MandalorianHelm First TK Build (AP)

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

Hey everyone,

 

Pleasure to meet you all.

 

Just a bit of an introduction.  I am living in Prince Edward Island, Canada and have been a long time Starwars fan since a young age.  I was introduced to the 501st by a current member who lives close to me and could not be more excited to get things together. 

 

I have recently purchased my untrimmed TK armour from AP (Helmet Trimmed)  which was delivered last week and am very pleased with it so far.  I have since started to trim everything and am having alot of fun doing so.   Here it is unpacked. 

 

 

Edited July 26, 2018 by MandalorianHelm
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[GilFran007]

You are going to have lots of fun

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[lucnak[TK]]

Hi Nick and welcome! Good luck on your build. If you have any questions as you progress, let us know! Photos are helpful for us helping you :). Keep us updated on your progress.

[Frank75139[501st]]

Beautiful start! Welcome to the forum.


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[ukswrath[Staff]]

Welcome Nick, looking forward to your build. 

[TheSwede[TK]]

Another Stormtrooper about to join - awesome

[CableGuy[TK]]

Welcome aboard, Nick. Looking forward to your build. :-)

Dan

[hollowbodies[501st]]

Welcome and congrats on your new AP kit!

[willeywonka[TK]]

Welcome. I recently finished my AP armor and am really happy with it. I look forward to seeing your progress. Just take it one step at a time and take your time. You’ll be done before you know it!


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[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

First cut and more trimming.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 26, 2018 by MandalorianHelm

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

Bucket Assembly and Painting.  Need to add the rank stripe and countersink the ear screws a little bit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

Made some brackets last night.  Hope to get started on system today.

 

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

 

 

Edited July 30, 2018 by MandalorianHelm

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

Forearms are a bit snug at the top.  If my arms got any larger might end up being a problem after they are glued.  Bit of room inside and at the wrist.  I noticed on other AP builds the return edge has been removed for similar reasons.  Any advice?

Edited July 30, 2018 by MandalorianHelm

[wook1138[TK]]

1 hour ago, MandalorianHelm said:

Forearms are a bit snug at the top.  If my arms got any larger might end up being a problem after they are glued.  Bit of room inside and at the wrist.  I noticed on other AP builds the return edge has been removed for similar reasons.  Any advice?

The tops of the forearms are shaped funny.  You could give it a hot bath to reshape, but trimming the return edge is the easiest fix and it will make the forearms much more comfortable to wear for long troops.  Removing the return edge is approved at all levels. 

 

Your build is looking very good.  Nice work!

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

 

Time to start gluing

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

[TheSwede[TK]]

Great work so far

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

Note to self.... Get more clamps

 

 

 

 

Edited August 8, 2018 by MandalorianHelm

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]

First piece.

 

 

 

[wook1138[TK]]

Looking good!

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Looks good , just ensure the cover strip doesn't extend beyond the edge of the armor itself. 

[MandalorianHelm[TK]]