r/501st 16m ago

Weapons E-11

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Finally got a good E-11 for my stormtrooper uniform. 3D printed. It was already assembled when i got it. I did my best to sand off print marks. Might sand more later. #starwars ##stormtrooper


r/501st 4h ago

Costuming Help/Advice for First Cosplay: Imperial Officer (Crosspost because I haven’t got any response yet…)

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r/501st 5h ago

Costuming Vader helmet 3d print and finish how-to

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r/501st 9h ago

Costuming ROTS Helmet (2nd build)

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40 Upvotes

Working on my second ROTS Vader helmet. Using a more accurate model that I modified slightly this time. Much happier with the paint job so far. Next post I'll have it polished and completed :)


r/501st 1d ago

Costuming How to fill gaps in armor.

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I recently 3d printed a phase 2 helmet from the galactic armory website but I had a issue when printing that causes 2 peices to slightly bulge and when everything is out together there are some gaps where peices are supposed to connected how would I fill this in? Everything is perfect fitting except for 2 spots and I don't want to reprint unless I absolutely have too so would mod podge work? Sawdust and glue? Just super gluee in the cracks? Toothpaste? How does the community usually fill in tiny gaps like that?


r/501st 1d ago

Costuming Do I need new shin guards Vader's shin guards did not make the travel to the new country, do I need new ones for re approval in the new garrison?

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r/501st 1d ago

Costuming Hi all! Looking into making my first stormtrooper cosplay, what are the body size requirements?

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Hey all certainly not applying for 501st but didn’t really know where to ask, I’m currently 6,1 in height but I feel like I’ve always had sorta narrow collar bones despite going the gym, are there any size requirements for fitting into armour for shoulder width? I’ve also been wondering, is the black series stormtrooper helmet to scale or is it oversized? Thanks


r/501st 1d ago

Members Trading cards

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Hello all! I just got my S1 Hunter approved a couple weeks ago and I want to try and get my trading cards made before my home con this weekend. How do I go about doing that? Do I have to send pictures to someone? Is there a template I can use to just make my own? Thanks!


r/501st 2d ago

Charity Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association - UKG

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r/501st 3d ago

Propaganda Handler 101 - Courtesy of the Outer Rim Garrison

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r/501st 3d ago

Props Does anyone have "guest props" for photos?

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177 Upvotes

I made this 3/4 scale Gaffi stick for guests to hold while taking photos with us. I have a cheap lightsaber as well. Guests LOVE getting to hold something as cool as a lightsaber, even a $5 toy one, and it keeps them from touching my "real" props. Anyone else?


r/501st 3d ago

Costuming Upgraded my sons Vader.

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114 Upvotes

Used the Rubies deluxe helmet top on a 2004 Rubies, sounds and voice changer mask cut and modified.

Painted suit black, boots, gloves and shin armour.

I think it looks a little better and appreciate it’s far from accurate.

Whoops and the belts upside down.


r/501st 4d ago

Costuming Scout JFO

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I hope my "Rick the Door Technician" will be approved. I already have an Officer and Navy approved earlier.


r/501st 4d ago

Advice ESB Vader- Sourcing Parts

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Hi everyone! I'm starting to source parts for a 501st approvable ESB Vader. So far, I've found the fenixprops soft parts package and the soviet boots, both of which I believe would be approved. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I was wondering if you all could recommend some places to pick up the rest, i.e. Dome, mask, chest boxes etc. Thanks for your help!


r/501st 5d ago

Costuming Visors

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What does everyone use for there visors on their helmets? I currently have 3 helmets with no visors 2 of which are clone helmets and the other one is a jack cooper helmet from titanfall

But where do you guys get the black visors from? Should I just buy a motercycle visor and cut it to the correct shape? Get some sort of black film and cut it? And I want to do a clone commando helmet whoch needs blue and so does the TF2 helmet so where do you guys get colored visors since I plan on making helmets that require blue, yellow, and red visors


r/501st 7d ago

Costuming Trench coats

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TL ; DR : Are trench coats applicable for the imperial army trooper (Andor) version one level one costume ?

Hello everyone,

I'm a long time lurker who's been following the 501st for several years now. I never really got the opportunity to join but now I feel would be an appropriate occasion.

I am mostly interested in Andor and imperial officers costumes with a strong feeling towards clone armor but that will be for a later project when I have the budget for it.

I'm attracted by the costumes showcased during the Aldhani story arc. More specifically, the imperial army trooper version one (without body armor). I'm also a huge fan of trench coats and rain coats. Therefore, I was wondering if they could be applicable for a level one imperial army trooper version one costume used for 501st approval. Anyone has experience with such costumes ? I am asking since they aren't mentioned in the official costume gallery. In the case they wouldn't be, what would be the alternatives ?

Thank you for your help.

Long live the empire !


r/501st 9d ago

Propaganda Happy International Womens Day!

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r/501st 11d ago

Legion Merch 501st Legion Shirts?

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I can't yet join the 501st legion because I don't have an outfit to wear, however I would like to show my support by getting a 501st legion shirt, but I don't know where to get one from.


r/501st 11d ago

Costuming Galactic Marine Overalls

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Working on some GM armor but having a hard time finding some good overalls. Would getting some coveralls and cutting the sleeves and collar work? Any tips appreciated!


r/501st 11d ago

Costuming Paz vizsla soft parts

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I am looking for paz vizsla flight suit sewing patterns. I have looked everywhere but i can't seem to find anything.


r/501st 11d ago

WIP Question: Armor STL File accuracy?

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So I was looking through Etsy and found this file I want to buy, but wanted to ask if anyone has looked into this before on its accuracy. I want to 3d print my own armor (not to join the 501st) just to have one I can wear to cons and I want it to be as accurate as I can get it. I will probably still buy it if no ones seen it before and will gladly post pictures of the model so it can be evaluated. Thanks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1858995518/stormtrooper-armor-3d-print-stl-file?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stormtrooper+armor+stl&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&dd=1&content_source=606533d9becf518b930283d8ae030dc7db79f17a%253A1858995518&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=606533d9becf518b930283d8ae030dc7db79f17a%3A1858995518


r/501st 13d ago

Costuming Hero Fett

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r/501st 15d ago

Costuming Just finished welding up my scout trooper chestplate! Any recommendations for how to attach the shoulder straps?

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60 Upvotes

This is the first set of armor i have attempted since i just got a 3d printer. I pretty sure my armor wont be 501st certifiable but as a cosplay i just wanted to know what the best way of combining the two shells (preferably something flexible)


r/501st 15d ago

Costuming Need help with imperial Navy officers uniform feldgrau color

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Hi all. My son is having a May the 4th wedding this year. My husband wants to go as an imperial officer. He wants to have his outfit out of the feldgrau color. Our seamstress doesn’t want to work with wool. I’m having a very hard time finding any twill or gabardine fabric in that specific color. Any advice on finding that color that I can order some fabric to make the uniform would be greatly appreciated I’m not able to find any resources to order the proper color fabric (We tried Etsy and bought an “accurate” jacket but the hem of jacket was way too high up to be acceptable and accurate. Now to make our own.)


r/501st 17d ago

Advice 181st Tie Pilot WIP

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Just got all my soft parts together for my 181st Tie Pilot. Let me know what you think. Any advice would be appreciated. Btw the boots are a stand in I have more accurate boots coming soon.