Building a Star Wars Shadowtrooper Armor Kit! (Part 1)

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At Comic-Con 2015, we met up with Anovos, the makers of officially licensed Star Wars costumes and helmets. Among completed costumes, they're releasing a D-I-Y kit for Stormtrooper armor (which includes a finished helmet). We get our hands on an early test Shadowtrooper kit from Anovos, and walk through the process of cleaning up the vacu-formed pieces with effects artist Frank Ippolito!
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@tested 5 лет назад

Find our more about the Anovos Shadowtrooper kit here: www.anovos.com/

@pacificxplorer 4 года назад

Man 5 years ago in high school I thought I would never be able to get my hands in any of these. But now I’m able to 3D print these myself. Love how you grow up to buy what you’ve always wanted

@TheMightyProdigy 9 лет назад

Norm is just amazing at interviews. I personally prefer his over other's just due to the fact he asks amazing questions and I learn so much about a product whenever he interviews anyone. This idea of the kits for those DIY lovers is awesome too. I feel like they allow people to have a huge amount of pride in making their costumes and look great in them. This is fantastic!

@JoeGo101 9 лет назад

It would cool if they made these motorcycle armor grade :D :D :D

@emmashipe9804 8 лет назад

just imagine how much work goes into making the stormtroopers in the movies. so cool.

@panzerfaulst12345 9 лет назад

I cringed when he was cutting that piece and was holding it in his hand.... I did that same thing with a dremil rotary tool and it slipped.... I felt the saw go into my thumb laterally and heard the motor slow down as it chewed to my bone..... I always use a vice now when I cut with power tools.... Yes its faster... but holy shit you can fuck yourself up.... Going faster also means you can make mistakes faster. One slip and you just ruined your piece of armor. My point is to watch out and make sure you are really comfortable before doing this this way. This prop builder makes it look easy... Notice how he only trusted Norm with a hand file in the video. Be careful gents....

@joshstapleton2991 9 лет назад

Necra Monium Scalpel?

@panzerfaulst12345 9 лет назад

Necra Monium Exacto knife

@Solarstar10 9 лет назад

Damn, now I can't get the image and sound of a rotary blade cutting through a thumb and bone out of my head. Thank you for that horrifyingly disturbing image.

@panzerfaulst12345 9 лет назад

Solarstar10 Yeah. these things can fuck you up. this air tool is 10 times more dangerous than my dremil. So these guys are all like "These are so cheap and easy and fast.. hurr durr". IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH POWER TOOLS START WITH THE EXACTO. I cannot believe they didnt stress this in the video....

@nwodmf 9 лет назад

panzerfaulst12345 i mean the tools require an air compressor which would in itself need some sort of comfort with air tools then again exacto knives are not entirely safe either ive slipped and cut large chunks of skin off you should just be careful and try to be safe with whatever you end up using

@Droply... 9 лет назад

Nice one Norm putting them on the spot there :D

@DeathBringer769 9 лет назад

Ender Running And people say Norm is awkward and has no balls... in your face, haters!

@mrxlegendaryGAMES 9 лет назад

Norm is so Awesome :D

@SoundwaveWill 9 лет назад

Oh, I can't wait for my kit! Hopped on the original TK kit when it dropped. Thanks so much for giving us an idea of what to expect, guys! And thanks for the heads up on the air tools. I just hope the kits and finished sets make their way out in time for us fans to be ready for Ep VII! And like some of you have already posted; safety first! Don't get into a rush and hurt yourself or your armor. Doing it right and safe the first time is the SAFEST way.

@mxferro Год назад

ORIGINAL!!! STORMTROOPER helmets are still made in UK...but.... UK courts.... ruling means that Ainsworth can continue to make and sell the helmets in the United Kingdom (because they are not copyright-protected in the United Kingdom as “sculptures” within the meaning of the 1988 Act), but not export them to the United States in violation of U.S. copyright law. So these are OFFICIALLY LICENSE products. But not ORIGINALS like the UK

@rastacoon5962 9 лет назад

That music at around 9:30 is so mellow and warm... I like it.

@gingerleyham 9 лет назад

10:17 ... that sound made my face turn inside out

@smokeynope5781 9 лет назад

If i had 700$ for a stormtrooper kit (or 400$ for a shadowtrooper kit), i think i could afford two tools for 30 bucks...

@smokeynope5781 9 лет назад

medusa little Agreed, and i loved Battlefront aswell, but like you said you cant really compare the two, theyre both fantastic games in their own way!

@JuicyWhip 9 лет назад

+Smokey Nope there called shadow stormtroopers not shadow troopers there completely different

@PowaShammy 8 лет назад

+Smokey Nope It's supply and demand. If the demand is higher then supply you increase the price. Money money money!!!

@technoe02 7 лет назад

The new battlefront is so bad, Disney should sue EA for defamation of character.

@LawffleCopter 9 лет назад

You know, I was just thinking earlier "I wish I could hear two minutes straight of a drill sanding PVC plastic". And I got what I wished for.

@pwiest2545 5 лет назад

Still waiting for my FO Stromtrooper armour. I ordered it on the 29th December 2017 from Anovos.

@scoobydrew8270 7 месяцев назад

Did you ever get it!?. Dude got his X Wing helmet 7 years after he ordered it thanks to new ownership.

@MrChief101 9 лет назад

One of the best shows, period. Looking forward to Pt 2.

@mattthearcadeguy 8 лет назад

TD-3425 here. Just go to the legions site, chose unit listings, detachments and chose the 501st spec ops detachment. That is our forum that deals with the Shadow Trooper. Find someone on there and get a kit for less than Anovos. Then you'll be in contact with the right people who will help you do your armor the right way, even if you don't plan to join the legion.

@Warhorse469 8 лет назад

The parts are really thin I was hoping they would be a lot thicker, I was really disappointed with the quality considering how much their charging for these kits, the kit is made from the same plastic as those half head masks you get for Halloween not worth the money.

@KingJake-om7yq 4 года назад

Uteopia Vacuum formed plastic cant really be that thick. You could use some fiberglass or resin on the inside to strengthen them.

@DarthVader-yx2hc 7 лет назад

Thanks for helping me build this!

@Talkren 9 лет назад

This is a great product. Pretty awesome for folks who just want to have something really cool to show off and are not super obsessed with movie accuracy. Pretty neat of Anovos.

@copopopocoporododoro 8 лет назад

13:56 Sounds like Jar Jar in a blender..

@PowerIIMax 9 лет назад

god damn $1,275

@tested 9 лет назад

夫 Ωʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔElevate Ω夫 For the full suit, but the kit is $375 right now (click the drop-down menu on Anovos' website)

@Doan84 9 лет назад

夫 Ωʕ·͡ᴥ·ʔElevate Ω夫 Thats the price for the pre built set. the kit (6:50) is much cheaper

@MaMastoast 9 лет назад

Tested Excuse my ignorance. But what is the difference between a kit and a fulll suit?

@Doan84 9 лет назад

MaMastoast you mean pre build/cut set and kit The kit you have to cut and assemble everything yourself like in the video. The pre-built set is ready to wear.

@MaMastoast 9 лет назад

***** No need to get upset mate.

@HardtechnoVictim 8 лет назад

for this price they could have used some higher quality "plastic"...typical scam

@Breyze_ 7 лет назад

HardtechnoVictim true but to be fair, OT storm trooper costumes were like these, their first order storm trooper might be thicker

@dakotalayinlow 8 лет назад

that air-cutter is the bees knees. would love to carve a pumpkin with that!

@RYbread13 9 лет назад

That storm trooper helmet is awesome

@82olys 7 лет назад

I am so glad I found this channel. Thank you guys for all your work and sharing.

@S550GT 9 лет назад

Norm is really good now at interviewing. Good stuff

@deadband_fpv6709 9 лет назад

Frank is the man!

@allluckyseven 9 лет назад

Those armor pieces (at around 9:00) look much thinner than what I expected. EDIT: Frank is the best, btw. He's the sweetest guy.

@kevingreenfield7468 5 лет назад

Pretty cool shadow trooper armour

@jacoblucas4259 9 лет назад

Now I wanna see Tested meet up with Thorsson & Associates Workshop. Holy shit, would that be awesome.

@robcolorado 9 лет назад

Also at Harbor Freight... a stationary belt sander for around $80. Worth it's weight in gold for finishing your plastic armor edges. But I'm picking up those air compressor tools too!

@BlandEmperor 8 лет назад

That Y-Wing helmet is actually a B-Wing pilot helmet. Y-wing helmets actually look a lot like X-Wing pilots helmets.

@shelbyefarmer9037 8 лет назад

+Tactical Wampa You are really wrong. Search the picture too.

@joecropper3316 6 лет назад

Star Wars police much

@jrel1kor 9 лет назад

If you guys do come to Dragon*Con 2015, and you do happen to bring your armor, you should join us in the Dragon*Con Parade! We'd love to have you guys!!! That would be so Awesome!!! I'll be one of the Jedi there. I am a member of the Rebel Legion, the Jedi Assembly, The R2 Builders Club, and loosely affiliated with the 501st Georgai Garrison. I resemble Qui-gon Jin when I am in my Jedi Outfit. I hope you guys come on out with us! May the Force be with You!

@gordonmutter8038 9 лет назад

My only suggestion would be to high light the cut lines with a silver Sharpie on the Shadow Trooper, and a black Sharpie on the regular Storm Trooper. This allows you to see where to cut if you have low light or it is difficult to see the cut lines.

@Noble_Savage 9 лет назад

Gosh i want those so badly!

@beachcomberbob3496 8 лет назад

Handy tip for Frank: No need for tape and pencil when marking black surfaces. Get a white pen (search Ebay for Metallic Marker Pens Color Ink (such as item#111920444998)). They mark on most materials and don't stain them - easy wipe off when you're done.

@selsdon7073 9 лет назад

Love the massive pre order discount for these . . . . just have to wait until spring next year for delivery

@erikpeterson4873 6 лет назад

Lolz, the kit looks like those plastic Halloween masks you buy at Target. It's the best of the best guys 😂🤣😂🤣

@Jeebus68 9 лет назад

Lol. Daunting is right. When I got my first kit I had a panic attack. It took me months to finally dive in and start trimming. Good luck!

@Jsimp0487 9 лет назад

POST PART 2 PLEASE!!!

@SirCharles. 9 лет назад

a nice thing to do would be to go in with a white paint pen and marking out those guide lines beforehand to make them more visible and it'll make it easier to know if you've gone too far when grinding.

@SirCharles. 9 лет назад

oof, I spoke too soon, they mentioned it. yep tape would be good too! lol

@MrBadgers 9 лет назад

Silver Sharpies!

@SageForsaken 9 лет назад

Yeah metalic sharpies are so useful

@EX7RUD1CON 9 лет назад

Anovos just nails it. Every time I look at their website I get a little frustrated because I just want to buy everything.

@Lektrolind 9 лет назад

Disney is really pushing the merchandise, George would be proud.

@The_Digital_Samurai 8 лет назад

Use a white paint marker to highlight the lines. It works better than tape.

@MickeyCuervo36 9 лет назад

Hmm... if there's a clearly defined score line and you have to sort of angle it in the light to see it, that's gonna get a bit annoying if you have to keep rotating it. If the indicating line is a groove, I think I'd lightly scuff the inside with scotchbrite or something, so that it's dull, but leaves the groove bright. Takes a little more time, but I see it as an extra step to the "measure twice, cut once" idea. Just a thought though.

@amon7816 8 лет назад

3D printing. Genius.

@patrickhavens2943 9 лет назад

Second part please!!!

@whoopharted1 9 лет назад

Sick. very cool wheres part two?

@Wingspan_5 9 лет назад

Love me some Frank videos

@stephenjones3630 8 лет назад

Almost $6000 for the Vader costume.....I WANT IT SO BAD

@oneplumpboi5317 8 лет назад

Now...that is overpriced... WTF. Honestly, you're better off buying the parts separately from accurate vendors. Even the leather body glove isn't that expensive

@stephenjones3630 8 лет назад

Fagdalf The Gay its 6K because its real leather and basically a high priced fashion piece.

@oneplumpboi5317 8 лет назад

Original Beard Real leather, doesn't mean it isn't bonded leather. Even a real leather body glove isn't that expensive, the helmet itself can cost about $900 from a accurate vendor, everything else should be -$500, even as a fashion piece, thats too much. THE HELMET THEY HAVE ISN'T EVEN ACCURATE.

@stephenjones3630 8 лет назад

Fagdalf The Gay I know dude. That is the dumbest price ever. I would never pay $6000 for a costume. The $900 one is another story. I would drop a K for a decent one.

@ROTEsimplemachines 9 лет назад

Markal makes a silver pencil that works well on black pipe and mild steel. It may work on black pvc.

@BrandonJPearce 8 лет назад

I am shuddering from that grinder, sounds like I am at the dentist's office. :/

@LuKaZz420 8 лет назад

+Brandon Pearce Dude so true!!

@draftingsavant7190 7 лет назад

looks like fun!

@gabegooch8338 9 лет назад

I like watching videos like this because it's interesting to me because I'm more of a metals person.

@theccc8318 8 лет назад

+Gabe Gooch Metal can be heavy.

@DanMiladinovich 8 лет назад

AHHHHHHHHHHHH THAT SOUND OMG NO MORE SCRAPING

@Crackedblade 9 лет назад

A Dremel with a cutting wheel should work great for rough-cutting.

@TheTurtledovMovies 9 лет назад

Can´t wait for the next part!!

@StreetGrain 9 лет назад

To be honest, I prefer ABS plastic over the PVC. It seems really thin in this video. Not sure how durable it would be.

@Epyonator 9 лет назад

As a 501st member, I can tell you that PVC gets yellow with time, so ABS is a better option for regular white stormtroopers. And it doesn't matter what kind of plastic it is, all of them are kind of thin, in order to be vacuum formed. Is not a bad thing, that makes the whole thing a lot lighter and flexible, therefore, comfier.

@ecleveland1 8 лет назад

Off topic: thought I might add For compressors it's the cfm that matters the most for air tools not psi. Check your tools air consumption and see if your compressor has the cfm and if the run time is constant or 50% etc. I would have thought a good pair of sheers would have done a good job with less chance of a slip and damage.

@FMMProductions 9 лет назад

Joe looks a lot like a Big Brother UK contestant from years ago called Jon Tickle. I thought it was him when i first saw him.

@ElkinsEric 8 лет назад

Use a silver Sharpie to make the cut lines.

@PortStbdFwdAft 7 лет назад

Or a white grease pencil

@Pterotactical 9 лет назад

lol I just spent 1600 on my Scout Trooper armor.. this one so is tempting for only 375. Helmets themselves usually go for more than that.

@skynet3d 8 лет назад

X-acto knives, dremmel sander disc, files and whatnot when you could have cut everything with scissors for metal. They cut through plastics very easily and with more control. Also less chance of getting hurt.

@IVIuggle 9 лет назад

Oh man, if they make a Boba Fett kit I'm gonna need to buy it.

@kennethshumaker786 8 лет назад

cant wait to gwt mine!!

@CAPUSA 8 лет назад

I just did all the cutting and dremelling on my anovos kit this weekend. I ended up using a cutoff wheel instead of a reciprocating saw, I found that let get closer to the line in my rough cut. :It took me 10 hours overall to cut/dremel.

@CAPUSA 8 лет назад

+CAPUSA I also found the cut lines easy to see on the white kit, no need for marking them.

@henrydegroff4282 8 лет назад

This is freakin awesome.

@frostfirei 9 лет назад

The bright surfaces, would allow you to be seen easily, with a light source.They would need to be a matte finish.

@kevingreenfield7468 5 лет назад

Hello and good morning my name is Kevin and I'm a massive starwars fan and I love the first order storm trooper armour and helmet pretty cool.and the other helmets are also cool.

@Razzman70 9 лет назад

I like how he is talking about how cheap the tools were. The kits alone cost over $300. I think that you could spend a bit extra to get the proper tools.

@RaikiriFujitsu 9 лет назад

Norm's T-shirt... *drools*

@byturbo27 8 лет назад

clean ass workshop

@iamtheAwesomo3000 9 лет назад

I didn't pay $1,600 for an unfinished kit. If I pay that much, I expect it to be finished.

@bluegreenash 9 лет назад

I think it might be easier to use a silver or white marker pen, to highlight the cut lines so you can see them easier when cutting, without having to turn the piece so the guide line is easier to see.

@oliverlavermicocca2455 9 лет назад

Love stuff like this

@marktilton7964 8 лет назад

can't wait for the kylo ren one

@TJRegann 9 лет назад

When he said "nice helmets" I just lost it...

@tgrandstaff1091 8 лет назад

I would drink a beer with Norm

@kevinzaleski5895 9 лет назад

Great vido Tested! That y-wing helmet looks sweet!

@kevinzaleski5895 9 лет назад

video*

@TheBrightPixel 9 лет назад

Norm rules!

@lacunraccoon7934 8 лет назад

if you want to make the full experience you need to add a screen on the visor an also headphones inside the helmets

@chrissabillon6071 8 лет назад

I love star wars

@danny_r27 9 лет назад

So the stormtrooper is more expensive than the shadow Trooper? Wtf! I'm not complaining at all but I was expecting it the other way around. I'm saving up for that shadow trooper one :)

@MeleeTiger 9 лет назад

Hmm, seems like a project Adam would want in on.

@TheMyeloman 9 лет назад

Use a silver Sharpie marker to highlight the cut line...

@ZerqTM 9 лет назад

The death star gunner mask is odd since why do you need head gear on a space station? But then again maybe that is more like an executioners helmet/hood (like the one pyramid heads is based on) I.e something to keep the executioners identify safe from angry vengeful relatives... that would be more important to the imperial citizen charged with actually triggering the damn thing... he would end up on everyone shit-list more so then anyone else... The style of mask also seams consistent with this idea...

@TheNukedNacho 4 года назад

Real friends don’t let friends buy from Anovos. If y’all want Star Wars costumes, there are a lot better and cheaper options

@dio52 9 лет назад

Watched until that grinder started, then all I could think about was my last trip to the dentist X_X

@MrHeavyXD 9 лет назад

i am sad for adam losing his indiana jones stones :( Hope he finds them

@MrBigCookieCrumble 9 лет назад

man i want this sooo bad.. even if i buy the DIY kit i'd still have to starve for a month. Seriously. GAAAH!

@kkitterman 8 лет назад

Thank you for the tips! I smashed though my rough cuts and clean up in two days. I would have spent at least two weeks using the score and snap method. Only downfall of using the air grinder was I got a lot of flashing and snagged my finder on a little of it at one point. Oh well, whats a project without a little blood and sweat; am I right?

@kkitterman 8 лет назад

+Kenny Kitterman I wanna add, when you are using the saw I had better results when the guard was flush with the part i was trimming out. I ended up getting my saw at harbor freight and this made all the difference in the world. When the guard wasn't against the surface I was cutting I got a lot of vibration and it would barley cut. Just a little advise if you go this route.

@DemoBytom 9 лет назад

Headphone user.. When you edit it, please balance the sound levels.. The difference in loudness between talking and those tools was ear shattering.. I had to turn the volume down whenever Frank was doing anything with tools.. :/ Also, I was sure 'someone' is gonna loose their finger.. Defo contains NSFW elements.. >.>

@crayonz57 9 лет назад

DemoBytom no

@Psychlist1972 9 лет назад

DemoBytom Also a headphone user with high quality studio monitor headphones. I didn't notice a huge change in volume. Certainly nothing ear-shattering. I imagine if you use some cans that have a peak around the frequency of that air sander, it might sound pretty bad. Not using Beats, I hope, right? :)

@DeathBringer769 9 лет назад

DemoBytom I agree. Instead of us turning the volume up and down constantly, they should be using COMPRESSION to do that for us. I mean, that's one of the primary functions OF audio compression, to normalize volume levels.

@joebowditch7577 8 лет назад

I really want a starwars helmets soooooo bad

@jetskidoo2838 8 лет назад

Me too!!

@Condemned751 8 лет назад

Dunno why, but that looks really flimsy. I know they said it's really durable but I can't get the thought of that just tearing like cheap plastic out of my head

@AdamHauger 9 лет назад

Now all I need is a workshop full of tools and an air compressor.

@theokikphotography 9 лет назад

Where is my part 2?! I needs it

@ZachBlackforest 9 лет назад

If I had some cash and time, I would have to make an infested version of the stormtrooper armor........ For the Swarm.

@tokekkk 9 лет назад

10:15 anyone else cringed? my neck sucked into my chest and my fingers curled...

@ritualpenguin 9 лет назад

Get yourself a jeweler's saw piercing frame! It cuts plastic with ease and control (use some oil when cutting plastic with them), no need for all this crazy air-powered or electric nonsense! Hand tools are generally faster and easier to control in the long run.

@WalterLiddy 9 лет назад

Couldn't find part 2. Does the kit come with the extra materials you're going to need to assemble the armor? I assume it needs to be lined with foam, have straps or some kind of connecting device between parts, etc. Or is it just the plastic pieces?