jsilvius

Thank you everyone for the help! I can't wait to get out there and Troop. My first troop will be a local Con in two week. My ID is my Father's birthday. He passed away 6 years ago. He was always my hero and my inspiration. He took me to all the Star Wars movies, starting with A New Hope when I was only about 4 years old. I don't remember it, but I do Empire and ROTJ. I took him to see all the prequels. And now I've been passing on my love for Star Wars to my son, who I'm helping build his TK as well (learning from my mistakes). If Only You Knew: Cutting the ABS would hurt my hand so bad. trim/sand slowing ears are hard Ask for help, there is lots of it out there. you will make mistakes, the armor is somewhat forgiving, and most mistakes can be fixed with E6000 and scraps Save your scraps Oops!: Life happens The build done right takes time Cost just starts with the kit, it adds up with the tools, and extras ASK FOR HELP! don't be so gun ho to think you can do it alone. Watch the videos, go to armor parties, take pictures. A funny thing happened on my way to the Death Star: I could not have done this without the help I received from the other members in Garrison Tyranus. I was terrified to cut my armor and they gave me the confidence to get the work done. E6000 doesn't cure well in the cold Always have a spare propane tank for your propane heater. Measure 600 times, cut once (very carefully, and a little at a time). Shout Outs: I could not have done this without the help of the former Garrison Tyranus CO, Stoagie Schwank TK-4863! He helped me from BBB day to Approval. many weekends in his garage, including several Armor parties. Also Reese Ensign (29992) and Tim Allen (10930) for helping guide me through the approval process.

Thanks everyone for all your help! Now on to helping my son build his TK. I hope to see you out there! TK 12953 Closing this build thread! Next up for me will hopefully be a Sandy.

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I received my Garrison Approval today! Just waiting on my Legion ID! Thank you everyone for your help!

Congrats!

I think my wife did a bang up job with the painting of my helmet.

Progress. Had my wife help me with painting, I suck at painting. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Getting closer. TD canister is done. Now need clips. Working on strapping shoulder bells. And wife painted the abdomin buttons for me. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Little more work done. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Did anyone finish this project?

Thank, I just had it wrapped on since I just got it in the mail that day. I haven't attached anything yet! But thank you for the feed back. I will definitely use the ref photo

Yea, not sure why they are so compressed. Here are a few more. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Progress is being made. I'm going with a suspender setup that the Trooper helping me uses. I'm not looking for L2/L3, just want to be able to troop, so I hope this passes.

Welcome. I'm about that same build and I can tell you that I wish I had done the research you did. My ATA armor is just a bit too small for me. The folks in my squadron are helping me out, but I'm worried I'll be cutting, chopping and extending for a bit. Good Luck!

I'm 6'2" 250lbs and I have a long torso. I have a set of ATA armor that I'm currently building, and I feel like the ab and/or chest are too small. In order to get the chest overlap the ab has to be so high that the cod piece doesn't really cover the lower bits correctly, or if I put the ab piece lower, I have to pull the chest piece down so low I feel it doesn't look or sit correctly. Do any of the armor makers make longer ab pieces and sell just pieces, or is the a suggested way to adjust/modify to fix better? And regardless of what I do, the back plate doesn't overlap the kidney, I'm not sure if that is approvalable or if I have address that as well. I'm just trying to get level 1 approval so I can get my ID and start trooping. I'll rethink the Level 2/3 stuff once I get one finished and operational, and maybe make this one a Sandie and build the 2nd one to higher standards. Here are some pics for reference. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.

Well life got in the way, but progress is being made. I'm still working on the bucket modifications, but I've also trimmed all armor, built forearms, biceps, and shins, thighs are still curing and I'm on to strapping. I'm just going Level 1, maybe fit it up later, or try for Level 2/3 with a new kit once I take this one dirty for TD. Here are some updated images. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

So based on the feedback, does that look better? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Thank you for the offer, I would take you up on it,but I'm a size 11US and my kid is a size 12US. But thank you so much! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I'm doing two builds, one for me, and one for my son. I figured I could practice on one of the spare sets and if I get it right, Awesome, if not, I have 3 more sets. LOL...[emoji16] Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Based on your feedback, does this look like a good trim line? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Ugh... I was hoping not to wait.. oh well, better safe than having to re-do my lower legs. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Dan, here are a few shots from the sides. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Thanks again for the feedback! I knew about the boots. We got these so we could get things fitted and I could get my ID. I plan on ordering a pair from Imperial Boots later.

Good Luck! I'm in the same boat, I got lucky and found a local member to help me out. I was terrified to cut any of my armor for fear of wasting a lot of money. But once you get going, and get comfortable, it is very rewarding! Keep posting pix, the guys here love to help out! I was worried I would get called out for making mistakes. They all of been very supportive and give great advise and suggestions!

Thanks guys! I'll post a couple of side profile pics tonight and see if someone can give me some guidance as to how to adjust. my kit didn't come with the screening for behind the teeth, what is the recommend product for that, and how do you attach it? I'm waiting on the templates so I can do the painting as well.