DrMatt's Imperial Armored Commando build - Completed

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

Looks like some nice progress. Be good to see more of these at troops.

[DrMatt[TK]]

Gauntlets done.  I'm STILL struggling on how to secure the two halves together.  These and the shins...  Pins.. magnets... velcro?  UGH!

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

7 hours ago, DrMatt said:

Gauntlets done.  I'm STILL struggling on how to secure the two halves together.  These and the shins...  Pins.. magnets... velcro?  UGH!

For my Din gauntlets I glued some elastic in several places on one side, on the other side I added rectangle magnets, I also added a piece of elastic and a snap just to extra secure the magnets, I did have an issue waving at a pageant and could feel one coming loose 

[shashachu[TK]]

On 6/9/2025 at 7:48 AM, DrMatt said:

Gauntlets done.  I'm STILL struggling on how to secure the two halves together.  These and the shins...  Pins.. magnets... velcro?  UGH!

 

 

In addition to what Glen suggested, probably adding Velcro onto the under suit will keep things in place.

[DrMatt[TK]]

Super excited.  What I think is the most difficult part of this build... my abs are done!  Thanks to Francois' molding skills (and a little luck that his mold fit my body).  I added suspenders to hold the weight on my shoulders as well as keep it at the proper height.  SO close now!

[TheSwede[TK]]

On 6/9/2025 at 4:48 PM, DrMatt said:

Gauntlets done.  I'm STILL struggling on how to secure the two halves together.  These and the shins...  Pins.. magnets... velcro?  UGH!

 

Tape them together and see if you can get your hand trough and if you can, just glue them shut Unless, you want to be able to take them apart….a simple way is to use velcro, 1inch on each piece and a 2inch to hold them closed. Now, depending on how the are constructed it can be a little wobbly if there’s no lip. You can in that case ad a little lip with some abs. Doesn’t need to be the full lenght, just something to stop them shifting. 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking good

[DrMatt[TK]]

Finished the chest... finally!  Of course, I forgot to add the white rectangle in the lower gray part, but that's sitting on my workbench.  Just need to glue it on. Test fit with flight suit and abs...  Fits really well!  It's actually kind of comforting with the abs (like a cool hug).  Noticed that there's NOT much ability to move around.  Now I know why most actors are so rigid :-D

Unfortunately, have to redo the shins since, during fit test, discovered the shins didn't fit over the shoes when the seam in the shins split bad.  Note: If you are gluing pieces together, reinforce the seam somehow!  No worries... used Francios' shin design to reprint as a one-piece shin.

 

 

[shashachu[TK]]

Great progress! And sounds like you're set with the shins, but yes any seams that are going to take some flex you can back them with ABS or similar.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nice work 

[DrMatt[TK]]

Redone shins... Done!  One piece so they don't break (using Francois' files).    I'll have to add straps to the bottom of the pant legs to keep it from bunching up, but that, my friends, is the last big piece done.  Just some placements and velcro-ing to do for the small pieces on to the flight suit, but... essentially...  I'm complete!

I'm going to want test-fit all of this together, but... if I have to do anything for 501st acceptance, I want to do it all at once.  Is it Sly11 that I need to start to connect with?

 

 

 

[shashachu[TK]]

Golden Gate Garrison's GML is the one who will ultimately approve, but if you want feedback from the detachment you can post in the pre-approval section to get feedback from folks here.

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Wow this is a nice kit. Clean lines. 

[Sly11[Admin]]

Thanks for reaching out Matt, Sha Sha has that covered and as per our chat, time to get your approval photos ready and head to the pre approval section for last round of advice before you hit up your GML.


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[DrMatt[TK]]

Just submitted my pre-approval.  Here's hoping...

 

 

[DrMatt[TK]]

It is done!  Took a year, but I did it!

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

14 hours ago, DrMatt said:

It is done!  Took a year, but I did it!

 

 

 

Excellent! Congratulation Matt

[Sly11[Admin]]

Congratulations Matt and welcome to approved status.

 

Don't forget to follow this link and request, 501st Status

You will be updated from member to 501st Stormtrooper. This level grants you more access to other parts of the forums, like the merch section and more.

 

 

[Doggydoc[Staff]]

Congratulations