E-11 blastech blaster

Hey there, so a storm trooper isnt much without its trusty blaster.... thus I need to build one....

There are a few ways to go about this

1) purchase a hasbro or toy blaster and convert it

2) purchase a full resin kit

3) find a demilled sterling sub machine gun like in the movies

4) use a PVC pipe for the body and use a kit


I went with the toy blaster option so that I could still have the trigger tha movies and makes sounds and has a red LED

Best part is, got it for 6 bucks!   I ordered the kit to convert it to a screen accurate blaster, but that might take a while to get to me.  Once I get it I will post pictures!

UPDATE

I have drilled the extra holes into the barrel!

Drilled and filed out some of the extra plastic on the scope mount

Boots and Legs

Hello everyone,

So yesterday I received my TK BOOTS in the mail!  These are pretty spectacular boots as they appear to be very accurate in comparison to those used in the orgional movie!  Best thing is they were on discount as they were not A grade, yet upon receiving them they look flawless! 

Since getting the boots I decided to go ahead and try on the lower body.  This started with the shins.... which didnt fit....  at first I was pretty scared that I assembled them wrong or something like that.

But I was able to fix it all up by removing all of the return edge around the ankle.  For some reason I though there was supposed to be a return edge, but after taking that off they fit much better.

Check out the picture below, also regarding the thighs.... I just joined them today. and Have yet to complete the strapping that will hold them in place.  From the waist down Im starting to look like a TK

Building my bucket!

Ive spent nearly every available moment so far working on my TK armor, however I still have a long way to go before it is completed.

However I have some good news.... I think I finished my bucket (for now)

Take a look at the build.... it look about 15 or so hours to get it to this point!

 Started with un trimmed pieces and trimmed them down quite a bit!

Cut down the sides, as you can see it is now straight on the top and back

Trimmed the "Back", nice S shape

Cut out the eyes and the "teeth", pretty cool... its starting to look more and more like a bucket rather than a chunk of plastic

Test fitting the Cap and Back together.  Also stuck the brow trim on so its starting to get that stormtrooper look

I put some tape down on the ears and around part of the mouth to avoid dripping or getting paint on anything.  As well youll notice the paper towel taped to the head..... didnt want to scratch it in the process of painting.

Painted the front black, this was pretty difficult as the actual shape is very soft.... 

Test fit once again, I have installed the mic tips, and the tears, traps, and back traps (grey parts on the side and back... you cant really see it from this picture)

Inserted the mesh that goes behind the teeth to hopefully obscure people from seeing my face.  I had to trim it down a bit as it was hitting the bottom of my nose when I put the helmet on.

Just put the ears back on!  The green lenses are not in yet but other than that its pretty much there....

Inserted the lens and foam padding. Its going to take some time to adjust the pads to get it just right, but this is a good start.

And there you have it.... after about 15 hours and multiple days I have a standard stormtrooper helmet.  I intend to keep working on it and adding to it as time goes on.  I want to get a few fans, a microphone and really make my helmet something special, but for now this is all I need to get cleared to be in the 501st!

 

Trying on some parts!

Hey there everyone, Wanted to share a few photos with you.

Before you think, "hey that looks funny" or " that doesnt look right..."  please note that they are all unfinished I simply wanted to take a look at what it might look like...

Assembling the armor and packages 1.4.2014

Hello everyone,

So since its Saturday I had the opportunity to work on my armor quite a bit this morning.  I put in about 5 or 6 hours and was able to get lots of parts trimmed/assembled.

 The first part that I was able to get accomplished was the ab plate and the chest protector.  I had to trim these pieces so they no longer had the excess plastic.  Once I had completed that I went ahead and began to work on the Thermal Detonator.  This is the canister that sits at the small of the back and looks like a small canister.  I was able to trim both the control panel and the end caps, however I can not fully assemble them untill I am able to pic up some "bankers clips" which will be used to attach them to the belt!  Unfortunately it appears nobody really has bankers clips....

I also was able to go ahead and trim out the hand guard armor pieces.  This didnt take much time but needed to be done.

Take a look at some of these pics!

This is my armor so far, as you can see it is a work in progress.....

THIS IS BEFORE THE TRIM... NOTE THE EXCESS PLASTIC ALONG THE BOTTOM AND OTHER AREAS

SAME HERE, THIS ALLOWS YOU TO SEE MORE OF THE EXCESS ON THE SIDES AS WELL







I also got some packages in the mail!

•  parachute buckle to hold up thigh armor
• industrial strength velcro
• pads for the helmet
• proper gloves
• canvas TK belt
• proper side rivets for the kidney plate
• sew on snaps size 10 for the shoulders
• and
• line 24 snaps for the rest of the armor

Alot of things still need to come in: boots, neck seal, and some others!

Unboxing my armor!

Hello Everyone,

I am very excited to begin documenting the progress of my TK armor, but before I jump right into the armor Ill tell you a little more about me.  My name is James and I am from Orange County California (Anaheim area, you know... Disneyland, Anaheim Ducks, Angels Baseball and all that good stuff).  I am currently a full time student getting ready to graduate from California State University, Long Beach where I study Political Science and Government.

I have been a huge star wars fan since I was much younger and have always dreamed to become a member of the 501st, but untill recently that was no more than a dream.


Now to the armor....

I am excited to announce that I am the proud new owner of a MTK armor kit!!!!!  I purchased the kit about a month before christmas, but had to wait till Xmas untill I could actually open it up.  As of right now I am about a week into the build.  I seem to be making decent progress and I anticipate trying to keep this updated as possible.  As I mentioned before, since I have already begun the build, I figure that the first few posts and images will be more of a cluster and later it will seem to progress along.

Take a look at the kit....

 

As you can see, all the parts are untrimmed and require a great deal of cutting, fitting, sanding, assembling, and probably a ton of other stuff!

Keep posted as I will try to keep this page updated as much as possible along the build!  For more information about stormtrooper armor and all of this please take a minute to visit the website of the 501st legion.