Another 48" TFA Stormtrooper

[Ilnino]

How do, so I promised my eldest son that I'd share some pics with you guys of his armour. A lot of blood, sweat, swearing and beer went into this

[Smiling Fox[TK]]

Great work.

[CadBane3[TK]]

Wow! That's awesome!

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Man, I love these conversions.

[Ilnino]

Cheers,

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[mgb1016[501st]]

These conversions are always amazing.  Though I don't think I would ever have the patience to do one lol.

[fuumantroop[TK]]

awesome!  I did not bother painting my sons, but have been considering it now.  My biggest fear is it will not match the Rubies adult helmet I have been using.  What helmet did you end up using?  And did you repaint that as well?

[Ilnino]

I bought the kids 2 piece rubies helmet from off Amazon. I screwed the sides together and used limousine window tint for the visor. I haven't painted it. To be honest it's not a million miles from the paint I've used. I had the armour professional sprayed, they used Fords Frozen White. I've bought one of KBs kids helmets, just waiting for it to arrive.

 

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[hon143]

I bought the kids 2 piece rubies helmet from off Amazon. I screwed the sides together and used limousine window tint for the visor. I haven't painted it. To be honest it's not a million miles from the paint I've used. I had the armour professional sprayed, they used Fords Frozen White. I've bought one of KBs kids helmets, just waiting for it to arrive.

 

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What were the primer and paint again?  I googled the above names and didnt find it.  Also, how is the paint holding up?  I used Rustoleum primer and white 2X and it's chipping off fairly easily.

[fuumantroop[TK]]

Gotcha. The kids rubies is glossier than the adult version. I may just spray some gloss clear coat and attempt to color match the helmet itself someday.

[Ilnino]

What were the primer and paint again? I googled the above names and didnt find it. Also, how is the paint holding up? I used Rustoleum primer and white 2X and it's chipping off fairly easily.

I'm finding out tomorrow, the primer was like a greeny colour, a bit like the original stormtroopers.

 

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[Ilnino]

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[Ilnino]

 

 

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[Ilnino]

 

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[Ilnino]

Few pics from the wknd.

 

 

 

 

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[justjoseph63[Staff]]

You could very well be the coolest dad ever, Rick!  Great job!

[Ilnino]

Lol

 

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[humperdingle]

Awesome! I have one of these due for delivery any day now, so I'm after hints!

[Ilnino]

Don't rush it mate. You can pm me if you want

 

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[Daetrin[Admin]]

This is awesome! We should have a parent/child photo contest too!

[Ilnino]

Father and son

 

 

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[Ilnino]

 

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[humperdingle]

I've said it before, but this is remarkable. I have a 4ft Battle Buddy in the garage, awaiting deconstruction

[Ilnino]

Rubies 2 piece kids helmet and KBs kids helmet

 

 

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[fishmeok[TK]]

I turned the original helmet into a nightlight....

 

My profile pic  is us last week at a screening of The Star Wars Christmas Special...

 

 

Cheers

Mark

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