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Don’t let him fool you, he’s my bff he tells everyone this in the attaché section. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay Troopers, up for grabs is a BRAND NEW 4 x 16 inch (8 x 40 cm) official 501st car decal! CLOSED! WE HAVE A WINNER! All you have to do is guess the number I am thinking about (between 1-200), or be the closest to it on or before Dec. 20th. Details: 1. No limit to the number of guesses! (Post up answers in this thread, not via PM). 2. Predetermined number will be shared with the Command Staff. 3. Contest is open to all Troopers (except Staff and Extended Staff... sorry). 4. Worldwide postage is included. Sorry, but the photo is kind of wonky. The words VADER"S FIST are above the letters st in 501st

Over a month from last update. I have been a bit busy so not much progress here. My forearms are done! I must fix a little bit right arm cover strip but that is quickly done. I also clued first cover strip to my bicep. I was happy that bicep is much easier part than forearm.

All in all I think we got a good laugh out of this, even the lady at my credit card company that wouldn’t stop laughing at me when I told her. I started the dispute and we’ll see what happens. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not to try and call you out or anything but come on really? All that? You may be somewhat of a legend here amongst the TKs but you obviously know nothing about Sith Lords. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking very smart there Frank Some suggestions to improve the overall look. - The use of gloves - The use of a black undersuit - The use of a balaclava to hide some skin - Perhaps some lens material to help hide the eyes, sunglasses might also do the trick - some sort of wide black material around the waist, a smoking belt maybe - additional pics to show the boots And that´s it, with just a few adjustments you will have a costume to be really proud of but the accuracy of the build is up to the applicant - best of luck in joining the Sith Lords

You don’t get many costumes that fit straight outta the box but this one requires no tailoring at all. I’m very happy with my purchase, this is spot on accurate. I asked my neighbor to look at it and he said it looks accurate as far as he can tell, he’s blind but a great guy and I trust his opinion. Very pleased with my purchase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

And it has arrived.... It’s as amazing as we all assumed!!!!!! Gonna get suited up and get my pics submitted for approval this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking fabulous Lorelei. Your just stepping in and owning it. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Thanks, Matt! Rumor has it all smell-of-doom is gone in 36 hours. It dries to the light touch within minutes, and the can says to allow at least 30 minutes between coats and 4 hours before handling but that's without the cheesecloth... so it's anyone's guess. According to my research, it's pretty flexible (pun intended) stuff. Like, it doesn't even have recommended application temperatures. It'll just cure slower in colder temps. You betta believe it!! My goodness, I *wish* that four was merely the number of times I trimmed them, D'Angelo. Why yes, I do have nine ears. But I didn't use all of them! So much win!

Looking nice, keep up the good work!

We will be trooping together in no time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You sure I can’t participate? (Just a little bump to help people see it.) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All good mate. This is not rocket sience. Your scope is roughly where it should be.

You have the #14 so just use that

Thank very much guys. I appreciate the help. As it's for a Christmas present I might get him the tins of spray paint to start him off and let him figure out where to go from there. I just wanted to get him the basics to start him off. Thanks for your help.

Good point! I used a breathing mask and safety glasses while dremeling, hope that’s sufficient protection... 20181214_185111

Thank you. I think it also reflects that i have been a model builder for more than 30 years. One aspect my modelling background will reflect will be the paint job. I will use several different types of black and metallics. To show that the original props was assembled from bits and pieces. The T-tracks will remains unpainted, to show the black rubbery quality. The handle will be gloss black, as the original was a plastic type. Perhaps bakelite. I will paint the majority of the Sterling L2A3's body parts with crinkle paint. The M38 scope, although 3D printed will have added cast texture to the main body. And will be painted to show some of the "brass" underneath the black paint. Only parts that was metal on the original prop, will have paint chips that shows silver og gunmetal underneath. And there will be added dust, oils, and gloss wear and tear, where appropriate. I feel that this approach will give my prop replica more of a feeling that it is grounded in real world items. ' I have seen some builds that use the same flat black for all parts. And paint chipping that shows the same metal underneath all parts. I think this approach is also valid. It just tells a different story, that I want with mine.

Goodluck with your application !!

Tis the season of the Heavy!

Nice work, Ryan. Could we please have the following photos; Helmet - right Detailed photos of thigh ammo pack (including fixings) and sniper knee. Many thanks in advance.

Phew. Just making sure I didn't lose an armor buddy.

Just submitted! And bonus imperial puppy: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh and as far as inner strips they help with stability and reinforcement. Though I would would highly suggest inner strips on the shins. They get a lot of stress from putting on and taking them off. Adding them will help prevent cracking. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk