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I would like to request access to the 501st portion of the site! Here the link to my profile, bot 501st and Garrison!
http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=15565
http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=15565&costumeID=124
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If you boil them, watch them very carefully. I ruined my biceps trying to reshape them.
On the plus side, my replacements came in the mail today and I will hopefully be done with my build by the end of the month! -
Got in touch with the gentleman from ATA and he'll do a replacement set for $50.00. And they look better than the ones I had, so maybe this is a good thing! I go back to work Monday, so I will be ordering them soon I hope! Thanks everyone for the advice and help (and sympathy! ha ha).
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Excellent! You wouldn't happen to have his email address, would you?
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I may give that a try. A little frustrated to go work on it right now
I was so happy with my test fit, I was just sizing up and measuring straps. Got them all done today and was getting ready to put together the whole upper part when I said to myself, "I think I will reshape the biceps a little bit for a better fit!". I reshaped them all right!Guess I will work on the legs for a bit, I guess, when I get up get the nerve
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I know. This is the recast from <gasp> Trekfreek. I figured ANY would be better than what I have. Particularly after what I have done to them.
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So I was trying to round them a little bit. I don't have a heat gun, but I read you can soften up the plastic by putting it in boiling water for 10 minutes, then shape it. I have actually done this successfully on a few parts already, such as rounding out shims, etc. Yeah. Not this time. Lesson learned.
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Here is a pic of the armor, which I am pretty sure is an FX recast. I will upload a pic of my ruined biceps in a sec. No, they are not salvageable, however, I will post so you can have a good chuckle at the noob's rookie mistake! Ha Ha! Or at least so no one else makes the same mistake.
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Unfortunately I got it off Ebay.....before I knew better....So I guess anything I can replace on it would improve it greatly
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Greetings! I am hoping someone can help me with some info. I was starting to make some headway on my build when I totally destroyed my biceps. I was wondering who I would need to contact to get a replacement set and how much they would be. Not ready to purchase right now, unfortunately, but just wanting to know how much I need to save up! I looked on Ebay and all I saw where a set by makerofthings, which I hear is garbage and some that is selling for 48.00 a piece plus shipping meaning it would cost just over $250.00 for the complete set, which sounds a little too pricey. Any information would be appreciated!
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Looking nice!
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Well, I definitely won't qualify for Centurion when I get my build completed, but am hoping for EIB. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
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Sometime in the near future, I am planning on ordering some boots from TKBoots. I do have a question though. One of my legs is slightly shorter than the other due to a childhood hip disease and I currently have my soles built up by a local shoe repair shop. Is it legal to have this done with stormtrooper boots? Technically it isn't "screen accurate", but it isn't overly noticeable. Just wanted to find out before I spend the money. Thanks!
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Saw this which might be helpful... http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=19524&hl=efx&fromsearch=1
I am a newbie myself! Pleased to meet you!
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A build thread sounds like a good idea and one I will probably start when I am feeling better. I have already done some stuff, but I can chronicle it from there and getting some "on the spot critiques" will definitely benefit me as I am going along. Thanks in advance!
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Hello all! Just recently joined the forum after looking around and getting good advice. I have just recently started building my armor and hope to join the 501st in the near future. It will be awhile before I am up and running, but thought I would introduce myself and meet some people. Looking forward to trooping with everyone!
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Greetings! I live in Monticello, Ky. Just recently signed up after looking around and getting tips on building my armor. Kind of busy, but hoping to be ready in a couple of months. Nice to meet you!
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Thank you very much. After I found this thread, I was very concerned whether or not I would be accepted with the armor I have. Thank you for the link to improvong the FX armor. Fortunately most of those changes were ones I planned on making anyway. I was pleased to see the section on closing the side gaps however. I was planning on using the FX helmet, at least for a while anyway, but I guess that will have to go. I have some time anyway to save for it since I won't be able to troop anyways until October or November. I figure that gives me plenty of time to make the mods and put it together.
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So I ordered some armor from Treckfreek BEFORE discovering this thread. I mistakenly thought it was official FX armor, as that was the picture he used in his auction. My question is this: Can this armor be modified to be 501st legal? There are a few things I plan on changing, particularly with the helmet. Instead of aerators, I recieved what is obviously some after-market volume knobs for a radio. The armor itself look OK to me, but it needs things such as a canvas belt, holster, etc. I know I need to spend some cash to improve it to my standards, I just hope I can make it to the 501st's standards....
Anovos TK armor preorder
in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
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I wear glasses and I do have a little bit of an issue fitting the bucket on with all of the electronics, then I bought a pair of kid glasses and a glasses strap to make sure they are secured. That works great, but I look a little goofier than usual with the bucket off.