anyone offer st armor trimming and assembly
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Prometheus
Well-Known Member
I really do strongly recommend that you do it yourself because no one but you knows best how to assemble the armor in the most appropriate way to fit your body. The trimming and assembly may seem daunting at first, but it is the safest way to get a good fit.
I started out as a saber guy, only into collecting props and i didnt believe i would ever suit up in armor ever due to the lack of patience needed to slowly build up the costume. But to my surprise, after 2 months of trimming and assemblying, about 2 hours a day or so, i was trooping in the streets shaking hands with the public. Remember to take a few days break if you are beginning to get sick from cutting and assemblying ABS or styrene. That way you wont burn out your passion during the process of building up the costume.
If a saber guy like me can do it, so can you
:thumbsup
I started out as a saber guy, only into collecting props and i didnt believe i would ever suit up in armor ever due to the lack of patience needed to slowly build up the costume. But to my surprise, after 2 months of trimming and assemblying, about 2 hours a day or so, i was trooping in the streets shaking hands with the public. Remember to take a few days break if you are beginning to get sick from cutting and assemblying ABS or styrene. That way you wont burn out your passion during the process of building up the costume.
If a saber guy like me can do it, so can you
:thumbsup
Snake
Well-Known Member
I agree on doing your own. I have absolutly no skills but I was able to put my TE suit together. I really liked TK1536 site
http://www.tk1536.com/armor.html
If you have any questions shoot me an email and I will try to help. Again this was my first suit/prop but I will help if I can.
http://www.tk1536.com/armor.html
If you have any questions shoot me an email and I will try to help. Again this was my first suit/prop but I will help if I can.
Terrell78
Active Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(redeye @ Nov 28 2006, 10:32 AM) [snapback]1366921[/snapback]</div>
Offer free pizza and half the garrison may show up .
You can always seek out your local Garrison and introduce yourself stating that you have armor. I'm sure one of guys are willing to meetup with you to give you a hand. Armor party
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Offer free pizza and half the garrison may show up
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rigormortis
Well-Known Member
Anyone who would offer to do this without you being present would be screwing up your suit. You will need to be there for the fit and cutting and it will take at least a few hours to do right.
I urge you to check out your local 501st Legion Garrison and ask for some help. Pizza and beer is worth you not having to replace a screwed up suit.
I urge you to check out your local 501st Legion Garrison and ask for some help. Pizza and beer is worth you not having to replace a screwed up suit.
freakengine
Well-Known Member
What everyone else said.
It'd be a bit like hiring a tailor to make you a suit, but without you being present for fittings.
It'd be a bit like hiring a tailor to make you a suit, but without you being present for fittings.
KevVader
Sr Member
Check out my armor assembly thread (still in progress...I know, it hasn't been updated in awhile. :$)
http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtopic=105864&hl=
I have some detailed trimming steps you could follow. I still have to get to final assembly, but Clutch has a great detailed assembly thread in the archive as well....check it out.
Just take your time, don't rush it. You can do it yourself.
http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtopic=105864&hl=
I have some detailed trimming steps you could follow. I still have to get to final assembly, but Clutch has a great detailed assembly thread in the archive as well....check it out.
Just take your time, don't rush it. You can do it yourself.
freakengine
Well-Known Member
Hey, I'm no know-it-all regarding assembly, but I'd be happy to answer questions if you hit a snag.
TK1536
Sr Member
Someone approached me about assembling their armor for them. They happened to be the exact same build as me, so it was an easy assembly. I was able to trim, assemble and weather an AP kit as a Sandtrooper in just under four weeks. I charged about $500, and the client paid for all shipping costs. Only thing I had to buy was a few tubes of glue.
Prometheus
Well-Known Member
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NightSeed @ Nov 29 2006, 08:16 PM) [snapback]1367935[/snapback]</div>
It can still be done.
I received no help from any troopers when i assembled mine in Taiwan
It can still be done.
I received no help from any troopers when i assembled mine in Taiwan
