ABS80

STORMTROOPER ARMOR KIT OPTIONS ********************************* We offer 3 options, UNTRIMMED KIT: meaning you have to trim and sand every single part yourself, all parts are premarked for easy trimming. FULLY TRIMMED KIT: all armor and helmet parts come fully trimmed and finished with all holes predrilled ready for assembly, basically the most tedious process of the build is done for you, trimmed helmet assembles in minutes using only 8 nuts and bolts like the originals no glue required. FULLY BUILT Armor/Helmet ready to wear: Professionally built to the highest standards ready for centurion approval out of the box. STUNT HELMET Fully trimmed ready for assembly (assembles in minutes using 8 nuts and bolts, no glue required!) Fully built ready to wear (Fully assembled & detailed to the highest standards ready to troop!) ARMOR/HELMET KIT untrimmed All armor/helmet parts require full trimming and assembly, we can fully trim just the helmet for you at extra cost. ARMOR/HELMET KIT fully trimmed All armor and helmet parts come fully trimmed ready for assembly, basically the most tedious process of the work is done for you, helmet assembles in minutes using only 8 nuts and bolts like the originals no glue required. ARMOR/HELMET Ready to Wear out of the box (NOT INCLUDED black under suit, Gloves, Boots, Holster, Blaster, Neck seal, Rubber hand guards) Armor and Helmet comes fully built ready to wear out of the box to Centurion level approval. ACCESSORIES TO COMPLETE YOUR COSTUME NOT INCLUDED IN KIT SOLD SEPERATELY **************************************************************************** Rubber flexible hand guards (required for centurion approval, kit includes plastic ABS ones) Detonator metal mounting clips Holster genuine leather ANH style Rubber gloves movie accurate Canvas belt custom sized

If it has screen lineage it suppose to be warped in specific areas, its pretty rare as most know what they are buying but I do have customers who email me asking for a replacement because they think its flawed then I sent them a bunch of pics and send them links to educate them on the screen used helmet lol!!! Mark (AP)

The armor seems like it was built to movie size specs and way too small for you, the armor side gaps are huge nothing they can do about that unless they add shims which I doubt, new AP armor can fit up to 41" waist no problem, not sure why they ask for pants size I always ask for waist size at belly level button level which is more accurate when fitting a armor. Mark (AP)

You guys did a fantastic job congratulations! Thanks again to have put your trust in AP. Mark

Great job so far, My shoulder straps are purposely made longer than the originals to fit a wider range of sizes, to be movie accurate you need to trim off the rear big bump including a small one, basically you should be left with 12 small tabs and the front big one, also from your photo the shoulder strap should sit much lower on the chest, the way I measure is that the 5th small bump is aligned with the chest top end parts (end section that is under the shoulder starps) hard to exlpain just shoot me a email and i will send you photos somehow im having problems posting photos. Mark (AP)

I don't think its your torso being longer than the usual person, at 46" belly and 44" chest thats more likely the issue, your AB and kidney plate are too far apart so the chest isn't properly in place creating the gap, also I assume you will need 2-3 " shims on each the sides to close gaps?

I would cut at the red line and throw that section away, glue extension with new holes so you only have to deal with one seam line instead of two but good luck finding a color matching plastic. Mark (AP)

Satin / semi gloss black

Great job so far! but you really don't need to precurve the ammo knee and belt since they are pretty flexible and will hold their curved shape percfectly once attached.

Great job!!!

what is your chest size? I think any movie accurate size chest will fit you, to be honest that AM looks too big on you Mark (AP)

wetsand using 1000 grit, then finish off with 1500 grit, dont' be alarmed if plastic becomes dull its normal then use any car compound scratch/swirl remover or novus plastic polish to restore shine. Mark (AP)

do not seperate the cod plate you can trim the 4 button plate a bit more. Mark (AP)

you also need to cut out the teeth bigger, still too much material around.

That why I always tell my customers to get the cheap ones at Walmart, no matter the quality they will get ruined within a few troops Mark (AP)

Great job!!! use testors semi gloss black Mark (AP)

Hi Lindsay, All the correct screws are included in the kit, they were in the same ziplock bag with all the other helmet hardware, the two smallest nuts and bolts are for attaching the face plate to cap/back and the 6 flat slotted screws for the ears, The AP decals are centurion approved. Mark (AP)

Easy Fix, just glue it on a thin piece of abs to create the lip, I will check the shop if I have a extra one for you Mark (AP)

You need to remove more material around ears, too thick especially on round section, also frown holes need to be bigger.

the gaps are perfect!!! you actually did a better job than me lol! trim off more off eye slots until no lip is visible and you can also remove more for frown holes otherwise perfect!!!! Mark (AP)

Humbrol better for airbrush, testors better coverage with a paintbrush. I prefer one thick coat when using a paintbrush, just try to work fast, paint will self level uniformally for a perfect smooth finish, less strokes the better, the many years of model building/painting experience paid off Mark (AP)

the added grey painted frown tips is incorrect, should be a empty space which is a uncut tooth then add the grey tip. You can see what I mean here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35434-ap-new-kit-photos/

The thin green film is movie accurate, thats what the screen used helmets had.

AP offers ABS flexible replacement shoulder straps and many other parts http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36140-ap-replacement-parts/ Mark (AP)

AP (Authenticprops) also offers fully built ready to wear sets!