Darth Emphatic

Good find. Id love to see the back to check the stitching.

Even if the overall costume is a feminine take on the trooper, it's more accurate.

I think id switch out one of the sniper plate, but itherwise think it looks great.

That last option was what i was leaning toward as i though it was the most likely option for me to take on by myself. I am sure there will be a lot of trial and error.

Alright, I've been analyzing the costume as whole and try to part out what will be armor pieces (realistically). I am looking for opinions on what I've outlined as armor pieces and how I'd go about creating them. I of course have my own ideas, but I want to draw on the collective knowledge of our great group. Here's what we are going for: Thigh - I've considered if this needs to be multiple pieces vs one or two pieces to help with the details, but I think a solid base piece with layered details would be best here. Piece to connect thigh to calf over the knee. I imagine this will likely be a rubber piece. Hand Plate - Fairly straight forward, but I'll need to figure out how far up the wrist it goes Kidneys - This would be a bit taller than shown in the picture and the back plate outlined later on would overlap it Shoulder/Bicep - Not sure how this will work as one piece as opposed to some sort of shoulder and bicep armor like a traditional TK/TX Forearm - seems striaghtforward Cod piece Chest/back armor from the side Chest armor Butt plate Calf - Like the thigh, I am imagining one piece (split in a yet to be determined logical place to allow it to be put on) with layers for the details Belt - The larger square pieces will likely be separate pieces that attach to the belt like belt boxes for an officer or pilot Boot cover Connector on the inside of shoulder/bicep to forearm - again, I am imagining a rubber piece Back plate - would overlap kidney plate Ab plate - chest plate would overlap this

That looks killer!

Congrats all! Looking sharp!

Good point todd. That's a key distinction that shouldn't be overlooked. Generally, i wouldnt expect a huge difference between 1.5mm and 2mm. Once you get to 3mm it shows.

It is all about look. Thinner is lighter but thicker holds up better. My preference is for thicker so you can get more wear out of it, sand if you need to at some point...just kore versitile.

Shiny...well done! We are happy to have you.

Those look pretty sharp, if not a little dirty

Good luck. I know Toddo can be of some help.

Love it!

Even if the strapping is modified, you likely could still sell it on ebay, as I am assuming you made it better. You can most likely breakeven on it and then we can help you get a proper kit. If you are determined to try and make it work, which could become a money crapshoot if you need to replace pieces, we'll still help you accomplish it.

Awesome, Ty! Being able to put a few of these out there would be awesome! I'd definitely be interested.

:D :D :D :D :D I was just talking to someone about this and saying how I should check with you...I know once I have that bucket staring at me next to computer, I'll have the intimidation motivation to work on this project overall.

That looks killer good. Very well done!

We call that "good news" 'round these parts.

i thought it might just be the angle in the photo

Great work so far. Is the stripe on the dome thicker than the face plate?

Love it! Want one!

I'm not worried, once you've put that clone armor on a couple of times, you'll be glad to have the easier to wear Nova

I'd also be surprised if this is in the movie, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is in some tie-in (comic, book. etc.). If we get comic art for it, we can totally use that to make it a 501st approvable costumes. Figures on their own are tougher.

Looking forward to seeing the progress here.

Sounds like good news, Jason. Looking forward to seeing this get built.