KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted January 14, 2020 Report Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) After building a Biker Scout and a Galactic Marine, I figure I'll complete the costuming saga with the TFA Stormtrooper. Seeing the Force Awakens with my 501st friends is an experience I'll never forget. The TKs in the drop ship was an awesome reveal! Need to Order Belt ReceivedTFA Kit - Jimmiroquai Gloves - Endor Finders Boots - Imperial Boots Gaskets + Neck Seal - Geeky Pink Anovos TFA Helmet Accessories Metal thigh holster - R2Dan Z-26 Riot Baton - Amazon SE-44C Side-arm - 850 Armorworks F-11D Blaster Rifle - Anovos produced F-11D replica Edited July 26, 2021 by KindofaBigDeal 3 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted January 14, 2020 Report Posted January 14, 2020 Great to see another FOTK build in the making. Look forward to following your progress Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted January 15, 2020 Report Posted January 15, 2020 Welcome Zach looking forward to your build Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted January 16, 2020 Report Posted January 16, 2020 Welcome to FISD, looking fordward to see your build process. Good luck mate !! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 16, 2020 Report Posted January 16, 2020 Welcome aboard, looking forward to the build progress good luck Quote
KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) While we wait for the armor to arrive I uploaded photos from my SE-44C Side-arm build. I also wanted to share the items I've already acquired. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the boots from Imperial Boots and Gloves from Endor Finders. Both feel high quality and fit great and as far as I can tell they are accurate to the current CRL. Edited January 18, 2020 by KindofaBigDeal 2 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 While we wait for the armor to arrive I uploaded photos from my SE-44C Side-arm build. I also wanted to share the items I've already acquired. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the boots from Imperial Boots and Gloves from Endor Finders. Both feel high quality and fit great and as far as I can tell they are accurate to the current CRL. Rest assured the items from John and Vincent were created to be CRL ready Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 Welcome aboard Zach, more FO goodness on the way I see. I’m excited for you.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted January 19, 2020 Report Posted January 19, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 4:18 PM, KindofaBigDeal said: While we wait for the armor to arrive I uploaded photos from my SE-44C Side-arm build. I also wanted to share the items I've already acquired. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the boots from Imperial Boots and Gloves from Endor Finders. Both feel high quality and fit great and as far as I can tell they are accurate to the current CRL. Oooh! Nice apparel Zack Quote
KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Posted January 19, 2020 Thanks for the great compliments everyone! I'm glad to know I made the right decision with my purchases. Next up is the blaster which I got off eBay. It is a rubber like material with metal accent pieces. There are decals where the LEDs would be. This was an upgrade from a 3d printed blaster which just didn't have enough weight to it and the print lines were visible. Really liking this one! Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk 3 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted January 19, 2020 Report Posted January 19, 2020 Thanks for the great compliments everyone! I'm glad to know I made the right decision with my purchases. Next up is the blaster which I got off eBay. It is a rubber like material with metal accent pieces. There are decals where the LEDs would be. This was an upgrade from a 3d printed blaster which just didn't have enough weight to it and the print lines were visible. Really liking this one! Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk You did well. That is the Anovos produced F-11D replica.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted January 19, 2020 Report Posted January 19, 2020 7 hours ago, KindofaBigDeal said: Thanks for the great compliments everyone! I'm glad to know I made the right decision with my purchases. Next up is the blaster which I got off eBay. It is a rubber like material with metal accent pieces. There are decals where the LEDs would be. This was an upgrade from a 3d printed blaster which just didn't have enough weight to it and the print lines were visible. Really liking this one Nice looking blaster Zack Robust foam blaster are great for trooping. 1 Quote
KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 1:36 PM, JAFO said: You did well. That is the Anovos produced F-11D replica. On 1/19/2020 at 5:47 PM, ukswrath said: Nice looking blaster Zack Robust foam blaster are great for trooping. Thanks for the feedback troopers! I received my bucket today! Lightweight, standard TFA variant. Buckets on 2 Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted January 21, 2020 Report Posted January 21, 2020 Nice, great to see all the components slowly arriving. Exciting times ahead! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 21, 2020 Report Posted January 21, 2020 Very nice, stay on target Quote
KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted February 5, 2020 Author Report Posted February 5, 2020 BBB day is here!!! Time to celebrate! I couldn't be happier with the quality from Jim. The details are crisp, and due to the thickness of the pieces they look quite durable. I have a fiberglass scout helmet that's quite heavy so I was concerned about how much the flexible fiberglass pieces would weigh compared to Abs plastic, however having both in hand they're extremely comparable. I am most excited that a lot of the parts come assembled (yoke, forearms, thighs, biceps, spats) and I believe it will save a lot of time compared to some of the other options available. My plan is to sand all pieces interior and exterior to get rid of the fiberglass bits. Then I'll give them a good wash with soap and water to get rid any mold release chemicals. Super excited to start my third build, it's bringing back nostalgia of my last to BBB days Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted February 5, 2020 Report Posted February 5, 2020 BBB day is here!!! Time to celebrate! I couldn't be happier with the quality from Jim. The details are crisp, and due to the thickness of the pieces they look quite durable. I have a fiberglass scout helmet that's quite heavy so I was concerned about how much the flexible fiberglass pieces would weigh compared to Abs plastic, however having both in hand they're extremely comparable. I am most excited that a lot of the parts come assembled (yoke, forearms, thighs, biceps, spats) and I believe it will save a lot of time compared to some of the other options available. My plan is to sand all pieces interior and exterior to get rid of the fiberglass bits. Then I'll give them a good wash with soap and water to get rid any mold release chemicals. Super excited to start my third build, it's bringing back nostalgia of my last to BBB days Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Fantastic news! A very exciting time for you. Jim’s work is exceptional and it’s a great kit to work on. First steps, give it a good wash down, a rough sand on the interior, then another wash. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted February 5, 2020 Report Posted February 5, 2020 Congratulations!! Enjoy, and looking forward to see your building process. Cheers 2 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 5, 2020 Report Posted February 5, 2020 Let the fun begin, add a little soap detergent to the water too 1 Quote
KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Posted February 7, 2020 Let the fun begin, add a little soap detergent to the water too Everything has been washed. I used rubber dish washing gloves to protect my hands from the fiberglass and washed all pieces in soap and water.I went to local hardware store and picked up some heavy duty work gloves for sanding fiberglass, goggles and a sanding gripper with various sand papers. Sanding Gripperhttps://www.menards.com/main/paint/sandpaper-abrasives/power-tool-sandpaper-abrasives/masterforce-reg-hook-loop-3-1-2-x-5-1-2-detail-sanding-kit-12-pack/7330-018/p-1444423435229-c-14240.htmI'll be having hosting our squad Life Day themed holiday party tomorrow and everyone is excited to see the kit! More updates to come. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk 1 Quote
JAFO[TK] Posted February 7, 2020 Report Posted February 7, 2020 Everything has been washed. I used rubber dish washing gloves to protect my hands from the fiberglass and washed all pieces in soap and water.I went to local hardware store and picked up some heavy duty work gloves for sanding fiberglass, goggles and a sanding gripper with various sand papers. Sanding Gripperhttps://www.menards.com/main/paint/sandpaper-abrasives/power-tool-sandpaper-abrasives/masterforce-reg-hook-loop-3-1-2-x-5-1-2-detail-sanding-kit-12-pack/7330-018/p-1444423435229-c-14240.htmI'll be having hosting our squad Life Day themed holiday party tomorrow and everyone is excited to see the kit! More updates to come. Sent from my Pixel 3 using TapatalkGreat going Zach! PPE is always great to have on hand for builds and particularly when working with fibreglass. Most important, don’t forget a mask - a P2/N95 particulate mask is ideal.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
ukswrath[Staff] Posted February 7, 2020 Report Posted February 7, 2020 Awesome! Great to see another FOTK build. Let us know how we can help 1 Quote
Sly11[Admin] Posted February 8, 2020 Report Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 10:58 AM, KindofaBigDeal said: BBB day is here!!! Time to celebrate! I couldn't be happier with the quality from Jim. The details are crisp, and due to the thickness of the pieces they look quite durable. I have a fiberglass scout helmet that's quite heavy so I was concerned about how much the flexible fiberglass pieces would weigh compared to Abs plastic, however having both in hand they're extremely comparable. I am most excited that a lot of the parts come assembled (yoke, forearms, thighs, biceps, spats) and I believe it will save a lot of time compared to some of the other options available. My plan is to sand all pieces interior and exterior to get rid of the fiberglass bits. Then I'll give them a good wash with soap and water to get rid any mold release chemicals. Super excited to start my third build, it's bringing back nostalgia of my last to BBB days Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Great kit and I love your Squad logo, that is awesome. Quote
KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted February 10, 2020 Author Report Posted February 10, 2020 Great kit and I love your Squad logo, that is awesome. Thanks man, I love that the whole kit is basically assembled. Our squad is a tight group - we just hit 29 members! Our life day celebration (Squad Holiday Party) was a great success. Sanded a few pieces by hand this weekend. Before and after pics are attached. Before Sanding After Sanding Has anyone tried using a mouse sander to speed up the process? I think you would have to be careful and use a low setting. Might be helpful on some of the larger pieces. Not sure it's worth the risk but can't hurt to ask if it's been done before. My friend in the squad ordered Jim's TLJ kit which should be shipping this week if all goes well. I'm excited for him to get it so we can work together! Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk 3 Quote
KindofaBigDeal[501st] Posted March 9, 2020 Author Report Posted March 9, 2020 I finally had a chance to get together with my squadmate Scott who also ordered Jim's FOTK. We are super exited to be working on them together! After 2 hours of sanding inside the pieces with 220 grit sandpaper we were impressed by the amount of progress we made! Nearly all the pieces were sanded, just a few more left! I also ordered a FOTK Squad Leader Pauldron from IG - hoping it shows up soon. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk 3 Quote
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