TK for 5 foot, 3 inch male - possible

[Bikeboyjoe]

Looking to see if its possible to build a TK stormtrooper for a 5 foot, 3 inch male

anyone did this before or suggestion?

Thanks

[Clamps[TK]]

yes possible, see this EiB application from Ian's great looking build:

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/21792-tk-6094-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-statusap276/

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

there are 3 main areas you will make smaller

 

shins= trimmed from the bottom 2-3"

thighs- trimmed from the top 2=3"

abdomen plate top- remove 1-2"

chest plate- shorten bottom 1-2"

 

this reduces the vertical distance on the armor 10" or 6" depending upon the distances

in your body's vertical axis.

 

some people carry the difference in the shin, some people carry the difference in their thighs

and some in the chest.

 

the base vertical distances of each part can be compared, and I could make suggestions on which parts to

start with, and move from shin, to thigh, and then finally only cut the ab or chest if it's needed.

 

you can also put the chest together higher by cutting out more neck opening and putting the shoulder bridges in a different

location than usual.

 

 

that's a great build thread there charles... ian did a great job!

Edited November 9, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[Bikeboyjoe]

wow that is an awesome build

i'm just shy by an inch from his build - damn it

wonder if its just trimming that is involve (like no bending, modifying curves etc...)

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

the armor can be trimmed with "return edges" where you'd have to use an iron, sandpaper and polish to create

 

but this is not mandatory, you can simply work it all out and it can look good

even if you just trim the parts smaller.

Edited November 9, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[Bikeboyjoe]

thank you TK Bondsernt 2392, for your help

I also sent Ian a pm asking if he's available for some helpful information and tips on my construction / modification

the more help the better

 

Leia: "aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?"

Never to short...

[TrooperTim]

A friend and squad mate is about your size. We trimmed her parts smaller and curved some of them (kidney, ab, butt) with boiling water/heat gun to give a better streamline look and fit. As Vern said, it's completely achieveable just to cut the parts smaller and not bend anything.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

thanks tim, with ian, you and I ... we can sure help out!

 

make sure joe and ask your local garrison for troopers to come out and show you some kits,

or attend a troop and check out some armor locally.

 

most garrisons have an armorer, and they know ton's of the little things that

you'll want to know! and they usually love to help others out.

 

that's what the attache' program is all about!

 

happy troopin!~

Edited November 9, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[Bikeboyjoe]

yes I already join my local garrison (GARRISON TYRANUS) and post the same question there

Having GARRISON TYRANUS is a definite plus and I will use it for sure

thanks

[jnnfr72[TK]]

Hi Joe and welcome to FISD. You can do it!

[nai-retep[TK]]

Hi Joe,

Welcome to FISD! If you want to be a Stormtrooper and you are willing to work hard enough for it you will do it! Remember 'Size matters not'!

 

You will get all the help and advice you need here!

PM sent!

[FunkyTrigger[TK]]

Hi Joe,

I think Peter, nai-retep is being too modest here.

He is a 5'3 trooper and sucessfully converted a JR suit to fit.

It's actually for sale and about 1 quarter of the price it cost him to buy.

And then he converted an AP to

Fit him.

 

Look at peters EIB 5'3 trooper and yes talk to him.

 

Good luck.

 

Phil

[Bikeboyjoe]

can someone post the link to Peter's EIB 5'3 trooper, that Phil mention abbove?

I can't seem to find it.

thanks in advance

joe

[nai-retep[TK]]

can someone post the link to Peter's EIB 5'3 trooper, that Phil mention abbove?

I can't seem to find it.

thanks in advance

joe

Hi Joe,

I think Phil is referring to me. Peter is my middle name - my board name is nai-retep (ian-peter backwards). I do have my previous my previous armour for sale.

Cheers

Ian

[FunkyTrigger[TK]]

Here is the link requested

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/21792-TK--6094-Requesting-ANH-Stunt-EIB-Status%5BAP%5D%5B276%5D

 

 

[FunkyTrigger[TK]]

Just noticed that Ian's link is already above.

Sorry

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

I was going to point that out but phil corrected the situation!