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zebrabuse

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  1. Does anyone sell FX buckets?

     

    I see them used from time to time. There are a lot still out in the wild. I've seen people selling recast FX on eBay as well. I understand that is was the standard for the legion for years, but there are definitely more accurate and affordable alternatives at this point. They still remain very sentimental to people though.

     

    My first kit was a FX kit, but I donated the FX lid to a garrison mate for a charity fundraiser (it brought in $200) and never even used it for my approval into the legion.

  2. A friend showed me this item for sale in their magazine, and I was intrigued by the mixture of bubble lens and stunt frown, and whatever that brow material seems to be. So I looked it up and found even more unique features such as the ribbed texture on the back of the lid.

     

    It also appears from their online catalog that it's been up for auction three times without a buyer.

     

    Any thoughts or info on this? It would make for quite the conversation piece in your bucket collection...

     

    http://natedsanders.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=26072

     

     

     

  3. Thanks for the warm welcome! It's a new day so that means time for more research. I'm gonna stalk the build forum and learn all my acronyms haha.

     

    I was just in Ventura this weekend visiting fellow troopers up there and working on a Fett Proto lid for display. 

     

    Make sure to introduce yourself on SCG forums and we'll try to keep you posted on the next armor party to meet fellow troopers.

     

    http://southerncaliforniagarrison.com/

  4. Does anyone know how long it takes to get approval to join the SCG website/forums?

     

    Just for basic access? It should only take a few days to be confirmed. You won't have full 501st access until after you're approved and updated with your TK number.

     

    If you're still having issues feel free to shoot me a PM and I'll check with our webby to see if there's a problem.

  5. thanks guys I am 5'6 145 lb so this sounds like a no brainer.  I had a fiber glass kit before that fits well. However fiber glass is a pain to work with. So I can use that as a template for measuring each part. The kit is a standard size so I will have to trim it to my size. The part that scares me the most is how to glue it. I had terrible experience gluing fiber glass. it stunk like a meth lab and the glue did not work well (apoxy). Can I trim this new armor with regular scissors or with dremmel? 

     

    thanks again

     

    Another vote for AP here. It took me a couple months to assemble mine, and I've tweaked on it quite a bit since.

     

    I used E6000 glue and clamps for the majority of the build. I did steal away with using zap a gap (and zip kicker accelerate) for most of my internal snap plates.

     

    Take your time with it though. If you hit a road block or you're unsure, snap a couple photos and post up here and the community will help out.

     

    All the best on your build!

  6. I have decided to get abs armor from  troopergear@gmail.com. Now i'm trying to get a e-11 blaster. I'm going to get the e-11 hasbro conversion kit. What toy is the conversion kit used with? I it this one:

     

     http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Galactic-Blaster-Blastech/dp/B003UY1WO6

     

    If this is not the one or if there is a cheaper one, please let me know or send me a link. Thank you

     

    That blaster would work for a conversion kit or paint up for basic approval.

     

    You might find them cheaper though. I seem to remember them in the $30 range. Or even used on Ebay etc.

     

    Good luck on your build and welcome!

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