Bacta Baby Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hello all, so I just bought Dirty Boys TD :o First thing is first I am a skinny 5'4 guy.. when I received it obviously its not going to fit me what so ever. Seeing builds of people my height I think I can make it fit by trimming.. Im really scared I might mess it up and I don't want to so I am having doubts. Can someone please help me how to trim or what to trim. I'm fairly good with the prop making but I just need the help. It's been my dream to be a Sandy since I was a child. Also I am 131 pounds working my way to 145. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TROOPER Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Bro...first of all congrats on an awesome rig. Second, decide which sandy you want to portray or emulate. Read, read, and when your done, read more. A good site to get some good advise also http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/ Please read and ask questions before cutting that awesome rig. Im a small trooper also and hated to cut it. But with the help of a fellow trooper im happy to say, it came out awesome. There are other troopers in your area, just contact them and im sure they might have armor parties to help new recruits out. Go slow man and most of all, have fun bro. See you in the dunes of Mos Eisley soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 hey pac, might be an idea to suit up with everything on. that way we might be able to see whats looking wrong and needs trimming! to honest your arms dont look to bad at all,nor do the length of your legs, again its hard to see unless everything else is on! if you do need to cut any of the legs make sure you start right at the bottom of the shins,that way you wont lose any return edge, good luck bro and keep the photos coming,we'll get you looking great,no worries there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 "clk-shht" copy that! I am not cutting yet for the past 2 weeks ive been reading and reading and checking out the forums. Doing my research and all the good stuff. Will post photos with the armor on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 oh and the trooper i'm going to do the Captain Road Block V2 for right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 awesome!!! you got it!!! off the bat, the arms and legs dont look too far off at all. The torso and back will ned to be trimmed at the sides....ballpark inch each part, each side giving you an overall 4" reduction. super easy fix....once thats done you will start to see where else might need trimming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Your sandy has made me very happy! Thanks DB wont start trimming until everything I need to know. Researching like crazy also contacted Garrison Tyrannus about helping me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Your sandy has made me very happy! Thanks DB wont start trimming until everything I need to know. Researching like crazy also contacted Garrison Tyrannus about helping me out. Glad you like it brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 You'll be up and running in no time. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Ok you guys ready!? So I put the whole armor on.. My tiny frame it looks riddick so after trims it shall look alright? Help with some serious triming:) I think the back part is the most triming and the rest here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Ok so the chest you can shorten the elastic and trim from the top. That will bring it up a little. The torso just do a little at a time til it fits the way you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Btw....I've seen much worse fits....this will be a breeze man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Got you brotha thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 agree with rick,easy fix mate,just do as he said earlier. with it being his armour he'll know best,knowing his own size frame! when you buy armour from someone else the chances of it fitting without any mods are very very rare,if it exsists lol!! make sure just as you said to keep researching,break it down one piece at a time, and dont rush it! again,good luck bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 No rush taking my time! Doing lot's of research. thanks Marcus. And trrue about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3laton3 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 you can find two or three videos about regain the returning edge once trimmed. Let me see if I can find them for you. in the meantime good luck Pac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Nice buy Pac. You've done well so far by getting Ricks old kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 hey pac, just having a better look at your pics, it looks to me that your forearms and biceps could do with coming in at the back a little! how do they feel when wearing them,do they fit nice and snug or are you finding that there is a lot of room for them to waver around? i find a good rule of thumb for the biceps is to tense your muscles,basically you wont need them any looser than that! with the forearms i have them tight but can still put two fingers down inbetween my arm and the forearm, does that make sense?lol i thought id post that info up as it might be a good place to start, good luck,and if you need any close up pics,let me know and i'l take some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 hey Marcus the biceps have little wiggle room but my forearm has wiggle room like crazy. Can you show me pics? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Half the job's already done by buying Rick's armor..and don't sweat about gaining those extra pounds. Some of the troopers that were seen on the big screen were lean as well.. It does look like it only needs a few slight mods..to make it fit even better. Great stuff and good luck buddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Mhm thank you everyone... and Ricks TD has came to a great owner and appreciates it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 no probs,it will have to be tomorrow night though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Looking forward to having you join our ranks, Pac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacta Baby Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Going to paint and then weather the boots I got from Rick.. What paint do I use? SprayPaint? Also to weather do I use fullers earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 They make a leather and vinyl spray. I used baseball mud for the rest of the armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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