Sgt Steve
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Well, just as I got a new line on some not too bad looking black (fx) TK kit, I got an email from SDS that the rest of my (very pricey) armour kit is now shipped. I ran the track num with this "TNT" outfit that SDS uses to ship and it indeed has something comming my way. Now it's back to looking for "black" TK boots!
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On 5/20/2010 at 7:19 AM, tigger68 said:
Actually, there is already an Imperial Training Academy for those persons under 18 who want to get involved with the 501st. Your costume doesn't have to be as accurate as the 501st members.
Here is a link to the website with information regarding this program. I think it is a really cool idea. Especially for those members who have children who like to troop.
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You get your own designation and number just like an over 18 member of the 501st.
I hope this is something you'd like to commit to.
Cheers.
WOW, I tell ya I never seen this at all, just what I've got from FISD members and other 501st members....kind of makes ya think.."grate minds think a-like!"
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Hmmm, I have been thinking about how the 501st could increase membership, community particiapation, stuff like that. Also, it seem's i have noted more and more young boy's and girls, 14 to 16 asking about the 501st. So What my twisted lil head came up with (
) is this, "The TK Cadet Program". All Garrison TK members, Mom's/Dad's/Uncles/family friends, sponsors a young person to "enlist". The said cadet would be the responsibility of said TK member for the Cadet at all 501st activitys. The uniform would NOT be armour, but , as a example would be a black fleet trooper helmet, gray fleet/army jacket, stright leg gray pant's and black 'army' boots. The Cadets could be given tasks like "spoters" for larger troop marches, keep watch over member kit at 501st troops. They could also work displays/booths and talk to the public at large about the 501st. This also could give some thing young teen's today just don't have. Mentorship and acceptance from adults in a way thats missing in kid's life's today. Please no "but what about this" or "we can't do that" and other negative crap. This is just something I've been thinking about for a few years now. Just that, a proactive idea that's good for our hobby, familys,and something that kid's could get here that "gangs" try to give, that in the end is NOT something a young kid need's. It's also not some "muck-up" of a 'gov-er-ment' do nothing, cost lots program. I think this idea has some "legs" to it? What say all???? -
You should check out the Special Ops forums too for TX reference and links n stuff
http://s11.zetaboards.com/501st_Spec_Ops_Det/forum/17058/
as for me you should try AFX fast shield silver mirror lense =) I tested it out with my shadow scout
I got it off the bay for about 15$ Its a flat lenses that can be curved a bit hehe I will be getting this for my shadow trooper soon now that i know it worked for me shadow scout. Vision out of it is like wearing sunglasses
Yes, I ordered 2 of that type of lens and a full face shield that all ready has a good curve for my EP3 clone lid1
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Hmmmmmmm, maybe I should have ordered a black plastic canoe!hi Steve,
I have just got off the phone with SDS and they have assured me that you shadow is being done as we speak. He was hoping to have had it ready for this week but some of the pull and plastic just wasn't up to his usual standard and it should be finished next week.
The reason for the delay is that the first batch of black ABS that they got was rubbish and it's not until you stretch the plastic after heating on the vac former does this become apparent. Some companies have been cutting back on certain ways the plastic is manufactured and for normal use it is fine but when you are stretching it to the limits required for for Trooper armor it's not. So rather than send out sub standard armor to you and others they had to order another batch which took a bout a month or so to get in stock at the distributers. He is really sorry and said that you will get your armor. It's no excuse but it is also his busiest time of the year for his Canoe business and things do get a bit on top sometimes.
They have and will email you again tonight I'm told, to explain this but I thought as I know already I should let you know in advance.
I hope this helps,
Mark.
But thanks for your time/work. 
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Good work Trooper! Canada need's far more Toopers!
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I used the 4" corrugated tubing too. I cut out about an inch from the underside. I used a car piston ring compressor to squeeze the tubing closed around my barrel.I drilled holes & screwed on the underside. You can not see the screws & it's never comming off!
AK 47??????
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Great work so far. I have a hasbro from the late 90's (Black version).I'm gonna watch this closely cause i just don't like its current looks. Gonna have to invest in the doopy's kit since a more local source no longer makes the parts kits.
I don't know guys....this look like the best "Hasbro" nug ever done? Look's like it to me....bet it'll look cool when done!
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Ahhhh, could you re-post the link please?
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Baahhhh don't listen to him....all is lost....pack it up and send it to me...(I'll....get rid of it for you)...and get a new one.......
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I also see bubble lens, is this listed as a "Hero" bucket?
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No lights for me but will keep the blaster sound. Since i chopped the top Scope and square parts, the original speaker was showing and didn't fit anymore. I bought this smaller one and will glue it back in.
That's a good start so far, I have built up parts to do about the same thing, But I do suggest you at least have a LED for the muzzle for "flash" when fired
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YES! Get Jawas Clips! but one tip, don't get too crazy on "how" the end user should/can clip them on. It will just "bog" down your prodution of them. The work just fine the way they are now!
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I myself don't sew well at all! Pint of blood for one Sgt "hook's" per sleve! I get this non-sticky back very tuff industral velcro and CA glue. Used it on ABS to cloth, and works pretty well.
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Let me guess....your trying to knock Woodchuck of the top of the hill???
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I have just emailed AA with what you posted here.I have said that you are a friend of mine and this isn't good.
I know he is quite concerned about his rep and service and has just employed someone to get everything straightened out.
As soon as I here back I will let you know.
Thanks bro! I think the most about it is that I gave lots of time for him, even had no problem with some of it....I am EZ to work with.....it's the pay for some thing.....wait for some thing....then get far less then you payed for. I am NOT trying to "shaft the guy" with my post......I first got one of his white TK lid's to see if I like his stuff....it did take a bit of time to deliver, but I try to be a good "buyer" and work with people. The price is a bit on the high side, but still I'll like pulling his white lid apart and 'adding guts" to it!
It was because of this I took the plunge and spent my cash of his Shadow TK armour...it dose look VERY cool on his site, and he offered a kit form so you can really go to town with the build. And his E11 may be on the high side of $ but it's ok, I really liked how he did the mag, a "power jack" like it should be. Very cool. And he dose offer the only "out of box" gloss black Shadow Trooper armour/helmet. Real black ABS, no painting! So he had scored big points from me and got my money. But when you say "it's now sent" then get only a helmet, and NOT the full parts list I paid for, and NO body armour? If he was shipping the bucket first then the armour to help with shipping, I can see that. Hell if "un-seen" shipping cost pop's up I am more then happy to send more $. But however the reason this order worked out, I'm just not in the mood to have to fight over this. With all the c@#p I have to deal with right now, my disability,my pending release from the militry far to early, this is just too much. If he send's the body armour and the other missing parts down the road, fine. I have now just moved the hole thing into the "liveNlearn" thing. he can keep the payment and not send the rest of the order if he so wishes. BUT I feel I am a fair man and if in the future his name may be asked about, I feel I can give a less then sterling complimentary! -
First I think that to drop you from this "LFL" troop because of this is @###@****** and %^^$$###@@ and that they S**&&&^^%%! But then the best way to stay healthy is both the same for guy's or gal's.....try to be as slim as you can. That's all. I have a problem with the med's I have to take every day. They tend to (for the male) cause weight gain. The best and most EZ way is just walk. Walk-walk-walk. And after only a month or two then add some running, but don't go nutty over it. Running is good but not the "run till ya puke" type of running. Even the CF up here have really cut down the run idea and now push walking but with 'pack' and more! Cut down on all food intake and get the chug-a-lug thing going with water. lots of water. TIP: squeeze fresh Lemon into water, add just the smallest bit of sweetener. Real Lemon juice is a "fat burner" so when you go walking, take some lemon Juse and if you need water too. Oh.......(they say sex works lot's too!
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Hmmmm I think I just did buy from your web site. Some Shadow Troop dec's and I think some other TK dec's, 3 set's total.....not too bad a price......and I think all know here that if you say 3 to 6 week's for delivery, I tend to give at least 2 spare weeks on top of that just becase most "makers of things" here do it just for fun and to help out others "live the dream"........(as long as you remember lost/non-sent buys will result in penalty fee of car and or house/first born!...
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Thanks all. Yes Panda I'm now "change fire" back to "white" TK....should be back on track in about a week. Panda: Did you see the "Star Wars" GM Place concert gig in June I think...28th and 29th? I think...in the Province new's paper? Note to all. I did have a trooper decal guy in my fav's list so did order some Shadow Trooper helmet dec's from him. But still need some mirror lens help. DO NOT WANT TO PULL OUT THE LENS IN MY MR LID! I picked that one up from Brianstoys....for 6oo...so you can see why I don't like that idea! :blink:And no I used my CC for the buy..........I am expecting a "bend over and take it" over this.
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JUST remember lad.....I'LL TAKE IT----I'LL TAKE IT------I'LL TAKE IT!!!!!! What ever the price I'll take it!Hmmmmmmmm is she REALY loud????????????
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Ohh get real.....you know I'll take it what ever the sound!!!!!!!!!!
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Well, back in Feb of this year, and after reading the full add's on the SDS web site, I placed an order for the "kit form" of both the black TK helmet and the black full armour kit. The price for the kit's is lower then full made helmet or armour. If you read the add the helmet parts are ready for you to assemble, and that some parts are pre-painted also that it come's with "mirrored" lens. I am not going to post what is said about the armour, but you can read it for your self at his web site. well only after delays, and "sad stories" I just got something today. I also added to my order 2 pair bubble tint lens and 2 spare helmet stands. What I got is to say the least not acceptable! Not one of the helmet parts are painted, the "mirror" lens is none see-through non-working plastic strip. The green len's stuff is that cheap flimsy stuff, and the rubber helmet strips look like some thing that was sitting on a "junk" parts pile, dirty and not well cut. I did get 2 helmet stands but no spair bubble lens. Hmmmm $1900.00 Canadian for this? Oh and yes no body armour, the same parts that I was told had to be special made with the helmet parts (same time) are still on the MIA list...(drat! the reb scum have infiltrated Imperial procurement, and are stealing kit!)I think by now that all here know that if I buy any thing from any body the first thing I do is make sure I pay in full first(some ask to wait till they have made/completed the prop/parts,but I still try to get them to take payment first) and give a good amount of time to fill what your selling. If who ever I'm buying from just give's me even a quick head's up on delay that I'll wait till the cow's come home for them to ship. All to make sure I've done the best I can to work with. Most here are just "garage" shop fan's helping out other fan's with having fun with (I think) one of the most cool hobbies around. And that they are far from some slick web site full company like 'Brianstoys" or MR or any of the other large size prop/toy outfit. I think the payment was off my CC at the first part of Feb this year.I was thinking of about the first part of April (just to give shipping time from the UK) It will be May 1st this Sat and only now am I getting the helmet parts....and NOT what was stated I would get! I have sent off a last email to SDS on just what is going on. I'll have to get a new shipping box because the box that was used to ship to me was a box you would see in a recycling box! I will (if I don't hear from SDS by end Sat) start the "I want refund...now!" As it is if I get "stuck" with this very over priced helmet parts... I need some help getting some Shadow Trooper decals and more important mirror lens. Also how should I paint the nose or "vocorder" light black dark black gloss? To end this rant, and yes I know I'm ranting but what can I do? near 2K for this? I should know better!
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photos are great, I could have included lots of photos.
what we're looking for at this point, is to find the actual sources for the details of
a door panel lock, or greeblie or light.
eventually I'll just probably have to fabricate everything out of
plastic sheeting and such. we're looking for actual parts sources
from the originals. if any? we'll have to see if mon cal can help...
Now that's way cool.
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mike just rules! completely rules!
Baahhhh, I bet he's just some "sales guy" shlocking the stuff!
Fun with ROM/FX
in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters
Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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Ya know lad....(now keep your bucket on!) I do think you better look up "Mando'A" instead of 'basic'