Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted January 30, 2011 Report Posted January 30, 2011 So I have taken delivery on the majority of my armor. As I was going through it I found the back plate was missing but, I've let Rob know and I'm sure it won't be an issue. He's great and thanks for all the supplier info! I have almost everything I need for a complete build. Armor, TK boots, gloves, holster, under armor, Hasbro Blaster. I just need to decide which person to buy the E-11 conversion from and I'll be all set. My neck seal is also ordered and paid for, just waiting to take delivery. Here's the initial reaction and layout of almost everything. My Hovi mic tips will be inbound shortly also. I'm most likely going to start from the ground up for lack of the back plate. Wish me luck and I'll keep ya posted! Quote
JohnBlackk Posted January 30, 2011 Report Posted January 30, 2011 Very nice! It's an exciting time. Good luck with the build. Quote
TrooperVenger Posted January 30, 2011 Report Posted January 30, 2011 Good luck. Hope your build is trouble free, unlike mine. But unlike me you went and bought your armor from a good source. Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Posted February 1, 2011 Decided on the MKII Doopydoo conversion. And the rest of my pieces are already on the way. Rob did an awesome job! Totally recommend for anyone else who is considering RT Mod. Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Posted February 5, 2011 Got my bucket mic tips, all done. Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Posted April 13, 2011 So update time Got my correct lenses Almost everything that needs to be is glued Right shin is gonna need a little touch up. I'm hoping to start strapping this or next week. I'm still just really scared of drilling holes in the side of my armor and still not sure of what to use when securing it. When I get that close I'm just gonna go for it! Quote
TK-4510[501st] Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 RT-MOD has for me always been a favorite. Its very easy to put together and looks great when assembled. Rob is a great guy too. Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Posted July 3, 2011 Got almost all of my snaps done. Came up short a few so making one last run for some and the jeans rivets for the side. Gonna start fitting tomorrow! Got my ab plate painted too. Quote
BananoPower22[TK] Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 The colors look a bit weird to me bro.. Mike has accurate colors, check them out when you can http://members.cox.net/appstronaut/humbrol.html Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Posted July 3, 2011 Well I smeared them a bit on purpose to try and give the worn look like in the screenies. But, those are the correct colors, I think the flash and lighting threw them off a bit. Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Posted July 4, 2011 Got a prelim on the upper body. I need to tighten the arms up a bit and put some snaps for the side of the cod/butt, otherwise I'm pretty happy with it. Quote
BananoPower22[TK] Posted July 12, 2011 Report Posted July 12, 2011 lookin good! You can pull the bicep that's not being overlapped by the shoulder bell a bit closer to the bell, just like the other bicep is sitting for a better look IMO Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Posted July 12, 2011 lookin good! You can pull the bicep that's not being overlapped by the shoulder bell a bit closer to the bell, just like the other bicep is sitting for a better look IMO Thanks! And I appreciate the advice very much, that's why I post here! The biceps and forearms are actually not strapped yet, so they are just hanging on my arms. My intention is to have the bicep a bit higher than either of them are. And then have the forearms lined up correctly. Quote
BananoPower22[TK] Posted July 12, 2011 Report Posted July 12, 2011 Awesome. Just a little bit more work and the dream of becoming a real stormtrooper will be complete! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 12, 2011 Report Posted July 12, 2011 RT-MOD has for me always been a favorite. Its very easy to put together and looks great when assembled. Rob is a great guy too. Agreed 100%. There are some inaccuracies but it does look great on many a taller/larger trooper and can lok far better than trying to squeeze in to a TE-derived. Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Posted July 27, 2011 Almost all done, have some minor adjustments and then Saturday is my first troop! So the pics from that will most likely be my completed pics. Quote
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted July 28, 2011 Report Posted July 28, 2011 Almost all done, have some minor adjustments and then Saturday is my first troop! So the pics from that will most likely be my completed pics. Looking forward to the pics as I sit and wait for my very own RT-MOD kit to arrive Aloha, -Eric Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Posted July 30, 2011 Here's some quick last minute check pics. I'll put up more detailed ones after tomorrow's troop! Quote
BananoPower22[TK] Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 Looks good! Just 3 things to help you: 1. Pull the belt up so that little rectangle is not visible. the right height would be just then when the belt meets the ab buttons box, and behind it should sit on the kidney plate, showing the separation between the butt and the kidney. 2. The drop boxes should be on the corners, right below the square buttons 3. Get ready for the most awesome day in your life! That's about it! Quote
anphrax[TK] Posted July 30, 2011 Report Posted July 30, 2011 I like your snaps and I'm getting pretty close to that stage myself... how do snap it to your body? Would you mind shooting a few more pics? Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Posted July 31, 2011 I like your snaps and I'm getting pretty close to that stage myself... how do snap it to your body? Would you mind shooting a few more pics? I actually didn't snap it to my body. I connected a snap from the breast plate to the back plate over each shoulder. It held up just great for my first troop! Quote
anphrax[TK] Posted July 31, 2011 Report Posted July 31, 2011 Oh that makes more sense. What kind of snaps did you buy and where did you get them? Quote
Snooper Trooper[TK] Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Posted August 1, 2011 I used 5/8" snaps from Joann's Fabric Quote
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