First Timer Build Questions on the AP ANH Stunt

[GoofySGB[TK]]

I order the AP ANH Stunt armor and starting my list to order parts so when it comes it in can right to building. I am looking at going for the 501st level 3 certification and plan to take my time with the build to get as accurate as possible. 

 

Items already purchased:

Trooper Neck Seal from Trooper Bay - http://trooperbay.com/trooper-neck-seals.html

 

Items need to purchase everything else and looking for recommendations and suggestions:

 

Paint:

I plan to go with the Humbrol Paint.

    I plan to do all the detail painting on the helmet and abdominal heard it more difficult to do but comes out better the the decals and trying to go for the 501st qualify they mentioned it need to be painted.

 

Armor Assembly:

I am planing on using the assemble videos found on trooper bay.     

Glue: In the video he used Zap a Gap but I have ready that first time build should use E600 glue so on the fence with that still.

 

Assembly Items: Looking thru the list of items I need to assemble and in my research I came across the Accurate Assembly Bundle and was wondering if I order this will there be any additional items that that I would need to purchase for my AP armor set. Would this bundle get to all the items or is it better to just buy them individually?

 

Accurate Assembly Bundle http://www.rspropmasters.com/product/accurate-assembly-bundle/

 

 

Abs Button:

Stormtrooper Plate Masking Template - http://trooperbay.com/abdominal-plate-masking-template.html

 

Helmet Assembly:

I can't tell if the kit comes with a green lenses and screen if you have the armor set please let me know if it doesn't I plan to get the lenses and screen from trooperbay

 

Lense http://trooperbay.com/accurate-acetate-green-lens-material.html

FrownScreen http://trooperbay.com/trooper-helmet-frown-screen.html

Paint Templates - http://trooperbay.com/trooper-helmet-masking-templates.html

 

Mic Tips: I am not sure what to do here I thought about just getting the regular ones of trooperbay but then I found out they sale actually Micro phone ones and consider getting them in stead any suggestions would be great. I am still doing research on the amp as well. But I think it will come down to if i go with the speaker amp on the chest or in the helmet but its all depending if i should get the regular mic tips or the actual speaker mic tips. 

 

Regular http://trooperbay.com/mike-tips.html

 

I would like to get a system where it does the voice clicks still looking around for a good setup prefer not to have wires that go from the helmet to the chest piece but then again not sure if it can all be done in the helmet or not. If that is the best way to go as well.

 

Boots:

Not sure where to get them from i have narrowed it down to two places

TK Boots http://www.tkboots.com/

Imperial Boots http://imperialboots.com/products/chaussure/

 

 

This pretty much covers everything I think already have the black under suit but it is getting old and will be looking for another so if you have any recommendations for one as well I am all ears. 

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

For the frown screen, you can literally use a piece of fiberglass widow screen, (not the metal kind).  I got my lenses and masking templates from Trooperbay, and am really happy with them.  While you can certainly use Zap-a-Gap, I can't recommend it for your first build.  Once it is set, that's it... no turning back, no "re-dos".  The E-6000 takes a bit longer, but is much more forgiving.  Once you get your kit complete, and approved, you can (and should) keep some in your armor bin with an accelerant for emergencies that can will happen occasionally.

Edited August 26, 2015 by justjoseph63

[Knockerbot[501st]]

That RS Props kit kind of seems like it could just as easily be put together by yourself for cheaper.