Swiftcloud Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Oh boy! I kind-of got so involved in the build process that I forgot to post updates to my progress. So here goes… So we had 2 Armor Parties at Walt’s shop. That’s the absolute best place to learn about the TK construction. I mean Walt is like the master of the Stormtrooper! What better place is there than where the kit was born? Many thanks to Walt for giving up his time and his shop just to help us. I learned a lot real quick! Went home and continued to do trimming and rough fitting legs and arms. Glueing process took several days of patience and anticipation. But waiting was worth it. Parts started fitting pretty nicely. First test fitting of nearly completed kit. I had to make a few more adjustments. My shoulder bells were sitting out a bit too far. And my thighs were not quite where they should be. But all-in-all not a bad fit. Also, my black shirt had grey stitching showing at the arm joints. Time to go find a new fitted athletic shirt. 1 1 Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 Finally made all adjustments and got a new black shirt. Here are the pics that I sent in for approval. 1 Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) While waiting to hear from the GMLs about any noticeable mistakes I may have made, I spent some time figuring out a good way to pack the kit in the kit box for transportation. This seems to be the best way so far. I lined the interior with foam to help keep the costume squeaky clean and (hopefully) scratch free. I will carry my helmet in a custom made helmet bag that I bought from Wally’s Custom Designs. (It’s actually a FOTK designed bag from when I attempted building the FOTK. But it will do the job still) Here is the rolling case packing method I’m gonna try to stick with. Edited April 27, 2023 by Swiftcloud 1 Link to comment
Alay Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Looks great Jerred, awesome job! Welcome to the TK ranks! 1 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 April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Thanks @Alay!!! TK-57766 reporting in! 1 Link to comment
Iconic_ctinferno Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Awesome job Jerred! Congratulations on the approval too! 1 Quentin Salgado : TX/TI/DS-72679 - CTG Public Relations Officer Approved Costumes: Inferno Squad - Del Meeko & Inferno Squad - Gideon Hask & Kylo Ren: TROS PW/ PH- 72679 Professional Wrangler / Handler Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Iconic_ctinferno said: Awesome job Jerred! Congratulations on the approval too! Thanks Q! Link to comment
fowlmouth Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Dang, bro. It took you long enough to update this build thread, LOL! This looks awesome! And congrats on approval!! More troopers for Vader's garrison. 😁 1 Link to comment
Swiftcloud Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 8 hours ago, fowlmouth said: Dang, bro. It took you long enough to update this build thread, LOL! This looks awesome! And congrats on approval!! More troopers for Vader's garrison. 😁 Thanks brother! Link to comment
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