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Alright, so definitely going with the white Angelus acrylic paint. Would Acetone or Paint Thinner be the way to go for prepping it?

Awesome, what shoe dyes and deglazers are commonly used?

----------- I could just dye these white and use them, they look pretty good. If they qualify, would they work for Centurion as well?

Hey, I have my Darman Holster and TKittell belt currently at my disposal with the belt having chicago screws included with it for attachment. Am I free to attach the holster now or do i need to wait until I have the det/armor pouches for the belt to attach it? Also is there any useful resources for attaching it via chicago screws around here? I'll look around but any other links/advice are welcome.

Indeed, the price of that premier line jacket hurt me and my wallet. Not sure how anyone could afford these things when they could likely make an equally good/better one themself for less.

I got e6000, lexan scissors, and clamps off Amazon last night. I also ordered frown mesh, rare earth magnets, paint pack, and paintbrushes from Trooperbay. I have everything I need but a dremel which I am waiting to order until I see if someone I know has one. Other than that I just need the strapping for the armor.

I got box cutters, an xacto knife, yard metal ruler, 60 and 220 grit sandpaper, and some mini needle nose pliers at lowes yesterday. They didn't have any E6000 and I didn't really like the clamps there. I also saw some tin snips that I saw some people use in lieu of lexan scissors but they seemed really thick so I didn't bother.

^^^^ exactly except I prefer rotj over hero

That's interesting. So they made helmets that look worse for the shots that would have close scrutiny. Just an ABS stunt helmet would have been fine.

These are what I got. 33 for both, probably should have posted links. ------------- The shirt runs a little small so get a size over.

Whatever happened to this project? Has Crow gone MIA?

I don't mean every second they spend working on it. I mean examples showing them trimming and assembling a bracer, then a bicep, so on and so forth in short videos that briefly show the process.

I've been looking around without much luck for a video tutorial on armor builds from start to finish. The best I have found is Trooperbay's build for a sandtrooper but I don't think even that is complete. Anyone know a good resource that would go well for this?

But that will be enough of those materials right? I wasn't sure if one tube of E6000 would be enough, same for the rest of the things.

Lowes was pretty uneventful. For the most part all I saw was some box cutters and safety gloves. Likely going to get my things from TrooperBay. Should 8 clamps, 10 rare earth magnets, a tube of E6000, 2 pieces of 60 grit sandpaper, and some frown mesh be enough? Edit: He also has an 80 piece rotary kit for 25 but I can probably find a drill or something lying around.

Stopping by lowes and possibly walmart today to see what is available locally.

What are the different uses for curved and straight lexan scissors?

I'll need to purchase a canvas belt as well right? I don't think that comes with the ATA set. Edit: Ordered one regardless.

I just recently discovered Trooperbay's tutorial and from what i've seen so far (for three parts) all he has used so far is 1) Box cutter 2) X-acto Knife 3) Ruler 4) Zap 'n Gap Glue (I will probably use E6000 5) And Clamps This has been basically all he has needed to trim and assemble his bracers, biceps, and start on his shoulder bells. He also used a heat gun for the clips for the shoulder bells. He is making a TD instead of a TK though so i'm not sure if there are any differences of note. What is the curing time on E6000 around?

Hey, I am currently waiting for some ATA armor that will be ready later this year. In the mean time I am trying to assemble everything else I will need so I can get right to it when it does get here. What is a comprehensive list of everything I will needed for trimming and assembling the armor from start to finish? Also, some links to any tutorials for trimming and assembling would be appreciated. Thanks! Edit: I have already ordered some Dave M decals from Trooperbay, and the ATA kit comes with the brow and S trim, lens material, screws, nuts, and washers for the helmet, and some plain white mike tips.

Just got my compression top and bottom from the academy. The legs run all the way through under the feet and the top is a bit tight so i would recommend going a size up. Other than that they fit well and look fine, no markers on the outside anywhere. Recommended.

It took me a while to notice it but there is in fact a chatbox up there at the top. I was surprised to find a detachment with so many members who at least seem pretty active had nobody on the chatbox. I think that would be a good place for people to discuss 501st related or even off topic things in real time rather than relying on pms. I think it would be cool to chat up some of the members of the FISD on there.

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows of any others spots besides DoopyDoos and Hyperfirm that sell premade E-11s. I'll also be keeping my eye on the for sale section for any. Thanks. Edit: Just got one from Darth Voorhees in the for sale section.

that really isn't that bad for the amount he put into it. Pretty creative to be honest. Though I will admit my eyes burned out of their sockets when the shot of him in his mankini showed up.

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