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[Bobtherocker]

Its great to see the British police force really getting stuck in to enforcing the VCR act. They quite obviously take it very seriously. It was good of you to hold his firearm for him while he scrutinized your replica :lol
Stunning job on the armour by the way. You wear it well sir.

 

[Stilgar]

Its great to see the British police force really getting stuck in to enforcing the VCR act. They quite obviously take it very seriously. It was good of you to hold his firearm for him while he scrutinized your replica :lol
Stunning job on the armour by the way. You wear it well sir.

:thumbsup :lol :thumbsup

 

[Vader1]

Excellent construction. :thumbsup The armor suit and helmet looks fantastic.

 

[RAD]

These kinds of posting threads are GREAT resources for those of us still in the build process - Thank you. Looks amazing!

 

[firebladejedi]

Thanks for all the kind words guys :thumbsup

 

[sskunky]

That looks the dogs bollox!

 

[Nightwing Returns]

Looking at this pic relly reminds me of Han and Luke... "Aren't you a little short to be a StormTrooper?" hahaha... But seriously, AMAZING SUIT(S)!!!

 

[firebladejedi]

All we needed was a Wookkiee to drag around and your wright, we did look like the 2 hero's :lol

 

[DuLake]

That's great stuff! Great armor sculpt and pics. Hilarious about the cop! A bit scarry, but hilarious nonetheless.

 

[firebladejedi]

Ok i have had a little break from building anything but am now back on track, so let the armour chronicles continue..
We shall call this phase 2 , ESB.
I did get the ESB stunt kit from TM but as i was previously in a hurry to get trooping in my new armour so i used my Dan Laws ANH stunt helmet and latex rubber glove combo from PugMan.
I have trimmed my ESB snow trooper style hand plates and here they are with rubber gloves. I may get some silk gloves in the future, im not sure yet.

I was also very lucky to have the company of Pete aka StukaTrooper over last night and he graciously offered to help re-assemble my TM helmet. I had already put this together but was not happy with the look.
You see i have opted for the rarer looking low brow, hero style seen in ESB with only 3 teeth cut out. I like to be different
Pete did an awesome job reworking the helmet while i polished off the sandwiches.. I have found the TM helmet one of the hardest to build up because there are not any trim lines on the ears to work along. But Pete's model skills shinned through here. The outcome is very nice, thanks you Pete.
I have added the decals from Mike TK4510, which are the most accurate made to date and the hovi mic tips and painted the frown and vocoder and still have to add the lense, neck trim and paint the ears.

 

[Sterlacchini]

As a mentioned on GK, very nice. I may have questions for you.

 

[StarWars Collector]

Nice job on the TM helmet. :thumbsup

The ESB low brow "hero" has always been one of my favorites!

 

[BigGeek]

That is just outstanding! I have always loved the OT troopers and this is my next planned costume. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread and will return here often. Lots of research for me to do this project, as I'm usually quite anal about the details. I can see that you are, too, and this will be a great resource for my future endeavors!

Love, love, love the bucket!

 

[firebladejedi]

Ok i have been working on my new belt for the ESB suit over the last couple of days.
Here is is just before i riveted the plastic ammo part to the canvas belt

I have also repainted the frown and vocoder on the helmet as i didn't like the matte paint i tried. This time it is satin. I also detailed the ears and neck trim. All i need to do to this now is add the lens and foam liner. Oh and paint the screws white..

Here is the belt riveted together and with and without the rivet covers glued on. I will work on the drop boxes later. Remember this kit comes with separate rivet covers and ab plate buttons, so be sure not to get them confused

 

[firebladejedi]

Ok the helmet liner and lens are in, lets call this helmet finished

And here is the belt finished with the drop boxes attached. You see once again i used 1 inch white elastic just as i did with my ANH set up, with the elastic looped over the belt and riveted to the drop boxes.
The leather holster is just looped over the belt on the right hip for ESB, unlike ANH where it is riveted to the underside of the belt on the left

The last photos show all you need to convert your ANH armour over to ESB..

 

[runnriottt]

I am building my TM this weekend. Finally.

All trimmed and ready to go. Ill be doing it all like yours man!

 

[firebladejedi]

I cant wait to see your TM esb style too bro :thumbsup

 

[Dark One]

Fireblade,
You live in the UK right? Now I know why you held the cops gun.....Isn't it illegal to even OWN a firearm in the UK now? I know off topic but just wondering. I love how your suit/bucket turned out!!!!!

 

[Mr. No Stripes]

what kind of rivets did you use for your belt?

 

[firebladejedi]

Hi Dark One i was at the Suffolk Police Fun day when i handled the armed responce officers weapon, yes i am a Uk resident

Mr No Stripes i used jeans rivets on the belt if you mean to attach the plastic to canvas part which are split rivets, not the normal pop version