Q's First Order Stormtrooper Build

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Had been too busy getting this project together to post a build thread day by day so decided to just post one once I was finished.

 

In no way will this build be documented as much as others, to those of you who took the time to document their builds in such fine detail for others to follow I thank you.

 

"No Instructions" no problems if you have a detachement like FISD and it's members "Troopers Helping Troopers" Speaking of which a massive thank you to Jeroen (Svache) for allowing me to use his address and for forwarding on the boxes as Anovos does not ship to Australia.

 

Started to get a few things ready for the armor arrival.

 

First I'm going to modify a back support for the harness, will help my normal back pain.

 

 

 

Started on the gaskets from Wyatt (these are much thinner than Anovos and allow more movement), as these are the earlier version I will modify them to be a one piece arm system.

 

Giving everything a trim and working out how much to cut off the elbow sections.

 

 

 

 

Applying some glue

 

 

Attach the elastic straps, adjusters and velcro to the gaskets, can easily be replaced or shortened

 

 

 

 

And finished

 

 

 

Fans wired and ready for fitting

 

 

 

Boots and gloves arrived

 

 

 

 

Adding some velcro to both rubber and material gaskets

 

 

 

 

Making some snap plates, elastic straps and inner support strips for the arms

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

The day finally arrived, big brown box, now the fun starts, best wear the appropriate attire

 

 

Time to trim, can never say this enough, RESEARCH, makes a build so much easier, I have so many builds and photos download on the computer to follow, Anovos do not supply instructions

 

 

 

 

Also made some spares clips just in case any pop off of break

 

 

 

Time to assemble

 

 

 

 

 

The dreaded chest update (much crisper lines), this was not the nicest part of the build but turned out fine

 

 

 

Some more assembly, calf boxes, TD and belt boxes

 

 

 

 

Also two more boxes arrived

 

 

 

 

Snaps, clips and velcro added to spats, chest boxes trimmed

 

 

 

Snaps and strapping glued

 

 

 

Making a modification for the shoulders, on the screen armor there is a plate cut into the shoulder that holds the bell up but it leaves a weak area. This modifcation will do the same job without loosing any strength.

 

 

 

Adding some ABS paste for strength then followed with bondo (filler) and sanded

 

 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

More filler and sanding

 

 

 

 

Ab boxes trimmed and glued

 

 

 

6 days in primer/filler applied and first trial fit

 

 

 

 

Last box has arrived

 

 

 

Assembly of the belt

 

 

 

Another sand and another few coats of primer

 

 

 

Testing a few of the smaller pieces with the white and clear coats, making sure it matches the helmet. Anovos specify Rustoleum paint but I vowed never to use it again after my clone build, most of the cans i used would clog or spray uneven. Decided to us acrylic automotive paint, Super Cheap had some on sale, their own SCA brand, I had used it before on the Rebels Stormtrooper helmet, dries quickly and can be sanded and buffed if needed

 

 

 

At first I didn't think I would have enough time but this build has run smoother than I thought it would, 8 days in paint and clear coats applied and drying

 

 

 

Let the paint dry out completely for another two days, final fitting and approval photos sent in

 

 

 

Approved 21st November, number 2 for Australia

 

 

 

 

 

With everything being painted transportation will be a pain, decided to make some soft material pouches for all the armor pieces

 

 

 

Christmas upgrades, should have been used today at the Channel 7 Christmas Pageant but it was unfortunately cancelled due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms, first time in 44 years of the pageant, this is Australia in summer right?

 

[RomulusClone[501st]]

Great looking build! Congrats on the approval, and neat idea on the cloth covers.

[Darth Aloha[Admin]]

Sweet build. Are you ever going to wear another costume again? (assuming the movie is good that is)

 

-Eric

[Snaps[TK]]

Looks awesome! Congrats on the approval

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Great looking build! Congrats on the approval, and neat idea on the cloth covers.

Cheers brother, don't want to damage that pretty paint

 

Sweet build. Are you ever going to wear another costume again? (assuming the movie is good that is)

 

-Eric

I've got just a couple, I do like a change, to tell the truth I've always been an ANH Stormtrooper at heart since 77 so EPVII would have to be pretty bloody impressive

 

Looks awesome! Congrats on the approval

Cheers Snaps Edited December 5, 2015 by gmrhodes13

[A Master Builder]

Nicely Done Mate. Im digging the Santa Pauldron

[The5thHorseman[501st]]

Very nice build Q! Well done.

[Dark PWF[Staff]]

Thank you, Q.

 

As always, plenty to take from your build thread - even if it is an abbreviated one (much like my own will ultimately be, for much the same reason).

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Nicely Done Mate. Im digging the Santa Pauldron

 

 

 

Very nice build Q! Well done.

 

 

 

Thank you, Q.

 

As always, plenty to take from your build thread - even if it is an abbreviated one (much like my own will ultimately be, for much the same reason).

Thanks guys

Edited December 5, 2015 by gmrhodes13

[Sly11[Admin]]

The great Q strikes again, great job mate, hope you are bringing that puppy to Dream World next year!!

 

 

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Now completed a few troops with the baton, fans seem to love it, even if I don't have it extending.

 

 

 

 

 

With hope the no blaster rule will lift soon I've started work on my JJ Armory resin kit, I also have a 3D printed blaster to build and another resin kit on it's way.

 

Squeezed in the electronics, filled, sanded and primer applied

 

 

 

On to color coats

 

 

 

Detail color added

 

 

 

More details

 

 

 

Assembled and glue drying

 

 

 

Sound and lights in action

 

 

 

Also had some time to get my shield done

 

[A Master Builder]

Very Nice  

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Your armor and all your other goodies came out spectacular! Nice job 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Decided since I have a bad neck to try one of the Anovos plastic helmets, it arrived a few weeks ago, a few differences but overall a nice addition to the collection.

 

 

 

 

Finally got around to adding some fans to the Anovos plastic helmet.

 

 

 

Removed the flimsy plastic head liner and replaced it with foam.

 

Edited May 26, 2022 by gmrhodes13
photo updated

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Updated my baton to look a little more accurate, also added a speaker jack to run to an Aker Amp, should be nice and loud at conventions

 

 

 

Also had a fellow member (Chivo) print a SE-44C for me so started work on that, of course it had to have electronics and a speaker jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Beautiful!

[TheSwede[TK]]

Talk about master builder

Going to copy this method for my build, abs bracket and straps going under instead of through the yoke 

 

 

[shashachu[TK]]

Lol you make everything look so easy! I don't even think I'd had everything rough trimmed in 8 days...