Starting my Build

[Nihiligenia[501st]]

Howdy Everyone,

 

So I'm starting my Storm Commando build.

 

I've got:

Flightsuit

Flak Vest (Cathy Borders)

Cummerbund (Cathy Borders)

Gloves

Holdout Blaster (Polymer Armory)

Helmet Kit (Studio Creations)

Armor Kit (Studio Creations)

 

On the Way:

Boots

E-11 Blaster (Striker)

 

My issue is that even though Studio Creations included a pretty detailed instruction sheet with the armor kit, I've never undertaken a build like this. My other costume is an Imperial Officer. I've tried contacting my garrison and even emailed the GCO directly with no response. How does one go about assembling something like this, having never done it before, with no support, without screwing up and wasting a lot of money?

[drthmrl[TX]]

Pm sent

[neoakaj[TX]]

If you need any help, I just finished mine in the last couple weeks. PM or post up with any questions and I would be happy to help

[Master Tej]

My first recommendation would be to read through as many threads as possible on this section of the boards in particular, although reading through others, particularly the Tips Tricks, wouldn't be bad.

 

My other recommendation would be to, if you haven't already, go on the BSN boards, because the Storm Commando and Scout Trooper are nearly identical in every respect, with the exception of their color schemes.

 

Welcome to armor building!

 

- Master Tej -

[neoakaj[TX]]

Good point Nick. BSN has some great threads on there

[Griffin-X[501st]]

BSN does have great information on building a scout costume. A few of us belong to both detachments, so if you need anything, just post on up.

 

Here's a link to my WIP thread:

http://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/2137-shadow-scout-wip/page__fromsearch__1

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Welcome George. We'll help anyway we can. As others have mentioned, looking through some completed work-in-progress threads are going to help you tremendously, but as particular issues arise, just let us know.

[toddo[TX]]

It can be very frightening to start work on hard armor. I stand by everything that has been said here about research. You'll get all the support you ask for here. Fear not. We are here to help, and like all of those before you, you'll be in hard armor in no time.

[ELP[501st]]

HAve fun and as you see there are a lot of folks willing to help if you have questions or get stuck ... "ask twice ... cut once"

[Chef[501st]]

Or try here....

 

http://www.ukgarriso...p?f=127&t=44942

 

 

And if that doesn't enlighten you.

 

Speak to the Organ Grinder himself.

 

 

Just shoot me a PM.

[Nihiligenia[501st]]

Thanks a lot gang. Fear not, I'll be annoying the hell out of you with questions real soon. BTW my boots and E-11 finally came in so I actually have everything needed for a complete Storm Commando now. I'm going to try assembling my helmet this week. Wish me luck.

[Master Tej]

Here's the wish for luck! I'm sure you'll do fine, and we'll be here waiting for questions!

 

- Master Tej -

[Nihiligenia[501st]]

How do I attach the dome to the rear of the helmet? I can't seem to keep it together long enough for anything to bond without it slipping, and I'm not even sure I'm doing it right.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Ah, those were fun days. on my Blackhole I used clamps through the lens holes, but make sure to pad them. I am sure someone that built a scout will be able to provide more exact advice.

[Nihiligenia[501st]]

That's the problem I can't get anyone in my garrison to respond to my requests for help/armor party. Pictures and online tutorials are fine, but nothing beats having someone there to supervise hands on.

[Duff[501st]]

For my SC i used a TON of Gel Super Glue and clamps. I couldn't get it to line up perfect but using some plastic epoxy I was able to fill in the gap and sand it smooth once everything was set.

[Krysis[501st]]

I just put mine together this weekend and did about the same thing. I just held it together until the gel dried lol.

[Nihiligenia[501st]]

Copy that. I've got a few days off, let's see what I can do.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Got any friends that can stay very still for 6 hours?

[Nihiligenia[501st]]

Does the rear section go over the rear part of the dome or is the base of the dome supposed to line up perfectly with the top rear edge of the rear section?

[Krysis[501st]]

There will be a small gap you will have to fill.

If you want to look at my WIP it might help a little. I just put mine together this weekend.

http://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/2527-krysis-shadow-scout-wip/

[Duff[501st]]

Rear bottom section goes over the dome. again its a pretty rough fit and doesn't seem like it lines up correctly. You will need to just do a little shaping and get it close then fill in the remainder of the gap with the putty

[Nihiligenia[501st]]

Copy that. What sort of paint should I use a gloss or a flat?

[Krysis[501st]]

most People use gloss or satin.

[Chef[501st]]

As Above...

 

Everyone here in the UK uses Satin because it looks meaner.

But there are quite a few 'unpainted' ones out there, so naturally they look gloss.

 

Might be worth having a word with your GML to see if there are any others locally, and fall into line with them. If you're the first, I would suggest you go with Satin. But use Gloss on the highlight areas, such as the chest indent, greeblies and helmet detailing.

 

(it's the little things....).