TheRascalKing

Thank you. Now that it's "done" and more thoroughly photographed, I'm going to try to update my build thread further so it can be of help to others. Lots of trial and error in this suit but I'm happy enough with the end result. I still have some upgrades planned, and my TLJ submission won't be far behind this, though the Denuo Novo forearms have some well known quirks that give me pause for concern. I'll feel much better providing guidance to others once my suit is certified at L2, though I currently have no intention of pursuing L3 due to the rubber gasket requirement.

Mandatory Information Costume = Stormtrooper, The Force Awakens Costume CRL Link = https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_-_First_Order Name = Justin R. TKID = 61490 Forum Name = TheRascalKing Legion Profile = https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=26076 Garrison/Squad = Southern California Garrison, Orange County Squad Armor = Denuo Novo Helmet = Anovos, Standard TFA Optional Information Height = 5ft 11in, or 180cm Weight = 175lbs, or 80kg Neckseal & Gaskets = Sheev's Emporium Forearms, Cod, & Belt Boxes = Imperial Surplus, TFA Belt Pouches = Denuo Novo and Trooperbay Holster = Dantooine Props (functional) Hand Plates = Dantooine Props Gloves = Endor Finders Undersuit shorts = Geeky Pink's Boots = Imperial Boots Blaster = Branfuhr Studios F11-D, TFA Armor Photos Helmet Off (unadjusted) Front / Back Right Side Left Side Action Pose Detail Photos Helmet Neckseal Chest Plate Back/Yoke Thermal Detonator Shoulder Gaskets Shoulder Bells Biceps Forearms Gloves/Handplates Abdomen Section Codpiece Posterior armor Belt Thighs Knee Gaskets & Plates Shins Spats Boots Optional Accessories F-11D Blaster Thank you for your consideration, @Deployment Officer Team! Huge thanks (and Armorer credit should they desire) is due to @equuspolo for the hands on assist with adjustments and to @KC Grim for taking my full armor photos.

Sand it. Most chemicals that remove paint aren't kind to plastic.

Congratulations trooper!

https://www.kollerauktionen.ch/en/353540-0018-1211-STORMTROOPER-HELM-1211_537397.html From the auction listing: Lot 4040* - A211 Out of This World - Tuesday, 03. December 2024, 05.00 PM STORMTROOPER HELMET ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’, 2016 Lucasfilm, USA Vinyl 30.5 × 28 × 33 cm Provenance: - Directly from a crew member - US private collection - Swiss private collection Presented here is screen-worn Stormtrooper helmet from ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’. Production-made and featured in the film, this iconic helmet was crafted from cast white vinyl, taking its cues from the original Star Wars ‘A New Hope’ from 1977. ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ is a thrilling stand-alone film set in the Star Wars universe, bridging the gap between the prequel trilogy and the original ‘A New Hope’. The movie follows a group of unlikely heroes, led by Jyn Erso, who embark on a daring mission to steal the plans for the Empire’s superweapon, the Death Star. Unlike other films in the saga, ‘Rogue One’ explores the gritty reality of war, showcasing the sacrifices made by ordinary people for the greater good. With its stunning visuals, memorable characters, and high-stakes storyline, ‘Rogue One’ delivers a powerful tale of hope and rebellion. The interior features foam padding for comfort, along with a black webbing strap to secure the helmet during filming. This helmet is a direct link to the fearsome soldiers of the Empire, prominently seen throughout ‘Rogue One’, especially aboard Darth Vader’s dreaded Death Star. This is an extraordinary opportunity for collectors and fans alike to own a genuine piece of cinema history. The helmet exhibits minor production wear but is in very good to fine condition. We have thoroughly verified the authenticity of this Rogue One Stormtrooper helmet by consulting with three highly respected collectors in the field. Interested parties will be provided with detailed information from these experts. Additionally, the interior padding, soft materials used for wearer protection, and a specific sticker are all consistent with other known authentic examples.

Apparently this is what he had but it hasn't been in production since 2014 - he got it secondhand. https://starbaseatlanta.com/product/star-wars-imperial-empire-cog-logo-projection-flashlight-keychain-new-unused/ This looks similar and is actually a stormtrooper! May help your search anyways, good luck! https://www.stylinonline.com/star-wars-stormtrooper-flashlight-keychain/

I'm a big fan of the TK-Talkie, but am unsure of their current production lead times. It does everything an iComm does, but can do chatter loops and multiple character profiles as well. Definitely worth a look and I recommend it as an alternative. The only downside is that it does require external 5V/1A power via micro-USB, but it isn't a big deal. Here's a pic of my setup with an Aker 1506 and wireless mic, positioned so I can still reach their power buttons from the sides of my chest armor. Hope that helps!

Our POC had a little pen-light thing with the cog lens. Was a pretty cool effect for a night troop - I can ask him for details if you actually really want one.

@Oztrooper is also an FISD Armorer, Attache, and AP-enthusiast, so he would be another fantastic resource to reach out to with any AP-specific questions!

Many mics are actually directional underneath the little puffy foam cover, so ensure it's actually pointed towards your mouth and not outward. I have mine literally almost touching my lips when I use it and that helps quite a bit. If you're using a wireless mic or voice modulator, you can usually turn down the mic pickup sensitivity as well. Good luck!

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96. Orange County Light The Night - Irvine, CA - Sat. 11/9/24 (ANH-S #66, FTE #75) As a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor and a grateful beneficiary of their services in the past, this event supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was a special one for me. Attendees received lanterns that indicated if they were a supporter (red), survivor or current fighter of blood cancer (white), or attending in remembrance of someone who was lost to blood cancer (yellow), and they had a full program of fun activities at a local park. It was tough to see so many kiddos who also had white lanterns, but it was nice to be able to share my story with our host and a few attendees, and for them to see that the Empire supports them in their fight!

Looks like this suit is up for sale again at Studio Auctions, with even less info than previous... https://www.studioauctions.comstormtrooper_501st_28__ensemble_from_rogue_one-lot1001.aspx I'm still so curious as to the authenticity and the story behind it if anyone has anything else to share.

95. Live Like JoJo Walk - San Clemente, CA - Sun. 10/20/24 (ANH-S #65, FTE #74) And a silly one for fun:

*WRANGLED - The Bradley Rofer Baseball Tournament - Coto De Caza, CA - Fri 10/18/24 Wrangled this one with my son so that my wife (the Jawa) could sneak a troop in before the census closes - it was her first since we had our son late last year and was a great event to support!

*Los Angeles Comic Con - Los Angeles, CA - Sat. 10/5/2024 Had a very successful Imperial patrol at Los Angeles Comic Con with TK-57899 "KC Grim", TK-62345 "Dsposat0", TK-42128 "equuspolo", myself TK-61490 "TheRascalKing", and TK/SL-88667 as our Vader! We didn't see any other classic Stormtroopers there today so we caused quite a stir in the floor while checking for Rebels! 📸: Giselle C./Teddy F. or Justin K. with edits by KC G.

Congrats, Mike! Well earned.

Let's gooooo! So happy to see another Rogue One/New Era style build of this high of a caliber come across the boards! I've been following along closely and this is one of the most well built and accurate suits I've seen in a hot minute and Mike has done exactly what I would, and plan to, do to refresh my ROTK kit. Best of luck, @MikeRadnessbut this should sail through and be a fantastic example for others

This one is an early Rogue One helmet. I welcome an admin to do so.

Correct - hopefully you're pointing this out just as another way in which the new pauldron has improved over the original commissioned one Okay just a few more before I find time to put everything on again...

94. Orange Public Library Comic Con - Orange, CA - Sat. 9/14/2024 (ANH-S #64, FTE #73) It's the Crocs and the confidence for me

Et voila. If no objections, I'll finish the final gluing and hopefully the next time you see this will be with the full armor and helmet!

Super. Cut and painted! Will let the paint dry fully and then get gluing for final assembly. Previous two attempts for comparison.

Templated up and feeling better about version number 3 of the center connector. The center panel looks a lot closer and the overall shape was changed to better suit the new angles, but needs to be at least that long to cover the chest armor indent. I also plan on mixing the grey paint a bit darker this time. I went pretty easy on the glue to avoid it bleeding out from under the red panels, but I do need to go back and CA or leather glue all the corners that have the more aggressive bends in them as well (can see it at the top). Finally, you can't see them, but I pulled up the velvet lining and epoxied two large, round neodymium magnets underneath, so the front of the pauldron is held down by the same magnets that secure the chest, and strong bar magnets in the back. This allows the pauldron to click into place easily and securely but still move some with my arms, but it always wants to return "home". Making some progress again and will cut the connector out of leather next if it looks good. I'm not happy until everyone agrees it's ready for a CRL!