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Garry's ANH Stunt Anovos Build


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  • 3 weeks later...

Finished my hand guards:  https://imgur.com/E4YoHfJ

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Started off trying to attach the hand guards to the gloves with E600 with no success.  So did some research and found that Loctite Bonding System worked for most people trying a affix the rubber hand guards to their gloves.   https://imgur.com/vX3cFX9

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I also finished my right thigh (with ammo box):  https://imgur.com/ww6GpVQ

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I went to my first Armor Party (in Corpus Christi) a few weeks ago and got some really great insight and advice on my build.  One piece of advice I got (from TK-71217) was to install cover strips on the inside of my thighs.  TK-71217 had done a few troops and let me know that the internal cover strips seems to make the thighs feel more 'solid' when walking around.  So, I took his advice and added the strips to the inside of my thigh: strip on inside front - https://imgur.com/s9AMnpM and strip on inside rear - https://imgur.com/fKaX2nL .  I'm finishing up the outer cover strip on the left thigh and will install the inside strips as well.  

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  • 5 weeks later...

OK... decision making time.  I started my build with the intent to complete it as a ANH Hero.  And the pieces I have done so far were the same between the Hero and Stunt.  I was even happy with my belt as it came from Anovos in the Hero configuration.  And then I started looking at my helmet and that's how I arrived at this crossroads.  I've been working on my build for over a year and I'm getting to the point in this where I want to finish it up and start trooping.  But I feel the modifications that I would need to make on my helmet to convert it from Stunt to Hero are (1) going to take time and (2) slightly out of my comfort zone in terms of build modifications.  I also heard at my last Armor Party that trooping in a Hero helmet with bubble lenses is difficult at best.  Keeping in mind that I have already have a Hero belt.  So, I have decided to change directions slightly and complete my build as a ANH Stunt.  I've started the conversion on my Hero belt to a Stunt belt:

 

Completed Hero belt: https://imgur.com/uvT9LkZ

Removed Velcro patch, cut out swatch for patch: https://imgur.com/UgNtZzZ

Removed holster and trimmed leather:  https://imgur.com/dXuh2pk

 

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Next steps to complete the Stunt belt to follow shortly.

 

 

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Looking forward to the progress.

 

Don't forget copy the DIRECT LINK of your photos into the post

 

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4 hours ago, Garry said:

OK... decision making time.  I started my build with the intent to complete it as a ANH Hero.  And the pieces I have done so far were the same between the Hero and Stunt.  I was even happy with my belt as it came from Anovos in the Hero configuration.  And then I started looking at my helmet and that's how I arrived at this crossroads.  I've been working on my build for over a year and I'm getting to the point in this where I want to finish it up and start trooping.  But I feel the modifications that I would need to make on my helmet to convert it from Stunt to Hero are (1) going to take time and (2) slightly out of my comfort zone in terms of build modifications.  I also heard at my last Armor Party that trooping in a Hero helmet with bubble lenses is difficult at best.  Keeping in mind that I have already have a Hero belt.  So, I have decided to change directions slightly and complete my build as a ANH Stunt.  I've started the conversion on my Hero belt to a Stunt belt:

 

Completed Hero belt: https://imgur.com/uvT9LkZ

Removed Velcro patch, cut out swatch for patch: https://imgur.com/UgNtZzZ

Removed holster and trimmed leather:  https://imgur.com/dXuh2pk

 

Next steps to complete the Stunt belt to follow shortly.

 

 

My entire build had been a battle with comfort zone.  Everything with time, asking questions and research helped alot.   

 

You just have to make the calls with what will make you happy

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Cut the swatch into two small patches to cover the extra holes in the belt and glued them on: https://imgur.com/DnvB3Yb

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Went to an Armor Party last weekend and met someone who brought a sewing machine and could sew.  She sewed the Velcro patch back on the belt for me (Thank you Marci!): https://imgur.com/SmEtAU7

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And then reattach the holster back to the belt: https://imgur.com/934TzTi

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Can't say enough good things about Armor Parties!  I've been to two so far and learned so much from others.  It was also a lot of fun!

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Ordered my boots from Imperial boots a few days ago.  I had originally wanted to order my boots from TK Boots.  I e-mailed them about size availability and got a replay saying they were not going to be in business much longer.  Too bad - I heard only good things about their boots.  I've also heard good things about Imperial Boots so we'll see how it goes.  Actually, I'm really eager to get my boots!      

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Working on my shins.  I heard/read that the Anovos shins are mislabeled.  My Anovos kit has the Right Shin labeled as #24 and #25 and the Left Shin labeled as #27 and #28.  And when put together they actually line up fairly well (I haven't actually sized them yet):

 

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However, I've read that the shins should be #25 and #28 for the Right Shin and #24 and #27 for the Left Shin.  The shins don't line up as well on this configuration:

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I'm having a tough time figuring which way to go on this.  Any suggestions?

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The shorter swoop goes on the inside conforming to the muscle (like pic2) but in the end of the day it can be either way, the original armor had a mix of double-up parts and consisted of two inner halves and two outer halves and so on -  just go with what looks and feels the best and remember to size the shins with your boots on :salute:

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  • 4 weeks later...

Boots have arrived!!  I normally wear a size 10-1/2, so I ordered a size 11 and they fit great.

 

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Already started on my shins now that I have my boots for sizing.

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It took a while, but I finished my shins.  

 

Front...

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Back...

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I noticed that the back doesn't come together too smooth, and the Velcro doesn't hold it down that well:

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Any suggestions on getting the two edges with the Velcro to come together better?

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Did a test fit to see how everything is coming together.  First time I've had everything on at the same time.  Still have a few modifications to my helmet and waiting on my blaster.

 

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Did a test fit to see how everything is coming together.  First time I've had everything on at the same time.  Still have a few modifications to my helmet and waiting on my blaster.
 
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I can see how happy you look in that photo. Looks great to my eyes! I just got my set and am cutting away. Overwhelmed, scared, but want to get it done for Halloween. Just ordered boots. TKboots has my size luckily.


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Have spent some time working on my helmet.  Pulled most everything out of the inside.  Cleaned up the eye sockets and removed the paint from the frown:

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Repainted the frown:

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Made and attached anchors for screws for new lenses:

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Cut out and installed new lenses (being sure to leave a slight gap for air flow and fogging issues I've read about):

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New padding:

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Trimmed up and installed mesh behind the frown:

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Installed new mic tips:

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Helmet done!

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3 hours ago, Garry said:

Ordered my blaster from Hyperfirm about a month ago.  Still no word on when it will ship.  Any experience with delivery times from Hyperfirm?

There are a couple of pages on the main legion boards about Hyperfirm, apparently their replies to messages has been slow of late, some even have opened claims in paypal due to no response. Can't say personally if there are any issues there, I would suggest trying to contacting them in regards to your order and if you don't receive a response in an appropriate amount of time I would also consider getting a refund.

 

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Are your mic tips white inside? Ideally they should be. You could reshape some of the vocoder edges. Seeing how well you cleaned up the frown, this seems like it would be easy for you!

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Here are some comparison shots, your teeth are a little wide and inside mic tips white.

 

You could also remove a little more around the eyes, especially in the inner corners

 

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Wow, Thanks Garry. Your build thread has been an eye-opener and impressive to say the least.

 

I am new to this as well. My family attends Comicpalooza in Houston every year. I think we missed a couple of the early ones but have made all of them since. I've seen the 501st there and the costumes are very impressive. My girls cosplay every year and so I was thinking of an Anovos kit to get in on the family tradition. So thanks for the build thread.

 

Like you I've wanted a Stormtrooper helmet and costume since I was 9 and saw ANH in 1977.

 

I live 1.5 - 2 hours east of Houston, so if you hear of any more build parties in SE Texas please PM me. I would be interested in attending.

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On ‎10‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 1:24 PM, Switzer said:

Wow, Thanks Garry. Your build thread has been an eye-opener and impressive to say the least.

 

I am new to this as well. My family attends Comicpalooza in Houston every year. I think we missed a couple of the early ones but have made all of them since. I've seen the 501st there and the costumes are very impressive. My girls cosplay every year and so I was thinking of an Anovos kit to get in on the family tradition. So thanks for the build thread.

 

Like you I've wanted a Stormtrooper helmet and costume since I was 9 and saw ANH in 1977.

 

I live 1.5 - 2 hours east of Houston, so if you hear of any more build parties in SE Texas please PM me. I would be interested in attending.

Hello!  Glad you've taken a look at my thread.  I started almost two years ago and I'm getting so close to finishing up and doing my first troop.  I've been to two armor parties and both were extremely helpful - one in Corpus Christi and one in Spring.  I travel a lot between Tomball and Corpus Christi.   Are you on the FISD Facebook page?  There is a lot of good information posted, and there are updates on armor parties in your area. 

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