This is an All-In-One compilation of various resources for ANH Stunt Stormtrooper builds which will hopefully be helpful to prospective troopers as you get started and begin your research. Many TKs over many years have spent countless hours documenting their tips, tutorials, and builds, and this index includes posts and links which have been helpful on my own journey to the 501st. Printable PDF documents are included with select posts. This index will be updated as additional resources are created and identified by troopers helping troopers.
501st Legion Links:
501st Legion - Member Application
501st Legion - Available IDs
501st Legion - Garrison/Outpost World Map
TK ANH Stunt CRL
FISD Forums
Getting Started - Read This First
ANH (Stunt & Hero) Forum
Tutotials, Tips, and How-Tos
Vader's Valkyries (women of armour)
Getting Started Forum Pinned Threads (selection)
Various Types of Armor (Vetted Vendor List) by Daetrin
Vendors to Avoid by RogueTrooper [NEW ADDITION]
Common FISD Acronyms & Glossary by justjoseph63
Steps to Join the Legion by Dark CMF
Cost of a Stormtrooper by Dday
Imperial Attaché List by Pretzel
Supply Lists
OT TK Supply List by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
List of Soft Parts by justjoseph63
Build Tips and Resources
Quick Reference Guide OT TKs by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Armor Party 101 by justjoseph63
Return Edges 101 by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Paint Color Guide by themaninthesuitcase
Billgrams One Stop Shop (some diagrams may be outdated)
Things/tips you wished you had on your build by DTKC and others
Magnets 101 by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Butt-joining Armor by ZacMuleer
Sanding Before Gluing by Shinyarmour1
Make Heat Gun Return Edges by pandatrooper
Make Return Edge Sealing Iron by Daetrin
Making ABS Paste by kman (Print PDF)
Resize Armor with ABS Scaps & Paste by Harbinger (Print PDF)
Armor for Bigger Troopers by ELP
Altering Armor for Shorter Troopers: See Cricket's builds (WTF, RS Props)
ATA Armor Sizing by Thrawndike bar
Armor Fitment for Skinny OTTKs by Morgi
V-Tabs for Kidney & Butt by gmrhodes13, Cricket's implementation, Colin's implementation
Kidney Plate Shimming by Bullseye
Fix Back Plate Kidney Overlap by A.J. Hamler (also in his build thread)
Reinforcing Super Strong Shoulder Bridges by A.J. Hamler (Print PDF)
Arm Armor Assembly by pandatrooper [ARCHIVED]
Forearm Alignment and Shoulder Bells by CableGuy
Thighs Assembly by pandatrooper [ARCHIVED]
Thigh Trimming by Cgarduc
Fill Thigh Ridge Gaps with Sugru by justjoseph63
Angled Mobility Cuts Behind Knees by ABS80
Attaching Flexible Hand Guards by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Tips for Using E-6000 by jeebus68 and others
E-6000 Safety Precautions (PPE) by cm325i
Cover Strips threads: gazmosis, I'm Batman, sith_241, & Falciform13
ANH & ESB Cover Strip lengths and Ends by CableGuy
Scribe technique for Cover Strips by chiefbonan
Bending the ABS Belt by gazmosis, Boba_Skywalker3
Heat Bend Belt by pandatrooper
Attaching Belt to Abs by GnrlGrievous
Holster Placement on Belt by CableGuy
Current (2021) Holster Placement by gmrhodes13 (follow-up to previous thread above)
Belt Assembly by ukswrath
Removable Holster with Snaps by Harbinger
Belt, Holster, & Drop Boxes video tutorial by RWA (youtube)
Combat a Fraying Canvas Belt by CallMeMrTibbles
Thigh Ammo Pack Positioning by CableGuy
Armor Thickness: 1.5mm, 2mm, Capped by Jakebullet
Shoe/Boot Stretchers by justjoseph63, OneStrangeCyka
GO TO Resources by ukswrath
Strapping Systems
Rivet Setting 101 by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Snap Setting 101 by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Snap Setting Hardware Solutions by TheRascalKing
E6000 and Snaps Discussion by Harbinger, Snap Options by ukswrath
Snaps with Rivet Heads by TheSwede
Split Rivet Placement by DroidHunter
How to Use a Rivet Tool by huttman
How to Make Snap Plates by stukatrooper
Elastic ABS Reinforcement by Cricket
Magnetic Shin Closures by Cricket (Print PDF)
Magnetic Shin Closures (supplement) by Zugor
Alternate Magnetic Shin Closures by OddViking327
Types of Inner Strapping by Shinyarmour1
Internal Strapping by justjoseph63, nrgband
RascalSnaps by TheRascalKing
Thigh Garter System by Pencap510
Making Thigh Garters by Spectre
Bicep Hooks by Pyrates and Brent
Shin stabilization by Cricket and themaninthesuitcase
Helmet Assembly
ATA ABS Helmet Assembly by pandatrooper (Print PDF)
ATA Stunt Helmet Assembly by Ales (Print PDF)
ATA Helmet Build by maxsteele
ANH TE2 Helmet Build by TK-4510
Helmet Ear Tutorial by gazmosis (Print PDF)
Draw No Gap Ear Line by bpoodoo (Print PDF)
Ear Trimming Foil Hack by trooper96
Choose Your Brow Height by CableGuy (Print PDF)
Helmet Alignment by CableGuy (Print PDF)
Template Painting 101 by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Tube Stripes by CableGuy (Print PDF)
Vocoder Paint Examples by CableGuy (Print PDF)
Helmet Painting Tips by CableGuy
Replicate the Screen-Used Look by CableGuy
Hovi Tip Found Part Groundbreaking Discovery! by Dan_O and Sly11
Helmet/Bucket/Lid Interior
Attach Lenses Using Sugru by justjoseph63 (Print PDF)
Mounting Lenses by Solcar23
Helmet Padding by Boba_Skywalker3
Hard Hat vs Foam Helmet Liner by han_solo1
Interior Painting #1 and #2 Post by Staffa359
Truck bed-liner vs plasti-dip by TheRascalKing
Helmet Fan Placement by RLH2515
What's in Your Bucket by Ragtooth
Helmet Interior Build by kamikaze
Helmet Internals Purchase Options by JZYL
Clean frown mesh install by Toothdoc & others
TrooperTalk iOS App by BrinkHouse
Voice Changer Suggestions by nick007
Voice Amp System by JFarwell
iComm + Aker Volume by kaa1304
iComm Help by endy
iComm 3D Box Holder by Garbz
Modding an iComm with External Battery by Sly11
Video Tutorials (youtube)
RS Prop Masters' series
Pandatrooper's series
TK-4510 (Trooperbay) Password to access scruffynerfherder
CableGuy's build video series
Armor Building with TK1636 (forum post here)
RWA's Youtube Channel
How to put on Stormtrooper Armor (dressing tips) by CableGuy
Stormtrooper Series by Nairy
Photo References
FISD Gallery
LFL Archive Photos: Part #1, Part #2
538 HD Screen Grabs by dashrazor (2010)
1059 frames of TKs in ANH by Jeklynhyde (2020)
Armor Cleaning, Sanding, & Shining
Wetsanding and Polishing by Ensi (Print PDF)
Best Way to Clean Armor by Daetrin
Novus Plastic Polish by Darth Aloha
Armor Yellowing
Yellowing Preventative Measures by Brandon
Make Aged ABS White Again by dashrazor
Reversing UV Damage on TK ABS (external)
Trooperbay Whitening Gel (external) Password to access scruffynerfherder
Additional Yellowing Discussion and Resources
Combat holster staining thigh armor: suttontech post & Daetrin post
Image Posting
Photography Tips for Posting by CableGuy
Posting Imgur Photos 101 by justjoseph63
Post images on Imgur by Ensi
E-11 Blaster
FISD E-11 Blaster Reference (Print PDF by Blaster Team)
Rubber Blasters: Hyperfirm vs. Praetorian by kman
Rubber Blasters: Hellhounds (vs. Hyperfirm & Praetorian) by MaskedVengeance
Another Hellhounds Props E-11 variant review by Toothdoc
Hellhounds Props E-11 Review/Experience by KaiserintheHood
Completion Sets for E-11 Resin Kits by T-Jay
Sterling SMG & E-11 3D Print Files by trooper96 [NEW RELEVANT POSTS]
Full Aluminum Parts Kit by fieldmarshall
Previously Unknown E-11 Prop Detail by Joe and gmrhodes13
TroopaCoola JMC E-11 Build by CableGuy
Sterling Sub-Machine Gun Diagrams / Handbook / Images by gmrhodes13
Sterling Main Spring Forming Tool by trooper96
E-11 Suppliers 2021 by gmrhodes13
How to Smooth Out a 3D Printed E-11 by justjoseph63
Gun Rack for Blasters by T-Jay
ANH E-11: Sterling vs Bapty Differences by justjoseph63
Scope / Hengstler Decals by gmrhodes13
The Leia Leveller - A Mr. No-Stripes E11 Recreation by revlimiter
Armor Storage/Transport
TK Storage Bin by Garrett803
Husky Cog Wheel Covers by GoofTrooper
Add Shelves to Husky Bin by TK21999
Husky Bin Modification by VancouverTrooper
Customizing your Transport Cases by OddViking327
FISD and Stormtrooper Supplemental Posts
Armor Tree History by Locitus
ATA Armor History by c6dy
A Sad Day for FISD by Sly11
FISD User Ranks & Awards by Harbinger
Your First Troop Tips by justjoseph63
Emergency Trooping Kit by justjoseph63
Tips for Hot Weather Trooping by justjoseph63
Talk Like a Stormtrooper by Thrawndike bar
Christine's PVC Mannequin by Cricket
Adjustable PVC Mannequin by TK4205
Terry's Duct Tape Mannequin by pandatrooper
Trading Card Holster by swagger
What does your TK ID Represent? by gmrhodes13
How did you choose your TK ID? by humperdingle
Story Behind Your Nickname by Snaps
Re-Introductions by CableGuy
Differences Between OT TKs (Post #1) & (Post #2) by sharkbait
Rogue One TK vs OT TK by 11b30b4
Joseph's TK Mancave by justjoseph63
Help Fix FISD Dead Links & Photos by Sly11
Using a Torch/Flashlight to Find Armor Cracks by CallMeMrTibbles
FISD Memes by Morgi
Recasting
What is recasting and when is it bad? by Sonnenschein
TM Troopermaster recast CFO by sskunky
ANH Stunt Build Threads (WIPs)
ukswrath (Tony) - ANOVOS (Print PDF by harris.adp)
Harbinger (Brien) - ANOVOS
kman (Kalani) - ANOVOS
Uxorious (Fredrik) - ANOVOS
Rat (Jim) - ANOVOS
Blast 'Em! (Shane) - ANOVOS unfinished
ukswrath (Tony) - AM 1.0
pandatrooper (Terry) - AM
LTM (Lou) - AM
A.J. Hamler (A.J.) - AM (Print PDF by MV)
OddViking327 (Colin) - AM 4.5
AsBlondeAsLuke (Diana) - RS Props
tsongololo (Jennifer) - RS Props
DudeSidious (Wayne) - RS Props unfinished
Cricket (Christine) - WTF, RS Props, RS #2 (Mr.)
shashachu (Sha Sha) - WTF
StrmTRPR85 (Jeff) - WTF
LadyInWhite - AP (google doc)
Pyrates (Aaron) - AP
wook1138 (Greg) - AP
zv288bot (Jorge) - AP
Scimitar (Eric) - AP
Bud Spaklur (Matt) - AP
MechaPumpkin (Danny) - AP
SpiceCredits (Rick) - AP
batmanmike (Mike) - AP unfinished
Shinyarmour1 (C) - AP unfinished (photography)
rwmead10 (Ryan) - AP unfinished
MightyAtom (Mark) - AP
Sly11 (Andrew) - AP
Dark CMF (Tim) - TR-Mod
LEGOeatPokemon (Jonas) - SDS
dereferenced (Brian) - T/MC unfinished
Redforce (Anthony) - NE
maxsteele (Ron) - NE
CableGuy (Dan) - RWA
CTID (Mark) - RWA
NOTE: Many of the Pre-Approval, EIB, and Centurion request threads below are for ATA armor, as that is my armor type. Threads from other makers are included for their valuable content
ATA Build Threads (WIPs)
ukswrath (Tony) - rebuild
Ensi (Daniel)
DStep (D'Angelo)
echo327 (Erick)
StarTrooper (Jayke)
TheLorelei (Lorelei)
Bazz (Adi)
Quixotic5891 (Antonio)
RampantLion (Leo)
REAPERofDAISYS (John)
Zarlon (Kyle)
gmrhodes13 (Glen)
wingnut65 (Jeff)
pandatrooper (Terry) - MEPD TD
FIVE (Noel) - MEPD TD
Flykiller (Jerome) - thigh question
timecyspace (Clay) - unfinished
MaskedVengeance (Caleb) - unfinished (Print PDF)
Pre-Approval Requests
Actionsdower (Jim) - RS
iEmpire916 (William) - AP
husky68 (Robert) - AP
TKModder421 (Greg) - ANOVOS
Jared (Jared) - ATA
REN2100 (Ryan) - ATA
Hotel (Jim) - ATA
MissingNo (Peter) - ATA
echo327 (Erick) - ATA
31-9 (Jayson) - ATA unfinished
snipedoc2001 (Cody) - ATA
Swarzo (Cory) - ATA unfinished
Cesarisamisfit (Cesar) - ATA unfinished
EI & Centurion Informational Threads
Advanced Tactics: EIB and Centurion by justjoseph63
ANH Stunt EI Visual Checklist by Sly11 and Wingnut65
ANH Stunt EI Photo Submission Guidelines by justjoseph63 (PDF by Sly11)
Multiple EIB Award Recipients by gmrhodes13
Expert Infantry Honor Gallery by gmrhodes13
ANH Stunt Centurion Visual Checklist by Sly11 and Wingnut65
ANH Stunt Centurion Photo Submission Guidelines by justjoseph63 (PDF by Sly11)
EI Requests
TKittell (Robert) - 100 AM
Dargas (Richard) - 163 ATA
gmrhodes13 (Glen) - 291 ATA
Boba_Skywalker3 (Dominic) - 310 ATA
TK6682 (Michael) - 337 RS Props
Warwitch (Gabriel) - 340 TE2
EnemyZero (Tom) - 355 ATA
ukswrath (Tony) - 435 ATA
sylverbard (Mark) - 456 ATA
YESSRAM (Yessid) - 465 ATA
CrookKnight (Shawn) - 638 AP
Cricket (Christine) - 700 RS Props
TheRascalKing (Justin) - 807 ANOVOS
Wargasm (Joshua) - 810 ATA
lucnak (Luc) - 815 ATA
Jared (Jared) - 841 ATA
TK 71627 (Jose) - 850 WTF
REAPERofDAISYS (John) - 944 ATA
echo327 (Erick) - 948 ATA
equuspolo (Ardeshir) - YR2019 ANOVOS
Ruffalo - 949 RS Props
husky68 (Robert) - 953 AP
revlimiter (Adam) - 1037 AP
benthemonkey (Ben) - 1044 RS Props
Starkiller (Marek) - 1047 Anovos
Nairy (Jonatan) - 1051 RS Props (also Hero)
Doggydoc (Gerald) - 1052 AP
MaskedVengeance (Caleb) - 1055 ATA
Centurion Requests
gazmosis (Steve) - 32 ATA
Solcar23 (Carlos) - 52 ATA
JEDISTAR (Charlie) - 60 ATA
niugnep (David) - 76 AP
piklz36 (David) - 86 ATA
Jancelot (Chris) - 92 AP
Techne (Chris) - 108 ATA
RampantLion (Leonard) - 115 ATA
Vader's Wingman (Jason) - 123 ATA
ukswrath (Tony) - 144 ATA
DarkOrder66 (Christopher) - 160 ATA
YESSRAM (Yessid) - 165 ATA
justjoseph63 (Joseph) - 167 AM2.0/ATA
Squimspickle (Aaron) - 213 ATA
Cricket (Christine) - 316 RS Props
Daetrin (Paul) - 326 TM
Soulart (Teresa) - 335 AP
jamihal (Jim) - 344 ATA
Ruthar (Taylor) - 354 ATA
TheRascalKing (Justin) - 396 ANOVOS
menschie (Colin) - 404 ATA
Scimitar (Eric) - 425 AP (photography)
Bazz (Adi) - 436 ATA
MissionTrooper (Andrew) - 454 AP
Ruffalo - 457 RS Props
OddViking327 (Colin) - 485 AM
MightyAtom (Mark) - 488 AP (photography)
revlimiter (Adam) - 508 AP
MaskedVengeance (Caleb) - 522 ATA
Purchase Options (my build)
Armor and helmet: Affordable Trooper Armor (ATA)
Undersuit: Trooperbay One-Piece Double-Zipper (courtesy of a GA Garrison mate) Password to access scruffynerfherder
Boots: Imperial Boots 421 (NAME CHANGE: KeepTrooping)
Gloves: See hand guards below. (mine)
Hand Guards: justjoseph63's kit [NO LONGER AVAILABLE]
Strapping: TheRascalKing's kit
Holster: Darman's 8oz leather (tan straps)
Neck Seal: Darman's Premium (zipper)
Belt: TKitell's Imperial Issue
TD Hooks: ukswrath's kit
Mounting Hardware: justjoseph63's kit
Hovi Tip Screen/Mesh: ukswrath's kit
Helmet Fans: ukswrath's Cooling Kits by ukswrath (Etsy)
Voice Mod/Amp: iComm + Aker amp
Blaster: Hellhounds Props E-11
Alternative Accessory Options:
TrooperTronix Helmet Fans
Henry's Helmet Fans
DIY Neck Seal by BrinkHouse
Making a TK Neck Seal by Doggydoc
Geeky Pink's Neck Seals
Making a TK Neck Seal by Doggydoc
Also see Joseph's Soft Parts List above
Other External Resources
Ukswrath's Website
Less Intimidating Build by imperialbrewer
TK41973 Blog
Tony Barnett TK300 Website (snaps)
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