FO Elite Stormtrooper

[danrodjr[501st]]

Do you still need the link to my Flickr account?

 

[darthaloha[501st]]

Do you still need the link to my Flickr account?

 

Yep. If you don't mind. It would be helpful to see the original photos.

 

-Eric

 

 

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[darthaloha[501st]]

Ok. It looks like Biggs was abducted by a wallaby and is probably sequestered in her pouch as we speak without internet access.

 

I just green light this CRL to get folks approved but the images need a lot of work. If this were the TFA Tie or another insanely popular costume I'm not sure I would do so. But for the handful waiting to get approved, it is more important that they get trooping officially than the images be right.

 

Many of the images are just too small. You aren't able to open up a larger version to see detail. Others need new images all together.

 

Other than image size/resolution issues across the board here is my list:

• Main image - back view is too dark. I also changed the credits to use Dan's TKID for the model.
  
• Back/yoke or Chest - Needs at least top down view too. It doesn't matter which entry it goes in. If possible a view of the yoke alone but not a big deal.
  
• Thermal detonator - This should show the whole thermal detonator assembly not just the tube,. See TFA TK for reference.
  
• Elbow gasket - This image is so small I can't make out much detail at all. It sorta looks like a knee gasket.
  
• Posterior armor - This used to say "back armor" and I changed it. If Dan can separate his butt plate from the ab section a photo of just the butt would be much preferable.
  
• Shins - more views of the shin including the holster detail is needed
  
• Boots - as soon as someone uses the better boots, instead of TX boots, a photo would be awesome.
  
• Blaster - I'm not holding this CRL up because of weapons, but obviously as soon as someone has weapons please take photos.
  

Congrats everyone... and Dan especially.

 

-Eric

[danrodjr[501st]]

Thanks Eric, I will work on better pictures, heres my flickr link https://www.flickr.com/photos/40338037@N04/

[darthaloha[501st]]

Thanks Eric, I will work on better pictures, heres my flickr link https://www.flickr.c...s/40338037@N04/

 

Cool man. No huge rush. Thanks.

 

-Eric

[danrodjr[501st]]

Thanks to everyone for your time and help on this project!!!!!

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Long road, but this is a killer costume add. We'll continue to work on the CRL. Dan, take a look at the weapons section of the updated CRL on the 501st site. We made a change to the color combination to be more fitting for this costume. It eliminates the white. I wanted to make sure you saw that.

 

I'll get these threads moved into a proper section here on the boards now that the costume is approvable.

[toddo[TX]]

Congratulations Dan!

[danrodjr[501st]]

Thanks!!!

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Dan, I think we could review the existing pics and discuss the specific of what is needed. I can do a run-down if it would help. Thanks for all your work on this one - it is awesome to have them out there!

[danrodjr[501st]]

No prob, its downhill from here!

[TheKernei]

I've been trying to find more information on these. What is the difference build-wise between this and a normal FOTK? Is it only in color?

[danrodjr[501st]]

The color and the red striping on the chest is pretty much it.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

What Dan said

[danrodjr[501st]]

Forgot to post the weapons, so better late than never.

[danrodjr[501st]]

 

Blaster Pistol

[danrodjr[501st]]

 

Rifle

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Nice, Dan! Can you email them over to me in a higher resolution. We eventually need a higher resolution of the full armor since they all are a bit small.

[First0rder[501st]]

Hi Dan, what did you use for Paint or recommend on the body Armor? if i go Elite with my FOTK, looking for a paint that will hold up and not chip showing the white ABS under.

 

THanks

[danrodjr[501st]]

Hi Dan, what did you use for Paint or recommend on the body Armor? if i go Elite with my FOTK, looking for a paint that will hold up and not chip showing the white ABS under.

 

THanks

 

My armor was molded in the black ABS, I spray painted over it with the black auto paint. It still chips and scrapes up, maily in the thigh area, but with it molded in black you really cant tell. Not sure how the white would hold up.

[yodatou]

Where did you order your armor kit from?

[danrodjr[501st]]

KB Props

[danrodjr[501st]]

I bought it molded in black

[yodatou]

Thanks. Sent a message to them for details. Anyone have experience with 850 Armorworks? https://www.facebook.com/pg/850armorworks/shop

[danrodjr[501st]]

Not I.