tuskentrooper

Just a follow up on the E6000. I tried it on a couple of my kids plastic toys. One was a hard rubber Darth Maul figure whose saber broke off. I glued it back on with E6000 and it has already come off again. I also mended a hard plastic toy horse leg, and it has broken again already too. Then I tried fixing the split neck of a soft rubbery dragon toy and that seems to be working, but it's splitting open again already. Maybe my kids are a bit rough on their toys, but I imagine a costume would have to take a lot of stress and abuse as well. I have yet to test it on ABS or styrene though.

I just picked up some E6000 and tried it on some things. Is it just me or does it remain in a rubbery state even after it has dried? I'm having a hard time believing this will actually hold armor together at stress points... Plastic Welder on the other hand dries hard as a rock, like 2-part epoxy, and you actually have to sand it smooth in some cases.

The beauty of the FX kit ABS is that there is no painting involved. But now that you mention it, I'm not sure if painting PVC (a form of vinyl right?) wouldn't resolve in cracking and peeling because of the forementioned flexibility. I guess it all depends on the type of plastic that's being used.

Interesting and exciting. The price is obviously a huge selling point, and I'm not concerned so much about tearing or breaking as I am yellowing and warping. I would personally like to see a prototype suit before plunking down $200 for something I may not want.

Sorry I didn't mention it sooner, but I personally think it's confusing to have a Detachment name that also represents itself as another type of unit (i.e. Division, Regiment). It's like saying "The 501st Legion Squad" or "The Northern Garrison Outpost"...not trying to sway votes here, but just something to think about. We already have some 501st units with names like this which are misleading: Southern Outpost (actually a Garrison), Outpost 42 (actually a Garrison), Jolly Roger Squadron (actually a Detachment), Brazilian Division (actually a Garrison?)...I could go on...

The Clone Trooper Detachment is the Grand Army of the Republic (not to be confused with the "other" GAR). If this isn't the proper name, someone needs to tell me since that's what's listed on 501st.com.

This is the one he's talking about: --------------

While cutting the buttplate didn't do much for my range of movement, cutting the cod made all the difference in the world as far as being able to bend over to shake hands with a child or pick up a fallen blaster. I use the kit velcro (the ONLY place I use it on my armor) to secure the cod to the buttplate underneath and never had it "pop up." It was also easier to go to the bathroom standing up in armor by pulling the cod up and out of the way. The two pieces are connected on the inside by a wide strip (at least 3" wide running the length of the cut) of black elastic fabric. I used DevCon Plastic Welder to glue it into place. 4+ years of troopin' and no problems.

Okay, I'm giving it to Seth. Carry on!

It was actually a Japanese rifle cut down to look like a pistol. But, with combined answers you guys got them all. Does that count or do I need to come up with another one?

My question: How many different blasters are associated with TKs through film and promo shots and what are they? (real world or SW naming accepted)

Upside down ab plate details and "door trim" on the edges of the chest, abdomen, etc.

ESB TKs also had the Snowtrooper hand plates.

Rivets and Plastic Welder.

In ANH, it is believed there was only one shoulder bell mold for TKs, so the swoop faces front and back depending on which shoulder it was worn on. Wearer's right shoulder swoops back, wearer's left swoops front. Am I right?