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Sweet alternative!!
On 1/17/2011 at 9:21 PM, Tray said:for the helmet I used a screw and nut so that I could take it back apart if I ever wanted to. While they pop riveted it for the movies I don't see why I would ever do that. I use screw caps that cover the inside to make it clean. It also lets me take the helmet apart if I ever had to and not take a drill to it. I've seen holes get torn through things when doing that.
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Hi Guys
I'm sorta on the fence as to how I want my Helmet to look...
Clean or beaten, ANH or ESB.
Clean, all assembled and painted white.
Beaten, All assembled with HDEP showing thru, but not too much.
Is it acceptable to have a weathered TK armor and a helmet a with "HDEP" look?
Also I do like ANH and ESB for specific reasons..
ANH, because its the first time you see Stormtroopers.
ESB, because it would fit well with my Boba Fett, possibly the Helmet like this one seen in the corridor of cloud city.
thx for looking.
thx
Arnold
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Thx man!!
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Thx to all.. I was waiting for a reply yesterday, no reply.. So I went with 1/8.
Today I see replys...lol
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What size rivets do we use for both helmet and armor?
Thx
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I think he just put it back but didn't care it it was dead on accurate.
it he really took the time he could get it close.
On 1/15/2011 at 5:53 AM, riveting said:For some additional info to the thread TE did reintroduce a bump back into his Molds.
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slightly diff than the on screen size & location, maybe due to the pull?
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glad your keeping the feature :)in
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Agreed
Just a friendly one..
you didn't cause a scene. This is an interesting discussion.
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Thats what I see, not the bump/blob thats on TM cheeks.
recessed line = accurate
bump = not so much
On 1/14/2011 at 11:11 PM, john danter said:This is from the recently discovered helmet in the UK
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The oval shape is what you would get if you carved an oval into your face plate mould. It's just a recessed line . Not a raised blob
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I sure he did.. but from pics I've seen of these cheek bumps.. his still look wrong.
On the screen helmets, they are more like a oval line than a bump.
Yes, most makers have the ROTJ origins, but the helmet have ANH origins.. so I feel that that has more credibility.
Though if I had the cash I'd get a set of TM.
but I feel the TM pulls are too sharp.
Arnold
TM has done a huge amount of research into his armour, that combined with the fact that ALL the other replica suits are based on a ROTJ set of armour make his suit more accurate than any other out there for ANH or ESB.
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How can a fan made sculpt be the most accurate?
If TE2, AP... etc added that detail to their moulds, then would ppl say the same?
Keep it, the TM is the most accurate ANH helmet by a mile! Woudl love to see more pictures of your build.
Joe
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Hey QT,
In reality I could make my kit in a box...
But my wife and I are having a baby and we live in a condo.
I don't want my wife smelling any fumes or have plastic shavings all over the place.
And she is understanding when i was TOTALLY in to my Fett suit. So I want to be fair and give her quality time.
This is just a hobby.. I can do this any time, also I want to take my time on this to get it accurate.
I want to make it as close to a movie suit. so that will take time and not 2 weeks.. IMO
I don't know when I'll start the build up but it may be in the summer when I have more room.
Arnold you don't need a lot of room to build your armor. You can even do it in a closet. Why wait in the summer when you can do an hour a day on one piece at a time and your suit will be ready in 2 weeks.
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Thx,
I'll have to check them out in my computer once I get home , my iPhone won't zoom in for some reason.
Hi mate,
I do these for £3.50 a pair finished as is plus post.
They are one piece casts, painted with the mesh, you're probably not interested if you want the top end but they are clean casts and cheap.(click on the pic and you can see them better)
idea was to have ok tips at a good price to start off with, I know what its like when you start buying this stuff :-), you don't stop.
I will be doing a run soon and had some interest but I can do you a one off set ASAP if you want some. Only thing not sure of is post to canada but if you want some I will find out.
All the best mate.
Gra
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Thx guys...
@ RogueTrooper,
thx for the info.. thats why I say slow build..lol
there is so much details that I need to re-learn when it comes to troopers.
I know a bit about ESB fett but the Stormtrooper is just as crazy.
In your opinion of the 3 Hovi, which do you recommend, as far as accurate?
Have fun Arnold!! take lots of pix when you work on your AP build!
BTW, the neck trim, and hovis that come with the AP kit are not accurate.
Mike has the neck trim, + other things: http://members.cox.net/appstronaut/tk4510_decals.html
For accurate hovis:
Keith: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=12782&st=0&p=155967&hl=keith&fromsearch=1entry155967
Sskunky: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=12588
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Hi guys n gals,
I thought I share the first pics of my AP set.
I received these shortly after Christmas… I had an FX suit wayyyy back. I sold that suit to get a more accurate one, forward to 10 years later.
Wow this suit is amazing, It beats the FX suit hands down.
I don't know when I'll start the build up but it may be in the summer when I have more room.
Here, is a pic of it outta the box and the next pic is the helmet mocked up with my Fett helmet.
I do have updated pics of my helmet, with the ears trimmed, I'll post it later today.
thx
A
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I would buy a bumpy Gino, or TE line age helmet, and let the AP be smooth.Cheers
Ya I think that would be a smart idea, but my wife would kill me.
Sure... I'll trade you my bumpy cap ATA for a smooth AP
Ummm .. i'll pass
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Thx for the help, I was also wondering if anyone has also weathered and added drips, brushmarks.. Etc to a helmet?
On top of the bumpy cast of the originals.
Thx again.
Arnold
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Hi guys
Can anyone help me with a link or advice on getting my AP helmet to look like a bumpy screen accurate helmet.
is there a tutorial?
thx
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Thx TK-4702
what abput your armor?
did you leave them to get the different tones of white as seen in the movies?
On 1/4/2011 at 4:26 AM, TK 4702 said:I painted both of my AP lids, I always like my lids a whole lot more if I paint them completely white.
I recommend these:
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Hi,
QT..
thx for the flickr photos, I have seen those a few weeks back and have bookmarked them.
What I mean by painting my AP is. the whole suit with a milky white rattle can.
not just the little details.
has anyone done that?
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i painted my AP helmet, chest,back and ab. It was all parts that needed repairs so i did and made it look good.
here's a great AP tutorial:
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Lol.. I get it! Thx for the help.
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Its not that its too white... I think I like a milky look to armor.
If it's a bit too white for you, perhaps you could weather it just a bit.
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Thx for the insight in the recycling or armor... but what is the cover strip method?
thx
Most armour from ESB was recycled ANH armour so it's okay touse the cover-strip method. Also, I see no problem with painting your armour if that's what you want to do.
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Hey guys...
Well my AP came in last Thurs. and I am so cheesed
!I was looking at the builds that many of you have posted and I was wondering would it be wrong to paint the armor and helmet? I don't know if I like the super white look of it.
I think I'll make mine an ESB version to go with my Boba Fett.
Does anyone have suggestions on paint,tutorials or links...etc
also do I use the strips to cover the seams like in the ANH armor, or is that just an ANH thing.
One thing I did notice was that the pull is thin compared to my old craptacular FX suit... and wow the helmet is waaaayy smaller than the toilet bowl FX had you put on you head..lol
thx in advance and pls post ANY advice or thoughts.
Arnold
ps I'll post pics later in the week.
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Thx Billy..
thats the kind of answer I was looking for... the truth.
Acceptable look for a TK
in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
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WOW!
that looks sweet! do you wear that helmet with the armor or is that a display piece or do you have another helmet for trooping?
And thx to everyone else for posting!!