AFMedic

As a Hero, I regret that decision as the bubble lenses distort your vision even more than being in a stormtrooper bucket does...it takes a difficult line of sight and complicates it further by a distorted lens...ouch. Just my two cents

I've the lenses you linked, I couldn'd find anything else. They look great, BUT they are distored looking out and it does make it difficult. I've just got a 2nd bucket so that I can have a ANH Hero accurate helmet and a 'almost except for the lenses so I can see when in a challenging environment' helmet

I just got my kit in the mail and am searching for build threads. Thank you for having one. I'll add mine to the forum once I get going. Some questions: 1. What expoxy/glue did you use? I'm not sure what the material is to get the right adhesive 2. What is the block for? I'm still trying to figure thatt out. If you could show a picture it would be appreciated. 3. I assume I should wash in soapy water the pieces to get the 'release' off. Did you? 4. Mine seems tacky (not without style, but sticky). Was yours, did it cure to a point where it wasn't, did you just ignore this? 5. Are you aware of any other build threads for the same rubber resin kit? Thanks, AFMedic

Needed a question answered re protocol and remembered to check on your approval. WOW, what a build and what great documentation. You'll be helping folks for years with it. Well done. Congratulations. You've really added to the body of TK build knowledge.

BLUF: In character question: I'll be at DCon, and know that the heat will be overwhelming...Is it acceptable as a TK ANH Hero to go bucketless (not in the parade, but in the showrooms/seminars)? Han and Luke (highest ANH Hero screen time) were bucketless. I don't know where else to post this...putting it here, knowing someone will help Thank you my TK brethern and protectors of the faith. (P.S. glad that TKs will be in Rebels)

I'm trying to preload triggerable sound files onto some boards, but have not found any clean/isolated TK "Move Along", or "These Aren't the Droids"... files. Most of the clips I've found have a lot of the background noise and or music on them. (I listed only two examples, but will take anything). Does anyone have a suggestion (link) or personally created files. I don't have the audio mixing skills to isolate the classic clips for just the TK's speaking parts. Thanks, John "AFMedic is waiting for his final approval, but my Garrison Armorer and GML has oked me" Savage

I love the picture as it shows me how to improve my drop box location (I wasn's satisfied at the start, and am getting new webbing on the way home today). As for the thickness of the belt, after moving the boxes, if I want to improve, I'll have to rebuild. To do that I'll use another belt and ABS ammo belt piece to adjust to the belt being the width of the belt after the 48 degree cut (10 down from top/13 in from end). I'll be honest...this may not happen :-)

Made a new TD, 7 5/16 wide, 2 5/8 diameter, thinner clips 1/8 from the caps:

ANH Hero build, ready for basic submission, email with high res pictures sent to the email I believe is our Garrison's Chief Armorer/he whom I hope I should submit them to. Now to work on improving my TD (new TD done and and new clips 1/2 bent), and installing my bubble lenses. Detail pictures: Gloves: Closed Biceps, with butt joint and cover strip style build: Split Kidney/butt & straping: Belt/holster detail: TD details: Boots: E-11:

Thank you. The TD is 7 5/8 in long I can take off the clips/trim/reattach. The buttons are 14mm but I wonder as the painted portion is the tops only, not on to the side curve. I wonder how I'm going to get the paint off to repaint?

Thanks, I've got to get some foam for the forearms. Am I going for EiIB? Eventually, I'm trying to make sure everything is lined up for it.

O2 canister and clips done Shoulder elastic done. 2/3 button covers gluded. Almost done!

Another day, another fitting. All straping is almost done, belt is done, rivets are installed. To do: Belt button caps gluded (I've got two, and am awaiting a 3rd any day) Bubble lenses installed (got it, just need to install it) Sew White Elastic Straps to hold down the shoulder straps (got it, just need to sew them BEND O2 Canister clips & install clips (the bane of my build) I think for BASIC approval, I just need to beat the bane, stupid clips for the O2 canister Front view: Right Side view: Right Side arm up view: Back: Left Side view: Left Side arm up view: AND THE SMILE as I know I'm getting closer: OK, now is the time to open this up to your recommendations, criticisms, corrections. One thing I specifically wonder is should I trim the Ab plate top side as it slopes to the Kidney plate (side view)

Rivets on left side

I put a 2nd coat on tonight, but I'll wait 'till I have pealed off my template donuts to see how 'perfect' they may be. I suspect, not perfect. As for the loops they are needed as the spots on the end of the belt where the loops are, is one of the hollow parts for the ammo belt. I've some adjusting for the loops...my velcro hooks are too low on my dangling strap. The drop boxes are close to the belt as desired, but they may not hang right. I'll get some pictures tomorrow of the 'fail' and the fix. Edit 24 hrs later: No problem looking too perfect!...I have some leakage clean up to do (paint under the blue tape) and some pealed away as I took off the 'donuts'. Not hanging right: