ground pounder

Just thought I would throw this question out to everyone in MEPD. While wearing TD armor (TE2) will I be able to sit down? Or will the armor crack? I plan on wearing it all day Saturday at CV and if I cannot sit down I will probably have to take it off at some point just to get a rest!

Well almost done. Here are some pics of the top half, finished and weathered. I have belt pouches but they were drying, so didn't want to put them on yet. Boots are weathered. Legs are 75% done. Just waiting on one more finishing strip to complete the right shin. Painted the thighs and left shin this morning. Also waiting on a right hand guard. Then done (whew)... oh wait, have to finish the E-11!!! And my girlfriend's Princess Leia costume. A couple things I noticed already while attempting to put the armor on. Very diffult to do it myself! I think it will be much easier with someone to help and make sure it is all lined up. Putting the shoulders on was difficult - not much movement allowed with all that armor on.

Although not a member here (or 501st) I will be there. Working hard to get the TD finished by then!

Here are some pics from earlier today. Still a WIP, missing some stuff. Obviously the thing that stands out is my eyes. I assume I will have to double layer the green to hide my eyes. Is that correct? The armor straps layout so far. Close up of the shoulders. Used Nol's idea of a strap across the back, but added velcro to the bottom of the white shoulder straps and top of the black strap to better help in keeping the shoulder bells up and in place. Question about industrial velcro. While just putting this top part of the armor on and taking a quick picture, some of the velcro was already peeling off. Anyone had this problem? Wondering if I should reinforce with extra glue. Concerning attaching pics this site, I tried attaching teh links directly into this page but I always get an error that says the image type is not allowed. Any thoughts on that?

Nol, Just wondering how this has worked out for you. I will be working on my shoulders this weekend.

Finished with the helmet. Just need to work out padding for the inside. http://www.flickr.com/photos/31303231@N06/4777658295/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/31303231@N06/4777659665/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/31303231@N06/4777660903/ Still working on the armor. Upper torso parts are all trimmed and I am in the middle of getting the straps in place.

Thanks for the photo help. I guess the 2 pictures I posted took up 89% of my limit. How do people post so many pictures if that is the case????? Anyway, here is the kidney plate picture. Do I cut the top to match or leave as is? The other pic is the front part of the armor and some strapping. Went with 2 inch elastic for shoulder straps.

Ok, I can't figure out how to attach pics in here. It won't let me attach any. I tried adding from flickr but it wouldn't let me do that either. Any help with that???? My next armor question is what to trim on teh kidney plate to match the ab plate - top or bottom. If I could add a picture it would make more sense!!

Thanks for the input on that. Left forearm is coming along nicely. Should be able to get the shoulders, chest, back, ab, kidney finished by tomorrow. It has all been trimmed, just have to sand a few spots on the kidney and start adding buttons and straps. Painted helmet yesterday morning and it should be dry - haven't checked on it today. Does the TE2 come with the 3 button piece for the ab plate? I have a 4 button piece but didn't see a 3 button.

Need some suggestions/input: Does anyone use velcro on the forearms (like on the calves)or does everyone assemble the forearms in one solid piece? I am thinking I can get a tighter fit if I use velcro. Then the forearm will not move around as much and I probably won't need to attach it to the bicep armor. Does anyone use the stickers for the tear drops on the helmet? Or paint them?

Slowly working through the TE2 armor. Helmet is done and needs to be painted and then weathered. Since my other "new" laptop bit the dust a week ago, I lost all the threads from here and FISD about building. So it has taken awhile to start combing through the forums to get the info to start getting the armor in order. Hope to keep the pics and process updated as best as I can.

The last figure for the Sideshow Militaries of Star Wars Sandtrooper arrived the other day. So now my collection is complete. Now if I can get my TE2 armor to look as good!

what did you use for the bell?

Boots, pauldron, weapon (and parts) all ordered. I have decided to give this a priority so that I can make it to CV. Biggest question is armor and helmet. Can anyone help there or point me in the correct direction? Brian

Hello all. Brand new to SW costuming. Sandtroopers have always been my favorite, especially when I watched the original SW waaaaay back in 77. I really enjoy this forum and all the great pics and costuming tips. So now I am ready to begin the plunge. Seems overwhelming with so much to do. I figure the backpack is thee easiest thing to start, since it can be built with materials found locally. Any help with armor and helmet would also be appreciated. Brian