THE TROOPER[501st] Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thank bros......Its very encouraging. I really want the black backpack to complete the overall look, but dont think its approvable on this guy. Now what i really want is the jet pack but will probably get thrown out of the legion....lol Thanks guys.... Link to comment
Master Tej Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Jetpack for non-Legion official events? Â - Master Tej - Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Well there are the two space pack stormtroopers outside the Death Star when the Falcon is pulled in. Maybe you could do a non-canon version of that? Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Nice idea Todd, wil def. keep that in mind Wow, looking good Al! Thanx Jim, Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Â Daetrin on FISD has a nice thread on this guy: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/10164-return-of-the-space-pack/ Link to comment
Darth Agnon[TX] Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 It looks like you're using elastic strapping on your mid back plate piece to connect to the lower butt plate. I would suggest using nylon strapping. Over time with sweat accumulation that elastic will start to expand and not pull back as tight and you'll end up with a drooping effect. I had elastic strapping on my thighs at first and within 5-10 troops..(I don't remember exactly) they were sagging and I had to change them out for nylon. The nylon also withstands the rubbing from the armor edges better than elastic. Â From what I can see, everything else looks like a solid build. Good job on the thighs. Because of the length, they can be one of the hardest pieces to assemble without gaps. Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanx Josh....I gotta probably do that for my TD too but its not saggin yet. More pics by friday i hope......so stay tuned bros Link to comment
rottie[501st] Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 SEE....SEE ......how short his upper leg armor is compared to his arm......lol...sorry Al,,,,,,as for the elastic between the butt and back,i use waterprof strips and its folded for reinforcing,later in life after armor "settles" we can do the straps........on a side note..Al is a very difficult body to fit...i am happy with the build so far and more just amazed at Als patients...i would be going crazy its not done yet....but being a new englander...snow can bring the empire to its knees......black snowtroopers? Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Daetrin on FISD has a nice thread on this guy: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/10164-return-of-the-space-pack/ Â Someone call Vader...this trooper has 2 right hands! Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Looking good! Using hot glue for the snap plates? I am also a fan of webbing snap plates for tighter areas as it will conform more. Actually, I use webbing snap plates all over my armor, but that is just how I like to do it. Link to comment
rottie[501st] Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The hot glue gun i have 2 settings...i will use thiner abs and the hotest seting,pump it on the snap and wail till the abs is soft,,then press hard,let it cool than over lap pushing glue in any spots i missed , and then i overlap the corners...it has held up on all my armors Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Someone call Vader...this trooper has 2 right hands! Â yeah, but he directed Rocketeer, so we'll let it slide. Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Ok gang...got some new pics...my shiny black bootties came in. Also my black canvas belt came in.....not much, but just to show you that (The Shadow Project) is comin along quickly now. More to show you by tomorrow after i get back from ((Walts Trooper Factory)) aka WTF!!!! Thanx Walt...... Â Â Â Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Ok bros...i was fartin around in the shop and ahhhh....well... whadya think ? Approvable ? Â Â Â Link to comment
Master Tej Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Well, no, but you should keep them for non-canon troops! Â - Master Tej - Link to comment
izzi[TX] Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yes, as long as you go around shouting "I AM THE NIGHT!" Â -iz Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yes, as long as you go around shouting "I AM THE NIGHT!" Â -iz :shok: Whoa! Great minds think alike. Wait till you see what else i got up my armor. Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Scary Al...but I like it! Link to comment
rottie[501st] Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Somethings not right with this one Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ok my brothas and sistas, got some teaser shots before some final tweaking that my wife took real quick. I know its not finished, and yes open to comments and thanx for them. As soon as i make one more final trip to Walts Trooper Faktory, ( WTF ), I should be a go for final pics up and down and submission, in which i cant wait because this is my favorite trooper. Â Â Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ok, ok...so the batman gauntlets are a little much. But man they look cool as shhhhh!! Link to comment
Master Tej Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 The right shin looks a little odd in the first pic, almost like it's loose. Is that a product of the camera angle? Â - Master Tej - Link to comment
mr0072003[501st] Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Your Left Shoulder bell needs to be closer to your body, and the it seems that there may need some more space needed between your fron and back plate Link to comment
THE TROOPER[501st] Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanx Nick and Pete, will do asap and pics to follow next week hopefully. Link to comment
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