First Order Stormtrooper

[Giggsi]

Hello I wanted to get started with a First Order Stormtrooper build and was looking at denuo novo to buy the full kit. My question is if the kit is any good and how much I have to work on it to become accurate.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

3 hours ago, Giggsi said:

Hello I wanted to get started with a First Order Stormtrooper build and was looking at denuo novo to buy the full kit. My question is if the kit is any good and how much I have to work on it to become accurate.

There are some inaccuracy with a couple of areas, depends on which version you are planning to make, it is more suited to a TLJ version, quite a few have been legion approved.

 

Some joins need to be filled with either ABS paste or filler, if using filler you will have to paint. Joins on sides of abdomen, kidney, on top of the shoulders/yoke.

 

There are a few DN builds in the FOBG area Justin has a nice build here 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Some photos of the seams needing joining and filling here 

Differences between TFA and TLJ

Forearms

 

Forearm differences

 

 

 

TFA 

     

 

  TLJ

 

 

Cod 

 

Helmet TFA    -    TLJ

 

TFA

 

TLJ

 

Recesses section bigger on TLJ on helmet, clips are also different

 

 

[Giggsi]

I am planning to go for a TFA build, so technically there would be just some painting to do or are there some parts that are inaccurate in general?

[Sly11[Admin]]

The kits are good, but as Glen has pointed out, there are some mode you require to meet 501st approval.

TFA Anovos or DN helmets are fine for TFA

Forearms need some mods as not accurate for TFA

Side seams and shoulder bridge seems will need to be filled as they have obvious joins that don't exist on the original costumes

These are the main focus points, but there are a few more lesser items you can make more accurate if you intend to go for Detachment based, higher levels of accuracy.

 

Other kit makers also have some inaccuracies that you would need to modify, so there isn't really an out-of-the-box solution that doesn't require work.

 

Definitley look through some build threads and keep doing your research. Soon enough, you will start to see the difference.

 

Also check out our gallery section for screenshots and screen used armour images.

 

Welcome to FISD, and we look forward to watching your journey to 501st approval

 

[Giggsi]

vor 8 Stunden schrieb Sly11:

The kits are good, but as Glen has pointed out, there are some mode you require to meet 501st approval.

TFA Anovos or DN helmets are fine for TFA

Forearms need some mods as not accurate for TFA

Side seams and shoulder bridge seems will need to be filled as they have obvious joins that don't exist on the original costumes

These are the main focus points, but there are a few more lesser items you can make more accurate if you intend to go for Detachment based, higher levels of accuracy.

 

Other kit makers also have some inaccuracies that you would need to modify, so there isn't really an out-of-the-box solution that doesn't require work.

 

Definitley look through some build threads and keep doing your research. Soon enough, you will start to see the difference.

 

Also check out our gallery section for screenshots and screen used armour images.

 

Welcome to FISD, and we look forward to watching your journey to 501st approval

 

OK thanks but is it true that denuo novos takes literally years to deliver products? 

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

5 hours ago, Giggsi said:

OK thanks but is it true that denuo novos takes literally years to deliver products? 

Anovos yes but they closed down. DN is a different company. I ordered my kit last April and it arrived in about a week to the UK from memory.

[Sly11[Admin]]

As Chris mentioned, Anovos, yes, either took years or didn't deliver. DN is the new company that took control of what Anovos had and was, and made good with many of those outstanding orders.

They have proved that they can deliver without massive delays.

The quality seems to be good, and many are very satisfied with their level of service.

 

Check in the First order battle group section for other vendors who you can reach out to and ask questions directly about their turn around times and products.

 

We do update this list when we get sufficient positive feedback from members.

This section has loads of info and fantastic threads to support you.

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Also have a look at the 3D sections, lots of FOTK weapons files available for printing https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/202-3d-file-depository/ 

[Giggsi]

vor 17 Stunden schrieb themaninthesuitcase:

Anovos yes but they closed down. DN is a different company. I ordered my kit last April and it arrived in about a week to the UK from memory.

OK because i tried ordering the armor kit and helmet but my card keeps getting declined. 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

8 hours ago, Sly11 said:

As Chris mentioned, Anovos, yes, either took years or didn't deliver. DN is the new company that took control of what Anovos had and was, and made good with many of those outstanding orders.

They have proved that they can deliver without massive delays.

The quality seems to be good, and many are very satisfied with their level of service.

 

Check in the First order battle group section for other vendors who you can reach out to and ask questions directly about their turn around times and products.

 

We do update this list when we get sufficient positive feedback from members.

This section has loads of info and fantastic threads to support you.

 

 

 

I'll update this on my build thread also

[Mworm1974[TK]]

Hey, good choice going first order, I’ve got a Jim kit and it’s still going strong since 2019. It’s made from flexible fibreglass. Don’t be put off by the material it’s just as strong and maybe slightly more forgiving than ABS. But as the others have said do your research first and don’t jump in without knowing the advantages and disadvantages.