TK-7021[501st] Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I've been a Biker Scout for 6 years now. So I think it's time for a new 501st costume. The box arrived yesterday. Last couple of weeks I've read a lot of build threads here. I'm hoping to get centurion status before the premiere of TFA. So I started on the arms. Trimmed them as wide as possible. But it looks like I need to trim a lot more to make it fit. I think the underarm part is to long for my arm. How much can I trim of (I guess I need to keep all the squares?) or am I just wearing it wrong in this first test fit. As it is now, it's going to overlap with the hand plate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 great start man! Ill be watching this thread closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 You can cut at the wrist as much as you need. But start by expanding the u-shape on the inside of the elbow to help you fit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Well, one thing's for sure: before removing anything about the length of the forearm, wait for it to be fully enclosed, strapped and tested in action to see it it's really an issue. Then It will be the time to think about that. To me it looks quite fine right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Good advice from both Germain and Mathias. Get the arms assembled first before you trim anything. Once they are strapped and assembled they will feel much better. Having the forearm strapped up close to the bicep reduces the length it hangs down so you may not need to trim. But if you do, trim the wrist end and maybe the inner curve of the forearm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7021[501st] Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Alright! Thanks guys. I won't worry about the arms for now then.<br><br> Today I've trimmed all the arm and leg parts and the shoulders. Tomorrow I'll start on the rest. The helmet is going to be the last thing I start on. <br><br> (think I posted this thread on the wrong sub forum, didn't I?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulpX[TK] Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) I'll be following this topic closely. Good Luck Daan! This is the correct sub for ANH build threads BTW, so you're good to go! Edited October 23, 2015 by VulpX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7021[501st] Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) All parts have been trimmed. Now I have to wait for the glue to arrive... In the meantime I attached the snaps to the armor. Edited October 26, 2015 by TK-7021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Seems like they're where they should be. Let's hope the glue arrives soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulpX[TK] Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Nice nice, a lot of work done in those few days. The dremel is way faster that scissors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Brick[TK] Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Wow. Fast Progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7021[501st] Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Just painted the first bits. Hope the look is not too much hand painted. Edited October 26, 2015 by TK-7021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKCaleb Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Looking good so far man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulpX[TK] Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Hand painted look FTW! Looks good as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7021[501st] Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 So, found some boots and the glue arrived. I glued the first snaps yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7021[501st] Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) I've been busy with the armor, forgot to post some photos. Last weekend I finished most of the snaps. But I don't have enough clamps, so this takes a lot of time. Most of the strapping is finished for the torso. And I started with trimming the arms and legs to size. Edited November 3, 2015 by TK-7021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Nice progress so far. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7021[501st] Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Strapping on these parts is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Looking good Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7021[501st] Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Forgot to update this thread. And now I'm sorta finished with the build. So, here are some photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Nice job Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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