Assembly Sequence Intitiated

[RandallFlagg13]

First, I just want to thank everyone who has come before and shared their wisdom and know-how helping to make this dream come true, especially TK-6744 of the Empire City Garrison (thanks Chris).

 

This is my first attempt at building a suit of Stormtrooper armor. It will basically be worked on on weekends. I am creating a Heavy Weapons Trooper. The armor is AM ordered from Trooper Supplies ([email protected]). The guys over there were very helpful and even threw in some extra goodies with my order including a pauldron.

 

I have decided to go with a snap system and found a nice kit specifically marketed for Stormies at -----which comes with 35 snaps, elastic for straps, pliers, and piercing tool.

 

So, without further ado this is it so far.

 

STEP 1 THIGHS

 

I decided to go with the thighs first.

 

 

 

The kit is supposed to be good for bigger builds. I'm 5'11" 215lbs. So, I went with it to be on the safe side. After trying it on, it was big and did require some extra trimming. I then lightly sanded the two surfaces to be joined on the outer thigh, leaving the inner thigh to be joined with velcro.

 

 

 

 

After being sure to clean off all the dust, I applied E6000 glue to both surfaces and then joined the two pieces and clamped them.

 

 

 

 

And repeat for the second one.

 

 

 

STEP 2 FOREARMS

 

 

 

As you can see below from the trimmed and untrimmed versions of the Inner Forearm piece, there is a lot of play for bigger builds.

 

 

 

 

After fitting the Forearm pieces, I scored and trimmed the Inner Forearms.

 

 

 

 

I then taped them off the Inner Forearm pieces to indicate where I'd sand and left the tape to catch any glue escaping from the joint.

 

 

Then sanded the Outer Forearm.

 

 

 

 

I glued one seam and left the other to be connected with velcro.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well that's it for this weekend. Any input appreciated.

Edited December 5, 2020 by gmrhodes13
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[RandallFlagg13]

Here is an update on my progress. It's coming along.

 

 

(Haven't strapped up the thighs yet, s they're hanging lower than they will.)

[RandallFlagg13]

Finished my helmet today.... well, going to need fans. But anyway here it is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RogueTrooper[TK]]

Great work Chris! Nice build

 

Top notch work on the TK lid. But, if I might put my .02 cent worth in... Since your lid is a stunt style and not a hero, I think that the Brow trim should be raised a little.

 

Take a look at the comparison between the original stunt and original hero lids.

 

HERO:

 

STUNT:

 

HERO:

 

STUNT:

 

Keep up the great work!

[RandallFlagg13]

Thanks Tom.