Creating ANH-Stunt with CAP Armor Kit

[Alardis]

Greetings!

My name is Andrey, I'm going to be a part of Russian Outpost of 501st Legion as a Stormtrooper. One of my friends has adviced me CAP Armor kit, so... it is ordered, paid... and is shpped to me. While I still haven't the Magic Box at the hands, I'm doing research at the forums and scratch build my future gun.

And yes, I want to assemble my kit as qualitive, as it can be can. I have some experience in crafting, so, why not?

I will need during the project:
1. Armor Kit.
2. Undersuit.
3. Latex or rubber gloves.
4. Centurion Level Rivet Sets.
5. White TK Boots from ImperialBoots.
6. ANH E-11.

7. Neckseal.
 

 

Sections of armor:

1. Forearms

2. Biceps

3. Calves/Shins (lower leg)

4. Ab

5. Posterior

6. Strapping

7. Thighs

8. Chest and Shoulders

9. Shoulder Bells

10. Thermal Detonator

11. Belt

12. Back Plate

13. Kidney

14. Fitment Alterations

15. Final Pictures

Thanks!

Edited August 13, 2015 by Alardis

[gazmosis[501st]]

We look forward to seeing your progress!!

[Alardis]

Finally,

I have recieved the magic box!

 

Let's see, what have here...

 

Of course, I couldn't resist to make a selfie

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Oooooh! new plastic 

[Alardis]

As I read at similar topics, the best way to start - is the Hand assembling?

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Whatever you feel comfortable with my friend. 

[Alardis]

Okaaay... and another question. What is better? Assemble and paint? Or vice versa?

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Okaaay... and another question. What is better? Assemble and paint? Or vice versa?

 

Assemble first, paint last. 

[Tolo[TK]]

I have a CAP-W bucket and I've painted it after assembly

 

 

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Edited February 27, 2015 by Tolo

[Alardis]

Thank you for the advices!

Nah, I have decided to start with the gauntlets. Firstly, I must notice that my main objective -- Centurion status achievment at the moment of whole costume approval.

So, I must assemble the kit properly. Here we go. I need to trim off the returning edge of the wrist side of the gauntlets. And I did it.

 

 

Now it's time to assemble it.

 

 

 

In next days I will do the second bracer. It is almost trimmed and almost ready for assembling.

[Mutter]

You're off to a good start!

 

I'd suggest trimming/sanding the edge of the cover strip near your elbow end otherwise it may snag on something.