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MattyJ

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  6. Darth Aloha's RT-MOD ANH Stunt Build[*RT]

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Mate! as far as I'm concerned your attitude is at Centurion level! you have help so many people with your fantastic threads and speaking from experience you have put the confidence in many of us too scared to take that next step whether is be worried about doing a simple cut or right down to the gritty stuff where its "if this goes wrong I'm screwed" kind of stuff. I know that the sense of achievement we all face when we get these kits together and put on for the first time will always out shine any badge we may get for bragging rights. Like most people, once you start the race its hard not to get caught up in the rush. Having people like Mathias there are good for grounding us at these times. I think you have made the right decision. I know that if you are like me you would always keep bettering your armour even after getting that prized badge. Even if you had scrapped in I'm sure you would have gone the extra distance to get it right on paper and in your heart..... Gee I'm getting all soppy now hahaha.. better stop now or I'll ramble on all night..

     

    Keep up the good work. you are a legend down here in NZ (the other Pacific Outpost) as far as I'm concerned.. :dancing-trooper::dance::peace:

     

    Cheers

    Mat

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  12. TK-6280 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status[56][RT*]

    in Request Centurion Status

    Posted

    Congratulations! Excellent work with the blaster, and great attitude with the adjustments.

    Thanks man! I was so excited to be so close after so sooo long working on it I had to nail it bang on. I'm going to keep working on my blaster now to get it as screen accurate as I can. That milling with the dremel was addictive. I wanted to start boring into everything!! I think that section where the folding stock is could have some work done to it too.

    Do you know if those small fill in sections between the three rods that stick out of the counter box are supposed to be like that or are they there for support during casting? In talking about the rods where the RED wires go into in my blaster pics above in this thread...

    Thanks for your support along the way!

    :jc_doublethumbup:

     

    Mat

  14. can't save changes to my profile page - HELP

    in Forum Help & Support

    Posted

    Hi,

    I've gone in to update my profile page and 'about me' info page and when I go to save I get this message in a blue band across the top of the screen:

     

     

     

    501st ID: The data you entered is not in the correct format

     

     

    My 501st ID was already loaded and saved long ago and I had not touched this field at all during the changes. I tried changing the 501st number by deleting and retyping it but no luck :(

     

    Any help appreciated.

     

    Mat

  16. TK-6280 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status[56][RT*]

    in Request Centurion Status

    Posted

    Oh and badass RT btw.

     

    Thanks dude! you've got yourself to blame for it! after all it was your thread that guided me through the nasties... I can't believe it has taken me close to 6 months to get this done. I even purchased all my elastic and velcro from the USA to get exactly what everyone seems to use. You can't get industrial strength stuff in NZ and any shipping from the USA is pure evil no thanks to the Flat Rate system you guys use. I don't need to tell you that though huh? They consider Hawaii outside the USA too lol!

    Mat

  19. TK-6280 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status[56][RT*]

    in Request Centurion Status

    Posted

    Wow, that's much better. Beautiful blaster. I would personally recommend, though, that you cut out the sides of the front sight to give it a more realistic appearance.

     

    how is this for funky? :peace:

     

    carefully removed with great difficulty and dremelled with a special boring tip:

    sight2_zps82560509.jpg

     

    sanded and glued back onto the blaster:

    sight4_zpsbe788eed.jpg

     

    excuse the paint looking shiny. It is still wet in the photo (couldn't wait!!!) :D

    Greeblies_zps7384063d.jpg

     

    Greeblies2_zpscd0ef5e0.jpg

     

    I added some more detail while I had it back in the workshop... I saw these on many blaster when I was looking for images of the sight...

    Greeblies3_zpsab6338ec.jpg

     

    Greeblies4_zpsaa39f792.jpg

     

    sight_zpseb8c26bb.jpg

    drilling the counter box holes was a time consuming event. I started with a tiny drill size and worked my way up to a size that would fit the stripped wires.

    I trimmed some of the outer casing off the other end by whittling it down like a stick. It made it much easier to poke into the holes with a dab of glue.

     

    This is my test fit before gluing and painting:

    sight3_zps8d18e386.jpg

     

    Mat

  22. TK-6280 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status[56][RT*]

    in Request Centurion Status

    Posted

    Ok brothers! I have had a marathon night with 4 hours sleep and some serious ES (Empire stuff) on the agenda!

    I have purchased, painted and replaced the helmet screws with flat head ones:

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    Flat%20screws%202_zpsfce28edc.jpg

     

     

    I have worked non stop on putting together my Droopy Doo resin kit I had purchased but decided to run with that other (now realised) piece of junk instead.

    I primed and then painted silver / Gold (scope only) the blaster then did the top flat black coats. Custom made the scope rail and counter bracket and now have a swanky blaster to brag about :)

    Thanks for making me realise how awesome this blaster is :jc_doublethumbup:

     

    Pics below - this is the full resin Droopy Doo kit:

    E11finished_zpsba318cf0.jpg

     

    E-11%202_zps623d1e12.jpg

     

    D-ring:

    E-11%207_zps4fa80562.jpg

     

    E-11%204_zps85211bae.jpg

     

    E-11%203_zps54dc256c.jpg

     

    E-11%205_zpsfa5c91c3.jpg

     

    E-11%208_zpsd0388ab0.jpg

     

    I hope this hard work has paid off and I can join the ranks of the elite troopers... B)

     

    I know its not a requirement now but I do plan to add the cover strips in the future (need to get them from the USA and that takes weeks) as Mathias suggested. I hope this won't hold up things now though...

     

    Thanks for all your support guys and all the finer detail notes to allow me to better my armour.

     

    Over to you guys now.....

     

    Mat

  23. TK-6280 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status[56][RT*]

    in Request Centurion Status

    Posted

    Nice catch Patrick. I'll suggest that you replace those Mat. It's not as bad as having philips screws, but it's an easy fix.

    OK, no probs, will get onto that next. Been working on a new blaster all night tonight since getting your changes info. Its now 2am so off to bed for me (yawn!) thanks so much for all your help. I've seen the new threads on the E-11s now and have all the info I need now.

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