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by STRWRS
Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Beginning ATA Build
Replies: 10
Views: 13478

Re: Beginning ATA Build

Thanks for the continued feedback. I appreciate every bit of advice that anyone offers. I have a fair amount of Irwin quick grip clamps at home but I want to get some smaller quick release clamps. Haven't found what I want at Lowes or Home Depot yet. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm also intere...
by STRWRS
Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Beginning ATA Build
Replies: 10
Views: 13478

Re: Beginning ATA Build

I've masked off the line between the smooth and rough portions of the shoulder bell to give me a line to cut along. What is the best way to cut the plastic? Are there special scissors I shoul use? I see a lot of people use a Dremel but I'm not clear on which cutting attachment they use. Once I make ...
by STRWRS
Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Beginning ATA Build
Replies: 10
Views: 13478

Beginning ATA Build

I am beginning my ATA armor build and was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a thread that walks me through how to trim the armor and how to assemble the pieces. I'm guessing there has to be a thread with pictures already out there that shows where to make standard cuts. I'm try...
by STRWRS
Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Getting Started
Replies: 7
Views: 10150

Getting Started

After exploring my options for Stormtrooper armor I have decided to go with the ATA kit. Everyone says it is high quality and the guy that runs it is pretty cool to deal with. I am currently on the waiting list with an October/November timeframe for kit delivery. In the meantime, I thought I might w...