Cutting Bicep Pieces

Joined the ANOVOS Stormtrooper Building Kit Group today on Facebook, where I learned some tips. It will be very helpful to have people in the same boat, getting advice from expert builders.

Also discovered that my kit was supposed to arrive with a poster and didn’t; sent an email to ANOVOS. They replied later to tell me it will be on the way in 2-4 weeks.

My wife letting me buy TK Boots for the outfit - so awesome!I think she wants me to try for 501st status :P (her Theater degree is showing.) They’re back ordered until the end of February, but I’m unworried. I may still be building my armor by then anyhow.

Also discovered that Disney is not selling their E-11 stormtrooper blasters ANYWHERE after removing them from the parks. Sent them a scathing email, and was forced to buy blasters for the boys from eBay at a price hike from a private seller, as I already have one for the costume.

(later)

Didn't have a lot of time to work tonight given chores and getting the boys to bed. Cut out pieces 12 - 15. Now, I’ll need to glue them together to make the two bicep pieces.However, I’m confused on if I need to keep the end returns (the 90 degree folds on the ends going into the armor) or if I can remove them.

Somebody on the FB group mentioned some good tips from Trooper Bay. Going to check that out tomorrow. Tonight I only had enough time to cut and prep the pieces anyhow.