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Evenin', Everybody...
Well, the time has come to set my PT Armor aside, and start saving for a TM.
The PT was bought before I knew about recasting (and the reputation that brings), and the HIPS it was formed in was so thin, that the beating I have given it over the past two years has finally taken it's toll.
In the meantime, a fellow Squad Mate, Darren Haverstock, has, quite generously, sold me his assembled AM armor, which I am now methodically disassembling (keeping a few of the interior elements); prying apart E-6000-joined parts, removing rivets, snaps, velcro and some padding. My goal is to take this set and shoot for Centurion. I'm certain I won't make it on the first try. But if I can hit EIB, and be on my way to Centurion, then it'll be that much easier to do so with a TM.
So I'm perusing the AM Centurion Request Threads, as well as the associated Build Threads, in the hopes of failing as little as possible.
I've got my shins pried apart. All the glue and foam has been removed. The was some crazing on the surface; had to peel off the outer finishing strip and the overlapped shins on the front (the backs were velcroed). Not sure if adding an additional strip on the interior after buttjoinging them will reinforce that.
Removed the Shoulder Straps, and the strapping that held the Chest & Back together. Another fellow Squad Mate, Phillip Tso, had given me his (from his TD Build), so I have a fresh pair. The Chest & Back had already been modified (now I know what the "wings" were).
The Thighs will be next; same manner of removal as the shins.
I'm going to take my time with this.
I just need to start posting now. We lost a Brother in our Squad this past Sunday in single-vehicle accident; Chris Lewis, BH-3836.
He was in his first year with us; I'm just barely reaching two. He was passionate about trooping and about giving back to others. I didn't troop with him a lot, but when I did, he always had a smile on his face...
Need :
- TK Bucket - Looking to get an MTK kit.
- TK Boots - size 11 I'm guessing, though I don't know how they run (I'm definitely a Wide).
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- ESB Hand Plates -
- ESB E-11 -
- More...
& More to come...
- Berban
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Howdy, Brian!!
This is a fantastic build!! I'm in need of replacing my PT kit (got it before I knew ANYTHING about recasting - and trooped it right into the ground), and am RE-Building a fellow Squad Mate's AM Kit; almost completely dismantling it. I'll be using this thread as a guide, the goal is to to build with Centurion in mind, though it may take a few replacements or mods to meet those requirements.
I was wondering though:
How did the FRS experiments pan out?
Any brand you recommend?
Did you get a magnetic reed switch for your bucket?
Is there a solution for micing-up a whole squad of troopers in this manner to make communication at large events even easier?
Thanks!!
- Berban
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A bit late to this party, but...
Welcome to the Central Texas Squad, Future Trooper!!
Always glad to see CTX Growing!!
- Berban
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Great Great Thread!! Thanks!
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Welcome to CTX!! You'll find a lot of great troopers here as well!! If you ever have questions, ask away!!
- Berban
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Also, just out of curiosity, which version of TM Armor is this?
And all kidding aside, looks great!! We need more EIB Troopers here in CTX!!!
- Berban
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Good looking suit, but I think you need to fix the mug in the first two pics. Something's a bit off there. Certainly not screen-accurate.
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Bwa-hahahah!
Good looking build, Darren.
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There are also some really great closeups that give a detail shot of the neckline.
- Berban
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I check this thread every few weeks for updates. My wife is down for this suit once it's finalized, from whomever gets sculpts done; and if it's multiple people, pricing and accuracy and comfort (we're just imagining the restricted movement in the ab/kindney combo) will obviously be the determining factors, even if that means purchasing items piecemeal. Just wondering where everyone is currently at with their portions?
Don't get me wrong, we're patient and get that every trooper has priorities over the Legion (we certainly do!
), but we're just curious!!
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One day, we'll be taking pics like this with us BOTH in armor!!
Thanks!! To all that are contributing!! Thank you!!
- Berban
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Hey, Brian!!
I've sent you the latest email that I've sent the squad with all the upcoming events we have so far. While some of them have a maximum number of members allowed, you are more than welcome to sign on as a handler at an event and come out with us!! (And it won't even have to be your own event!)
If you have any questions by all means of course continue to ask here, but feel free to ask any of your fellow squad members! Take care and welcome to the Central Texas Squad!!
LaterDays,
- Berban
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Howdy! If I could've afforded to stay I would've graduated from A&M (ended up finishing up here at home at UTSA - but will ALWAYS consider myself an Aggie!! Always glad to see more Texans!!! The guys in STX will definitely take care of you, but you'll have just as much camaraderie here as well!!
LaterDays,
- Berban
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Yes!! That was a blast!!
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Hey, Phillip!!
Congratulations!!
For this forum you can request 501st status here. You'll also want to edit your profile and add your TK ID and Garrison.
- Berban
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From Figures.com: (just another angle..)
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That there are!!
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How's it going Ryan? I'll add you to the email list for Central Texas. I see that Jason's already gotten in touch with you, and I'll be sure to reply to your email as well. Did you get the welcome pack with the list of armor makers? We also have a local distributor of AM Armor here in TX in case you're interested. Have a long look around here, there's a wealth of information to be found!!
- Berban
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Welcome, Future Trooper!!
I'm in San Antonio, and Jim is right, we'd be more than happy to catch you at the con this weekend. Send me a PM with your and I'll keep you in the loop with the goings on the Central Texas area. We just had a fantastic troop today at the Barton Creek Mall's Lego Store. A Rush Wish for a Critically Ill Child with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I couldn't make it myself but our guys did an amazing job. We'll be glad to have you trooping such events soon enough!!
Hope to hear from you soon!
- Berban
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Liz you could always use the posting tools to post the CRL... Upload the pics somewhere like flickr, and post around them here.
Helmet
• White fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), or HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene).
• Traps (trapezoids on dome of helmet) and tears (area beneath the corners of eye lenses) are gray.
• Rear traps and tears have vertical black lines.
• Lenses are a flat green sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer's eyes.
• The gray "ear" bars have three of four bumps, with a black outline. The bumps may or may not be painted.
• Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. Eight total teeth on the frown are cut out.
• Tube stripes are medium blue, numbering between 9 and 15 per side with the curve bends extending backwards.
• Vocoder (vertically ribbed chin detail) is painted black
• Aerators (cylinders on either side of the vocoder) are black.
• Tears, traps, and tube stripes may be hand painted, decals, or decals that replicate hand painting.
• Ears should have three screws used per side, one above and below the ear bar and one at the base of the helmet.
• Ear bars should have four bumps only, not three.
• Correct 'hovi mic' aerator tips.
• FX helmets are not allowed.
• MRCE helmets are not allowed.
• ANHv2 helmets are not allowed.
• Ear bars should have only one or two bumps painted in black.
• Neck trim should be of an s-type profile rather than a u-type profile.
• Tears/traps should be hand painted or use decals that emulate hand painting.
Neck Seal
• Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to the top of the Adam's apple.
Or send it to any of of us to post here... Heck I'll post it for you. It won't be as nice as the document you set up I'm sure, but it would be a start.
(and don't worry, I'd take no credit!!)
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The toughest part of this character's CRL is deciding which elements are going into it. There are different artist renderings of these types of Stormtroopers. Some have thigh ammo strips or rectangular indentations on the forearms while others do not. Shoulder bells vary in shape as well as the squintiness of the helmet's eyes.
Agreeing on one version should be interesting.
Do we have any idea what the Gentle Giant statue helmet has for details? I've not yet seen a front shot of the bucket. If it happens to look more like the "current" TK helm and less like the futuristic rendition, could that mean that my wife could order a bucket from TM, or ATA (or another of the "smaller" makers? I mean could it be part of the CRL?
tkrestonva's AM armor build[*AM]
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Thanks, Brian!!
That's very good to know. I'm thinking that by this coming Halloween and the Annual ACS of San Antonio Boo Bash, I'd like to have at least a couple of us wired up in such a manner.
And I'd greatly appreciate seeing the tweaks as well!! After this ESB Build, I plan on fine tuning it and submitting...
- Berbs