TheSwede[TK] Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 There’s a saying that ”in the end you go back to the beginning”. That is fitting for this build as it most likely will be my last Stormtrooper build. It’s based on the concept drawings by Ralph McQuarrie that started the life of the Stormtrooper. Althoug the design changed this is were it all started. I would like to dedicate this build to Dan (Cableguy). Dan’s love for the OT Stormtrooper are well known and I would hade really liked to have him with me on this one. We built our Stormtroopers (me a Hero and Dan a Stunt) at the same time and somehow got to talking via pm’s and became friends. We were also D.O’s together for a period of time. Anyway…as he loved the OT TK I’m thinking he might have enjoyed sharing this experience in building a Stormtrooper based on the first drawings of what later turned into the iconic Stormtrooper. This one is for you Dan - you are missed 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 So….were we at? Helmet I’m going with this version of the helmet: Bought a file from etsy and a friend is printing it for me, he has a smaler printer so it’s going to be in 4 main pieces (bummer). It’s pretty good but I can see a few areas were I will try to make some changes, if you don’t see it you will have to wait untill the helmet arrives Armor Armor is going to be ordered from Imperial Surplus when they get back up and running. As far as I know they are the only ones providing the Concept Armor. Soft goods: Grey 2 piece undersuit came today and it might be a little too light of a shade but I will see if I’ll dye it darker when the grey elastic is in hand (so they match). Still looking on a few options for the gloves. Not sure if I’ll try to source/make a grey neckseal or just go with a grey balaclava (already have that in hand for my Fett). Boots I’m going with this for boots and plan on painting the soles grey: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nairy[Staff] Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Super excited to see this build! And to get to troop with it some day! Keep up the good work Daniel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Looking forward to seeing the progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Sweet, this will be a cool build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Gloves ordered from amazon, should be in hand within a week: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Painted the soles of the boots - ✅ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Looks the part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN1313[TK] Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Really enjoying the build here!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wook1138[TK] Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Very interesting build, Daniel. I have no doubt that you will crush it. Happy building! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 10 hours ago, wook1138 said: Very interesting build, Daniel. I have no doubt that you will crush it. Happy building! Thanks Greg, I hope you’re right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted July 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 Gloves - check ✅ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted August 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 Both a minor and a major update so to speak Elastic is in, I bought two shades and one was a pretty good match. Got side-tracked with another cosplay so haven’t ordered the armor yet and probably couldn’t have anyways as Imperial Surplus have had some trouble with their shop, fortunatly they seem to be getting back up, more so for them than me obviously. Anyway, this is what my ”damaged brain” randomly decided to do a few weeks back Ehh what’s that..not a Stormtrooper costume is it? No but a sort of Stormtrooper you could say A JUDGE! Helmet is cast from a screen used one so lineage yeey! and one for laughs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 "I am the law" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris788[TK] Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Keen to watch this one come together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Looking good Dan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riveting Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Cool Judge kit, is that a NODEN? Always Hoped they make a follow up film, 2000ad its virtually an untapped well. Back OT, Nice MQ kit too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, riveting said: Cool Judge kit, is that a NODEN? Yep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) I got some work to do, man that’s alot of pieces It’s also too snug and my eye lids are actually touching the visor when I blink…well don’t blink then I’ll ad som spacers to make the helmet bigger and if it’s a miss I’ll get my friend to print at a larger scale. Had to do the TK-twist to get it on, that was a pretty fun trivia thing. Edited September 6, 2023 by TheSwede 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nairy[Staff] Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 3 hours ago, TheSwede said: I got some work to do, man that’s alot of pieces It’s also too snug and my eye lids are actually touching the visor when I blink…well don’t blink then I’ll ad som spacers to make the helmet bigger and if it’s a miss I’ll get my friend to print at a larger scale. Had to do the TK-twist to get it on, that was a pretty fun trivia thing. This is amazing!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Awesome mate, really looking forward to seeing this complete and you approved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Helmet partially glued, added some spacers and there’s now enough room. Still very snug but wearable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwede[TK] Posted September 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Helmet all glued up, not pretty but does the job , also added first round of filler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Those curved areas over the ears will be a pain to match, BUT I'm sure you will manage that with flying colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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