SHEEPDOG54[TK] Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 You are appreciated and won't go unnoticed! Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) So the gathering began at the house of Gazmosis at just after 8 AM and ended just after midnight. All participants lended their talents toward a single goal; to have Katie smiling in her armor. Adriane Bean, Steve Mammen, Javier Esqueda and Steve Gaza toiled into the night bringing Katie's armor to near completion. It was a battle that is best described as "polishing a turd". FX kids armor was not thought out very well and parts fit together weak at best. We awnted to deliver something that looked as close to "big person's" armor as we could get it while tweeking some things to acheive better accuracy. We made some EIB and Centurion additions to the armor. We tweeked the rounded biceps to give them a more horseshoe look even giving her left one a little "thumbprint". The right grieve was angled slightly at the top to give it a less rounded appearance. The butt and kidney were seperated and joined properly. Males snaps(2) and the crotch rivet were installed. Despite the need for shims, we still installed the side rivets and male snap on the right side. We strognly desired to alter the thighs to look more accurate but they were molded so poorly and hardly lined up to start that removing too much material would jeapordize the final fit. We even placed the elastic on the ribbed shoulder straps. My nighbor's daughter had stopped by to do a test fitting but came over earlier than planned so we tried on her what we had finished at the time. It looked GREAT!!!! There are only a few minor loose ends to tie up and these should be done by mid-week. We, of course, are trying to turn the final presentation into a troop. It was hard enough to gather the build team with the time we had so we are hoping we can gather some troopers for the presentation in a shorter time. We will update this, of course, Here is the link to the build pics so far.http://s807.photobuc...tie armor 2012/ teaser picsOur build team (Left to right)Javier Esqueda TK265, Steve Mammen (Woulf), Steve Gaza (Gazmosis), and Adriane Bean (Beans) bicep before/after nice thighs, huh? The "cuteness" of these tiny parts made us swoon on several occasions My neighbor's daughter in the early test fitting. Edited October 22, 2012 by gazmosis Quote
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Posted October 23, 2012 Great pix! Looking good MWG!!!! you guys and lady rock!!!! Quote
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 This is really exciting! Quote
TK-42779[501st] Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 Fantastic!! I can't wait to see how all of this turns out. Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 Awesome job guys and gals Quote
nai-retep[TK] Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 Looking good! Can't wait to see Katie wearing it! Quote
Evilboy[501st] Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 I could not be more proud to be a part of the 501st right now. This looks awesome, and i look forward to seeing more soon! Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 It is now an official "troop"!! With confirmation from Katie's Mom, an established time of her arrival has been set and they will be met by members of the 501st 's finest. You can guarantee pictures will be taken!!! Quote
TK-42779[501st] Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 I wish I could be there! Glad I could at least contribute somehow. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote
TrooperJesse[TK] Posted October 24, 2012 Report Posted October 24, 2012 Where you guys located at? I want to help . That's so cool I am so proud of the FISD community. Wish we could all have a massive reunion one day. That would be awesome! Make sure you guys post pics once she gets it and puts it on. So exciting Quote
Donovan Posted October 25, 2012 Report Posted October 25, 2012 Id love to but I have no $ sorry but that's so sad... Quote
Mogwai[TK] Posted October 25, 2012 Report Posted October 25, 2012 That looks really great! Good Work. Quote
Schph Gochi[TK] Posted October 25, 2012 Report Posted October 25, 2012 lol...I wondered how you guys did that... Hopefully...I will be able to join you on Saturday... sigh... her armor is gonna be better than mine.. Quote
SHEEPDOG54[TK] Posted October 25, 2012 Report Posted October 25, 2012 This will be great to see the reaction on her face as she is surrounded by us in TK's and Vader. Quote
thechosenhitman[TK] Posted October 25, 2012 Report Posted October 25, 2012 This will be great to see the reaction on her face as she is surrounded by us in TK's and Vader. yes it will, i cannot wait. Quote
Schph Gochi[TK] Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) I am sorry that I missed this whole thing till now.... I am sure I could have helped out in making some of the pieces.. sigh.. too many other duties in the SW universe... too many forums to follow... Looks like I am a go for tomorrow...will even break out my semi-retired TK Edited October 26, 2012 by Schph Gochi Quote
rhapsodyred99[TK] Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 You Guys and Gals do great work. Look forward to the pictures. Quote
thechosenhitman[TK] Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 I cannot wait for tomorrow to come. I just cannot wait to see her face when we give her the armor. Quote
walt[501st] Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 wow.....sorry i did not see this sooner...i would ave given my armor set,,,just not ready yet....thats odd troopermaster said no....if you need any parts i will send them asap when my vacutable is up and running...i can probly have a kid sized dlt 19 shipped ,if she does not have a blaster....only way to deal with a bully is to walk softly but carry abig blaster..let me know...faster by cell call me ...203 871 9254 Quote
chewbacca Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 Just joined and had to comment ....Well Done all. Quote
thechosenhitman[TK] Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 pictures are to come soon. even though i could not see much in my bucket, it looked like she was very surprised with getting the armor. even tho i had to leave before she was suited up it was a great time. Quote
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