TK-5988 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I've started my application process through 501st and the Georgia Garrison... I figured I would go ahead and start the application process, even though I have the following to take care of: Purchase Blaster Sew Holster Mount Drop Boxes Mount Vader Dave's button set Finish O2 Canister Trim Shoulder bells Thin forearms & biceps Here's some pictures, any other suggestions? Just Kidding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7060 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Haha. You made me a bit worried at first. Looking good, trooper. Can't wait to see the armour when it's complete. If I can make a few suggestions, I'd consider trimming the shoulder bells. They look a bit oversized. You seem to have nailed the thighs. They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Looks good so far. I would suggest moving your ribbed shoulder pieces forward, making them a bit more centered and even over your shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychotropic Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 yea i think it looks good. just your shoulder straps are to far back make sure you move them up. i agree your thighs do look really good. another little thing is maybe find a way to get a tighter connection between your chest and back plate. i think it looks great though. awesome job man. keep us updated and let us know when you get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-8224[501st] Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Looking good! Don't forget to put your buttons on. If you want some more screen accurate buttons, you can go to your local yarn store and get some 13mm buttons and paint them with Humbrol glossy #5 grey and #15 midnight blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 All the things i noticed have all been mentioned, i think. You really need to trim the shoulder bells and i would lower the bicep down towords your elbow an inch or 2. The shoulder straps do need to come forward, try to get an equal overlap front and back. Apart from that it all looks good, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I really can't add anymore than what has been posted. That is one of the best thigh trim jobs I've seen in a long time. Along with the tweaks to the shoulder bells a shoulder straps, take a look at the FX chestplate mod. It's something to think about but in no way is required. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=3938 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Nothing that hasn't been said before - I'll reinforce though what Terrell said: outstanding trim job on the thighs (you'll look much better than most), and look in to the thread he posted for some good mods to the chest (which can also be done to the shoulder bells). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-5988 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 First - thanks for the warm compliments and such Yes, the shoulder bells need some work... trimming and moving them forward, I totally agree. Its much different when actually looking at pictures vs a mirror. Chest & Back plate - do you think loosening & moving forward the top straps and tightening my side velcro straps would work better to get a tighter connection between my chest and back plate? Biceps - should they basically rest on the inside arm (opposite of my elbow) ? Buttons - Vader Dave's set... coming via mail as we speak Chest plate mod - yes I would like to do this, I just need to get a modeling iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-5988 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 BTW - Here are some random build pictures... Prior to gluing the fronts of the leg pieces, foam! Helmet padding from an old motocross helmet - I was bored at work.. a TK styrofoam cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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