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Anovos TK kit Instruction
CureMode replied to rpglover1983's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
Does anyone have a copy of the Anovos manual - The links here no longer work - Thank You! -
WTF TK ANH Stunt Build thread - newbie needs help
CureMode replied to cnsf's topic in ANH Build Threads
I would do the opposite of the tea staining and whiten your other parts with ArmorWhite from Trooperbay.com. I have had good luck with it and it will make the more cream parts brighter white and better match the new parts. -
CureMode started following HOW TO: Join the 501st Legion as an Imperial Stormtrooper (TK)
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The rechargeable ones do not last as long, probably about half as long. When I tried these with the included alkalines they worked for over 12 hours before any noticeable slow down, I would guess the rechargeable ones would be around 6. I used 2 of these over the weekend for 4 hours with rechargeables and they held up fine. they really helped keep me cool in 92 degree weather, but I still couldn't resist taking a dip in the pool (I removed them beforehand). I used the one in the side and one by the mouth pointing up. They do suck in by the fan area and blow out the bottom, but there really help circulate the air. The one by the mouth was a little tight with my mic, but I closed off the side vents on the fan and it blew out strait up through the frown. It was like an exhaust and quickly expelled my hot breath through the frown. Had no fogging of my lenses and the sound was a relatively quite hum. When I did take them out to take a dip, within minutes my lenses were fogging up and I could really feel the difference.
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They last at least 6hrs with rechargeable batteries, and they are about 3oz with the batteries. They do have a bit hum, but its about the same as the squirrel fan I was using. Also they have vents where the air comes out, if you close off some of them you can concentrate the air flow coming out in the direction you want. The mouth one fits the best and shoots air right out of the brow section, so it acts like an exhaust fan. I will be trying them out in the field this weekend at an outdoor event in 90 degree + weather, so I'll report back how well they work and hold up.
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I recently picked up a few Off Clip-On Pest Repellent units for around $8 each at Wal-Mart. After using them the past few weeks, I realized they may make for a perfect quick and cheap solution for anyone looking to put fans in their helmet. I had been using a great squirrel fan, but it went through a 9v in a few hours, and when I tried 4 AAs it was slower, and added significant weight to my helmet. I thought I'd give these a try and see if I could adapt 1 or 2 into my helmet. First off, you must take the refill pad and rip off the chemical and filter. It needs to have the blue part in place for the built in on/off switch to work. These weigh around 3 oz each with batteries, my other fan with batteries was 8oz, so with two, not such a savings but they are easy to install with some Velcro. These use 2 AAA batteries, and I tested them with NIMH rechargeables and they lasted over 6hrs. For the one on the side I left the belt clip on and just put Velcro across it and on the side of the fan. I fit it in the left side, and stays in the helmet nicely. I put one in the mouth area as well, for that one a ripped off the belt clip and added some Velcro to the back and bottom, leaving the battery compartment exposed. So far so good, the airflow is really great, they are relatively quiet, and with properly placed Velcro they stay in place very nicely. Let me know if anyone else gives this a try, these may become a new way to keep our troopers cool, for those who want a quick and cheap solution. There is also an older blue model of this Off Clip-On, it appears to take AAs. I am trying to get my hands on one to see if it works just as well. --------- Warning: These do contain chemicals that may be dangerous to inhale. Please be sure to use a fresh pad that still has the seal on, and do not use a fan that has already been used (like I did below). Photos:------------
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Sent an email with some info and photos.
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I'd like to see the forum be made Tapatalk compatible for the iPhone, iPad, and iTouch (and Android devices as well). I regularly check my Garrison's forum and the RPF with that app and it makes it easier to read and access on the go. Other than that I think the strides made this year were fantastic, great work!
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They missed the one where the officer calls for TK-421 and its Luke who taps his head like is com is broken. If you look closely he has a thermal detonator on, but when he comes up to the control room its the grappling hook.
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Some of us sport it as well..
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I sent a message and asked a question in his post on the 501st with no response. I pity the person who bought this, a friggin FX kit for $1500.
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Here's some info I wrote up to provide to new recruits, hope some of it is helpful... Please look over the 501st and FISD requirements so you know what you are shooting for. The FISD requirements are much stricter, but much more accurate, and even if you decide not to do all of them, at least you can avoid doing something that would disqualify the costume in the future (like riveting the shoulder straps, don't do it). Here are some helpful links and more info... Check out our Empire City Garrison site at. Empire City Garrison
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There's a front page? Just Kidding.. I think the front page is useful, but the Forum should be more prominently displayed as the main focus.
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Help, this neckseal any good ?
CureMode replied to Quebectrooper's topic in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories
I have that exact one. It is rigid and a bit hot, but I have been using mine at every troop (50 or so) for over 2 years without an issue. It is the best one I have seen for the accurate shiny rubber look, and its worth the slight discomfort for me. -
Try running it in safe mode, there may be some files in use it can not remove unless you are in safe mode. Malwirebytes should not conflict with Norton, so you should be fine if you can remove any trace of the infection. I would also do a Windows System Restore again (if you can) to a date before you got the malware in the first place, just to be safe. I had a situation on a friends PC, where he could not run the restore because the malware was preventing it. If yours was doing the same, and its no longer active at the moment, you may now be able to run it. You may not have gotten it from the music itself, but from code on the site you went to to get the music. Sites like isohunt are notorious for having pop up ads and hidden code that end up giving you nasty malware.