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Evolver79

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  1. Basic tools needed for armour building

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    ABS is pretty stout stuff and if you get a scrape, ding or even a little chip on it, there are ways of fixing and filling without anybody knowing that there was a problem. But, the one thing is, if you do by chance "chain saw" through something :blink: all of the armor makers do sell individual parts. But I don't think you will have that problem. :duim:

     

    If you have put together model cars and planes at any point in your life, then this would be the same thing, but with white armor. :smiley-sw013:

     

    It is normal to worry about spending money on something you might mess up. But as i said, you will have lots of support here on the FISD and from your local garrison. So just shake the nerves out, dive into probably the must fun you will have, assembling your armor.

     

    The Georgia Garrison website states that they have 85 active members. If you haven't already contacted them, then give one of the command members listed below an email. Let them know you want to join, and your concerns about your build and find out if anyone would be willing to help you with it.

     

    Also, ask them if you can help out at their next troop as a handler. That way you get to know some of them and see they costume up close...

     

    CO: Kristen R Kuipers (RC 6247) email: krkconsult@bellsouth.net

    XO: Darrell L Phillips (RC 6234) email: RCscorch62@gmail.com

    GML: Jesse D Brown(TK 5090) email: jessebrown@charter.net

    GWL: William A Smith(TK 332) email: tk332@hotmail.com

    GPR: Jimmy Burns(TK 1025) email: jedireject@mindspring.com

    GWM: Izzie Herman(SL 3474) email: madhorizons@gmail.com

    GCR: Jason H Rutledge(SL 9218) email:jason_rutledge@yahoo.com

     

    So! just shake the nerves out, dive into probably the must fun you will ever have, assembling your armor :dancing-trooper:

     

     

    I joined them before here. The handler is a great idea. Thank you.

  2. Basic tools needed for armour building

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Well, my opinion, it's always best to have a suit tailored for you. So getting a kit and starting from scratch is in my opinion the best way. I know wanting to stsrt ASAP is something that is immediately gratifying, but building your own suit gives you a feeling of accomplishemnt and you can show off your skills. If you are nervous or worried about messing up your build, you will have a lot of support from the FISD helping you along the way and I know there are members of your local garrison that will share their tips and help you. More than likely one or two of your local garrison will be more than happy to actually help in putting together your suit. It should be a snap.

     

    The one thing that you have to look at is that you said that the Clone Trooper is completed and painted. Something that you need to consider, is whether the Clone Trooper suit works for your body frame or are you going to have to mod it for you? In the long run you may end up spending more time on the completed suit than you would starting fresh with the RT-Mod kit.

     

     

    Hope my opinion helps.

     

    The build does worry me, but I think I can do it. The scary thing is that if I screw something up, I can't run to the store for a new part. :D The other issue is that I haven't met anyone yet. I was hoping for this Sat but I think that may not be possible. It looks like Dragoncon will be my first opportunity. What garrison are you with? Whats life like for someone starting off? Is this normal so far?

  3. Basic tools needed for armour building

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted

    Check your local cloth shops and the Tandy leather.

     

    http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/

     

     

    Thank you. You've helped me alot so far, could I bother you with another question? I have a choice between a RT-Mod kit or a completed/painted 501st clone trooper kit. Which one? like the idea of being able to start asap, but at the same time I like the idea of something of my own. Mind giving an opinion?

  6. DragonCon 2010

    in Field Training Exercises

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    So who's going to be at DragonCon this year?

     

    I realize CV (which was an absolute BLAST!) pretty much sucked the oxygen out of the room in terms of the summer con season, and that we all have limited time and money, but I'm hoping to see at least a few of you there.

     

     

    I wasn't able to attend CV. So this is my first DragonCon, can't wait!

    Hi from Georgia

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    I joined the Georgia Garrison a few days ago, and it's been all I can think about now. I was reading some info on the TD site for armor questions. It listed a type of armor by TM (trooper Master) that I think may be a good fit for me. Does anyone here have contact info for them? Also how does it compare to RT-Mod, another one I have been looking into. I appreciate any support you may offer. Can't wait to start troopin! Hoping to get some good ideas at DragonCon.

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