mr0072003[501st] Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just round off the edges of the strips... Link to comment
kedg195 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'd do that Peter, but my squad commander recommend that I dismantle the thighs, trim them down so the edges are thinner, then reattach the shims and cover strips ...problem with this is I already have these painted and finished..the strips are wide, but not very noticeable from a distance...they look fine to me Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 The thing to remember is the 501st is not about what's noticeable at a distance. We are about looking as good as we can, and most of our troops you will be up close with the public as well as your peers. If the GML asks you to narrow the strips, frustrating as it may be I would narrow the strips. Pete is correct about rounding the edges as well. You're almost there man Link to comment
TripleFett[TX] Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 This build looks so good already! I'm going to reference this thread for my own build! Awesome job so far! Â Â Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
kedg195 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks guys...as frustrating as this build has been, I am sure when it is finished that it will be a most rewarding experience to finally join the ranks of Spec Ops troopers... I will be dismantling the thighs and trimming up the gaps for the cover strips to go over so they are less thicker and more in unison with my fellow troopers. Question: What should I use to make more cover strips? I was using a plastic display sign from a restaurant before, but I ran out of material...I have included a pic of what the thighs currently look like below... Painful as this may be Todd, I understand what you are saying about looking good and impressing the public with a quality built costume. And last but certainly not least...Jeremy feel free to use my thread for reference bro! "]http://[/url] 1 Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 You can't re-use the strips you have and just trim them down? If for some reason you can't, get some sign material from Home Depot. Look for the thicket stuff they have. I would just try to trim down the current strips though if you can. Link to comment
kedg195 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Todd, I haven't really thought about doing that with the strips I have already...I was going to refabricate them and go from there...painter is well aware of my situation and will spray the strips again if needed Link to comment
kedg195 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Just an update...the thighs are completely dismantled on one side for thinner cover strips to be glued on soon...gonna work on them tonight...should have a finished product pic for you guys tomorrow... I have included a pic of what the strip looked like before...more to be posted soon "]http://[/url] Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Here's where I'm at right now...just completed the rebuilding of one thigh armor assy....now on to the next one either today or tomorrow Stay tuned everyone!! "]http://[/url] Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Just ordered my TX (TK) boots for my Shadowtrooper build! The build itself shall be commencing either this evening or tomorrow!! Question for my 501st and Squad 7 peeps: I am looking for ample material for my cover strips for my armor...any suggestions where I can find the ABS material for this? Also, where can I find the thermal detonator pipe and caps? I have the TX black end caps and the button panel for the detonator? Will post this to the garrison forums too under my armor WIP post Link to comment
mr0072003[501st] Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Yeah when you round the edges down just a nail file, its so easy and takes less than a minute to get what you need.. well many 2min but you will see its very easy. … BUT Test on edges of random pieces so you get the idea of how to do it and figure out a method that works for you, as you will have little wiggle room on your actual strips. Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 OK Peter...thanks for your tips  I'll probably be working on the armor tonight sometime Will post pics soon ... Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Just an update from over the weekend...completed the rebuild of my thigh assemblies They came out looking nice and I did a dry run for comfort and durability.. "]http://[/url] Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I wouldn't expect that your GML would have a problem with the size of those strips. Good job. Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thank you sir...it was a fiasco, but now I'm back on track! I think the GML will be pleased with the outcome of these.... Now to attach the thighs to the ab/codplate...any ideas for the suspension of them would be appreciated I have been following the FISD, SpecOps, and even the MissingPieces ANH Armor Tutorial...can't seem to put my finger on how I'm going to attach the thighs, and also the shins...or do they just strap on above my boots? I have enough foam inside them to ensure they won't slip off Link to comment
toddo[TX] Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Some folks use a belt harness to attach their thighs like they did in ROTJ. I did that with my first suit but found it too complicated. I later changed it to just snap to the bottom inside of my abdomen. All of my suits are that way now. Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Ok thank you sir... gonna try the snapping at the bottom of the abdomen style...is it to be snapped front and back for leverage or just the front? Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks for the info, and I shall take your advice about my thigh armor sir...Here's my newly acquired TX boots ...glad I finally have these, and next week I shall continue with my Shadowtrooper build "]http://[/url] Link to comment
mr0072003[501st] Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Cool keep us posted... Link to comment
Master Tej Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 How's continued progress on this? Â - Master Tej - Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hello everyone, just wanted to update the progress of my Shadowtrooper build. I am done with the thigh armor parts (clamshells), and now I am gonna be focusing on the more cosmetic parts like the belt and thermal detonator... I have acquired a thermal detonator and will have pics of it soon ...I haven't really had time on the weekends to work on the trooper as I have been marching in parades at Disney for SWW 15'.... Only a couple more weekends to go then I will focus all my time on this build. I have included a pic of me wearing my TIE in one of the parades...I'm closest to the camera "]http://[/url] Link to comment
kedg195 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Here's some test pics I took of the newly restripped thigh armor pieces and my leg pieces ...the boots are my old ones, and yes I know they're not approvable I have a new pair of Amsterdams I got from Amazon http://[url="http://"]http://[/url] More to come soon...standby and stay tuned gentlemen Link to comment
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