Unlimited Run Jimmiroquai's TFA/TLJ Stormtrooper Armor Set: Casting on demand

[jimmiroquai]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

A newbie here, and a fellow Filipino

Some stuff that I noticed:
- The horizontal black line above the eyes looks like it shouldn't bulge outward (or too much outward)
- The black ear area also looks the corners should be a little rounded
- The embedded knob on the lower right (I don't know what it's called) looks also that it should be lifted up a bit

Hi Jim,

As I look deeper at the images and the helmet. I agree with what jintal pointed out based on the movie images I posted earlier.

Also the nose cover should have a larger gap at the top (black area) between the eyes and forehead and as it connects to the temple area (that you are already shrinking) the black area needs to be a little bigger. It's like the whole eye brow piece is not needed. (There should be only one seam line on the forehead. The brow trim make it two.)

The bottom of the nose piece should have a little larger gap, it should not be parallel with the chin?

Somehow the front view of the helmet looks to happy?

Sorry for being too critical. [emoji15]

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Looks good Jim but agree with the comments others have made, the upper ear recessed part is too big, the brow looks too thick too.

there's some great close up shots of the original props on this site which might be usefull

http://www.originalprop.com/blog/20...-and-models-from-star-wars-the-force-awakens/

this being one of them:
http://www.originalprop.com/blog/wp...ps-Costumes-Exhibit-Characters-Models-049.jpg

Yup! Thanks for all the input.
1) The brow area is being reduced in size but as you can see in the pic above, it is slightly raised and not level with the dome.
2) The gap between the eyes will be slightly enlarged...but the artist in me wants to keep it as is...
3) the trapezoids are being fixed as well.

To be honest, i won't be making this 100% true to the pics above. Maybe a 98-99%. I need some distinguishing features that will immediately tell me that this is my sculpt. It serves as a signature of sorts. Mainly because there are many, many many recasters here in Asia and the rest of the world. I hope you guys understand.

 

[DiodeDave]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Ok Jim, that sounds good. Keep up the good work.

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[razorsharp192]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Yup! Thanks for all the input.
1) The brow area is being reduced in size but as you can see in the pic above, it is slightly raised and not level with the dome.
2) The gap between the eyes will be slightly enlarged...but the artist in me wants to keep it as is...
3) the trapezoids are being fixed as well.

To be honest, i won't be making this 100% true to the pics above. Maybe a 98-99%. I need some distinguishing features that will immediately tell me that this is my sculpt. It serves as a signature of sorts. Mainly because there are many, many many recasters here in Asia and the rest of the world. I hope you guys understand.

I can only speak for myself, but i'd prefer a 100% accurate helmet rather than a 98% accurate one (especially if you're choosing to make it less accurate on purpose). Don't let the "threat" of recasters put you off making something accurate, and to be honest if you're worried about recasters, you're probably in the wrong hobby, as whether you make it 98% or 100% accurate, if someone over there is going to recast your work, they'll do it regardless.

 

[Saberbay]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

can i still asked to be put on the waiting list?
Thanks!

 

[Dynamic1]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Keep up the phenominal work jim:thumbsup

 

[jimmiroquai]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

January 2016 Run slots all taken! Thank you all for your support. We're currently casting your sets already. I'm picking up 2 sets today.

Still refining the helmet. Going to the studio this am to help with the sculpting myself.

First 20 on the waiting list will be part of the February run. Let you guys know when we're ready to start on your kits.

Thanks all!
Jim

 

[jimmiroquai]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Picked up the first 2 sets of the new batch of armor today. Picking up 2 more sets on Thursday.

Here are pics of the parts which were improved upon:

Chest details, return edge, higher ribcage; Extended top of abs; resculpted and extended shins, resculpted spats, smaller shin boxes; resculpted butt plate; extended back plate with smaller diameter thermal detonator; thinner forearms

Almost done with the Ver.3 helmet as well:

- - - Updated - - -

Picked up the first 2 sets of the new batch of armor today. Picking up 2 more sets on Thursday.

Here are pics of the parts which were improved upon:

Chest details, return edge, higher ribcage; Extended top of abs; resculpted and extended shins, resculpted spats, smaller shin boxes; resculpted butt plate; extended back plate with smaller diameter thermal detonator; thinner forearms

Almost done with the Ver.3 helmet as well:

 

[Predatormv]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Put me on the list for the next run please.

 

[SirRossage]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Aww yeah! That must be my kit in the picture hehe can't wait to get it

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[crow86]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

PM inbound

 

[Dynamic1]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Looks phenomenal Jim!

 

[razorsharp192]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

looks great Jim! That new helmet sculpt looks brilliant

 

[mosske]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Beautiful work, Jim! Really inspiring! Keep up the excellent work my friend. :thumbsup

 

[jimmiroquai]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

2 sets ready to ship, 2 more on hand waiting on some parts.

updated the pic of the raw armor on p.1

 

[SirRossage]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

It's probably in your instructions with the kit, but what adhesive glue do you recommend for say gluing the two halves of the shin pieces together?

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[jimmiroquai]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

In my build, i used counter sunk screws and epoxy to secure one side. But a simpler solution is to keep them separate and just join both sides with velcro.

 

[blastmaster]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

2 sets ready to ship, 2 more on hand waiting on some parts.

updated the pic of the raw armor on p.1
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/jimmiroquai/Mobile Uploads/20160114_170032_zpson0vnjwb.jpg


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/jimmiroquai/Mobile Uploads/20160114_130842_zps5a3n4s8k.jpg

Fantastic,
Thanks for the update can't wait!!
AL

 

[Leo Kraan]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Updated kit looks awesome.
Is it possible to be added to the waiting list?

 

[tomnewdelhi]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Awesome work. Pm'd!!

 

[FeistyCrawfish]

Re: Jimmiroquai's TFA Stormtrooper Armor Set: JAN 2016 RUN OPEN

Hey Jim, love the kit. Is it possible to order a set or get on the waiting list? I don't mind sitting for a while!