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I am sure the poor FedEx was like, "What is this crazy guy doing? Did he just squeal?"

Aright so here is my advice on order of assembly. 1. Inventory and match paired armor piece halves. 2. Trim the excess flashing (waste plastic) on all pieces. Don’t worry about return edge thickness yet; just remove the excess beyond the return edges. 3. Begin trimming pieces for fitment, starting with Biceps (largely hidden so trimming errors can be masked). Also when first trimming start on the rear-facing ends of the pieces so any mistakes are on your back. 4. Forearms (nice small pieces) 5. Shins (left shin first since knee plate can help mask possible seam/joining issues). Be sure to size for fitment only after you have your boots to ensure proper sizing. 6. Thighs (right thigh first since ammo back can help mask possible seam/joining issues) 7. Posterior, kidney, and ab 8. Back, chest, and shoulder bells 9. Helmet (largely considered the most difficult, and also prominent, piece)

Go back to: Troop 23 Some images from my latest troop, photographer: Theodor Andersson Söderlund (if they are to be used on our social media or something)

Ah good! I think Dave mentioned it was kind of like wearing a motorcycle helmet. I had thought that if I was carrying around a blaster and some Karen called the police because some guy was walking around with a gun, I didn't want any chance of not hearing the police correctly. But I am relieved you said that.

Appreciate it! I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions!

Oh man, I just re-read that. Yeah... anxiety level just hit a new level. Thanks.

Congratulations!! Let's the fun begins

I am beyond thrilled at the quality of Dave's Darkside Depot product and how it was packed. Inventory time! The only thing I didn't realize I should get, and it wasn't until I watched a video with Dave on YouTube, was the hearing assist. Time to track that down.

Just watch out for gusts of wind or flying insects

It's fine to add mobility cuts to the thighs and shins, references here

Velcro can be used for Centurion You can go all the way down to the ridge on the trim line

Finished glueing the sniper knee. Also double checking that it’s okay to cut out the back of the shins like so for mobility?

This was back in 2018 for what it's worth, also he posted a link to JRS, well not all staff here are members of JRS and don't have access. If Jason is serious perhaps he should repost his photos here not link to another detachment, then all staff can view then and the background to his work so we can make an informed decision. I wasn't the DL in 2018 otherwise I would have requested he do exactly that. There is always time to clear things up, and my door is always open.

Nice Blaster Trooper !! Just checkout the scope and Ammo counter correct position when assembling

Painting day has arrived! Unlike my previous paint session, I do not have a friend's yard to work in, nor do I have a good space at home, so this session will be at a not-so-busy public park! I've made a very rudimentary painting rack from the shipping box the armor came in to contain the overspray (I got the rest of the packing peanut bits out after I had taken the photo). The box flaps will be taped vertical when painting. I have punched holes in different areas of the box for different length dowels to support different size pieces as I work. The holes not being used will be covered with painter's tape. It should be a good conversation starter if anyone at the park wanders over to see what I am doing. I hope folks in my town like stormtroopers! With the number of pieces to be painted, and not having a really long stretch of time to do everything at once, the painting will actually take multiple days. I have a space in my apartment set up (next to a window and with a fan) to put things to complete the drying process, but the pieces won't be moved from where I paint them until the paint has dried enough to handle (the Krylon Fusion can notes to wait at least 1 hour).

Some do weather the Hengslter, I did only minor amounts, corners and sides that would get scuffed in use, also a touch on the Hengstler logo so it could be seen a little easier.

Most don't 3d print armor especially for Original Trilogy armor, they purchase molded abs plastic, you can find recommended suppliers here

Congrats on the new baby! I have been thinking Centurion. Love the positive feedback on your kit! I just keep hearing great things!

I think the belt sander was the only thing I bought specifically for my TK build. Reflecting though, I’d have bought a decent knife sooner. I used a couple of cheap knives initially before finding the perfect Stanley BigMax knife for me. The other thing is people talk about not enough clamps, but you can never have enough rare earth magnets either. Apart from that the only things one can’t buy: time and patience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I also used a nylon belt with a heavy duty suspenders system like mentioned above. Far better than attaching the thighs to the armor. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I use a belt with braces and elastic to thighs, with the braces the belt can't drop. Not my image but similar Some just use a belt