Brady's Animated ARC Trooper Build

BradyBunch · **Posted:** Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:00 pm

I have officially started my second costume! I want to troop in something that is unique, fun with kids, and is contrasting to Vader.

Clone Wars Animated ARC Trooper:

I still haven't decided which character to do yet. I like the paint scheme of Commander Colt and the new ARC Trooper Fives, but may go with my own version, too!

I hope to have this done before the end of May, although it would be great if I could have it done before the Make-A-Wish fundraiser. I'll keep you all up to date!

Splattum · **Posted:** Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:09 pm

Dang, I didn't even know those were available. That looks good straight outta the box. hehe.

Aegthelion · **Posted:** Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:45 pm

That is some good looking armor. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this.

izzi · **Posted:** Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:49 pm

Ooh.... I want one! (But what don't I want?!)

-iz

Lord Helmet · **Posted:** Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:11 am

That looks AWESOME!!! I want one too!!

BradyBunch · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:17 pm

Officially started this build today. All parts are trimmed, and I will finish sanding tomorrow. I may even begin gluing this weekend!

Imperial Issue · **Posted:** Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:45 am

That does look good out of the box. I look forward to following your progress.

izzi · **Posted:** Wed May 04, 2011 12:26 am

Any picture updates?

-iz

BradyBunch · **Posted:** Fri May 06, 2011 3:53 pm

I will do a test fit tonight or tomorrow to get the form correct for each piece. Just picked up some CA glue and accelerator from the Hobby Store so I can get the forms put together before bondo-ing the seams. Then I'll have some pictures showing the progress...

BradyBunch · **Posted:** Fri May 06, 2011 11:03 pm

Ok, I did a test fit, and taped the parts together. Overall, the core pieces are a great fit, but the lower legs and forearms need some serious adjustments to fit and look accurate.

Here's a photo:

BradyBunch · **Posted:** Sat May 21, 2011 8:26 pm

Spent time over the past couple of weeks gluing the armor pieces together. Thanks to my family for letting me borrow their garage. The pieces are all crammed on a table until we can find more space...

Also began work on the helmet. Here I marked the lens area for cutting.

After using an old Dremel with a new cutting wheel and a small file kit, I was able to cut out the areas I needed.

Next step is to fill all the seams in the armor with bondo and do a final sanding before priming!

Right now I'm leaning on finishing it as the yellow ARC trooper 'Blitz' from the Clone Wars season 3 episodes Clone Cadets & Arc Troopers:

Dusty · **Posted:** Sun May 22, 2011 6:34 pm

Brady that is awesome, where did you get the kit from?

BradyBunch · **Posted:** Sun May 22, 2011 7:38 pm

The kit comes from Kevin Wier at www.imperialsurplus.com Post more photos after the bondo phase.

BradyBunch · **Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:48 pm

The first pass of bondo went well.

Chest/Biceps

Upper Legs and Forearms

Lower legs-standard and ARC versions

Cod Pieces, ammo boxes

After sanding by hand and with a palm sander, I've seen where a second pass is needed. Will be doing that this weekend.

BrianTheSith · **Posted:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:23 pm

Yeah, I'm pretty jealous right now.

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