TheRascalKing[TK] Posted February 20, 2021 Report Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Mandatory Information Costume = Stormtrooper, Rogue OneCostume CRL Link = https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_rogue_one Name = Justin R. TKID = 61490 Forum Name = TheRascalKing Legion Profile = https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=26076 Garrison/Squad = Southern California Garrison, Orange County Squad Armor = Jimmiroquai Helmet = Jimmiroquai Optional Information Height = 6ft 0in, or 183cm Weight = 175lbs, or 80kg Boots = Imperial Boots, Trooper Gloves = Endor Finders, Rogue One Trooper Gloves Undersuit & Neck Seal = Jimmiroquai, tailored Armor Photos Helmet Off (unadjusted) Full Body Front Full Body Back Full Right Full Left Action Shot Helmet Front Back Left Right Interior Hovi Tip/Vocoder Detail Tube Stripe/Ear Bump Detail Neck Seal / Under Suit Shoulder Straps Shoulder Armor / Upper Arm Armor Forearm Armor Gloves / Hand Plates Chest Armor Detail Back Armor Detail Abdomen Armor Detail Cod / Posterior Armor Detail Kidney Armor Belt Thermal Detonator Thigh Armor Ammo Pack Detail Lower Leg Armor/Snipe Knee Detail Boots I know the butt/thigh overlap could be improved, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with how this turned out! This build has been almost two years in the making, and kept my mind busy during my cancer treatment and quarantine... It's not 100% finished and I'll be making a few more small upgrades and cleaning up tiny details, but I think it's finally ready for submission. Let me know what you think and thanks for looking! Edited March 8, 2021 by TheRascalKing 2 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 Nice work again trooper, you should be right for basic approval but I would certainly address that butt/thigh gap. 1 Quote
BigJasoni[TK] Posted February 21, 2021 Report Posted February 21, 2021 Bravo Justin. Well done! 1 Quote
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted March 8, 2021 Author Report Posted March 8, 2021 Updated the pics from the back after trimming my posterior and fiddling with my strapping! 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted March 8, 2021 Report Posted March 8, 2021 12 hours ago, TheRascalKing said: Updated the pics from the back after trimming my posterior and fiddling with my strapping! Great looking armor sir. I think you missed to update this one ? Quote
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted March 8, 2021 Author Report Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, TKSpartan said: Great looking armor sir. I think you missed to update this one ? Thank you! Ugh, those photos are only there to show the side connectors under the arm, so I didn't retake them... but I "fixed" it for you! Edited March 8, 2021 by TheRascalKing 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted March 8, 2021 Report Posted March 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, TheRascalKing said: Thank you! Ugh, that photo is only there to show the side connectors, so I didn't retake them... but I "fixed" it for you! You da Trooper!! 1 Quote
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Posted March 9, 2021 Received approval from my GML today! WOOT, finally! 2 Quote
TK20919[TK] Posted February 15, 2022 Report Posted February 15, 2022 @TheRascalKing So almost a year after your original post ;-) I have recieved my Jimmy kit about 6-7 weeks ago and am now in the final stages before painting, your pictures helped a lot to figure out how to do the strapping. Thank you very much My main question was, if you had to trim any of Jimmis armor pieces because they where to long, or did everything fit out of the box? I'm 184cm tall and weigh about 85kg, so very close to the measurments you mentioned. And I'm not completly sure If I should go ahead and cut down on some pieces. Would love to hear your feedback on this Also after 1 year of owning your TK, would have done anything differently? Take care and stay safe Jan Quote
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted February 15, 2022 Author Report Posted February 15, 2022 Hey Jan - some great questions and I'm happy to help. You'll find several of those answers (and pictures) specifically on page 6 of my thread! I did need to trim the top of the thighs significantly, and I split them down the back and overlapped the pieces as well, to size them down. I also cut a decent amount off of the cod, posterior, and from the top of the barrel. Unfortunately, I didn't figure out the necessity for most of this until after I had started paint, but would definitely recommend doing temporary strapping (or masking it off) and test fitting thoroughly before final paint. While my strapping is in no way screen accurate, it's very functional and pretty comfortable. Most of the stuff I would do differently has to do with paint - the big things I'd say to be aware of are that you want to try not to sand the raw fiberglass, since it opens up tiny bubbles/pinholes. Do a thorough wash with a scuff pad and soap, add any extra resin you want to do, and then use a decent coat of flexible primer, sanding only into that. I also would not use a separate clear coat again for the whole armor. On my FOTK (other thread in my link, where I also address some of those issues I learned) I'll still be using a 2K (2 part) paint, but a gloss white. It should make it easier to spray, and to repair, while still looking good. Happy to answer any other questions you have and good luck! Quote
TK6682[TK] Posted February 17, 2022 Report Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) AMAZING JOB!!!! I haven't seen this one in person yet! Edited February 17, 2022 by TK6682 1 Quote
TheRascalKing[TK] Posted February 17, 2022 Author Report Posted February 17, 2022 12 hours ago, TK6682 said: AMAZING JOB!!!! I haven't seen this one in person yet! I appreciate it, Bender. It was a way more difficult build than any of my ANH style, but worth it! I wore it for like 2 troops and unfortunately cracked my chest plate when bending over to pick something up, so I need to do some repairs and upgrades to get it back online and to L3. I'll get around to it and have it out trooping this year. Quote
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