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It's Gona be 50/50 to be honest. It won't fall of on its own I think. I can hold the helmet in my hands and shake it violently around and the sensor stays in place perfectly. However if it is knocked by a member of the public or a fellow trooper I am not so sure.

Yea I am the same. The top of the back and the shoulder bells need the most work. Much just be how they print. If the print was slowed down or set with a lower layer height this would prob have been a lot better but I guess Denis has to balance speed with quality etc. Bit of filling / sanding to do 🙄 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thx mate. Not shown in these pics but I have now found some spray putty that I am using after resin which is helping. Yes, the top of the back piece is a real mess. It seems pretty consistent with others who have a print from denis. Must just be how his printer does this section. I have filled that bit yet but you are right it is going to take a lot of work. I am toying with reprinting it myself as I know my printer can do a better job of that part although I won't be able to print it in one piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I am way overdue updating my build but what with being so involved in building and image hosting problems I never seem to have time... UPDATES : Armour: I received my armour from Armoryshop. Due to a lack of communication I didn't confirm the finished armour so I missed the slot for that. A lot of work to be done to get this finished. I am working my way through steadily. Sanding, sanding and more...sanding! Resin and fibreglass matting for strength. DSC_0321 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr DSC_0328 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr DSC_0324 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr Strapping is getting there nicely. Mostly snaps DSC_0327 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr DSC_0326 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr DSC_0323 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr One of my thighs was broken in transit (Denis sends armour in single walled cardboard box L) and there have been other areas to repair. DSC_0335 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr Chest fell off my workbench and snapped so I had to glue and reinforce. Butt plate was pretty delicate and split in a couple of places so i have repaired. DSC_0323 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr HELMET: I decided against the armoryshop lid. The mk2 is just way to big for me and no sign of mk3 so I scored an anovos on ebay. Added a printed spectra sensor designed and shared by TDK props. it is perfect DSC_0283 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr DSC_0284 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr Held on by magnets. Took some courage slicing into the lining inside the lid but worked out great Undersuit: Arrived from Jim Boots: Jereds and uplifters all good. Gloves: Endor finders. E11d and SE14 : built and away for weathering at moment Belt: Mark Tootell is just finishing mine up. He is going through a lot of personal stuff at the moment so is not offering these but is really close to finishing mine so is helping me out. I originally planned on doing specialist later but after talking with a mate who is a wiz at 3d printing, and speaking to Tom Campbell I bought a new printer and files from TDK props. I maybe should have done this in the first place and saved money by printing armour and blasters all myself but cant change that now. This way I will have the files should i need to reprint anything. So with that in mind I have made progress with specialist bits: DLT19x : - Fully printed and mostly assembled. This thing is beautiful. All credit to TDK. The files are great. I just need to paint and weather. I am also looking at putting a display in the scope as it is so big. Not canon obviously. Just for fun. Will be off for official canon troops DSC_0295 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr DSC_0294 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr Ammo mags: Fully printed and painted from files. Weigh a fraction of the real steel ones DSC_0309 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr Chest Rig: I originally got the desert coloured condor rig. I have dyed it twice but still not happy with it. I just got some rustoleum fabric spray to try next. I have printed the plates for it and primed ready for paint DSC_0316 by Nick Wooderson, on Flickr Pauldron: Ordered and being made by imperial supply depot. Ammo pouch: Waiting for imperial supply depot to do a run of these. I asked him to do the accurate type with the square tops and black stitches. I also pointed out if he did a run of them there was quite a few people wanting them J Thats almost up to date. Will try and post this and see if the links to pics all worked.

Hey Doc. I am working my way through my build (slowly) 1) What was your first 501st build project? I have only built an anovos TK before. Fortunately there is a ton of build threads/info on doing that, but it still took me a long time. 2) What specific aspect(s) of the build posed unexpected difficulties? There are prob two different aspects. One is my size. I was worried about my height as I am only 5ft11" but what I should have worried about was my body shape. The kit from Denis is supposed to be sized for me but the chest and back have still required a lot of heating and bending to fit my shape. I am skinny (11 stone). The other aspect So far it is the finish required for the 3d print. I have a Denis kit and I totally underestimated the work needed to finish the armour for painting. Lots of sanding/resin/sanding/filler/sanding/resin/sanding. 3) Who/what were your most valuable sources of information utilized during your build? Build threads on this forum and advice from Denis at Armoryshop. I have also been in touch with some guys directly who have been cleared I found through here or on the Death trooper build group on FB for advice. Mainly Tom Campbell, Nick Scofield, Chris Sullo, and others. All have been very willing to help and give advice. 4) What are some common pitfalls that newcomers such as myself often fall prey to when beginning their first build? Maybe not doing enough research? I have been involved with my build over 6 months and I have made a few mistakes. Mainly with buying things. I think though as more people are offering services (armour, blasters, undersuits) this should be easier on new builders. 5) What would you do differently about your first build, knowing what you know now? Well about a month ago I ended up buying my own 3d printer and tom campbells files so I could have printed my own armour, blasters, grenades, Magazines, spectra scope instead of buying them from other people. I was happy with what I bought ie. Denis was able to print armour parts in one piece that I couldn't, and my previous experience with 3d printing really had put me off this but I could have saved myself a lot of money. 6) (Optional) Anything in particular about a R1 DT build that I should cognizant of in terms of complexity, fabrication, acquisition, etc? Since I have nothing to compare it to, I have no idea if this is a challenging first build or not. Honestly, although I have only a TK to compare this to, I think this maybe one of the hardest build I imagine it will get easier the more people doing it and more info out there. For me, I am in the UK and no one I know has armour parties or anything. There are only a few of us in UK doing a DT and I am probably the closest to complete. Worth noting also this is not a cheap build! I reckon I am in for £2000 so far, and expect it to finish up no less that £2800-£3000 ...Although if my wife asks, it is nowhere near this

Your box looks a bit like mine. Really wish Denis would invest in some double walled boxes Fingers crossed all is ok. Exciting stuff

Hey Gewn. Bad luck on the smashed shoulder piece. My kit from Denis arrived damaged also. One of the thighs got broken. A minor fix. I used superglue to close it up. Then I cut and shaped a piece of plasticard and glued it across the break from behind. I then had to do this again when one of the shoulder pieces on the chest broke off. I have since covered repairs with fibrglass resin and fibreglass matting.

Good luck on the build roger. Sure u will do beck proud âœŠï¸ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome Sara. Good luck with build. I have a kit from denis at armoryshop also Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Roman bela makes 3d kits of both. Christopher sullo does a decal sheet produced from a template provided by tom campbell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice! I have had my armour from Denis a week now. Waiting on his mk3 helmet though

Hi Justin Current options I know of, to give you an idea of where to start looking would be Fibreglass - jim Tripon. Quite a few people are building using Jims kit. There is a thread here on the forum with info and pics. Jim also produces undersuits made to measure. ABS - 850 armourworks - I don't know a lot about this. 3D printed - Denis at Armoryshop, based in Russia. Denis is producing printed armour made to the given customers measurements. He has some big printers so is able to print whole parts in one piece. He does a raw and finished option. This is the armour I am currently waiting on

Looks so good Nick. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sister Margerets never replied to any of my messages. Jim always replied same day. Jim got my order

Hey guys. Been long overdue to put my build thread here. I have my thread on the UK garrison page for my armourer to give advise and ultimately my clearance but thought I would also post my progress here as well to both help others hopefully and get advice. So although I have some bits for specialist, I think I will aim for standard clearance 1st and then to do specialist build afterwards. So far my build is: ARMOUR :- Printing and being finished by armoryshop. HELMET :- I have a finished resin helmet on order from Armoryshop, although I have decided to wait for his MK3 helmet as a recent pic I saw of someone elses lid and armour made the helmet look really big. Would prob be ok for a bigger guy but I am skinny and just under 6ft so think the proportions will be off. Spoke to Denis who advised his mk3 is going to be smaller so should wait for that. My other alternative is an Anovos. Their bucket is smaller which would probbably suit my small head but I swore never to buy from them again L UNDERSUIT :- Ordrered through Jim Tripon. Currently shipping. BOOTS :- I managed to find the Jereds eventually on Ebay after a very long search. I normally take a size 9UK, and these are a UK10 but with the uplifters I plan on wearing I think it is good they are a size up. Uplifters put me up over 1.5†but will take some getting used to. GLOVES :- Have gone for the endor finders. I stalled for ages but eventually caved. Very glad I did. They are awesome. The first pair I received had a small tear in the palm but they resolved it asap with a replacement pair. They are very comfy. Also avoided customs charge which was nice J BELT :- Commisioned with Mark Tootell. E11D BLASTER :- I have bought a 3D printed kit from Roman Bela. He is local to me so i picked it up directly from him. I have started to sand some bits, although his print is really good and doesnt need a lot. I have been following some advise of another Nick on here who bought the same from Roman. Got a set of vinyl decals from Christopher Sullo, who had them made from Tom Campbells shared file. Torch is ready to be fitted also. It is the airsoft version SIDEARM :- Also from Roman. I have done the sanding and glueing together. Just paint and weathering to do. SOUNDSYSTEM :- Originally was hoping to get my TRamp system modified with DT sounds. Paul at Tramp has been doing some work on this. However one of the things I have wanted from the beginning of my build has been to be able to trigger DT voice samples when i wanted. Another member of a facebook DT build group shared and alternative the other day from Imperial Light and Sound. Its a guy based in Jersey who offers Speaker pre-loaded with sound samples that can be triggered by a small switch that can run inside your glove. His price was very reasonable so I bought one and am really happy with it. As far as specialist build goes, I have the following: CHEST RIG :- Condor rig bought in desert/tan colour and dyed. Will need work on the straps etc. For screen accuracy. I have also the accurate open face buckles for this. MAGAZINES :- I found the real steel ones available in the UK for £5 each. Its great I have the accurate ones but they weigh a lot altogether in the chest rig. Not sure how well it will work as a lot of the weight hangs off the chest plate... GRENADES :- Printed by Roman Bela. Just need sticking together. PAULDRON :- Will be bought from imperial supply depot I expect. MP40 AMMO POUCH :- Wilkl be bought from ISD also. Thats it I think for now (phew). Any comments/questions welcome. Feel like this build is running my life sometimes. Its all I think about and boy is it expensive J Gona be selling some of my vintage toy collection to fund the build as the price of that stuff has spiked recently.

Welcome. Look forward to seeing your progress Daniel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

did u see what imperial boots are offering? They have made a jered style boot. Looks very similar. What size are you? I still have my search set up so if any appears I will let u know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mark I started to think Jereds would be impossible, but lucked out on ebay. I had a search notification saved with ebay so if any auctions started with "Dr Marten Jered" came up I got an email. I got my pair this way.

Hi Ross To be honest I could get no reply from sister margerets, and I think their wait list is pretty large. I have placed my order with Jim

That look spot on Nick! How much finishing/sanding did the E11d require before paint? Looks really smooth for a 3d print

Welcome Ross I see a lot of your build are matching mine (Armour, gloves) As far as undersuit you may want to look up sister margerets gasket emporium. They are on FB. Denis pointed me towards them but did say they are a bit slow. Blasters : Check out Roman Belas 3D prints. He has posted on the For sale boards here and on etsy - ImragethShop

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I maybe wrong but I am sure I have seen recent pics of toms blaster with the stock the other way up...which doesn't make sense cos the crl pictures are of his blaster/armour Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If any UK guys were after real steel G3 mags then this company have at least 6 in stock. £5 each! www.dandbmilitaria.com/g3-magazine