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Got my EC-17 from BlasterWorks and @jfencl1. Really loving it!

Thanks, @Aradun! I have some E6000 on hand from another project and will give that a shot for attaching the velcro to the undersuit. I appreciate the tip.

Awesome, thank you!

Ah, that makes sense. I am trying to attach velcro to the inside of the armor (e.g., the forearms) and then another piece to the strap. I've been referencing the tips for securing armor thread. Would it be best to use sticky velcro for inside the armor and sew the mate to the elastic strapping?

Question for folks: any recommendations for which glue to use for connecting hook and loop to the ABS? I used some Bob Smith's super glue on a test piece of ABS and the velcro ripped off everywhere the glue wasn't. Thanks!

Thanks, [mention]Chopper [/mention]! I believe I'm in good shape then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

BBB day has arrived! Stoked to get started. I also did some tailoring on my undersuit. Legs are much better. Still need to do the arms so they are not so baggy. Question for armorers: I ordered 1/8" rivets and wanted to double check that this is the right size? Pic attached. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds good, thanks! Update: they said it is no longer available.

Thanks for the help, y'all. I ordered the option 1 leather this morning. Does RS still sell the red label version or is that something I would find secondhand?

Small update Ordered a pair of boots from Crowprops and a kit from Studio Creations. I had a hotend malfunction on my printer and took it as a sign to pivot. Looking forward to BBB! Question for armorers: I am looking at purchasing the suede for the riding patches and butt flap and wondered if either of these options work? I am not familiar with this material at all. Thanks for the help! Option 1 Option 2 Still intend on finishing my 3d printed helmet from JS, but also considering a Moncal or RS. If anybody has insight on which of those options is lighter, that would be greatly appreciated! I am sort of leaning Moncal for the enjoyment of building it. Thanks, all!

Wow @f3tt4l1f3 that welding technique sounds pretty intense! I appreciate the tips. I just watched a video of the embedded staple technique. I might try that on a build someday. I'm currently considering pivoting to a ABS kit. I have a number of pieces that need to be reprinted as they were in worse shape than I thought. My printer needs some TLC and tuning to get things right again after not being used for quite some time.

A couple T-bits fresh off the printer. .25 nozzle at .05mm layer height. I still need to sand, fill, and paint but how's the quality generally? Acceptable or should I try sourcing this out of resin? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks, @Retrofire! Family is doing well and baby is sleeping a solid 7 hours at night so that's been incredible. I appreciate your tips for the helmet, paint, and armor storage. The loose prints all over is driving me slightly batty. I may have to reprint several pieces so I'll have plenty to practice different paints on. I've been trying out duplicolor filler for my JS helmet and it's been filling really well so far. Thanks for sharing your print and paint advice, @f3tt4l1f3! Did you end up printing the large pieces in one go or did you do any welding? I haven't welded before and will need to give it a go with a couple pieces. Thank you @kayelbe and @Aradun for the guidance on the JS helmet. I hadn't come across this thread yet. I will definitely try printing the bolts and assembling the helmet with those. I appreciate the paint tips, @Chopper! I have a few spare prints (failed prints 😅) that I will practice on.

Update! Hello all! I'm back with a bit of an update. Shortly after starting this journey, my wife and I learned we were expecting our first child! All printing stopped as we prepped for being new parents. Fast forward 10-ish months and I'm picking this back up. I'm currently working on printing all of the parts and then will transition to making the soft parts. I'll have to wait for warmer weather to sand, prime, and paint the 3d pieces. There's plenty to keep me busy for a few months. I do have a couple questions as I continue: For folks familiar with the Jesus Salmeron helmet, how did you go about modifying the visor/helmet to take the 3m bolts? My thought was to mark off a square that matches the bolt and hack at it with my Dremel. Any tips would be appreciated! Any recommendations for white paint? What do y’all store your armor and soft parts in? I saw a couple recommendations for a rolling Husky, but wondered if there are other suggestions out there. Looking forward to sharing more progress!

Hey @BikerScout98! I've got the Brother CS6000i. It's a great machine! I've been very happy with it. It's just my skills which aren't the greatest 😉 I really like the speed options, ease of threading, and all the different stitch styles. There are lots of videos and articles which is great for support. I did get it on sale over a year ago. LMK if you have any other questions about it. I appreciate the compliment on the pouches! I'm quite surprised with how they turned out lol. I'm going to try modding my flight suit (Kolossus) and see how that goes. I have been watching KriptonTop on Etsy though and will go that route if I fail miserably 😂 Did some sanding on my bucket today. PETG takes forever to sand! The visor couldn't be salvaged so I have to reprint that unfortunately.

Awesome! Thanks, Chopper. And thanks for the butt flap tip. I've also got one pouch complete! This project was at times frustrating, but an overall great experience and a lot of fun. I've decided to take on the other soft parts as well!

Question for the armorers and experts here: I wanted to check if these coveralls would be okay to use? I tried out two different sizes (regular and tall) of Red Kap coveralls, but they were both tight in the nether region and also the shoulders. The linked coveralls fit really well and have comparable weight and materials. I ask because the waist has a bit more elastic in the back. I assume this wouldn't be an issue because it will be covered by other things, but wanted to check. Thank you! In other news, the helmet continues to print and I am making good progress on the pouches. Everything is cut out and now I am trying to figure out the right way to sew them all together. Cheers!

A hodge podge of raw prints from the last couple days. Needs filling, sanding, etc. The helmet visor had some weird layers due to z-axis binding a bit. I've welded it in those places. Will sand it down and see if I can smooth it out while maintaining strength. Might just end up reprinting though. I have some spare pieces printed and will be trying the resin smoothing method in the next couple days.

Thanks so much, Dennis! I really appreciate the link. I hadn't seen this pattern yet. I'll be posting some WIP pics as I print pieces.

lol I might have to try it just for fun

Thanks, Chopper! I appreciate the advice. My sewing experience is pretty limited to attaching number kits to hockey jerseys. I might try my hand at some pouches and see how it goes. I will PM you about the blaster. Thanks again!

Hello! I am beyond excited to begin my journey to the 501st. I’ll be 3D printing my armor and helmet in PETG. I’ve never used PETG before and so far it’s been an experience to say the least. Here’s what I’m thinking for the various parts: Helmet: Jesus Salmeron Armor: Studio Creations Gloves: Wampawear (my palm is 21.5cm (8.5”) at its widest), any suggestions on sizing with that info? Thanks!) Boots: Crowprops Soft parts: KriptonTop, Steph’s, or DIY. I’ve used a sewing machine some, but it’s definitely not my favorite. Open to suggestions and whatnot! Hold out Blaster: Open for suggestions! I’d like to have something that is nice to display and also good for trooping. I’d prefer not to FDM 3D print this particular piece. E-11: Are we allowed to carry these? If so, any suggestions for good models? Please let me know if there’s anything I am missing. I welcome any and all tips you all have! Thank you!