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  4. TFA "secret" revealed (Kinda a spoiler)

    in Off Topic

    Posted · Edited by PiettLives

    Here is a quote from EW...

     

    Daniel Craig WAS in armor!

     

    "We won’t explain the full scene as to avoid major spoilers (we’ll have separate posts for Star Wars spoiler discussions) but during the course of Episode VII, Rey (Daisy Ridley) finds herself in a tight spot and attempts to convince a Stormtrooper guard to help set her free. Needless to say, her plan doesn’t play out quite as smooth as Obi-Wan Kenobi’s “These aren’t the Droids your looking for” persuasion skills from Episode IV – A New Hope.

     

    The Stormtrooper has some threatening and humorous banter with Rey as the sequence plays out and it’s this very masked character that Daniel Craig is reportedly playing. His face is never visible beneath the helmet. Still, it’s a great footnote for Daniel Craig’s resume and a memorable cameo."

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  17. ATA Helmet Eye Socket Depth

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted

    If you're planning on using the solid strip of smoked plastic for the eyes consider leaving some gap for air flow. I've seen lots of troopers either mount it flush or trim two lenses and seal them all the way around. I've left mine as a solid strip and mounted it with the screws in the ears leaving a bit more of a beveled edge inside so the visor doesn't sit completely flush. It works well for ventilation.

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  18. An ATA for Tampa Bay

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Jeff, I forgot to mention that to make sure the inside trim of the bottom of the calves has no return edge and is very smooth. Especially with you painted boots, you might even want to line the inside edge with soft Velcro so your armor doesn't scratch up the ankles of your boots.

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  19. Trooper needs our help

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    TK's...I'm calling on you for your help. About a month ago there was a post on the main boards about a "Tampa Bay Lightning" TK. (http://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=88589&p=1112870&hilit=Lightning#p1112870) The team was looking for the wearer and we ended up connecting them. Come to find out the trooper (Shonna) was in the hospital with kidney failure and not doing well.

    We recently invited her and her family to our armor party as her kit was in need of repairs. The squad presented her with a plaque making her an honorary ambassador of the Tampa Bay Squad. She was honored but stayed in her suit way too long and had to be helped to the car. After looking over her suit, she needs a few replacement parts. I'm hoping someone out there may have spares that they would be willing to donate to this awesome trooper.

    The biggest item needed is a cod piece. Hers is ductaped on and pretty damaged. Also needed is a knee ammo belt and sniper plate. If anyone can help she would be forever grateful!

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  20. Question about getting help with armor set

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted · Edited by PiettLives

    I agree with Clint and Tim. If you're interested in the FO TK then read through ukswrath's build thread:

    http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31877-ukswraths-tfa-build-thread-tk-10116/ to see what you're in for as far as building it yourself.

    With the current price tag unbuilt, I'm not sure anyone would want to pay them to build it as well.

    You could probably buy a car or motorcycle for that price!!!

    New member in Tampa Bay Squad

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted · Edited by PiettLives

    Thanks Joe! I was afraid of this being the case and recommended that Jason post some pics to make sure before he dug into it. He was very eager to get some work done at the AP but I wanted him to hold off to double check.

     

    Jason, it's up to you if you'd like to build it then sell it. I agree that it will sell faster if it's build and you will also gain a ton of experience doing so. I'm more than willing to get you going if you wish to do so, otherwise I'd just repost it up for sale and go with a vetted seller.

     

    http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/

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    Reporting for Duty!

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    The good thing is that there's a lot of items to get so it's not just one big hit to the wallet! While on the waiting list for the armor you still have things like the belt, boots, holster, neck seal, undersuit, blaster, gloves etc as well as supplies for your build. You can get these a few at a time so it's not so bad. Also while waiting on your big brown box, research, research, RESEARCH!!! Find some build threads you like and study up son! Good luck.

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  23. Icomm voice distortion

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

    Posted

    It does come with that feature as it adds a little "static" to your voice before the burst at the end. I agree with Steve that you have to have the mic right on your lips for the system to work at it's best. Also, if there is any loud noises or PA being used you might want to use the PTT cord. Otherwise the static burst will fire non stop which gets annoying.

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