TX Shadow Trooper WIP - Kit from WTF - Andys Build

[First0rder[501st]]

Possibly lighting Steve as they were both freshly painted using the same color. though i think the Enamel is too Glossy so im going to have another go at it to mute it more. will try a satin or semigloss silver next.

[Kylorick[501st]]

Try the satin and post up a pic.

[First0rder[501st]]

Hi All. Latest progress. Cut and sized then installed AFX Mirrored Lens. I used a Dremel for the rough cut then fine tuned it using sand paper. I left the factory protective film on during this process.

 

 

Next, i installed the new Mirrored lens and repainted both the frown and vocoder with classic Silver. Previously it was Metallic silver which believe reflected white light.

 

Close up with Mirrored lens and repainted frown and vocoder.

[Kylorick[501st]]

Hi Andy , Looking much better.

 

 

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[First0rder[501st]]

Cheers Ricky!! FYI Folks - Im in Florida for a Week so will post new pics of the WIP once back. More to come

[First0rder[501st]]

Hi All, back from Florida and back to work on the Armor. Please find the latest installment of pics.

 

Chest/Ab/Back/kidney plate Right side test fit

 

Chest/Ab/Back/kidney plate Left side test fit

 

Chest/Ab/Back/kidney plate Rear test fit

 

With Bucket on

 

Goofing Around

 

Fan kit for the bucket

 

Bicep Hooks

 

Shoulder Bell

 

Inner Strapping

 

DoopyDoos Blaster kit

[Kylorick[501st]]

Looking good trooper , you may want to shorten the chest to ab elastics they seem to be a bit long , you want the chest to be overlapping the ab. When you are test fitting best to do it with under suit on. Keep up the good work.

 

 

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[First0rder[501st]]

Thanks, ive noticed that too so will shorten the chest to ab straps.

 

Question on the shoulder straps though. Ive read that the shoulder straps need to have 4 little humps on the chest plate. If i remove and re-adhere the Shoulder straps making 3 little humps on the chest plate, then i could also lower the chest plate to overlap with the ab plate. Whats the ruling on that as dont want to be non-compliant there.

 

Thanks

Andy

[ukswrath[TX]]

Looking good Andrew, Ricky nailed it, a few adjustments and you're almost there.

[First0rder[501st]]

Thanks Ukswrath

 

Heres where i read. they mention to count 5 ribs and other says reference to Hans Armor.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/39359-placement-of-shoulder-straps/

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11455-my-ap-shoulder-straps/

 

 

Thought i dont see anything in the CRL stating how many ribs are required on the front chest plate. only the following so i might be good to move the shoulder straps back too? thus lowering the chest plate.

 

This is for TX Specialist approval:

 

Shoulder Straps

These shall free float in back.

These shall be glued in front.

The plastic shoulder straps need to be held down in the back via a black elastic band to the black fabric that connects/bridges the chest and back piece.

[Kylorick[501st]]

Looks like your trousers are quite thick , once in undersuit the whole body will rise up a bit. You should leave them with 4 until you do proper test fit.

 

 

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[First0rder[501st]]

Thanks Ricky!! Ill shorten the Strapping from the Chest plate to the Abs plate and also test with with undersuit on.

Those sweats as you mentioned might be too thick too causing additional lower inaccuracies.

Then after if needed, ill move both the shoulder straps back to 3 bumps,

 

Will redo and repost this weekend

 

Thanks again for all of your help !

 

Andy

[Kylorick[501st]]

No problem , post some pics up before you move straps so i can take a look might be something else that can be done without moving them.

 

 

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[First0rder[501st]]

Ive just ordered the final pieces to the TX;

 

Belt from Rob Kittell - imperialissue.com

Gloves with Black Flexible Handgaurds - Trooperbay.com

Holster Leather(ROTJ) has black rivet style straps - Trooperbay.com

Shoulder Pauldron - Black - trooperbay.com

E11-Scope and Counter Decals - Trooperbay.com

 

Will share pics once they arrive. SO EXCITED!!!

 

Andy

[ukswrath[TX]]

Thanks Ukswrath

 

Heres where i read. they mention to count 5 ribs and other says reference to Hans Armor.

http://www.whitearmo...houlder-straps/

http://www.whitearmo...houlder-straps/

 

 

Thought i dont see anything in the CRL stating how many ribs are required on the front chest plate. only the following so i might be good to move the shoulder straps back too? thus lowering the chest plate.

 

This is for TX Specialist approval:

 

Shoulder Straps

These shall free float in back.

These shall be glued in front.

The plastic shoulder straps need to be held down in the back via a black elastic band to the black fabric that connects/bridges the chest and back piece.

 

The OTTK rib count was around 5 on the chest however, I've seen broad shoulder troopers with covers that don't reach the back plate. My suggestion, test fit then proceed.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Can't wait to see full pics!

[First0rder[501st]]

Me too

[First0rder[501st]]

Updates made so now the chest plate overlays the abs. I had to shorten the straps between the chest and ab plate as well as move the inner canvas shoulder strap Snap back by an inch. This gave me 3/4Inch overlay. Let me know your thoughts

 

Front

 

Back

 

Right

 

Left

 

Front Close

[First0rder[501st]]

Got a few new pics of progress.

 

Flipped over to Rivets on the Left Ab/Kidney Plate.

 

Belt (Front)

 

Belt (Rear)

 

For the Belt, can the Front facing screws stay Silver or need painted black?

Also for the Holster, i have it attached following the Stunt configuration using 2 mounting screws (1 for each band), however am i permitted to use the Hero mounting configuration where that one uses 4 mounting screws (2 for each band). I didnt see anything in the CRL for either in STD TX or Specialist.

Thanks

[Kylorick[501st]]

Hi trooper , belt looks good just paint screws black.

 

 

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[Kylorick[501st]]

Hi Andy , It also looks like you have left the sides on your 4 Ab button strip. This should be flat plate about 20mm wide and 75mm long.

 

 

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[First0rder[501st]]

Great thx, will paint the screws black and remove the extra edging on the 4 ab buttons.

 

No biggie here but just wondering your thoughts on the 2 vs 4 mounting screws for the Holster, Stunt vs Hero. Are we permitted to wear if as a Hero config?

[First0rder[501st]]

As Promised, Full Armor Test fit from today. Some slight adjustments and then Polish, polish, polish the armor and send pics for approval

 

Here they are::

 

Front Bucket off

 

Front Bucket on

 

Front bucket on 2

 

Right Side

 

Rear

 

Left Side

 

Hey! Arnt you the droids that I'm looking for shot

[Kylorick[501st]]

Looking good trooper. Good luck

 

 

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[ukswrath[TX]]

Looks awesome, nice job