Thybirius01 Black stormtrooper Build diary

[thybirius01]

Arrived today, will try to upload pics as it keeps saying the pic files are too big,

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Ah, easy way to resize is to use a site like imgur which can let you resize the image on upload.

[thybirius01]

Briilliant thanks XO Manowar, ill get the pics resized .

[thybirius01]

Hopefully the pics are here.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Porbably went a little smaller than you need, but you can tell what they are. I believe imgur has a size titled 'message board'. That is usually perfect. Congrats on the delivery.

[thybirius01]

Still getting the hang of imgur, will post more photos. I ve unwrapped all the parts and have seen the chest,ab,kidney and posterior plate do not have the lip to attach the screws for the wire rods for the strapping . The plates are completely flat. I 'm not sure if i should try gluing a strip of black abs to them. i emailed tkarmour, they suggested i use velcro, i ve got a kit from RSprops for a TK, i want to use the black webbing and copy the white parts to black. Any guidance on modifying this armour or alternate strapping system which can be used ,

[toddo[TX]]

Hard to say without seeing what we are talking about, but instead of the screw/bracket system for attaching the straps, most of us use E6000 to glue the straps down. Another popular method is to make snap plate to attach your elastic with and glue those down with E6000.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Yep, let's see a pic when you get a chance and we can assist

[ShadowDave[TX]]

Love seeing build pictures! Good Luck with the build!

[THE TROOPER[501st]]

Awesome. Hey, did you try photobucket ? Its free and does wonders for forum pics.

[ivantam303[501st]]

Hey Got myself a TKUK TX kit too and will arrive this week!

Love to see some progress for inspiration!