Guest Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 Heyo everyone! As you can probably tell, I'm a pretty big n00b to this community, but I hope I can still gain some help from it. Recently, I purchased a set of Standard-Size Ready-to-Wear Jedi-Robe armor. It frankly isn't too bad, however, I recently came of age to join the 501st and am really looking to meet their requirements. I've seen that people suggest modifications, but if someone could possibly list the specific modifications necessary for this particular armor, I'd be incredibly grateful. Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 Needs new bootsBlack elastic strap on the shoulders around your biceps Cut the buttplate to shapeRemove more or less all velcro from the parts and glue them together using but-join and coverstrips method, or overlap(Would also advise cutting the pieces to fit you, before gluing). Exchange plastic belt with fabricGet covers for the screws on the belt.Cut belt corners to a 45 angle Glue Kneeplate Attach and round off knee ammo pack Glue plastic shoulder straps to front plate make correct attachment of TD canister(two aluminium "clips") I think thats the main parts.Take a look at the CRL and others build threads, and you will get the idea 1 Quote
87ninefiveone Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) It actually doesn't look as bad as everyone is always going on about....I can see where people would complain that there are better self assembled kits for less money, but this looks a heck of a lot better than rubbies or FX kits do and the list of stuff to modify is fairly short. Good luck with the work and makes sure you post some photo along the way! Edited October 17, 2014 by 87ninefiveone Quote
Guest Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 Needs new boots Black elastic strap on the shoulders around your biceps Cut the buttplate to shape Remove more or less all velcro from the parts and glue them together using but-join and coverstrips method, or overlap(Would also advise cutting the pieces to fit you, before gluing). Exchange plastic belt with fabric Get covers for the screws on the belt. Cut belt corners to a 45 angle Glue Kneeplate Attach and round off knee ammo pack Glue plastic shoulder straps to front plate make correct attachment of TD canister(two aluminium "clips") I think thats the main parts. Take a look at the CRL and others build threads, and you will get the idea Thank you so much! This is just the kind of help I was looking to find! Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 Also, you might want to check out this comparison I made some time ago (its pinned in the Hard Armor Discussion sub-forum) http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18754-commercial-vs-fan-made/ Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) looks like FX to me? the helmet is different. Edited October 17, 2014 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 Not entirely sure where the helmet comes from originally.There have been speculations, that its a recast SDS battlespec helmet though...And I agree Vern. Suit is definetly FX derived. Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 Those front cover strip ridges are huge. I wonder if they are overlap or butt construction. I just don't remember FX ridges being that big Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 On the JR its overlap, so plenty to trim off and make butt join and strips Quote
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted October 17, 2014 Report Posted October 17, 2014 iirc JR recast FX in order to supply the uk with the fx suits we had in the states ~10 years ago before the more accurate (and costly) suits were in demand Quote
CRISTONAMO Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Jedi robe armor is recast FX armor with a recast SDS helmet. So it is as bad as an FX armor if not worst because it's a recast of a recast! But of course it can be fixed. And when compared to a screen accurate suits, the differences are huge... Quote
Guest Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Thank you everyone for the advice! I've found most of the supplies I'll need for this, but I was wondering, where do you recommend I buy sheets of ABS plastic? Quote
CRISTONAMO Posted October 22, 2014 Report Posted October 22, 2014 Use the plastic belt plastic for cover strips! That way its a perfect match with the color of your armor. Quote
Guest Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Use the plastic belt plastic for cover strips! That way its a perfect match with the color of your armor. Actually, the belt the armor came with had the ammo belt of the front of a canvas belt. Perhaps Jedi-Robe haa somewhat tried to improve their quality of costume? Quote
Guest Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Needs new boots Black elastic strap on the shoulders around your biceps Cut the buttplate to shape Remove more or less all velcro from the parts and glue them together using but-join and coverstrips method, or overlap(Would also advise cutting the pieces to fit you, before gluing). Exchange plastic belt with fabric Get covers for the screws on the belt. Cut belt corners to a 45 angle Glue Kneeplate Attach and round off knee ammo pack Glue plastic shoulder straps to front plate make correct attachment of TD canister(two aluminium "clips") I think thats the main parts. Take a look at the CRL and others build threads, and you will get the idea I'm sorry, but can you explain the Overlap method? I'm just curious Quote
Arnie_DK[TK] Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 There is a guide, in the Getting started/Tutorials section here on FISD, that explains both methods in great details Quote
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