KevinB85[TK] Posted October 12, 2012 Report Posted October 12, 2012 Happy to help out. PayPal sent. Quote
TK-42779[501st] Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 So where are we with this? I known the newsletter mentioned some but do we have enough for everything? Did we find someone to make the mini sized kit? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 Just read the newsletter. Still taking donations? Quote
mu5a5hi[TK] Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Paypal sent! This is a grest cause. Hopefully i am not too late. Just found out about it today on our Virginia Garrison Tyranus boards. Quote
xapologiesx[TK] Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 PP sent. I think this is fantastic! Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Just an update from the Midwest Garrison on Katie's armor build: Progress is being made despite the distance between all parties involved. Measurements of Katie were collected and compared to a neighbor's daughter for fitting purposes. All extra parts have been received (ABS from Terrell at ATA for cover strips, neckseal, KICK A** holster and blaster from Tom, canvas belt, and boots). Since this IS an FX kit, the challenges of making this NOT look like one are a challenge in itself. The main challenge was in the helmet. I have evidence that the helmet was trimmed prior to receiving it. It did finall go together but with a great deal of effort. Standard FX helmet building proceedures were scrapped for more accurate results. Correct colors and hand painting were implimented although Trooperbay's accurate tubes stripes were used. The ears were a total different color of ABS and looked rediculous next to the much whiter helmet. After considerable trimming, the ears were painted white to match the rest of the helmet. The only other thing that needed correcting was the mic tips. The kit comes with what looks like ribbed stereo knobs. This would not do. I ground down the ribs on the sides, cut an "equator" around the center and added mini screens. They are so cute. Other tidbits that have been done so far: Ab plate was trimmed to not look so "FX" like, black ab buttons painted correctly, Belt was trimmed and corners angled, Therm Det was painted and awaiting assembly, Butt plate was seperated from kidney. It was determined from the measurements that the sides will need to be shimmed almost 2 inches. It is what it is. Our team is assembling this coming sunday. We have three experienced armor builders and one seamstress who also has armor experience. I can't wait to see this little girl in it!!! Some progress pics. The original ab After trimming at ab buttons installed Helmet during painting Stereo knobs.....er...mic tips before and after Completed helmet Hopefully soon, we will have pics of our little TK complete and smiling!! Quote
jkno Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Very very nice!! This will look fantastic when finished!! Quote
jnnfr72[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Steve and MWG, you guys / gals ROCK! Quote
TK-42779[501st] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Absolutely fantastic pictures. : ) Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote
Clamps[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 curse this bloody work firewall, I cannot see the images. Time to break out the Tapatalk! Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 Steve and the rest of the MWG, are doing a rocking good job......keep more pix coming!!!! Quote
southsidetrooper Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Wow. What a major difference on those mic tips. Great job on those..! As a supporter, I am greatly anticipating seeing the final kit, and a happy little girl wearing it! Quote
HeloTrooper Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 I'm so glad to see this coming to life, and so proud to be counted among you all... For Katie, and for the Empire! Quote
Heavy[501st] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Can´t wait to see, when Katie is going to get the armor - you guys are doing an amazing work ! Quote
Clamps[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 finally saw the images Great work guys and gals. Keep it up!!! Quote
thechosenhitman[TK] Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 from what i was told there will be an armor party all weekend to get it done Quote
Dizzydevil105 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Posted October 20, 2012 that looks awesome she is going to light up like a Christmas tree and that helmet looks absolutely amazing very well craftsmanship Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 20, 2012 Report Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks for the kind words! This coming Sunday is our main build day. Katie wants it for halloween so if there are things that need to be tweeked after the main armor build party, we still have a few days before final presentation. I will post a photobucket URL the day of the build Quote
Woulf[TK] Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 See you guys in the morning! Cant wait to assemble this armor for Katie. I was there for the book signing event ( ahem, playing the part of Rebel Scum X-wing Pilot that night ) and met Katie and her Mom. What an awesome little girl and family. Here's a link to the story behind Katie's choice for a Stromtrooper http://www.chicagonow.com/portrait-of-an-adoption/2012/10/halloween-and-the-adopted-child-a-costume-is-more-than-it-appears/ Quote
jlrichards Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) i know you guys already got all the parts and such but i sent a little something on PP so we can really make this thing look good for Katie! OR you can buy yourselves some TACO BELL for all the hard work Edited October 22, 2012 by jlrichards Quote
SHEEPDOG54[TK] Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 We started on Sunday with the rest of the the build at 0800 hours and finished at 0001 hours Monday morning! We spent all day at Steve Gaza's home toiling away to finish the Armor! Steve Gaza, Adriane, Steve and I worked late to get this done and at the end of the evening all that was left to do was to attach the ammo boxes to the right knee and the finishing strips to the back of the thighs. Steve Gaza took plenty of pictures to post. We made sure that it was up to FISD Standards for EIB. Quote
jlrichards Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 We started on Sunday with the rest of the the build at 0800 hours and finished at 0001 hours Monday morning! We spent all day at Steve Gaza's home toiling away to finish the Armor! Steve Gaza, Adriane, Steve and I worked late to get this done and at the end of the evening all that was left to do was to attach the ammo boxes to the right knee and the finishing strips to the back of the thighs. Steve Gaza took plenty of pictures to post. We made sure that it was up to FISD Standards for EIB. well i may have been a little late with my donation. SORRY! but i still hope you guys can put the money to good use for the Empire and the Star Wars fans who may not be able to express themselves how they want. Quote
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