Clone trooper

[SpottedSloth]

I am making a clone trooper I am using some of the armor from the Supreme Edition Stormtrooper costume, which is plastic. I will be painting the different parts of it blue. Can anyone suggest what kind of paint I should use? I will be using the suit quite often so I need it to be durable. I was thinking about going to an automotive repair shop and asking them to paint it with automotive paint. Anyone have any tips for me? Thanks

 

[Torment]

Hate to say this, but converting a Rubies POS Stormtrooper costume into a clone is absolutely pointless. The suits are not even remotely similar in any way shape or form. By the time you would be done, You would have invested triple that of what you would have if you went and got a clone kit to start with. My suggestion is go to Clonetroopers.net and do some research there. You will find all that you need to know and more if you spend a few days reading that site.

 

[foxbatkllr]

I agree with Torment. Wherever it is you're trying to get to, the Rubies POS Stormtrooper is not going to get you there. You need to scrap it and read up on everything.

 

[CatfoodRob]

And I agree with both of them...pointless exercise.
Clonetrooper.net is the way .

 

[R2Dan]

The Rubies Stormtrooper is not even a good starting point for a decent Stormtrooper... what a weird idea

 

[Amish Trooper]

you would be better off just trying to upgrade the rubies into a ROTJ suit

 

[SpottedSloth]

you would be better off just trying to upgrade the rubies into a ROTJ suit

Ok everyone thanks a lot for the advice. I appreciate it

 

[Crow62]

Ok everyone thanks a lot for the advice. I appreciate it

Hi, in CTn you will find at least three armor builders, sign up and you will can apply to the 501st when your armor will be finished, in the forum you will find A LOT of info, tutorials, pics reference, believe me you will be surprised about the tons of clone material.
Giovanni

 

[Amish Trooper]

Bozo the clone makes a real nice budget clone armor.

 

[R1D1YZF]

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I agree with all posts

Sell your armor stormtrooper rubbies and you can buy a clone trooper armor kit !
I am making one for me !