IcyTrooper

Still rocking and rolling with it! ?

Lookin' like a boss ?

This is probably a stupid question (or series of questions), but what Testors paints is everyone using for the gray and the black? I was wondering if gray is the same for the buttons as the teeth and the same as the gray used with the ANH stormtroopers? I have both enamel flat black 1149TT and enamel gloss black 1147TT, but not sure if those blacks are good for the vocoder and chest buttons.?

Excellent! Will definitely need to smooth those edges on the bottom of that left bicep or you're gonna snag your suit. I'm sure you are gonna go back and do that once it is all done; looks great thus far!

Looks good!

Looking good so far!!!

I have definitely been following, can't wait for the CRL pics and costume to be approved!!

Looks great! Congrats and welcome to Spec Ops!

Looking very nice! To me the thigh shim looks just fine.

I can't wait to see the approval post, you worked hard on this one! It will be nice to see the completed CRL with images, as well.

That can make sense, different paints may have different setup times and reapplication/coating times as well. They can all react to the primer and/or materials as well, as everyone knows. Glad that it is working for you now!!

I'm not a paint pro either and it has been awhile since I have painted anything (car parts was the last), but I think wrinkling can happen if you apply too many coats too fast or it is thick.

Very nice!!

Got mine ordered, can't wait!

Getting so close!

Hello! Just curious, where is the helmet from? Reasonably priced and already assembled (commissioned) generally aren't synonymous with each other from what I've seen, as you are paying for the labor to put it together. I know that Crookknight (https://www.facebook.com/groups/679029939155041/) is now offering armor assembly services with measurements, but I'm not sure who else may do so. Walt's Trooper Factory has a great shadow stormtrooper set which is unassembled and Crookknight should be able to assemble with a cost. I think that RS Propmasters is still selling the fully commissioned shadow stormtrooper from the UK (http://www.rspropmasters.com/product/complete-shadowtrooper-commission/). I assembled mine myself, it came from Anovos, so I'm not too familiar with commission services. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Looking good, welcome!!

Sounds like a mighty fine challenge to me!

Ohhhhhhh I like!

Yep, what was mentioned above. Black isn't required for L2 either, but it definitely adds a nice touch!

Looking awesome man! I wish I was close to you, I'd help you take pics.

I would say those black boots should be fine. The CRL pic actually looks a little on the pointier side as well. Stirrups would work to keep down or some velcro, either or.

Agreed, they look good!

Looking good so far! Tackled that helmet nicely.

To me gloss is totally related to shine alone and if you can see somewhat of a picture (clarity is totally dependent on the shine) then it is good. Looking at the RS prop one, even though it is a lot more flat black compared to the others you can still see some reflection of surrounding stuff in it. It isn't perfect in clarity but it is still there. The reason I bring that up is on the hand plates it states they can be latex or latex-like material or glossy which is often a more dull finish but still glosses with light. I think the fact that we are based off some book descriptions and such we definitely have that in our favor amongst all the different makers.