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Didn't have the lp but wish I did.

And now here you are putting together your own armor!

Thanks Sam...I am really proud of it.

Hey Tim, nice progress on your build....that glue seems to take forever to dry doesn't it? LOL...

Welcome to the FISD! Good luck with the build. As you be mentioned, there are plenty of awesome photos and advice of builds! Looks like you have your TD correct...

Thanks you sir! I plan on doing my first troop outing next Saturday and will use your advice for it and all troops! Thanks again.

Right after Star Wars came out in theaters, my Mom taking me to the mall one day. She never told me why we were going to the mall. I remember us having to stand in line on the escalator for the longest time. When we finally got to the top, there he was....Darth Vader! He was signing Star Wars posters. I still have that poster. What's your greatest memory?

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LOL..that's actually a sheet I hung up for other photos. I added a couple more. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The finished product. Well, that pretty much sums up the journey. Again, sorry for the grainy pics. Most of these pics were taken during my build so I've done alot of adjusting and routing and stuff, but please feel free to let me know what you think, any advice is much appreciated. I hope some of you can get something from my journey. Please feel free to ask any questions...A good chance I won't have the answer but will help you out as much as I can. Its the least I can do with all the help I've gotten from the awesome people here on the FISD. My next goal is EIB and then Centurion.

Front plates and belt. These were also straight forward. I ordered a holster from trooperbay and attached it to the belt using snaps (CRL said it was okay.) This will allow me to attach the binders and binder holster to my belt when I can't take my blaster out on troops. I had to modify the binder holster by cutting the belt loop and then attached the snaps. I thought I had a pic of pre-build belt but don't so here's the finished belt. I used split rivets to attach the ammo to the belt. I didn't put one in the middle at first but quickly learned it was needed as the ammo hung off the canvas belt. Also I added snaps to the abdomen and belt so the belt attached to the abdomen. Sorry for the lack of pics on this one. pre-modified binder holster after mod... inside the belt front of the ab armor.

Forearms and gloves, thermal detonator. I have to admit, I hated attaching the white felxible pieces to the gloves, gave me grief. I had to use CA glue. For the gloves, AP sends plastic plates. The gloves were too small too so I got a new pair. I used flexible plates from TrooperBay. The TD was pretty much straight forward. I used clips from EvilBoy.

Inside strapping for the main body parts. I used elastic bands and snaps that I sewed onto the bands. Never knew I knew how to sew. I used E6000 glue to attached the snaps where the elastic bands would attach to. This allowed me to readjust the strapping where I needed...which was alot! I measured 10mm per the CRL for the 3 rivets on the abdomen and kidney plate and used elastic straps in those with split rivets. I used a heavy duty snap on the other side per the CRL. Had to learn how to work attaching the heavy duty snaps first Required side snap and then regular snap This next pic was taken before I added the third strap to the middle for the abs and breast plate. Also, I added the required snaps butt piece per the CRL using the same heavy duty snaps as the ab and kidney plate. Shoulder straps. I used snaps I ordered from Trooperbay. I had to do alot of adjusting with these straps even after approval. The middle snap on the left strap is where my should bells will snap on to. I don't have pics but like I mentioned, I attach straps with snaps to the shoulder bells to attach to the shoulder straps. I also attached a strap in between the bicep and forearms, and a strap to the shoulder bell and biceps. Next

Here's the biceps and thighs. Pretty easy. I used split rivets to attach the ammo pack to the thigh. I didn't put the ammo pack close enough to the armor so I had to redo that. Biceps Finished biceps. Later on after this pic, I added the straps and a ABS hook to each bicep for better support. Also, I routed off the edges to give them a cleaner look. Thighs...same process as the biceps and shins. I had to cut and router off ABS off the back to get the right fitting. Like the shins, I used heavy duty velcro to close. There be legs! I had to router off some of the thigh above the sniper plate because they kept catching on each other. I know the ammo thigh looks wider but I had not put the velcro on the back yet so the ammo pack is keeping the thigh open more than it should be. Next....

Here is a test fitting of the body pieces. I learned I needed to add extra ABS in between the abdomen and kidney plate. About 21/2 inches. I was scared at first with the paste, not like you can just run down to the store and buy new kidney plate. After practicing with the paste, I felt better. I learned to make ABS paste to cover the seam of the extra ABS material I added, you use acetone and scraps of ABS. Mix the acetone a little at a time. It took a couple of hours to make the paste. I attached the ABS plate to the kidney plate and used an inside shim for extra support. After the glue dried, I applied the past to cover up the seam. After letting the paste dry for 24 hours, I sanded it down, repasted to cover up tiny air holes and repeated until I was satisfied. Again, it took a lot of sanding, repasting and more sanding but it was worth the effort.... Onward

The shins I measured 5 times and cut once the shims to cover the joints. I know the accurate way is to use hooks to close the backs but I went with heavy duty velcro. The shims on the front were hard to stick using E6000 glue so I went with CA glue. I also used CA glue to attach the sniper plate. The rest I used E6000 glue, which I'm glad I did for adjustments and stuff. ' It doesn't show in the pic, but I used a router to clean things up on the bottom. Onward with the journey....

Hi all, I've been meaning to post all the pics I took while I built my AP TK Stormtrooper Stunt Armor. I didn't take as many pictures as I wanted to but hopefully this journey will even help just a little for anyone who is getting ready to do their own build. First and foremost, I want to thank everyone here on the FISD. I learned so much from everyone. And to anyone who is getting ready to do their own TK, you will love building it more than you already think....All the pics were taken with my iPhone so sorry for the grainy pics.... I received my armor March 2014 and was accepted June 2014 to the 501st and Ohio Garrison and I jumped for joy. I received my DD E11 kit in January so I started working on that while I waited for my armor to get in. I'll post my E11 build later. So began my learing how important and great the FISD is.... All the pieces...what had I gotten myself into? First thing I put together was the helmet. C'mon, of course had to put that together first...it's the Helmet! But first.... After building the helmet, I ended up taking it apart and painting the inside flat black. I read it helps with keeping the light out. I tape off all the edges and covered the majority of the helmet with plastc wrap The result Back to the helmet build Afer putting the decals on, painting the teeth and ear pieces. If you ever need to remove the paint, use Easy Off oven cleaner! After taking that pic, I realized I had to adjust the side stripes to lower them. I also installed darker lenses than what came with the kit. I installed much needed fans and padding on the inside. It took a little bit of time and patience with figuring out where I needed the padding. I used alot of tape for that part. Once I figured it out, I attached all the padding with velcro to the helmet. The final product (with a couple of dudes gaurding it) Up next, the shins....(I'm going to separate this journey into multiple posts)

Wish I could help you more except the golden rule I did which is cut off less than you think and measure again. I used a dremel with a sanding bit rather than actually cut. Takes a little bit longer but better than knife getting away from you on your cut lines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is this it? http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/21433-simpixels-e-11-doopy-build/?p=267580

Ah but it's a great sickness...lol! Every piece you do feels like a great accomplishment. A buddy of mine whose done a couple of non SW costumes and props told me when I first started my TK build that once you do one, you'll want to do another....he is so right! I Have plans to do a clone trooper after I get my first couple of troop outings done.

I couldn't find anyone who mentions what font they use but I followed a lot of this build and he shows his counter. Maybe you can find a match to the pics of his counter! http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19872-dm101-doopys-e11-blaster-build/ Good luck. Please share if you find a match....

Hope it doesn't delay it either....I read JJ is going to continue shooting while Harrison heals up. He's a tough son of a gun, he'll recover fast!

Congrats Tim....can't wait to see your build. You're going to love it more than you already think! Also, you were one of the first people to welcome me to the FISD a few months ago and I really appreciated that.

hmmm, now its there...thanks for the help Matt and thanks FISD for fixing it.

My ID is TK51500. I don't even see the box to enter it in in the profile editor.