Luciana[TK] Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Well, time to put my big girl pants on and get this done if I want to have a chance at 501st Legion… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Very exciting, Luciana! Welcome to the FISD forum... the one true home of all things stormtrooper-related! Below are several resources that you may find helpful during your build. Tony's thread below is considered to be an Anovos bible of sorts. And here we have a link to a brand new section on our forum for all our identifying female members. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/254-vaders-valkyries/ One last thing. It appears that your boots are not quite standard issue due to the tread pattern on the soles, though it's a bit hard to dell due to the image stylization. Below is a link to one of the most common boots that Legion TKs use. "Keeptrooping" was formally known and branded as "Imperial Boots." https://keeptrooping.com/product/421-classic-white/ I'm sure I speak for others in saying that we look forward to seeing you post a build thread, and follow along on your journey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hello and welcome aboard, if you get stuck we have a gallery area full of references to follow, good luck with the build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Hello Lucian’s. Welcome to the FISD. Lots of help can be found here. Make sure to ask lots of questions. Looking forward to seeing your build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskard8[Staff] Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Welcome to FISD. Enjoy your build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Welcome to the FISD. Lots of us have built these since they came out so make sure you have a read up on those. Save your self from the same headaches we had! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Here goes nothing! 🫠Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luciana[TK] Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Yoooo - day 1 trim.Forearms, biceps, shoulders and shoulder straps. Not too shabby for this noob *cheers* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Welcome aboard Luciano, great to see you are on your way to becoming a TK. Some nice clean trimming there, well done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Nice work, Luciana! If you follow the "guidelines" when trimming you will have a lot of return edges. On some parts that is fine (and expected) but in some other areas more can be taken off. Example: On your bicep tops, removing the excess return edge (as shown) will help prevent them from digging into your arms during a troop, which can get mighty uncomfortable. Reference image You don't have to remove all of it. Some folks like the thicker look, but as seen in the reference image it's actually screen accurate to cut it down. If you decide to reduce/remove it, it's VERY important to do it before final fitting/gluing. If you glue everything together and then find it cuts into you, after taking off any excess you will find that the opening will be too large. This applies to many other areas as well, and I have a thread here that can help. Keep up the great work, and be sure to post lots more photos! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 I am struggling with the boot choice. Wanted to get it ordered while building and such. What I already have is no bueno. I did see the one in link sent at the beginning of the thread, however, I want to explore more options. Is there a measurement of max thickness for the black sole? I know the elastic has to be U shape. This is harder than I thought it would be… here is what I came across and wanted to ask if it fits the standards. It is much flatter than what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 3 hours ago, justjoseph63 said: Nice work, Luciana! If you follow the "guidelines" when trimming you will have a lot of return edges. On some parts that is fine (and expected) but in some other areas more can be taken off. Example: On your bicep tops, removing the excess return edge (as shown) will help prevent them from digging into your arms during a troop, which can get mighty uncomfortable. Reference image You don't have to remove all of it. Some folks like the thicker look, but as seen in the reference image it's actually screen accurate to cut it down. If you decide to reduce/remove it, it's VERY important to do it before final fitting/gluing. If you glue everything together and then find it cuts into you, after taking off any excess you will find that the opening will be too large. This applies to many other areas as well, and I have a thread here that can help. Keep up the great work, and be sure to post lots more photos! I’ll definitely do all these prior to glueing the pieces, as well as try all I can to get the measurements as good as I can. I’d hate to have to re-do it. I appreciate all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hello Luciana. Unfortunately, those boots would not be valid. L1- Flat sole with a short heel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 23 minutes ago, Chemi said: Hello Luciana. Unfortunately, those boots would not be valid. L1- Flat sole with a short heel. Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) https://a.co/d/hRJKWv7 The elastic on this one is iffy - but I thought I’d check if this one has a chance of approval… Edited March 5, 2023 by Luciana Extra info on link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hello again, Luciana. Honestly, I don't think those boots are ok either. It is better to wait a little and spend the money on ones that are ok. You can take a look at this link(421 Classic WHITE- STORE IS OPEN Next Wave 04/01): https://keeptrooping.com/ I'm sure someone will advise you on where to find valid boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Chemi said: Hello again, Luciana. Honestly, I don't think those boots are ok either. It is better to wait a little and spend the money on ones that are ok. You can take a look at this link(421 Classic WHITE- STORE IS OPEN Next Wave 04/01): www.imperialboots.com I'm sure someone will advise you on where to find valid boots. I gave up on the struggle and ordered from keeptrooping.com. Since it comes from China, let’s see how long till I have them. They were the only ones that had my size with “approved boots”. Thanks for the help. Edited March 5, 2023 by Luciana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Keep trooping is the new name for Imperial Boots, they changed it as it's not just boots anymore. I have had mine since wave 4? I think it was, I find them very comfortable, well as far as Chelsea boots are comfortable one me anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Did lots of work today: Forearms, biceps, shoulders, shoulder straps, calves (inside and outside), thighs (inside and outside), back plate, kidney plate, and butt plate. All cut. Very little to trim so I can start resizing and glueing. Gained a little confidence today lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 Keep up the good work. You will be happy with those boots. confidence will build like a snowball rolling toward a rebel base on Hoth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 6 hours ago, Doggydoc said: Keep up the good work. You will be happy with those boots. confidence will build like a snowball rolling toward a rebel base on Hoth. LOL! Well, I do hope so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN1313[TK] Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 I echo using KeepTrooping for your boots. They've been consistently accurate, high quality, and very good with their service. You'll want to verify when they do a wave though as they don't just have orders available at every moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciana[TK] Posted March 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 20 hours ago, FN1313 said: I echo using KeepTrooping for your boots. They've been consistently accurate, high quality, and very good with their service. You'll want to verify when they do a wave though as they don't just have orders available at every moment. Well mine is paid for - whenever the next wave comes, I will get mine. Till then, no boots for this girl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN1313[TK] Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 Waves are pretty quick. I'm also on this next wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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