TrooperK14 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hello! I am in the process of ordering a kit from Dave’s Darkside Depot! I am super excited about becoming a Stormtrooper and would love some tips for first time armor builders! Anything you wish you would have known when you started out!? Thanks and I look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hello and welcome aboard, check out some other build threads as well as EIB and Centurion applications, also use the reference gallery, don't forget the CRL's (costume reference library) great images you can refer back to while building. There is also the Reference Image Depository here: Here is a great supply list: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Welcome to FISD Katie, looking fordward to see your BBB day photos. ! Meanwhile you can search and read the Forum sections quoted by Glen and you can ask whatever you need , there will be always someone to assist you. Cheers Edited January 10, 2020 by TKSpartan word correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskard8[Staff] Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Hello Katie, Welcome to FISD. As mentioned above, do check out the build threads section on the forum, you will find them very helpful when you start your own build. And remember to start you own build thread when you receive your kit, we will be able to make advise and useful tips there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetchra Fett Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Welcome to the FISD Katie, I also look forward to your BBB day (Big Brown Box). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Welcome to FISD Katie, looking forward to seeing your build thread once your armour arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Welcome to the FISD, Katie! The supply list Glen gave will help you get all your build items in place before you start your build. Having them on hand during your build will assure thaat you don't have to stop because you need a particular item. He also mentioned the CRLs. I have a thread that will help with a lot of those details here, and there are some tutorials at the bottom of my post that will answer more questions for ya'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139[501st] Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Welcome! You’ve gotten some good advice. Measure multiple times and cut once. Make smaller cuts and do lots of sizing in between. You can always cut more off its time consuming but it’ll be worth it. Make a build thread and ask lots of questions. We are all here to help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperK14 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Thanks everyone! I have been watching videos and reading up on everything I can find! I appreciate your help and can’t wait to start a build thread! Thanks for the warm welcome and the offers to help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialLoyalty342[501st] Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Make sure you start up a build thread to show your progress. People will follow and know more of what’s going on when you run into problems. Make sure to ask questions during the build process. Also keep in mind everything else you’ll need to top off the build: Blaster Blaster decals Helmet padding Gloves (possibly rubber and nomex) Flexible hand guards Undersuit Storage bin Helmet fans Voice amp Hearing assist Thats all I can think of for now but a lot of bits and bobs to add on. Not all are needed but many are great to have. Hope to see that build thread soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenElshof[TK] Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Number 1 thing I wish before I started; A trooper's suit is never done. Never... Ne-ver... My tips next to all the above; Take your time, don't stress is. Measure twice (or more) and cut once. Check and re check reference at the CRL and books/websites. (Also be surprised how ugly the TK's actually were). You have a potential centurion in your brown boxes (highest level of accuracy) if possible; go for the closest to screen accurate as possible. It will be worth it. If you don't know what to do, can not find certain info; ask around! We've all been there and we all love to help. First time; use E6000. Very easy to apply and to correct mistakes in the first few minutes. Also if you really made a big error E6000 is easy to clean off. Also if you cut 90 degrees corners (leg armor, knee armor plate, some parts of kidney etc) always round it off. Maybe drill first and cut towards that, straight edges are easy to crack/will crack. But most of all; enjoy the build! After this it will only be sweating, not bending and kicking against things below your waist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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