Leaderboard

I've seen some snap tutorials out there but they were either incomplete or the snaps were made incorrectly. As someone who couldn't wrap my head around snaps I wanted to make full tutorial in case you don't know how to make them like I did. They were incredibly confusing at first but I've got it down now. A snap tool is essential as you'll be making dozens if not hundreds of these. I used this snap tool and these snaps. You'll also want a soldering iron like this for punching holes. Alternatively you can buy a leather hole punch. I like the soldering iron because I could melt the nylon around the cut edges so that it doesn't fray. It also smells so wear a mask in a well ventilated room. 1. Pair off your snaps The two "rounded" female pieces will pair together (left) alongside the actual strap. The more thin male ends will also go together (right) with the nylon that will be glued to the armor. 2. Punch Holes Use the soldering iron or hole punch to punch holes in the fabric. Just center a hole in the nylon. For the webbing it will depend on the length needed for each part of the strapping. 3. Nylon Webbing For this part insert this punch die into the tool Tighten the tool so that when it clamps the ends just barely touch Next take the back of the male snap and poke it through the nylon hole you made (this is the back side that will be glued) Place the front male side on top like this Center the tool and clamp them shut It should now look like this. If the two pieces feel loose then tighten the tool farther and try again 4. Strapping This time use the bowl shaped snap die Same process as before but with the female ends. Push the flat head female end into the hole you made. Place the other female half on top Again crunch down with the tool like before It should now look like this 5. Fitting Together You should be done! Both halves should be able to snap together. Now you have the tools you mass produce these for your armor

Troop #1 - Fan Expo Canada 2024 (Aug 24-25. First official Troop. What a huge event. James (The Librarian) and I finally suited up for the 501st after building our kits together. Our first day was the group photo before the event opened up. What an experience this whole event was. Longest Only suited up for about an hour on the first day, just to get the lay of the land. Had a blast helping the team fundraise on Blast-a-Trooper. Day 2 I suited up for my longest time even (3 hours). Seeing the smiles on kids (and adults) faces was so rewarding. I never wanted it to end. What an amazing group! Can't wait to get out for the next one.

Also: don’t buy cheap snaps! Future you will thank yourself.

501st Troop: 41 FISD Troop: 11 Event: NY Tropicon Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, LI NY Date: 8/17/24 I may be short for a stormtrooper but DEFINITELY short for a Vader

Hey guys. As you might know by now my partner in creating the Dark Fury fire team has passed away. Vince Vigil Jr TK-23000. I'd like to officially submit this art as our logo.

Oh, wow. Would not have expected this. Thank you! I won't forget that troop anytime soon. It was a one block walk to the toy store and that street was a heat trap corridor. I'm sure between the beating down sun and the pavement it was over 40C. It felt like an eternity walking a block. I was moving fast, the rest had to keep up! Bart

Really depends on your budget and what can be sourced in your area. Personally I use automotive acrylic paints, dries very quickly and the clear can be sanded and polished for a deep shine. Can also have automotive paint made at some auto shops, here is the color code to match the Anovos/DN helmet shade of white Another paint some used was Rust-Oleum 2X Painter's Touch Gloss White a cheaper alternative to automotive paint. Lots of threads on paint the in the FOBG area, here are just a few As for the black I have always used decals/stickers but I would recommend using a satin black

Lol, I know exactly what you mean, same happened to me