Psychotria Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 Big Brown Box Day happened this weekend! I have a set of ATA stunt armor and will be slowly working on this project soon! I'll be sure to ask plenty of questions and share photos along the way! I'll also see if my local garrison has plans for armor parties in the future too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 Hi Eric, Very few things more exciting than big brown box day!! Working slowly with pics and questions is the perfect way to go. Really looking forward to seeing your progress, helping where I can, and seeing the pics of the first troop in your new armour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 Looking forward to seeing some photos soon. Research is the key, if in doubt ask or check the gallery sections Good luck with the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 Congrats on your BBB day, hope to see a build thread from you soon. Good luck and enjoy the journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Awesome to hear, Eric! ATA makes a great kit and starting a build thread like this is always a fantastic idea. We welcome all questions (no matter how small) and look forward to seeing a ton of photos! If I could make a few suggestions: 1. Get all your build supplies in order. This will save you lots of time. 2. Take... your... time. I know you want to get it done and approved, but rushing leads to mistakes. Trust me on that one. 3. When in doubt, always ask before cutting/gluing. 4. Posting photos- I can't stress how important this is, especially if you have an issue. We are here for ya' every step of the way and we've all been-there-done-that, so never be shy about hitting us up for assistance... it's what we do best! There are a ton of references to use, and I have a list of tutorials under my avatar below that will help as well. Looking forward to seeing your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Congratulations Eric! good luck and let us know if you need some help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggytalks[TK] Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hi Eric,Loved my BBB day so much I recorded a video for prosperity of me opening and getting everything out. Like Christmas Day as a child. Enjoy.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hi Eric! Welcome to FISD. Congratulations on your BBB day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychotria Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Thanks for all the kind messages! I guess the first question i have now is which part should I start on first? I'm really eager to work on the helmet, but want to build some confidence using the tools, cutting the material, getting to know the material, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Psychotria said: Thanks for all the kind messages! I guess the first question i have now is which part should I start on first? I'm really eager to work on the helmet, but want to build some confidence using the tools, cutting the material, getting to know the material, etc. My personal preference is to start all trimming first. others prefer to satrt with the arms this thread is about return edges and can be useful . also you can check this useful thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Really any piece, the first is always the hardest. Been so long ago I forgot what I first started with, I think it may have been the detonator (yes it was just checked ) References for the detonator Here are a few links which may be of help Some great helmet references on Star Wars Helmets http://www.starwarshelmets.com/original-ANH-Stunt-Stormtrooper-armor-helmets.htm And of course our Gallery Section, full of references https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/gallery/category/24-anh-tk-reference/ Golden rules: Measure twice and cut once If you know ask, there are no silly questions, only silly mistakes Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Psychotria Posted May 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) Its been a while. After a few months of life & procrastination, I started work on my helmet. And, of course, I'm running into issues with the ears. I really didn't know what I was doing with my first ear and royally screwed it up, but thank fully ATA included a back up set. I have concerns regarding the gap that i've developed, as well as the thickness, and this kind of off-set cut out that I thought I had read somewhere that I should do...can any of yall offer some feedback, advice, or suggestions? I'd really like to avoid needing to order more ears... Here is a link to an album with photos https://imgur.com/a/ue5cUs0 Edited May 10, 2022 by Psychotria needed to add photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 ATA ears are quite thick so you could do to trim them down a little more. The offset cut out is in one if the links I posted above, and it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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