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congratulations. Nice work indeed.
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As for the hair, that makes sense. Of course, The space trooper wearing the balaclava is Joe Johnston. Joe didn't have long hair. In fact, he is the balaclava navy trooper next to the gunner in the blue screen shot seen I posted above.
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It could be that the space trooper was sporting the balaclava because that's what astronauts and cosmonauts wore. Although it more likely serves a practical purpose. Weren't shots like that part of the blue-screen post-production work done in California? I believe most of the other photos we have of troopers without helmets are either on set in London or on location. I know that the IG doing blue-screen work also was balaclava-clad:
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Congratulations! I love the weathering on your armor - how did you weather the helmet?
Thanks. I hit it with a sanding sponge, then brushed some charcoal-colored fuller's dirt into the scruffs, then dry-wiped the excess. I took a rough-grit sanding sponge to the red paint while it was still somewhat soft to create the flaking. The helmet is painted HIPS, so the worn spots are exactly that: the color of the HIPS showing through after some more concentrated sanding, then accented with the fuller's dirt. I then spray it with Modge-Podge to keep everything in and my fingers clean.
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While I would strongly recommend upgrading your leg armour, thighs and shins, to ATA or similar, and pull those shoulder bells in a bit closer - your armour does check all the boxes and I therefore approve your request for centurion.
Good job trooper!
I took your suggestion and moved the sniper plate, and I'm much happier with it (the finger is healing). I also tried to tighten-up the shin armor like you recommended, but any tighter and they simply wouldn't close around my odd calves. I'll keep my eyes open for some reasonable upgrades. Thanks for the approval. I am proud to be among your ranks, and according to Daetrin, I'm the first Centurion out of Garrison Titan.
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I am not really into this armor but that looks mean!
Good job!!
( hey how was that?) ; )
Thanks. That was very well-behaved.
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Name: Todd Maxfield-Matsumoto
TK ID: 6647
FISD Forum Name: Toddster
Garrison: Garrison Titan
Armor Type: FX/CAP/ATA Frankenstein
Helmet: CAP
Blaster: Wiggleplum plasma flamethrower
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 165 lbs
Boots: TKBoots
Belt: genuine firehose
Handplates: Trooperbay's flexible trimmed to size
Electronics: Aker/iComm
Neck Seal: TK409
Pauldron: TKBoots
Film-accurate fro:
Hand painted mixed with DaveM handpainted-style decals:
S-trim:
No return edge on forearms:
inverted abdomen plate, 5 vertical buttons, all buttons painted black and weathered:
Single male ab snap:
Minimal overlap of back plate to kidney and no split in the kidney plate:
2 rivets present on each side of kidney plate:
No visible snap or brad on crotch plate:
Ammo belt riveted to abdomen using two rivets with covers, no rivet or cover in the center:
Ammo belt cut at 45 degree angles:
Inner Drop Boxes:
Belt rivets:
Shoulder straps affixed in front and back a ROTJ-style:
Chemical gloves and flexible handguards:
ROTJ-stytle thermal detonator:
Thigh ammo belt attached with brads and corners rounded-off:
Plasma flamethrower:
close-up of fuel tank with LED meter:
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I acquired the knee plate already glued on with some sort of crazy-strong permanent glue. Undeterred, I went to cutting the adhesive so as to re-position the knee plate. I accidentally chopped off a chunk of finger:
However, I also accomplished a clean removal of the plate, so that knee plate WILL be lowered.
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I would suggest lowering your knee plate as it sits a little too high on the shin, as well as try to slim the legs a bit for a more form fitting look.
I'll play around with those things. Thanks.
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Next stop - Centurion. You'd be the first in Titan and I think you'll be a good pass there too!
I'm making a couple of minor tweaks, then I'll be submitting for Centurion as well Paul. Thanks.
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Thanks! I'm proud to join the ranks of Expert Infantry.
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Name = Todd Maxfield-Matsumoto
TK ID= TK-6647
FISD Forum Name = Toddster
Garrison = Garrison Titan
Armor= FX/CAP-W/ATA Frankenstein
Helmet= CAP-W
Blaster= plasma flamethrower built by Wiggleplum
Height = 5'9"
Weight = 165 lbs
Boots = TKBoots
Canvas belt = authentic firehose
Hand Plates = Trooperbay's flexible handguards
Pauldron = TKBoots
Electronics= Aker/iComm
Neck Seal = TK-409
Helmet mix of handpainted and DaveM decals:
S-trim:
no split on the back/kidney plate:
correct orientation, color, and number of abdomen buttons:
gray dropboxes with closed backs:
ROTJ-style detonator:
flexible handguards:
internal strapping:
no visible snaps or rivets on cod to buttplate:
shoulder strap Velcro on both chest and back a la ROTJ:
Wiggleplum plasma flamethrower:
closeup of LED fuel indicator:
Big thanks to Daetrin for the assistance and encouragement.
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The belt set-up on the ICN is modeled after the ROTJ as opposed to the ANH/ESB. The CRL makes no mention either way here, but should the belt be rriveted to the abdomen a la ROTJ as well?
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Thanks for looking after the security of the FISD Paul. I think we all can understand and appreciate this decision.
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Thanks. Will try the Velcro.
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On my sandy I attach the shoulder pouch to my field pack strap. How are you guys attaching the pouch on the incinerators?
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I must buy your plasma/flamethrower. How much do you want?
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It looks like most of the troopers have chosen to spray paint the red markings on the helmet and armor. The game images to me conjure a more hand-painted as well as weathered look. Would it be acceptable to handpaint the red parts?
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I am grateful that you founded the FISD Paul. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't get something out of the boards. I know I'm not alone here. Thanks to you and the rest of the detachment staff for keeping this thing so vibrant and useful.
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I had tried SpyEar in my bucket, but it amplified the noise of my armor more than anything else.
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looking good Walt.
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Nice
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I want to see you ride your tiny bike while sporting this suit Pat.
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nice job. great documentation.
TK-6647 Requesting ICN Centurion Status[53]
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I couldn't have done it without your help Paul. I'd offer to host a space for a Centurion party, but with 3 kids, 25 guitars, tons of gear, drums, 3 cellos, and 9 costumes... have you seen Hoarders?