Shadow Trooper ATA Build - Its On!

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Ok, here I go!

 

Getting my list together for what I will need to purchase. I have looked over the forums and found some cool stuff and links. I want to get 501st approved so Let me know if I get anything wrong if you would.

 

My list:

 

TX Boots - LINK

 

Black Canvas Belt - LINK

 

Holster - I'm alternating my TK holster with my TX. Darman is sending me TX Straps so I can change out when I need to. The CRL says: The holster may be attached from behind with rivets. On my TK, it is Chicago Screws. Is this ok? (UPDATE 7-14) Got my straps in today!

 

Helmet - Having some nerve damage in my hands, it is hard for me to paint. I am going with the decals like I did on my TK. Flat Black. - LINK

 

Inner Drop Boxes - Ideas?

 

Ok, so far I think this is all I need to look at to get going. Gloves, Under Armor, Neck Seal and all I already have. The one thing I will do different on this build is change the glue method. I went with Zap-A-Gap and Zip Kicker on my TK. Drove me nuts trying to be careful. I'm going to E6000 this one. Any videos would be nice to see. I just need to know what I do with it. Sand the areas that will be glued? What about cleaning up the glue that comes out? Etc. Thank you all and can't wait to hear from you.

[Strength[TX]]

First, E6000 will be great. I'm using it on my TX build and used it on my TK build.

 

Second, you're basically doing the same build as a TK but it's black. I've been using my TK as a base for measurements.

 

One thing I'm not familiar with is the helmet assembly. I'm going to watch TrooperBay's videos on it.

 

Good luck, man! If you built a TK then you'll knock the TX out too.

 

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[Robotrooper[501st]]

First, E6000 wok be great. I'm using it on my TX build and used it on my TK build.

 

Second, you're basically doing the same build as a TK but it's black. I've been using my TK as a base for measurements.

 

One thing I'm not familiar with its threw helmet assembly. I'm going to watch TrooperBay's videos on it.

 

Good luck, man! Of you built a TK then you'll knock the TX out too.

 

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I was planning on using my TK as a guide since I got it to fit me just right. I watched TB's videos until I felt like I could take on the build. It really helped. Look forward to maybe catching you in Dallas next year at the Fan Expo!

[Strength[TX]]

Are you in the Star Garrison? I'm in Plano.

It's a deal, but we both wear our TX armors. We'll make everyone jealous.

 

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[Robotrooper[501st]]

Are you in the Star Garrison? I'm in Plano.

It's a deal, but we both wear our TX armors. We'll make everyone jealous.

 

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Sounds Great! No I am in the Diamond Garrison, Arkansas. My friend has a big booth he sets up at Expos. I went with them and took my TK.

[Strength[TX]]

Boom, then I'll see you next year fo sho.

 

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[Robotrooper[501st]]

Picked up my ATA kit. There are a few things that I will need to look into during the build. I noticed on the inside of the cap and back, ATA WORKS 2013 TR. I guess this was sitting for three years. The armor has some scuffs which I think will come out with a little work. The only thing that is driving me nuts is the cap and back. I have seen some nice ones but this one has some issues. I would like to look at getting another one. Here is the face.

 

 

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Got in some time today to trim a little. Do you all think the teeth are ok or should they be opened a little more? Thoughts?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Doing a little at a time with work picking up a bit. Got started trimming the ears and got the helmet screwed together. Chest plate done ( Needs shoulder straps, elastic and snaps) and hand plates done.

 

 

And I love this shot of my helmet out back.

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Ears almost there! Got to trim a little off the bottom but its about done.

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Add the "S" trim and got the ears done! Woohoo!

 

Stuck the lenses that came with the kit in just to see what it looks like. Love it!

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Been busy with school starting back up so I am a little slow working on my build. But I did manage to get some stuff painted tonight. Not much, but it counts.

 

Flat Black

 

Frown Metallic Silver and vocoder Flat Black

 

 

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Looking really good, keep it going!

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Ok, I forgot to post during the long week. I got my decals in Thursday morning and got them on. I was surprised that the tube strips were silver and not black, which I think that I ordered black. But, I like the silver a lot. Will this hurt my getting approval? I just have to put mesh behind the frown, paint the ears, add padding, paint the screws black and put the screens in the Mic tips.

 

[Griffin-X[501st]]

It looks really good but the tube stripes should be black. I do sort of like the silver but that's not on the current CRL. You should really swap those out for approval.

 

http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_shadow_stormtrooper

 

[Robotrooper[501st]]

It looks really good but the tube stripes should be black. I do sort of like the silver but that's not on the current CRL. You should really swap those out for approval.

 

http://databank.501s...ow_stormtrooper

 

I seen the CRL before I ordered. I will order new ones at the end of the build. Looks cool right now though.

[darthRivera[TX]]

Hi!

 

Where you bought these decals? Trooperbay?

[Robotrooper[501st]]

Hi!

 

Where you bought these decals? Trooperbay?

 

Yes. I got all the decals for it there. https://trooperbay.com/decals/prop-replica-decals/star-wars-props/special-operations-tx-helmet-decals