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    INTEREST: Sith Acolyte Helmet and Saber from SWTOR

    in Closed Project Runs

    Posted

    Nathan,

    I just wanted to say thank you very much for the hard work you guys have put into this helmet. I just received mine a few days ago and have been in complete awe of the craftsmanship and the time you guys have put into this costume to make it right. Now I have a little project to work on getting this bad boy together. I cannot wait to see the rest of the armor.

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    Armor Straps

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Wow,

    This topic got some really good response. Thanks guys, I will have to double check the local Joannes for some of this elastic. Also the strapping methods you guys are using look pretty durable how does it hold up to the wear and tear?

    Mortar Tube

    in Field Backpack

    Posted

    Ok so thanks to a fellow trooper I was able to finally pick up some black tubing, with the right end caps. Thanks Quartermaster I appreciate it. My next task is attaching it to the pack frame. Does any measurement exist for where to put the radar dish, i.e. 6" from the end cap? or the detonator panel ??

    Sniper plate

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Hey that worked great thanks for the replies, also since I am getting near the end I did a test fit last night and my rear end is poking out, it looks pretty funny :blink: Anyway does does anyone have a remedy or possible cause I think my groin snap is too tight pulling it way forward but I am not sure...Any tips would be great.

    Armor Help

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    The issue I am having is with the Kidney plate and the back plate. I have an AM kit and am trying to trim it down to fit but am having trouble, any recommendations or good tutorials would be. I am having particular problems with getting the kidney and back plate to fit my back.Do most have to trim the kidney plate some? Luckily I think the only trimming left to do after I knock this out is the quads and minor mods on the legs then off to dirtying up the suit a bit. Thanks.-

    Mortar Tube

    in Field Backpack

    Posted

    Hey Guys,

    Thanks, I have not looked super hard for the black ABS but I do know the local Lowes and Home Depot do not carry it. I have not checked ACE or some other places yet. I just wanted to make sure I have the dimensions right...

    Mortar Tube

    in Field Backpack

    Posted

    Hey Guys,

    Quick question about the mortar tube, I am having problems finding the black ABS pipe and was going to use the left over parts from my AM kit. What diameter pipe are you guys using. I found 2.5" white pvc although it is a little big for the end caps I can sand them down a bit to make it fit. I wanted to make sure that was the right size????

    Length of tube 29" X width of tube 2.5"?????

    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    That is actually a pretty good idea thanks for the tweaking the right one feels really good in place but the left may need a little more trimming come to think about it. I am excited to finish these pieces off an move to the legs. After seeing how it goes together with the forearms I feel ready to tackle the legs with some confidence. I agree those forearms were pretty tough to get right. I am glad I had you guys to give pointers. Cut once after measuring a hundred times.HAHAHA

    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Looking good bro.

    You can always take a bit more of the biceps' return edge if it hurts. I guess you have done that already anyway...

    About the pauldron... do you mean the pauldron as the orange bike protector we use as a shoulder rank indicator? Or do you mean the shoulder bells made of white plastic?

    Sorry bro, I am confused a bit... hehehe...

    Anyway.

    The shoulder bells look great, and the pauldron should be no problem if you get one from any of the more accurate makers like Trooper1 or TKboots.

    You are doing great.

    Saludos

    Hey,

    Sorry about the confusion I am use to dealing with actual medieval armor. Yes the shoulder bell to me looks pretty close without any trimming so I am not going to touch it. The next step is to close the biceps and put the trimmings on all pieces.

    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Hey guys so after some deliberation some trial and error I was able to figure out I can get my hand through them both if I trimmed the edge and sanded it just a bit. Now it fits like a dream and both sides are secured together. The right and left are now finished except for the outer strip I wanted to make them match the biceps so I will cut and put those together before I move on the outer strips. Hold on pics are coming :rolleyes:

    sandman I agree with you these had to be the most challenging so far the biceps took half the time to measure correctly and after one cut on each side Voila!!!

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    Any smaller and the biceps will not go around me. I threw the gauntlets in to show how they went together pretty well too. Still need to make the outer strips.

    Oh one thing I had to do was trim that return edge on the biceps it was so severe it was cutting into my skin

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    Another pic of the bicep

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    One concern of mine was I was going to have to take some off the pauldron to make the bicep look accurate. I was afraid because the last return edges that I did were a little off and I wanted these to look good. However, after putting the pauldron over the trimmed bicep I think it looks pretty spot on. So I may not change anything, I have looked at pics and they seem to vary depending on trooper but a good reference was to land the end of the pauldron midway on the bicep. I think it did ok what do you guys think?

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    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    I want to say thanks for the help it is coming along pretty well. I used both your ideas and trimmed off both sides a bit to better make it fit. Then after I get everything looking good I realized my hands will not fit if I permanantly close them with no gap...How do you guys get around that I have an idea but...

    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Ok so I had some free time and here are a couple of photos I am almost thinking two to three squares out of mine <_<

    i bent my arm so you can see the pinch point.

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    A little better focus

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    My best guess on where I need to cut to get this piece to fit my arm.

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    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    If you need more assistance, please just post.

    And also, references shared by Tigui and Dan will be a lot of help. Check them out if you haven't yet.

    Saludos

    That is most helpful thank you, also just to let you know it was not to late, I have not touched that part of the armor. That was a fitting photo of the AM kit straight out the box. :) The only things I have adjusted size wise is the hand plates, way too big out of the box and am currently working the gauntlets and arms. Need to trim some of the forearm pieces, it is a little long for good movement. I hope to post some photos when I get some time to work them

    I guess the issue I am having is how to trim the gauntlets they need to lose one to two squares to actually fit right and I am not sure how to go about this. I basically am afraid to lose the "look" I can show photos prob tonight.

    Oh and my but plate is just uber tucked under the back plate, wild looking huh. :D

    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Hey just an update I have finished up my gloves for the hand guards and just need to glue the snap plates them. Still have not done anything with the gauntlets but will probably tonight or tomorrow and will post some photos. Oh another question is there a criteria or set pieces that have a "return edge" from what sources I have found or read the originals did not have them???

    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Seeing your pics and if you want it I'm giving you this advice bro:

    -The key to all armor build is to have as much as suffice limb movement as possible. You should trim your armor this way without loosing canon sandtrooper standards.Posted Image

    -I would recommend taking off some sides of the chest plate, and the back and chest plate don't join, they have a "black gap". I'm sure you've seen tons of references about this and if you haven't will be glad to help you out.

    -Your biceps in the pics are facing the opposite direction."Oval" shape should be facing the in direct line with your biceps.

    -I would take off a little bit of your forearm armor so that they won't bite your limb with flexing with your biceps

    -Since you don't want to look as if you have a summo butt, Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image I would lower your butt are so bending won't hurt. Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

    -Your upper thigh build up should follow the "S" like pattern along with your cod part.

    -When moving along with your build send pics showing the green lenses in your bucket and soft shoulder straps along with the soft canvas belt part. Terry's build-up (Pandatrooper) is of great help in the whitearmor.net site

    -Great job in taking off some of your hand plate. I did as well in my AM armor, cause as you mention, AM kits are really big and have lots of plastic to work with.

    -I would consider separating the cod part from your ab so you could bend and salute little troopers. Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image. Besides it gives you an extra window when you gotta go, you gotta go. LOL

    -Overall try building and adjusting your shins with your thighs, considering the ammo belt and sniper knee plate. What I did is that I armed my thighs, shaved off a little bit in the upper parts without loosing the canon shape so the armor labor on the lower parts remained untouched.

    -Once I did this I adjusted the shins according to the thighs and if I didn't flex my legs a thousand times I didn't flex none at all.Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

    -The key and secret to it as I tell you is to accomplish free limb movement without loosing the sandie screen accurate standard.

    Well bro I hope I have helped you out a bit with your future troopin. Hope not to overwhelm you with info but research and research comparison and criteria is key.

    http://www.whitearmor.net/home/tutorials.html

    http://www.looksirdroids.com/replica_sand-storm.htm

    http://www.tonybarnett.plus.com/tutorial.html

    Expect to see you soon here dirty and deployed for busting some Jawas and blasting some Tusken!Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image

    Sandman,

    Did you have to trim off the gauntlet to get the same size. I am afraid I will lose the look if I cut them to size??

    I can show photos if you need them.

    My first Kit

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Thanks Sandman,

    Yeah I know exactly what you mean I have alot to cut off I have trimmed down the gauntlets and will post some pictures let you guys take a look. I am trying to go slow and steady but it seems I learn something with every piece i.e. how to cut, where to cut, etc. It is going to be fun but it will take some time. I have been trying to keep in mind free movement. I will use your advice throughout this project and see how it comes out. I needed to write down everything I need to do but you beat me to it.

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