MisterFubar

If you're just wanting something to throw up on the shelf and display, maybe occasionally wearing it to show your friends than I see no problem with either the MR or eFX. I actually prefer the symmetrical, idealized look of them and think they feel much more like an actual helmet and not a cheap prop... ...but, they aren't easily moddable to be 501st approvable, and anyone who knows what they are looking at will likely call you out and thumb thier nose at you. Pick up one from any of the vetted makers listed in the thread posted by Minuteman if you are wanting a wearable, easily approvable, screen accurate Helmet. (the views expressed in this post are solely those of the poster and do not represent the views of the community, the 501st, or the owners of this forum)

How do you like it? I've got a rather large head and am just not having much luck coming up with padding that is comfortable and keeps it straight on my head. After looking at that thread... I might just have to order a whole helmet from him as well. Thanks.

What did you use for padding in that? It looks vaguely familiar but I just can't place it. I've tried everything from flight helmet liners to foam, to ACH padding and just haven't been able to find something I'm completely happy with.

The 1/8" flat bar seems way too thick to me. The ones I got from TK-Leper appear to be .060"(1.5mm), and if I was going to make them myself, that's what I would use.

I only received part of an order and after 3 or 4 times emailing them and not getting an answer I was forced to start a paypal claim. They answered that within a couple hours and eventually shipped out the missing items.

Thanks everyone. It's an ATA Abs kit.

My attachment method on the boxes needs to be improved anyway, so I'll make sure to move them up when I do it. They had just fallen off before I took the pictures and I stuck them back on a little hastily. Shortening up the straps between the kidney and back should be a quick fix. I'll make sure to get my crotch strap on. Thanks for the input.

This is the first time I've worn my complete armor. Let me have it and tell me anything I should fix before I submit to my GML. I know my sniper plate tucked under the thigh(my photographer didn't know it wasn't supposed to do that), my right bicep rotated and you probably can't tell in the pictures but I forgot to put my neckseal on first so it might be sticking out in a few spots. ...and looking at the pictures I realized I forgot to strap up my crotch. That didn't sound right.

I play on PC. MisterFubar. ...but I haven't played in a few weeks. Might fire it up tonight after the girls are in bed.

Looking forward to it. We don't have much planned this weekend so I'm up for anytime, anywhere, we can work around your schedule. I'm getting real close. Worked on my Shoulder/Bicep/forearm strapping tonight, just need to cut and connect to at the top. Only major thing left is the belt and I just might start on it tomorrow.

By complete accident they all ended up at about 7/16" I think I remember reading somewhere that is the correct diameter. Untitled by MisterFubar, on Flickr

My first attempt at painting my ab buttons. How's it look?

Looks like Rovio will be getting another 99 cents from me.

I think most snaps are lacquered or plated and shouldn't cause any issues. I used E6000 on my snaps plates with Tandy snaps and saw no ill effects or heat where it came in contact with the snaps.

According to the MSDS that brush cleaner you linked to contains Ethanol. I don't know what your helmet is made out of but I do know that ethanol can be rather nasty on some types of plastics. I'm not smart enough to remember which types and a quick google search didn't turn up much good info. Good luck.

Took me a minute to even notice the Stormtrooper.

I kind of like it.

Been a little busy so I haven't worked on this much lately. I just stripped the paint/primer off my M38. The primer I used didn't adhere to the resin very well at all and after given plenty of cure time I was still able to scratch it off with very little pressure from my finger nail. New paintjob. I'm really happy with the paint this time. Used an "Antique Gold" from Ace Hardware's line of spray paint. Cured it in the "paint oven" and the finish is very durable and the color looks great. Now I just need to put some black over it and try my hand at weathering... something I've never really been able to do. Getting ready for paint and looking up some reference photos to see what should be textured and what shouldn't. Having trouble finding good ones right now since half the internet is blocked at work. Guess it's a sign I should be doing actual work. I figured I'd do the whole gun/stock in a metallic silver basecoat and then textured black over everything but the grip, t-track, scope and counter. This sound about right?

Count me in. Paypal will come later this evening. Great story. ...and sent.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=line+24+snaps Line 24 snaps... I'm not sure you'll find them at Walmart or Lowe's but Michaels should have them. I just picked up a 100 pack and the set tool from Amazon.

Yes, yes they are. I don't remember how long I waited for mine, but they are very comfortable and they look great.

I'll probably buy one. I like the eFx helmets, even if they aren't screen accurate.

I'm still slowly working on my TK and already looking around at the other forums saying... An Imperial Officer would be easy and cheap... I've always like the Tie Pilot's helmet... Hey Honey, you want to be Juno Eclipse for halloween? You don't know who that is... Oh, nevermind. I should probably do a Rebel costume too... I'm going to need to do a Jedi costume to go with this lightsaber I'm building... Where did all my hobby money go?

I'd probably be in for a My Dad or 2, and a My Husband. Much cooler than the My Dad is a Soldier shirts my wife got the kids.

I ordered a DL-44 and an E11 on August 26th. I got the E-11 on the Sep 7th. Still waiting on the DL-44.