MFX ANH Stunt armor kit + RS Helmet build (beginner)

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

3 hours ago, Andor_FX said:

Thank you all. My update for today is not a big deal, because most of the issues regarding my strapping are still unsolved but in the making.

Update:

• Holster Installed (correct rivets will follow asap).
• Sit of the Helmet is better now in my opinion

I think I'm a little too thin for an average trooper, as the torso armor pieces are a bit too wide and overlap on the right side.
See detail picture...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm slim built and added a block of foam behind the abdomen so it pushes the armor out giving a more rounded appearance. Some troopers add a slot and lock system which stops the sides going over each other 

 

 

 

You may also want to try some V tabs to stop your posterior from pushing out, may reduce when you fix your sides.

 

With a heat gun or oven you bend strips of ABS plastic into the shape of a V, only glue one side and the other remains free to allow movement when you bend. Just helps stop the butt plate from pushing back from the back plate.

 

 

 

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Very nice "how to" information here! Thank you.

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Holster final installation for a Stunt Trooper with 2 rivets only (snaps on the other side).

 

Edited December 19, 2025 by Andor_FX

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Update:

• Butt Plate alignment optimized
• Shoulder Bridges attached
• Torso side alignment optimized (not satisfied with the result so far)

Issues:

• Right thigh twisted outside by mistake
• back plate not correct aligned by mistake
• I'm considering to additionally secure the shoulder bridges on the back with Velcro.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 21, 2025 by Andor_FX

[Andor_FX[TK]]

 

Edited December 21, 2025 by Andor_FX

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

 

With the shoulder straps I would not secure at the back, usually the elastic will keep them in place 

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

• These shall free float in back.
• These shall be glued in front.

You appear to have something under the front of the shoulder strap, front is normally glued to the amor

 

            

 

 

[Andor_FX[TK]]

I understand, thank you! 
I'll fix the last few isues and then start a new thread, "pre-approval," with add. detail pictures. What do you think?

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

3 hours ago, Andor_FX said:

I understand, thank you! 
I'll fix the last few isues and then start a new thread, "pre-approval," with add. detail pictures. What do you think?

Sounds like a plan, if you can try to use a contrasting background your GML/GWL will thank you for it, makes editing images easier.

 

Look forward to seeing your preapproval thread soon 

[Andor_FX[TK]]

I had still issues with my shoulder bridges. The rubber straps will not stay in place. See picture from behind.

• The right shin isn't closed very nicely at the back.
• Detonator caps are 25mm not 20mm
• The creases at the bottom of the boots don't look very nice either.
  
  My goal is still a basic approvement. Working on it...

 

  

Edited December 23, 2025 by Andor_FX

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Am 21.12.2025 um 22:31 schrieb gmrhodes13:

 

With the shoulder straps I would not secure at the back, usually the elastic will keep them in place 

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

• These shall free float in back.
• These shall be glued in front.

You appear to have something under the front of the shoulder strap, front is normally glued to the amor

 

            

 

 

Yes, the front is glued on the armor, but I put a piece of ABS under the shoulderbridge to make this connection more durable.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

6 hours ago, Andor_FX said:

Yes, the front is glued on the armor, but I put a piece of ABS under the shoulderbridge to make this connection more durable.

It just looked a little weird, I run a piece the whole inner length of the shoulder strap so it looks part of it.

 

Your elastic may not be tight enough, mine hold my straps down nicely, although a bugger to get the elastic over the strap at the start. 

 

 

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Thank you for the advice. Can you provide a pic of of your shoulder bridge pls? I do not understand what this means: "although a bugger to get the elastic over the strap at the start." 

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

12 hours ago, Andor_FX said:

Thank you for the advice. Can you provide a pic of of your shoulder bridge pls? I do not understand what this means: "although a bugger to get the elastic over the strap at the start." 

 

 

The elastic is very tight, you have to slip and wiggle the shoulder strap through the elastic carefully. If you put the elastic around the back plate it will hold a little better. Note the right side the elastic not on completely on one corner.

 

  

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Thank you very much for providing this picture and happy x-mass to you

[TikiTechie[TK]]

I have to say I am jealous of your star wars room and hallway that looks like the Tantive IV.  :)

Looking good. The adjustments have made a huge difference.  

Quick questions:
1. Do you have an assistant for your photo shoots?  If not, can you get someone to help with them, local garrison person maybe?  I did photos myself at first and realized I would only see flaws in my pics after I got done, took all my gear off and discovered I had something misaligned and then had to re-kit to take them.  I am just wondering if someone can help with the elastics and shoe wrinkles at least to get through the photos. 
2.  What is your shoe maker? Is that KeepTrooping or someone else.  The top of the shoe looks a bit like it's angled up too sharply and I have not noticed that on mine from KT.  My shin armor pushes down a lot but I do not get wrinkling/folds like that.  Would thicker socks keep them shaped better up front and prevent it from sort of collapsing into a fold.

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Hi Jim, thank you very much for your kind words about my costume and environment.

1. My wife took the pictures, but a fellow trooper of mine (TK) is living just around the corner. He is very busy most of the time, but he def. will take the pics for my approval

2. The shoes are black chelsea boots from amazon, painted white, I will give the trick with the socks a try, thank you for that.

 

 

[TikiTechie[TK]]

5 hours ago, Andor_FX said:

Hi Jim, thank you very much for your kind words about my costume and environment.

1. My wife took the pictures, but a fellow trooper of mine (TK) is living just around the corner. He is very busy most of the time, but he def. will take the pics for my approval

2. The shoes are black chelsea boots from amazon, painted white, I will give the trick with the socks a try, thank you for that.

 

 

Gotcha. I started with amazon chelsea boots too. Your finish looks better than mine did, but they didn't work for me because they were too short on top and would pop out from underneath the armor when I walked.  I ended up ordering the KT boots and they worked perfectly.  I'm not saying you should do the same, but that was my experience.  

[Andor_FX[TK]]

vor 6 Stunden schrieb TikiTechie:

Gotcha. I started with amazon chelsea boots too. Your finish looks better than mine did, but they didn't work for me because they were too short on top and would pop out from underneath the armor when I walked.  I ended up ordering the KT boots and they worked perfectly.  I'm not saying you should do the same, but that was my experience.  

Your experience with the boots from amazon is very interesting to me. There are so many different models, and maybe one of them will fit, but which one? Now I have a much better understanding of what to look for before buying. Maybe I'll buy new ones too and use the old ones as a backup.

[TikiTechie[TK]]

7 hours ago, Andor_FX said:

Your experience with the boots from amazon is very interesting to me. There are so many different models, and maybe one of them will fit, but which one? Now I have a much better understanding of what to look for before buying. Maybe I'll buy new ones too and use the old ones as a backup.

Yeah, for what it's worth, here is the link to the boots I bought years ago. they are not available any more. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKNGSN8?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0, 
 

Comparing them with the KT boots is pretty clear on how much taller they are. https://keeptrooping.com/product/421-classic-white/

The angle of the toe box seems to confirm they may be lower profile and would avoid that little pinch you are seeing.  

And, I am no shoe expert so it could just be that it worked for me.

 

Edited December 28, 2025 by TikiTechie

[Andor_FX[TK]]

I will give this one a try. They come from a maker / brand named ZIGN (80 Euros). They are very high and also smal in the area where the shins will touch them.
They are made of leather. I will post pictures when they arrive.

[TikiTechie[TK]]

I wasn't clear on the reason for not purchasing pre-finished ones from KeepTrooping (or some other maker).  Were they not shipping to your location?  I hate to see you go through the work of painting black shoes white for a bit less than the cost of the KT boots.  

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Jim, I understand your point. Shipping from England to Germany isn't a problem, of course.
But the customs and shipping fees are very high, and it would take quite a while for the shoes to arrive.
Furthermore, from my perspective, dyeing the shoes isn't necessarily a disadvantage, since that's exactly what was done in the OT.

 

Thank you anyway for your opinion. I haven't decided yet how I'm ultimately going to do it.

[TikiTechie[TK]]

8 hours ago, Andor_FX said:

Jim, I understand your point. Shipping from England to Germany isn't a problem, of course.
But the customs and shipping fees are very high, and it would take quite a while for the shoes to arrive.
Furthermore, from my perspective, dyeing the shoes isn't necessarily a disadvantage, since that's exactly what was done in the OT.

 

Thank you anyway for your opinion. I haven't decided yet how I'm ultimately going to do it.

Makes sense. Shipping is crazy right now.  I will be interested to see your progress on the shoes.  Good luck with it!

[Andor_FX[TK]]

Happy New Year to all Troopers.

 

I am back in the game, but still adjusting the strapping and trimming. This is the 10th time I test fitted the armor since I have started the build.

I followed the tips from gmrhodes13 and was able to improve the fit of my armor. The trick with the thicker socks helps to reduce the wrinkles on the boots a bit,
but I'm still waiting for new ones, though; let's see if they fit better. The backside will follow in afew days with more improvements.

 

Edited January 2 by Andor_FX

[Andor_FX[TK]]

reworked shoulders and torso...