin good trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Besides the suggestions already made by other I think your armor is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 It looks like you have your hand plates on the wrong hands. Otherwise its looking good. That the first thing i noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecci1976 Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 That the first thing i noticed Thanks for all the comments so far guys Here are some better pics i got the other half to take>>..I have set to work on the frown and made it smaller is it any better this time??? I have also split the butt from the back plate,,O and i have got the hand plates on the right way this time LOL... Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattastic13[TK] Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Nicely done sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecci1976 Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Nicely done sir! Thanks everyone ...If you are looking at the armor and thinking it's to one side thats because i find it hard to stand up straight...I was hit by a I.E.D. in iraq..(long story)..But putting that to one side is it ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 looks like your thigh pieces need to come up a bit more. The hand plates are hard to see but they look too thick. I think you need to trim more off of them. Perhaps post a closeup of the hand plates making sure to show the edges. Also it looks like the upper back piece is over lapping the kidney plate. I believe they should butt each other. The armor is looking good. Great job so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 looks like your thigh pieces need to come up a bit more. It does, but it looks like you trimmed your thighs from the top and didn't get the slope downwards on the inside (groin side) of the thighs. Keep in mind in the picture the stormtroopers are running and their armor isn't exactly right, but you can see the contour. The FX and RT doesn't have it exact but the general shape is there. Remember the armor has to fit you, not a 5'9" 160 lb extra in a costume. Overall, your doing a great job trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Trooper Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Great looking armor, especially for the first time Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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