Billhag

....."use this just to get clearance", Arrhh, the old 'Twitch-hah-roo' trick hey?, let's hope that one of the UKG's GML's (now I wonder who that could be? ) hasn't seen that comment and you succeed in your devilishly, and somewhat CUNNING, plan.

....Most of the ones I know STILL have their left nut thankfully.

...+1

Wellllll, there ya go!, straight from the Horses mouth Pete, good luck matey with your submission

Here's a few old 'Bill-o-grams' that we have posted up over on the UKG that might come in handy

....Yerrh Brandon, great diagrams mate (Boy!, I'm so glad that I tag up all MY stuff now, 'coz you just don't know when and where they will pop up)

Eric, I don't know if this will be any good to you but here's a little something that I posted on TK-7186's (Gerrit) thread back in Feb. 2012 Just one of many ways to get 'round a nagging problem http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18483-sniper-plate-question/#entry222052

....I know, simply shocking!..(scandalous even)...the man should be burned at the stake, what the devil was he thinking? Burn him I say!!!!

Retro BABY!!..RETTTT-TRO!!!

....an 'Oldie' but still a Goody

Listen to Rich, this man knows his stuff ....ohh, and welcome to the FISD

------- Well said that man! http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/Billhag/GIFS/clapping02.gif PS Regardless of history and "who-did-what", till this day I still think that Chris's CAP face plate is one of the nicest I've ever seen.

Ricky, it's pretty simple really, use the M38 / M40 as a reference and just take your time and you can get some brilliant results. Here's one of many that I've converted....

---------- Loving these matey....

Yerrh, totally agree, he's strived for years to protect the fact of just how tiny he is and someone posts up a picture of him next to a normal size spoon and all that hard work goes down the drain. SHOCKING!!

Yerrp, one of Rob's brilliant little projects. Not sure if he ever finished it off and offered them up as a kit, but they would probably sell like hot cakes if he did ---------------- http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19949-rt-mod-interior-trim-kit/ .

August 2008 actually...... http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/4218-dave-m-decals-for-te2-helmets/ .

Not being funny BUT....what is wrong with these people? It's like there's a 'disconnect' from one side of the brain to the other. It's kindaa obvious that the builder as looked into how to build a suit properly (bars 'n' bolts etc) but for some bizarre reason as just gone off and done his own thing. As Mathias said, steer clear, far too much money for something that you would have to do a top-to-bottom rebuild on.

Carlos, here ya go mate,....just in case you bump in to him again Derek, what a BRILLIANT attitude mate. And people wonder why owners of original film props are reluctant to give TRUE enthusiasts and or costumers access to their priceless pieces. Here ya go, here’s a little something for everyone that I’m sad to say as slowly disappeared from this once true and great hobby of ours. respect ~rɪˈspɛkt/ noun 1. a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. 2. due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others. verb 1. admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements. 2. have due regard for (someone's feelings, wishes, or rights). ...and Paul, no wish to fall out with you mate but here's one for you that seems to be some what appropriate to your bold statement. conjecture ~ kənˈdʒɛktʃə noun 1. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. verb 1. form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information. .

Yerrh, if you ask me, I think short ar$ed guys look terrible in TM ---------- Jason, looking pretty darn nifty there matey, loving those scary roof top shots especially this one http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/Billhag/JamesCagneyTrooper01_zpsfa2a29f8.jpg PS Hope you don’t mind me saying but you’re wearing your holster on the wrong side for ESB. Switch it over to the right side matey and will look a million times better. .

To get back to your original post, there should be no difference in build quality whether you use the original methods or ‘modern’ alternatives,be that for trooping or for a static display....if you build it right. Over the years I’ve incorporated both into my builds (and still do) and touch wood up to yet I’ve never had a problem with either. If guys want inner cover strips because it looks good and makes it all nice and clean, I give it to ‘em, even though they were never on the originals and not really needed. We’ve got guys in our Garrison with TE2’s, TM’s, AP’s, etc. that are at least 6-8 years old and not one of ‘em have got any inner cover strips (not even on the shins).Yes the strips can add a bit of strength to the parts, and yes they give it a nice clean finish (and I really like ‘em by the way ), but they’re not needed .....if you build it right.

Yerrp, same here. I've never had a single cap go on the belt or the ammo pack on any of the suits that I've built for others throughout the years . And for the record most of these guys REALLY troop, we're talking at least 20-30 in a year for most of 'em. If it's done right in the first place no one should have a problem with using these original methods.

....which is a recast MR .....around, and around, and around, we go He sure is, originally TE2 but as recently upgraded his stuff by recasting the RS armour. .

Possible resin recast of the MR maybe?, there used to be loads of these about but haven't seen any for a good long while