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by Obi-Ron
Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Free to good home: spare stormtrooper/sandtrooper parts
Replies: 11
Views: 17819

Re: Free to good home: spare stormtrooper/sandtrooper parts

I know this is an old post, but I could use new thighs for my Stormtrooper armor. I think I messed up mine.
by Obi-Ron
Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: I'm back... need some help :)
Replies: 9
Views: 12180

Re: I'm back... need some help :)

Is anyone else having trouble with the whitearmor site? It keeps saying server error for me.
by Obi-Ron
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: I'm back... need some help :)
Replies: 9
Views: 12180

Re: I'm back... need some help :)

Hey, thanks! I don't know what the difference is between ABS, PVC, or what I have. What worries me the most is the snaps - I'll need help with those. And I don't know what scoring is. I am from Royal Oak.
by Obi-Ron
Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: I'm back... need some help :)
Replies: 9
Views: 12180

I'm back... need some help :)

Hey All - I bought ATA armor for an ESB trooper about six years ago. Without sharing my sob stories, it didn't get done. I am back, and I want to build my armor! Again, it's six year old ATA ESB armor - I barely got anything done before, but I want to finish this in the summer (I am a teacher, and h...
by Obi-Ron
Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

OK, it's been quite a while since I got my armor, and I've been hesitant to build because I'm so not handy. However, my neighborhood suffered major flood damage, and my work bench was ruined. After cleaning up, I am trying to get back into building.
by Obi-Ron
Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

OK, well that's good enough for me. The link I am using for the tutorials is from the 501st site, and references canon requirements, so I think I'll be good. Honestly, the reason I am taking so long is due to my lack of confidence in being even remotely handy, and nervous about ruining my outfit. I ...
by Obi-Ron
Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:46 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

Sorry for all these questions, n0c00lgamertag, but I have another. The cover strip for the butt join on the thighs - is it 20mm wide? That's what the tutorial said, but I have 15mm strips on my arms. Is this correct?
by Obi-Ron
Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

I am slowly, but poorly, working on the ESB-TK suit. I have a question about the order in which to build. It appears as if the upper leg armor fit may depend on how the mid section and cod piece fit. Should I form the mid section and cod piece first before the legs? n0c00lgamertag has helped out a l...
by Obi-Ron
Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

Is there a big difference between the ANH and ESB trooper? I was considering trying for the ANH, just because of sentimental reasons, it's my favorite movie. Plus, there are better looks at them from the film to help make it more canon.
by Obi-Ron
Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

Hmm, interesting idea. I live in Royal Oak - a suburb of Detroit about 20 minutes north of downtown.
by Obi-Ron
Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

This is Ron - I was an aspiring member as an ESB Stormtrooper, but I've had some injuries and school issues (I am a teacher) that have kept me from continuing my outfit... the biggest one is that I am a dope when it comes to building things, and I am really intimidated by this project. I am back int...
by Obi-Ron
Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

Question about the snaps. Is it best to use industrial snaps (I know they're harder to snap on and off, but would provide more security), or do any of you Troopers use regular snaps and have had no problems with them?
by Obi-Ron
Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

OK, I think I get it. So, that means the armor should be straight from the elbow down to the wrist, and it doesn't curl underneath? Kind of like a tube?
by Obi-Ron
Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

I'm back! OK, maybe nobody noticed or cared, but I was off these forums for a while. I admit, I got a bit scared of starting to build my ESB trooper armor, and put it on hold. I am not a handy man, and I was worried I was going to ruin it. However, I am starting to build the arms, and I have a quest...
by Obi-Ron
Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

OK, I have my armor!!! It was equally exciting and terrifying at the same time to open it. I am a teacher, so I have the entire Spring Break in April to work on it. I got the ATA armor. Does anyone know of a video tutorial I could watch? I am scouring the sites for it now, but any help would be appr...
by Obi-Ron
Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

Gloves. I assume they need to be past wrist length, according to the pics I've seen in other postings. Any suggestions? Rubber or leather? Other material? Trooper e-bay again?
by Obi-Ron
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

Awesome - you rock!! Thanks so much :)
by Obi-Ron
Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

OK, I am a couple weeks away from getting the armor, and have everything else except the gloves and decals for the helmet. Anyone have a recommendation for where to get the decals for the ESB trooper helmet?
by Obi-Ron
Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB
Replies: 53
Views: 58278

Re: Obi-ron's TK building project - ESB

OK, got the belt and boots, awaiting the helmet and armor, and the blaster.

Been hearing that a dremel is a necessity for armor trimming. Any certain kind? Size? Solar powered diamond tipped, what? :lol: Good thing II crack myself up.
by Obi-Ron
Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: TK boots
Replies: 4
Views: 6998

Re: TK boots

Thanks, but I've already received mine :D My first official part of the outfit.