Alk3fan's - ANH Stunt - Denuo Novo Build

[Alk3fan]

Hi Gang!

 

After some warm introductions here in the forums and attending my first armor party, I answered the Empire's call. I've received my very first BBB from Denuo Novo to be an ANH Stunt Stormtrooper.

 

 

 

 

I'm really excited and feeling more confident than I expected I would. Just trying to focus on one section at a time.

 

I have some orders pending some various materials (some of which I think I'll need to verify the accuracy of with you fine folks). But in the meantime here is a break down of my plan:

 

Kit:

Acceptance: Striving for Centurion - but happy to be accepted at any level

Helmet: Denuo Novo when back in stock

Armor: Denuo Novo

Neck Seal: To order from DarmansProps

Undersuit: Ordered cheaper amazon shirt and pant options for sizing during armor build. May upgrade as needed

Belt: To make or order from Imperial Issue

Gloves (w/flex plates): JustJoseph63 or Trooper Bay

Boots: Ordered with KeepTrooping - not yet arrived

E-11: May order from Nolapropworks

Electronics (haven't done much research yet)

• Speakers: I'd sort of like to have working helmet tips with the option to connect to a chest speaker for noisy events.
  • Aker 10 watt?
  • ICOMM?
• Hearing Assistance: Is this necessary? nice to have?
• Fans: all of them plz

Travel Crate (haven't done much research yet)

• Compact enough to fit in a hatchback

 

Current Questions

• What now?? (will look at Tony's Thread) 
• Is the holster from Denuo Novo accurate for acceptance? 
• The large button plate seems a bit more warped around the base than I would expect. Does this matter too much as it's mostly a shell piece on the torso? I've added pic's below

 

 

 

Excited and looking forward to building this with the community here. Thank you for contributing to this journey!

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Current Questions

• What now?? (will look at Tony's Thread)  definitely
• Is the holster from Denuo Novo accurate for acceptance? Yes but not the belt as it has 4 attachments should only have two
• The large button plate seems a bit more warped around the base than I would expect. Does this matter too much as it's mostly a shell piece on the torso? I've added pic's below only top section is used
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[Doggydoc[Staff]]

Welcome Will. Looking forward to following your journey 

[TheRascalKing[TK]]

Congrats on your BBB day and beginning your adventure! Glen nailed it above.

 

I'll add some news after speaking with Mark from Denuo Novo at San Diego Comic Con this weekend - unfortunately, they are having ABS supply issues and helmets are unlikely to be in stock again any time soon, potentially into next year. While you can focus on the armor in the meantime, if you happen to see a NIB one on a secondhand or auction site, I would grab it!

[Alk3fan]

@TheRascalKing Well that’s not the news I’m looking for! While disappointing, I’ve got plenty of work to keep me busy until I can find one. Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻 

[Alk3fan]

Hey hey!

 

After stressing about it and putting it off, I finally started trimming this weekend. I’ve got a rough trim of the abs, glutes, and kidney. 
 

Like some of you warned, after doing some general test fits it seems like I might have too big of a gap between the abs and kidney (too much blue milk and jet juice.)
 

While I’m certainly a ways off from gluing yet, curious if someone could point me in the direction for instructions on adding shim (shimming?) to the kidney or abs.

 

I’m concerned about matching color and molding too. I’m shooting for L3 for fun but will not be heart broken if I fall short. 
 

I’m a little discouraged between the sold out helmet and now the gaps, but reap what you sow. Or trim and glue more 😂

 

Set backs never stopped the Empire!

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

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