Commander Gree

lol, I have a Clone Commander waiting for me, its kind of started, but a little daunting. I will tell you the difference in armor is crazy, My AM armor came in pre trimmed for the most part and im in love with it. Extremely sturdy and looks like it can take a beating. I have watched several build videos and some of that armor looks so flimsy, im not sure how it survives a troop. But things are moving fast now, and hope to be a true 501st member soon.

Man its been a while since I posted. I see that what I did is kinda normal, got my box then let it sit like the world would end if I started work. Finally got moved in to our new house and back from Vacation. Submitted approval photos (TI-Reserve Pilot) and filled out my App for the 501st this weekend. For some reason, this act BOOSTED me into a frenzy of "Get stuff done!" I have completed: my bucket Ab buttons painted and installed TD is done parts trimmed Biceps completed Belt cut Notch in Kidneys done Hand Guards done I still have a lot to do, and this week wont be the week to do it as im working 12s all week. But this weekend will be great and hope to get some more progress. Will get photos uploaded tonight.

You may also look for an "All in one" type suspender system. this is where the shoulder straps are adjustable, but the belt is connected to the suspenders, your not clipping something on to the belt and hoping it says in place. then just make straps with loops in them, and slide them on the belt, the belt should "click" together in the front to keep the whole thing secure. I am thinking I will use the suspenders and clip them to the back of the belt, and the top of the abs, that way it will keep my belt up, and the abs in place, all in one. I will anticipate some issue though and try and plan for that. we shall see. I will hope to do tons of trail and error prior to my first troop (once approved). I am super excited though as I have just submitted my photos for Tie Reserve and will be able to relax about being approved while I work on my TK. but the submission was just made so I expect to be a while. But funny enough once I submitted my photos, it boosted me to want to get the TK done.

I did get my TD clips in though, I think that's the last hard part that I need besides straps and elastic!

So as of right now everything is on hold. I got my helmet partially put together, just need to attached front and back, and put ears. But! we are fixing to move into the new house so everything got packed away..... I hate this... The kit will have to remain in pieces until we move into the new house. Oh well it will be nice having a dedicated space to build and not have to worry about much! sorry I am dragging on. I know its not a race but this is just sad...

you MUST have a completed costume before submitting. not point until you do

I would go ahead and order your boots, your gonna need them for sizing the armor correctly

ITS HERE!!!!!!!!!! its here, its here, its here!!!!!!!!!!!!! photos to come tonight. Im super excited and want to leave work now!!!!

YAY!!!!!!!! just got my tracking info for the TK Kit from AM!!!!

Good luck and please keep us updated. Start collecting all those little side parts and tools needed. Last thing you want is BBB day to hit and then you stuck right after throwing the tape away.

IMO, and take this lightly as I am still researching, but your thinking way too hard about all the trimming. Your going for Level 3, follow the CRL and that's it. I have seen and heard about people getting denied because the followed a build they saw in the movie. The CRL is all you need. If there is a return edge required there, then follow what that says, if not, build to comfort. anyone that would call you out for not having a Return edge like in the movie is most likely going to be trooping with you, so no worries. Build looks good so far, keep up the great work and updates

Little bit of an update. Havent started on kit yet, still waiting for it to come in. Just made a deal for a B grade blaster (Hyperform), second pair of boots (TK Boots), Belt and holster. Hopefully not too much work needs to be done to the blaster, boots were a really good deal and could pass them up, and still need the belt and holster for the build. Everything should be here once the armor comes in, and when build starts hope there will not be any stalls due to missing items. Also got everything in for Helmet interior, just waiting on an Iphone for Troopertalk.

Sorry, but you made me cringe so hard...Havent finished reading through your post but I will, that first bit was funny. But "Luke, I am your Father" was never EVER said in the Star Wars Movies...Thank you. Cant wait to read the rest of this feed though. sorry that had to be said!

Any updates??? its been 2 months from the last post

Can I use Amazing Goop to build my armor? I have had several people tell me to use it and was just wondering if and how it went for others. They told me the E6000 breaks down after some time and has stained their armor. Hope someone can give me some more info on the use of, or avoiding of, certain build materials...THANKS ALL!!!

Congrats!!!

Just a tip, not sure what you did with that forearm part, but don't chunk it. you may run into a situation where you need extra material (small parts) and don't have anything left. you might be able to use that forearm part for something, never know. But of course im the type that never throws anything away and end up with a ton of crap lol. but there has been times were I was like "man I need this (insert item)" and after 20 minutes in the garage found something I forgot I had. Keep up the hard work, and im sure part of that pep talk was about the right of passage as a TK to build your own armor. you will love it so much more when you finish. your blood, sweat, tears will be worked into that armor and you will wear it proudly!

Your not far from what you want, just a little more leg work. I know you had a tough go when you started, reading your thread helped me out a lot to know what to watch out for, Ill be shooting for Centurion during my build to make things easier and less expensive for myself. Man is it hard being on here talking about the build without actually having my armor. I feel like when it comes in im going to have to read 20 more threads to stay fresh.

you cant have any black (for the most part) showing on the sides for Level 3. Also, are your gloves rubber? They look like a felt. and you need to notch your belt, the corners shouldn't be there. Your missing the 3 rivets on the left side. that's all I can really tell that's missing for level 3 based on the pic above

Has anyone heard from him since his initial post here? kind of curious if this is a work in progress or he has dropped it? @Jasonm351 you still there buddy? You have quite a bit of work ahead of you, but like the others here have said you can do this. This forum is amazing and kicks butt with the amount of knowledge and support there is. You just need to work each piece at a time. I also am extremely curious about where you got your armor and if this is something you bought "Complete" or if you attempted it yourself? If this was purchased, knowing who you bought it from could help other potential Legion members avoid making the mistake of purchasing a knockoff or recast kit. I think your kit is fixable, but it will just take some time and coin. Please give us an update on whats going on with you and hope all is well. I just read in another topic that you got your armor in a week, so I hate to say it, but I am about 97% sure you didn't get an authentic Anovos kit...But come on man let us help you out. even though im not approved yet, im pulling for you. If you have half the drive I do right now for this, you have too much going to just let it go...we can do this man, that's why you came here!

Just curious as to where you got your magnets from? I have searched and found a few places where they are pretty cheap but am weary about them being right. Some places have them are super expensive.

Great write up man, made me even more excited, but so much more nervous to start my build. I don't think im going to set a deadline like I said, it will cause me to rush and I don't wanna screw something up. I think I got it pretty much figured out (biggest thing im nervous about is the glue part, have heard so many different things, I went with Amazing goop). Once I get my armor ill probably do the bucket first...I think

aw man awesome, thanks ill get to reading. When I went to my first armor party, I asked in front of several that have been in the 501st for YEARS!!! My question was what armor should I go with, and without missing a beat, AM was thrown out 4 or 5 times. I have been talking to them for weeks and they seem to have a real passion for what they are doing. Im super excited because I was on the "backorder" list, but got notified earlier this week that a kit had my name on it if I wanted it. Um hello, payment sent lol. Now to just sit and wait. I really want to push to get done for the Solo movie but its gonna be tough and a lot to ask from my Squad mates, but we shall see (kinda hoping we will get a troop for the premier).

Congrats man!!! and welcome to the Garrison (that I want to be apart of so bad, man time sux lol) Im waiting for my AM kit to come in. yours looks amazing and that helmet, OMG man, great looking. Did you happen to do a build thread, your helmet looks exactly like I want my in to (interior).

Man this post has me pumped about getting my AM armor, just ordered mine and they are telling me about 4 weeks to ship. only thing I see that may cause an issue (but not approval) is the sniper knee is tucking under you thigh. it may become bothersome to you