Upper Arm Pieces Trimmed
Next step was trimming the upper arm pieces. These pieces will be joined together to form two pieces, each of which wraps around the bicep area. Still have a long way to go…
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Stormtrooper Boots
One of the things not included in the Anovos kit is footwear. I researched a few options online, but ultimately decided to go with TK boots. The boots are great, and TK Boots was a pleasure to deal with. I’ve been doing props and costumes for almost 20 years now, and I’d put these guys in the top 5…
More and More Trimming
Got a few more pieces of the Stormtrooper kit trimmed up today including the chest piece… Hand guards… When trimming the hand guards, I tried the score-and-snap method called out in the instructions, but it wasn’t working for me, so I went back to my Dremel. I also trimmed the shoulder bells. I used my belt sander to remove the unevenness…
Trimming Continues
Trimming on the Stormtrooper continues… Today I was able to cut out the two ab button plates along with the two shoulder straps. I continue to use the 3-step process as before, so a coarse cut with the Dremel, then a fine pass with the Dremel, followed by sanding down the edges. Given all the pieces in the kit,…
Let the Trimming Begin!
Today, I took inventory of the entire kit to ensure everything on the list was included in the box. Looks like everything is there! I also got the first piece trimmed up! The first pass was with my Dremel cutting wheel. Second pass was with my sanding wheel. Third pass was with a fine sanding block. Final pass was…
Unpacking
I unpacked the BBB (Big Brown Box), and I have to admit, it’s a little overwhelming to see the scale and numerous pieces included in the kit. But learning new things is all part of the fun. Plus, I thought it was nice that the helmet comes finished so you can immediately put that on.
The Star Wars: A New Hope Stormtrooper Project
The goal of this project is to construct a replica of a Stormtrooper costume as seen in the original Star Wars. The majority of parts were provided by Anovos as a kit that includes raw, vacuformed pulls of the armor, a completed helmet, belt, holster, black undersuit, and gloves. As a secondary goal, I also plan on applying for 501st…
P90X2 Review & Results
I recently completed the P90X2 home exercise program, and I wanted to provide a review for those who may be interested. The Problem I’ve been fortunate enough to have been blessed with a good metabolism. I’ve always been tall with a very lean build. In fact, when I graduated high school, I was 6’2″ and 155 lbs. So between a good…
Workshop – Done!
When Jamie and I were house hunting, one of the things I kept an eye out for was a spot I could set up my workshop and a prop/model display area. Luckily, our new house came with a spare bedroom in the basement complete with a walk-in closet. After the holidays were over, I focused my attention to painting…
And I’m Back!
As you’ve no doubt have noticed, I’ve been somewhat absent from my website over the last year or so. Well, it was a pretty hectic time for me and my family, which required my attention be focused on other things. First, Jamie and I we’re fortunate enough to welcome our second child into the world! Our son, Alexander, was…