Help.

[redking1]

Hey folk's i am still rather new. But i have got my very first kit! Partially,i am paying for part's separately and i got so far my armour for my Sand-trooper armour. (All that is missing is pauldren,helmet,boots etc i just got the basic armour) So want i need help for is assembling. I am finding it great trouble getting over the fear of making a mistake,measuring wrong on my armour,How do you folk's get over the fear of this?

 

Also i am finding it hard to get any sort of proper tutorials on armour assembly of the sand-trooper armour,as i want to be as accurate as possible (Gagues from piano wire,rivets,measurments etc) 

And the last problem i am facing is that i do have a rather big body type,And want to close off the sides of my armour,When i test-fitted it (uncut) I found out i have a large gap on the side's. I found out from the forms i can close these off with attaching the same kinda plastic under the armour,and  making it flush on top with possible putty or some sorts to fill in the small gap. So dose anyone know where i can find extra ABS plastic for this enough so i just have to deal with the gaps on the armour insted of making multiple gaps.

 

I am just finding it hard really to jump into it all. Any sorta tips would help,As time is of the essance for me as i am trying to organise to buy some of the essential parts so i can attend "For the Love of the force" Convention in manchester (as i study away as well i only have some weekends to at least assemble the armour)

 

Thanks.

Edited September 3, 2015 by redking1

[redking1]

(UPDATE) Just read i should be posting this to MEPD) so i did,but any suggestions is still very helpfull!

[charlesnarles]

Starting with building a helmet is a great way to gain confidence while checking off a major item from the to do list. Prices range from $120ish upwards, so you can pick what brand is best for you.<br>

Shimming with for sale signs has been suggested by a veteran builder before as a way to get ABS on the cheap. I think he suggested dry then wet sanding to remove the ink and then make it smooth, followed by polish until it matches your armor.<br>

MEPD.net is the sandy website, they'll have all the resources you'll need for a sandy build.

[starsaber25[Admin]]

Also if you have not checked out the tutorial videos over at trooperbay.com then you should do so. That is a great resource to use as a guide.<br><br>

Good luck.

[redking1]

Thank's for the help guy's. I havent watched trooper bay's video's till now,it's fantastic thank's alot.