Mylehigh Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Ok Everyone, Here go nothing. I figured it was time to start this thread. I've only got?? a few things as of not but I wanted to let you all know I am working on this.?? I've ordered an armor kit and now i'm waiting patiently (or not so patiently) for it to arrive. I've been told it should ship out on Monday.?? ?? The only actual work I've done so??far is to remove the logo tag from the gloves. Evidently the tiny holes left by the threads are actually screen accurate. This weekend I am planning on dyeing my plash black. Lou 1 Link to comment
Foxhound621 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Make sure you join any build groups on Facebook too, they'll have links and other builds you can follow along with??? Buying the wrong thing can be a huge waste of money, and those groups can point you in the right direction fastest.?? Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Thanks. I have been taking advnatage of the MudTrooper Builders group on Facebook. They have been a huge help so far. Link to comment
First0rder Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hey Louis,?? theres another FB group thats good and worth you checking out.?? look for "Imperial Swamp Troopers aka Mudtroopers Builder Group". There youll find a trooper name:?? Darren Vaughan aka JAFO.?? hes a great resource.?? but i think hes in both groups. Andy CTG??GML / GWL SpecOps -- TX19736 - Magma Trooper (WIP) WhiteArmor??-- TK19736 - TLJ FO Executioner (Basic Approval) BlizzardForce?? -- TS19736 - ESB SnowTrooper (Basic Approval) Link to comment
Alay Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, First0rder said: Hey Louis,?? theres another FB group thats good and worth you checking out.?? look for "Imperial Swamp Troopers aka Mudtroopers Builder Group". There youll find a trooper name:?? Darren Vaughan aka JAFO.?? hes a great resource.?? but i think hes in both groups. Andy To pile on... Ricky Resurreccion has an amazing mud trooper as well and may be worth reaching out to.?? I believe he's involved in that FB group. Garrison Web Master | First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Leader Emeritus ANH Stunt Stormtrooper - Centurion | ESB Line Officer - Imperator |Dengar - Approved Heavy Weapon Trooper - Centurion| ESB Stormtrooper- Approved | Admiral Daala - Approved| Jodo Kast - Approved Link to comment
jimsprenkle Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 11 hours ago, Foxhound621 said: Make sure you join any build groups on Facebook too, they'll have links and other builds you can follow along with??? Buying the wrong thing can be a huge waste of money, and those groups can point you in the right direction fastest.?? That???s true. I bought everything I thought was good for Vader and nothing was useful and it was a big waste of time and money.?? I would ask as many questions about what you are going to buy or are thinking on buying to save money and aggravation if you get something that???s not useful?? TS commander 12614 TB-12614 I have a pet Wookiee too ROTJ vader C1-1OP owner Link to comment
Techninja1 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Star Wars Kit Finders is a great group on Facebook! They help a lot of people find whatever they're looking for. TX28669 Shadow Stormtrooper TA28669 Rogue One Tank Commander Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thanks for all the support and encouragement. ??I???m already getting help from the groups on FB and have been in touch with some very helpful people. Now the hard work begins. ?? 1 Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 I got a chance to lay out the entire kit I got from Jim (except the soft goods.) Wow there are lots of pieces.?? 1 Link to comment
Alay Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Neat!!! Oh man you're gonna look awesome Garrison Web Master | First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Leader Emeritus ANH Stunt Stormtrooper - Centurion | ESB Line Officer - Imperator |Dengar - Approved Heavy Weapon Trooper - Centurion| ESB Stormtrooper- Approved | Admiral Daala - Approved| Jodo Kast - Approved Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Looks like a fun build! Can???t wait to see the final product. Link to comment
Feliz Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Very nice!!! Definitely looking forward to seeing your progress on this!!! Nick SL/TD/TX-686 Imperial Death Trooper, ANH Vader, and Sandtrooper (who wouldn't know a droid if it were sitting in a speeder right in front of his face) Link to comment
First0rder Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Jim???s casting in black now? That???s cool.?? Oh and the Mudtrooper CRL is now officially out so be sure to check on it for reference?? http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_-_Mudtrooper ?? hope this helps and make sure to keep sharing progress pics ? CTG??GML / GWL SpecOps -- TX19736 - Magma Trooper (WIP) WhiteArmor??-- TK19736 - TLJ FO Executioner (Basic Approval) BlizzardForce?? -- TS19736 - ESB SnowTrooper (Basic Approval) Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Thanks. ??I???ve already got the CRL printed out and treating it like a sacred text. Ha ha ha. ??I???ve started the process but f getting things primed and painted. ??One thing that is really great about this kit is that it???s supposed to look like it???s been through a war so I???m not stressing over mistakes in paint. ?? 2 Link to comment
Feliz Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Dude! Definitely a great start!!! This will look awesome once done and dirtied up! ??I will have to live vicariously through your build of this! Nick SL/TD/TX-686 Imperial Death Trooper, ANH Vader, and Sandtrooper (who wouldn't know a droid if it were sitting in a speeder right in front of his face) Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Yeah I am going to love making this look dirty. I know I need to make the bucket sit a little lower on my head. But I???m happy. ?? Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Ok made some progress over the last week. ?? Learning as I go as well. ??I???m leaning heavily on the Mudtrooper group on Facebook. They have been very helpful. ?? 1 Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Looks??like a fun build!?? ??Looking forward to seeing this when finished! Link to comment
Feliz Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Yeah dude! This is looking good!?? Nick SL/TD/TX-686 Imperial Death Trooper, ANH Vader, and Sandtrooper (who wouldn't know a droid if it were sitting in a speeder right in front of his face) Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Made some progress. ?? 1 Link to comment
Alay Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I want to see those goggles when you're done!?? Really thinking about doing the trench officer getup, and I've been debating if I want to modify sold goggles or get custom cast ones like yours Garrison Web Master | First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Leader Emeritus ANH Stunt Stormtrooper - Centurion | ESB Line Officer - Imperator |Dengar - Approved Heavy Weapon Trooper - Centurion| ESB Stormtrooper- Approved | Admiral Daala - Approved| Jodo Kast - Approved Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Goggles are next of my task list. ??Mine were cast in the kit from Jim Tripon but I think there are 3D print files available if you just want to go that route. ?? Link to comment
Alay Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Nice a dirty Garrison Web Master | First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Leader Emeritus ANH Stunt Stormtrooper - Centurion | ESB Line Officer - Imperator |Dengar - Approved Heavy Weapon Trooper - Centurion| ESB Stormtrooper- Approved | Admiral Daala - Approved| Jodo Kast - Approved Link to comment
Mylehigh Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 More progress. ??Getting closer to be ready for Celebration.?? 1 Link to comment
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