Got my kit today... now what?

[fn32940[501st]]

Above the video. I have only done the FO helmet and needed a Dremel for that, so good call. They take some practice or you will wear away important parts. And please keep the videos coming.

 

 

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[Lailaith]

I haven't done any work since posting that video. I did get myself a dremel and sheers though. I feel like my next step should be warping the abdominal plate around so I can get that fit to my body. I haven't been able to find any resources or videos on how to do anything like that. I'm assuming that I would use a heat gun, but I am very worried on how that will effect the material. l also do not know how to achieve the shaping that I need to have done so I can get it to match my tiny physique. My only experience with a heat gun is from removing vinyl decals from trucks, and that was almost 10 years ago. Anyone here have suggestions for what I need to do?

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Near-boiling water is a much safer technique to use in gently reshaping plastic than a heat gun. The problem will be to find a pot that's large enough.

[vettereddie[TK]]

Pot that comes with a propane turkey fryer should hold anything up to a full torso.

 

Also doubles as a brew kettle.

[Rookhelm[TK]]

Just got my KB kit this week, too.  I'm in the same boat...my first build, not sure where to begin but this thread has helped already

 

Also, you guys mentioned ukswrath's build thread as a reference.  Having a hard time locating it...anyone have a link?

Edited July 1, 2016 by Rookhelm

[Lailaith]

Just got my KB kit this week, too.  I'm in the same boat...my first build, not sure where to begin but this thread has helped already

 

Also, you guys mentioned ukswrath's build thread as a reference.  Having a hard time locating it...anyone have a link?

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31877-ukswraths-fotk-build-thread-tk-10116/

[Lailaith]

I'm looking for recommendations for glue and bonding materials. I see a lot of people use different things and I can't decide what types I should invest in. I know that each has its pros and cons but it's hard to find a good list of what each does, such as one is more flexible, some are more durable etc. I already picked up some E6000 (haven't used it yet). Just looking for other options. <br><br>

The next segment I'm working on is the thermal detonator so I know that won't need flexibility as other items may need. So I'm looking for something that will be strong and hold its shape.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

For most section I used E6000, just a great glue if anything moves and you need to separate and remove the old glue.

 

For the pieces you don't want any movement from I used JB weld.

[Lailaith]

So I've been away from the forums for a while but I've been busy working on my suit. Between preparing to move 3000 miles away and my mac dying I haven't had time to edit the videos I've been taking (over 100GB now). But I figured I'd post some photo updates of my progress.

http://s345.photobucket.com/user/Lailaith/library/Stormtrooper%20build-%20First%20Order?sort=3&page=0