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Krkconsult

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  1. 501st

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    Why yes you can...

     

    Basically all you have to do is put your armor on and troop... (psst... make sure a garrison mate see you and get phicture)

     

    Then your CO / GML will check a little check box and vala your active again!

     

    Kris

  7. Humbrol dry time?

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Hello!

     

    Just painted the canister with humbrol. How long does it take for humbrol to dry so you can put it over belt. It says you can paint it over after 6 h...is that the same as i can touch it and use the canister without getting paint all over it?

     

    brgds Andreas

     

     

    Depending on the humidity and temp. where you are you can typically re-coat in 6 hours, I have done it in as little as 2-3 hours when the weather has been warm.

     

    You should be able to touch and handle it at the 6 hour mark. However the paint probably wont be fully cured for 24 - 48 hours so it may scuff if handled too roughly before then.

     

    Kris

  16. new latex handguards soon! (hopefully)

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    basically that's the best option I've found so far, white latex paint. But as I said, it's hard to apply it without deep brushstroke marks, which looks really dodgy - it might be a problem with my brushes though, that's why I'll try some others.

     

    I might try and cast the handguards in white latex later, but for now I wanted them to be as screen-accurate as possible... yeah I know it's nuts ;)

     

    Have you tried a single action air-brush with a course tip?

     

    Kris

  17. new latex handguards soon! (hopefully)

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    A little update: I have pulled as many sets as my supply of latex allowed me to, 9 sets with the first one being not too good. That makes 8 sets right now - The thing is, I'm now looking for a white paint that will work with the handguards.

     

    I've tried 3 different paints so far, one was flexible enough but is a pain in the backside to apply, the other two will crack when you bend them too much, which is not a good option either.

     

    I will try a few more paints this week - also different brushes for the one that seems to work the best - and once I'm happy with that I will make the first sets available! Not long to go :D

     

    You could try mixing a bit of white latex paint or white pigment for latex paint with some of you molding latex. paint or slush it into the mold then pour the rest of the casting latex into fill the back. that way the color will be permanently bonded hand back and you shouldn't need to paint it at all. A friend of mine who does latex masks does something similar for the base color on his masks.

     

    Also you could mix pigment and or latex paint with some of the casting latex and paint it on a finished casting.

     

    Kris

  22. Dieting

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    Having lost 37 lbs and 4 inches since Febuary here's how I did it. (I also shaved 70 points off my blood sugar)

     

    1. Diet: eat you hand size in protein, you fist in carbs and all the veggies you want.

    2. No more snacking on carbs, protein or veggies only.

    3. Cut the beers way back and no soda, diet soda can be just as bad, unsweetened tea, coffee, lots of water, juices.

    4. Gym or exercise on you own: 20 min cardio (fast walk at first) and strength training 30 minutes 3 - 4 time a week for the at least the first 6 weeks or so, you can ten maintain at 2-3 times a week but keep the cardio up.

     

    ALso for support check out 300DC a bunch of folks who do the 300 Spartans, great moral support and a lot of good diet and exercise advice even if you don't want to get into a Spartan costume.

     

    Good luck,

     

    Kris (I can now do my elite TK without side shims ;) )

  25. Cold Weather Undersuit?

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

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    Hello Fellow TK's,

     

    I'm wondering what those of you outdoor fall & winter time troopers use for your undersuit? I have spandex/lycra dance tights and mock turtleneck leotard, but I get the feeling it just won't be warm enough for October. I know troops in MA attend the St. Patricks Day parrade outdoors, and my fellow NYers must have some cold times as well.

     

    Any advice much appreciated.

    Thanks, Adam-

     

    Under Armor Cold Gear

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