Nordic Magma Trooper

[Amplexor[501st]]

Hi, it's TX-8505 from Norway.

 

I didn't plan on making a topic on the progress for this build, but I have some questions, so I might as well make one and use it to get answers.

 

I bought this red ATA kit many months ago, and have finally time to start putting it together. Finished hand painting details on the helmet last weekend, and started trimming the armor parts now.

 

And I know you guys like pictures, so here is one of the helmet. It's not pink, it's just a bit bright lighting on my desk.

 

[Amplexor[501st]]

My first question is; If we use the Gentle giant figure as reference, why don't we use a ROTJ E -11 blaster, like the figure has?

The crl state that we must use an ANH spec E -11..

[toddo[TX]]

Nice work on the helmet, especially the hand-painting! That makes my my painting look dreadful. As for your question, I can't speak for your GML, but after receiving Legion approval, I wouldn't hold-up Specialist over the blaster, especially since the GG statue features ROTJ. Maybe this is something we should investigate for the CRL once elections are over.

 

In any case, welcome. It's always nice to see another one of those beautiful ATA magmas.

[Amplexor[501st]]

Thanks! It's not my first helmet build, so I'm starting to get a hang of it.

 

It's no problem for me, I have both anh and rotj blasters. But it would feel a bit more right to use the rotj. In the Lumiya comic it looks more like they are using SE-14R, so maybe we should use that one

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

awesome more magamas

 

Think the gentle giant is a also a resource for magma builds. I think that would be something to look at regarding the CRL and what not.

Thanks for the tip.

[Fivezero[TX]]

Nice helmet, magmas are very pretty!

[Amplexor[501st]]

Sonnenschein is by the way having a run on RED rubber MAGMA hand guards. Color matched to ATA ( I sent her some scraps of plastic) so if you want to upgrade your hard plastic plates, go to her facebook page "Screen accurate ANH stormtrooper handguards" and order a set

[toddo[TX]]

Karin's handguards are amazing. If I had a magma, I'd be all over this.

[Amplexor[501st]]

I know that we're not that many Magmas yet, but I'd like us to be as identical as possible. So on the options, what have you other troopers chosen? Plastic or canvas belt? Red or black drop boxes? Do you use anh or esb type of holster? Do you use rubber or fabric gloves? Do you have Black, Smoke or dark green lenses in the helmet?

 

I was planing to use: Plastic belt, Red boxes, esb holster, rubber gloves, green lenses.

[toddo[TX]]

If you plan on going for Specialist, and your helmet detailing is a strong step in the right direction, go with a canvas belt.

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

I know that we're not that many Magmas yet, but I'd like us to be as identical as possible. So on the options, what have you other troopers chosen? Plastic or canvas belt? Red or black drop boxes? Do you use anh or esb type of holster? Do you use rubber or fabric gloves? Do you have Black, Smoke or dark green lenses in the helmet?

 

I was planing to use: Plastic belt, Red boxes, esb holster, rubber gloves, green lenses.

 

My belt is canvas, red drop boxes, chem rubber gloves, black lenses i think they look black..., holster i think its a regular esb didnt know there were two different types.. cool

[Amplexor[501st]]

Yeah, I just ordered a canvas belt, so going that way as well. About the anh/esb holster, it's the tabs holding it I was thinking of. Two short tabs riveted on the backside for anh, and two longer black loops around the belt for esb.

[DeathMOS30[501st]]

Yeah mine is definitely the loops for sure I actually haven't permanently attached it to my belt i have yet to commit on that one lol.

I hope we get to see more pics

[ThomasDurbin[TX]]

You can see my "old school" Red armor in the CRL. I have a set of the new ATA red armor I'm just starting to work on. I hope to have the second helmet done so it can be on display at CVII while I wear my old red armor. I'm anxious to see it next to someone wearing a set of the new armor and how they look in photos.

 

For my new set of red armor, I haven't decided about the holster, but I want a canvas belt, will leave boxes red, will probably use fabric gloves since I already have a couple of pairs with other armor (TX and TK), and will use the lens material included with the helmet.

 

["I know that we're not that many Magmas yet, but I'd like us to be as identical as possible. So on the options, what have you other troopers chosen? Plastic or canvas belt? Red or black drop boxes? Do you use anh or esb type of holster? Do you use rubber or fabric gloves? Do you have Black, Smoke or dark green lenses in the helmet?

 

I was planing to use: Plastic belt, Red boxes, esb holster, rubber gloves, green lenses. "]

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

I have to say, I love my canvas belt. Great way to go.

[Amplexor[501st]]

I'm finally back on track with this, after almost a year of downtime. Finished all the major parts, and have startet strapping now. I do have some small details to do, like the buttons and rivets.

 

There is 3 gray bottons, (top and bottom on left, top one on right) rest is black? Do you use glossy or flat paint for the buttons?

[neoakaj[TX]]

I will be using glossy on the buttons and painted areas on the helmet. But with matte black tube strips.

[Amplexor[501st]]

What have you guys done with the inner drop boxes? I did not get any with my kit.

[Amplexor[501st]]

Painting done

[Amplexor[501st]]

I ended up with making myself some drop boxes. Too bad we're not allowed to use flat covers, that would be SO much easier.

[toddo[TX]]

It's always a proud moment when you resort to crafting pieces yourself. Way to go.

[Amplexor[501st]]

Yeah, took me about an hour. Startet with a piece of flat abs leftover from cover strip making. Draw on the size I wanted to make it, and used a sealing iron to heat up and bend in the corners. Turned out pretty good.

 

[toddo[TX]]

I've done something similar before, but yours look much nicer.

[Amplexor[501st]]

I am basically done now, and did my first test fit with all the parts. It felt good, no problems dressing myself and walking around. I'm going to fix one or two small things before I take the approval pictures.