Grimmy[501st] Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) Greetings from Hoth! I mean Michigan. So I ordered my kit from Terrell in August 2015 and received it one year later.I've been working on the helmet for two months, off and on. It's been the scariest and most fun thing in my costuming "career" (a term used loosely haha). Anyway, the helmet is fully hand painted and almost assembled.The armor is all rough trimmed and being slowly trimmed and final assembled. Thus far, the forearms are almost done and the biceps are well on their way. Main plan is to get the arms assembled this holiday weekend. Some feasible but unlikely goals:-Finished and approved by Rogue One release (lol! I'm being overzealous)-EIB and Centurion approved-100% hope in that I don't screw something up too badly In my research and several months of reading, studying, and linking, I've chosen some key points from specific build threads and will be following them with some of my own flare. A little history on me... I've been costuming and attending cons/parades/events since 1997. I've been a Ghostbuster since 2014 and only recently joined the 501st this year with a TS kit from Dan Laws (was a treat). I also have an Anovos kit that will likely go to my wife, whom is in the process of completing a ROTJ Boba. Now, without further adieu, here comes my build! And thank you in advance for any and all help! Edited November 25, 2016 by Grimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T K[501st] Posted November 25, 2016 Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hey Adam! I am so glad you started a build thread! If you work hard you should be able to finish before Rogue One, but like you said, the possibility of messing up and making sure you do a good job might be more important than getting it completed fast. Cheers and I look forward to seeing your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmy[501st] Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) Here's my armor rough trimmed from a month or so ago!<br> Edited November 25, 2016 by Grimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmy[501st] Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hey Adam! I am so glad you started a build thread! If you work hard you should be able to finish before Rogue One, but like you said, the possibility of messing up and making sure you do a good job might be more important than getting it completed fast. Cheers and I look forward to seeing your progress. Thanks, Aaron! I completely agree! If I finish it, sweet...if not, there're always loads of other events lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmy[501st] Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) Here is my paint job thus far...<br> Black paint side front sample<br> <br> Black paint rear sample<br> <br> Frown and vocoder<br> <br> Rear traps<br> <br> Right side front (upper trap done; not pictured)<br> <br> Left side front (upper trap done; not pictured)<br> <br> Ears are done but I'm waiting on the screws to dry.<br> Mic tips are painted, just need to add screens.<br> Frown mesh is trimmed.<br> Lens is trimmed and holes drilled for mounting.<br> Also going to be coating the inside with PlastiDip. I'll be careful! Lol!<br> More to come... Edited November 25, 2016 by Grimmy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmy[501st] Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 My ATA bucket on the right, Anovos on the left. Just for comparison...<br> <br> Still need to finish the inside and add the frown mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmy[501st] Posted November 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2016 Forearms. Holy crap the size difference. The left fits me pretty good but the right is significantly larger. Should I take down the right side (somehow) or stuff with foam?<br> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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