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Hello Everyone,

 

 

This is a “Troopers Helping Troopers” team armor build.

 

I'm helping out another recruit on his armor for legion membership.

 

Name:  Omar (aka Bingo)

Location:  Northern California

TK Style:  Empire Strikes Back (ESB)

 

Helmet:  NE

Armor:  NE

Boots: Original Bass Boots from Amazon.com (converting to white)

Blaster:  Hyperfirm from Lewis (FISD) - ESB Style, removed ammo counter (basic approval).  Power cylinders will be removed for EIB & Centurion application later.  M38 scope added on 03/07/2016 (Donated by Sabrye of FISD).  

Canvas Belt:  TKittel (FISD)

Decals:  Re-purposed using NE kit decals and screen helmet resources from StarWarsHelmets.com

Gloves:  Black silk gloves from Amazon.com

Hand Plates (ESB):  NE (came with the kit)

Helmet Fans:  Evil Boy (FISD)

Helmet Pads: Home made

Holster:  FISD sale thread, real thick leather, converted ANH to ESB style

Mic System:  Pyle PMEM1 mic from Amazon.com and AKER amplifier (donated from garrison friend)

Neckseal:  Home made from my wife

Strapping System (Center Core):   Mr.NoStripes (FISD)

Strapping System (Arms & Legs):  Home made

Strapping System (Waist Belt): Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement belt from Amazon.com

TD Clips:  UKSWrath (FISD)

Undersuit:  From his closet 

 

  

Background

 

Bingo is a new recruit here in Northern California and expressed TK interest during the summer.  His kit arrived last month as he was slowly collecting parts and other components.  He's already aware with the legion CRL requirements and our Advanced Tactics program.    We will be documenting the build here.    The dates below will show major build days where we worked 10 to 11 hours straight.   These builds are 1:1 sessions with no distractions and coordinated to meet our family, career, and hobby lifestyle balance.   This does not include weekday sessions which are typically 1-2 hours for test fits and small builds.   A few local garrison members may drop by to lend a hand and guidance.   I create these online build threads to assist the recruits with understanding and feedback on their costumes.   This also helps our GML with the application and review process.  I'm aware that everyone is not computer savvy.  So I will also be helping the new recruit on how to use FISD the forums effectively.

 

 

First Armor Build:  09/20/2015 (Eleven Hours)

 

Second Armor Build:  10/11/2015 (Ten Hours)

 

Third Armor Build:  10/15/2015 (Ten Hours)

 

Fourth Armor Build:  10/25/2015 (Ten Hours)

 

Five Armor Build:  11/08/2015 (Six Hours)

 

Sixth Armor Build:   11/15/2015 (Six Hours)   This was the last build day for final fitting and adjustments.   Application photos were taken on this day.

 

Basic Approval Done on 11/17/2015

 

 

Let’s begin . . . 

 

 

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Our Build Road Map:

 

1. Start with center core (snaps, abs, chest, butt, kidney, back, belt, straps).   We are starting with the hard parts first.  - DONE!

2. Color boots.  - DONE!

3. Build holster - DONE!

4. Helmet - DONE!

5. Legs - DONE!

6. Arms - DONE!

7. Gloves - DONE!

8. Strapping System - DONE!

 

Road map completed on 11/15/2015.

Expert Infantry completed on 04/11/2016.

Centurion completed on 04/16/20106.

 

 

* * * ESB Tutorial Easter Eggs * * * 

Just a quick click area to find our helpful methods.   These ideas are not require by the legion or the detachment.   Its just our crazy style that we experimented, discovered, tested, re-tested, hacked, and shared with each other as a team build.    We're calling it the West Coast Style!     There was about five of us (including my wife) that enjoyed this journey with Omar and getting to know each other through a group goal. 

 

 

 

How to Make the West Coast Abs to Kidney Hinge (Split Rivet Installation inspired by Drumstrooper)

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=433776

 

 

How to Make the West Coast Holder

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/page-1#entry433781

 

 

How to Paint Your ESB Ear Bumps

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=435430

 

 

How to Install the ESB Hand Plates – West Coast Style (Two Steps)

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=435445

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=440970

 

 

ESB Black Silk Gloves Installation

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=440047

 

 

How to Make the West Coast Pill Box for Ammo Thigh (Three Steps)

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=436646

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=436646

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=436670

 

 

How we Built the Thighs

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=434288

 

 

How to Make Your Own Home Made Belt Sander

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=434298

 

 

ESB Helmet Decals Hack -You Don’t Need to Buy Special Decals Anymore  (Two Steps)

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=436708

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=439426

 

 

ESB Helmet Blue Stripes Hack

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/33467-team-armor-build-ne-esb-in-northern-california/?p=439428

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Building the center core of the costume.

Starting with the 22mm requirement at the kidney and abs.  We're using a blue paint template (22mm x 22mm).   Again, we building from scratch straight to Centurion level.

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Using a seamstress chalk to mark the elastic strap betwee the kidney and abs plates.

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Reinforced the inside with leftover ABS strips.  This will help support the two joints while trooping.

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Using the drumstrooper method: rivet, strap, rubber washer, steel washer...and then hammer it in.

We bought the rubber washers from OSH (California).

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Done!

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Bottom rivet to abs plate

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My wife taught me how to sew.   So i'm sharing my new idea to protect the bottom under suit and family jewels.

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Using velcro to cover the rivet.

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This is how I remove the excess portions of the armor and make smooth curves before cutting.

I'm using electrical tape as my guide and pin stripe to get unique curves.  This is a great for first timers to cut curves on ABS plastic.

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Lay out the tape and cut into long strips.

 

Done!

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To prevent the kidney and abs plates from separating (while trooping), this is what I call the "Holder"!

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Here's the inside

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Additional velcro holders will be added to keep it together.

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How to make the West Coast Holder.

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Belt assembly

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TKittel canvas belt

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Adding loop velcro to protect the abs plate from the exposed rivet.

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Hot glued strap to cover side rivets

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Cutting the cut the buttons.   Always start with a new blade.  

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Size reference

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Done!

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Excuse the blue tape.   We're allowing the glue to set.

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Converting ANH (A New Hope) holster to ESB (Empire Strikes Back) style.

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Picked up a plain leather belt from Joann's Fabrics.   We had a bunch of 50% coupons.  Belt cost us $5.00.

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Covering the brass color at the scope (painting it black and then weathering it out to remove the gloss).

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Adding tiny ABS strips to fill in the openings.  This will help secure the straps to the front plate better.

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