Evilboy

I went to a gun show today and picked up one of these to take my armor to Orlando in August...

AAAAAAGGGGHHH! They don't have my size (12US)!!!!

I am looking in to buying a hard case from this guy http://www.thereplicapropforum.com/f13/hardigg-pelican-cases-138651/

Where did you buy the boots? I bought a pair in white from TK Boots, and I hate the idea of stripping and staining...

No wiring yet, and I left the existing extra rail for now. I may cut and drill later. I also received the Doopydoos full resin kit today, so that will be a fun challenge.

Just about finished my DoopyDoos Hasbro E-11 mod. Except for the stock (which arrived broken and they shipped me a replacement part, but it has not shown up yet) which I will add later. It still needs some additional weathering, and a little touch up here and there... Silver undercoat, black textured finish

That's good to know. I actually just did that and have stopped. I work and learn better hands on. I hope that once I hace gotten the jump start at the Armor Party this weekend I will really tear in to it...

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there is a local armor party next Sunday, so i will pack up my whole kit and go get some "professional" help. I am hesitant to start in to this thing without some hands on guidance...I learn best by doing, and I find even the best pics/tutorials are lacking something for my little lizard brain... but in the mean time, I wanted to check the fit of my helmet, so i made some shims from for sale sign, and spot hot-glued them in just to se how things looked...

I thoght this was an all AM kit... Any suggestions on reputable vendors for helmets?

Just ordered a pair. Thanks!

Anyone know where I can find mirrored lenses for my AM helmet? it came with black/smoke lenses, and I thought about putting silvered film over those, but that would be entirely TOO dark to see, even in broad daylight...

I wanted to post this last night, but the evening got away from me... I HAVE MY ARMOR!!!!! I purchesed this armor from TupperwareTK and I would ABSOLUTELY recommend his armor to anyone and everyone. He sells a Full Kit (With helmet) and a Lite Kit (without helmet) The armor is simply beautiful. It includes the following: FULL KITS – Will include ABS cement, ABS polish, Instructions, and an Original FX helmet with the newly re-shaped dome top for now. (A new helmet is being made, but is still in the earliest of production stages – hopefully to be available in the future). It has all elastic straps, but no standard-grade velcro. Troopers didn't use it, so it's being removed. Industrial velcro is now suggested but not included in the kit. A leather E-11 holster is not included. The TD Sandtrooper ab plate and interchangeable plate are included as are the ANH, TESB, and Sandtrooper Cheesegrater handbacks. TESB handbacks have been intentionally left a bit large to allow trimming to fit ALL or MOST hands. This helmet features both blue and black tube stripe options. LITE KITS – As before, this kit will include ALL body armor pieces, Instructions and will now include all needed elastic straps. As before, the LITE kits will NOT include ABS cement, ABS polish, Helmet kit or Leather E-11 holster. Industrial velcro is suggested but not included. The TD Sandtrooper ab plate and interchangeable plate are included as are the ANH, TESB, and Sandtrooper Cheesegrater handbacks. TESB handbacks have been intentionally left a bit large to allow trimming to fit ALL or MOST hands. What he does not tell you is that he also includes a Construction helmet suspension and pre made clips for inside the helmet! An awesome feature for me as a new trooper, as it will take a lot of the guesswork out of how I am to make this thing wearable... So without further delay I present....the unboxing! The box arrived in barely more than a week after ordering from California to Virginia. Everything is packed in the box very well. each individual piece is wrapped in foam sheet with bubble wrap where needed. The instructions were in an envelope with the decals and are pretty complete and well laid out. My only criticism would be twofold; He needs to replace the color cartridge in his printer, and there are a lot of grammar errors and some lines that were truncated in editing, so the end of a sentence is missing here and there. Nothing serious... The Armor itself is already trimmed and ready to fit/trim to size. The mold itself looks pretty crisp overall with few, if any, issues I have noticed on my first pass. So I laid out the armor as best as i could in my limitid work area, but here it is...sorry for the mess... And then my son was home from school and here is what he thought so there I am. I will start in on this today or tomorrow, and I hope I can do this fine suit justice. I will look to you all for help....wish me luck!

And so it begins! The three most beautiful words in the english Language: "Out for delivery" My package should be here by late afternoon, and I will be starting in to the next great adventure: Building my armor and earning my 501st ID! I will attempt to chronicle my build as fully as I can, and I will be asking for help when I need. So, wish me luck!

Please!

Does anyone know anything about STC website? Anything about the quality of their armor and helmets? I have been researching my armor for about 3 months and, if the quality is as good as they say, I think they have the best deal going for a full, ready to troop, kit. I am wary only because this is my first foray in to stormtrooper costumes (I have done more in Mandalorians and Jedi's...). ll feedback is welcome and requested!