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DK5IDE

501st Stormtrooper[TK]
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  1. Good work! Great job on the ears, they are especially tricky. I did trim some off the opening (bottom) of the helmet to be able to squeeze into it. My AP bucket is on the snug side. I don't believe the CRL specs any requirements for the opening size, so would trim for ease of getting it on and off. Turning it 90 degrees before slipping it on helps, then rotate slowly into position as it goes on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. Beautiful work! Glad to have you in our Central Texas Squad! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. Cannot overstate how important fans are to your trooping survival. Running 2 bucket fans in outdoor troops here in Texas is essential. Also, pack extra batteries in your bin, just in case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. Awesome sauce! They look beautiful! Thanks, Joseph! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. Whatever underoos you end up getting, don't forget to wash them several times before suiting up, as some can transfer the black dyes to your armor when they come in contact and rub against it. Especially in areas that aren't polished. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. Yep, practice on scraps for heat gun. Go easy with heat from a distance. Check if ABS bends where you need it, if not, repeat. When I did use my heat gun effectively, I also tried to create a heatshield using wood or other materials to protect the surrounding areas and isolate the heat. This worked for bending the back of shin overlap so it laid flush on Velcro. But, It is not an exact science. Water bath is safer. But again, practice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. Hang in there, brother- those fixes are coming along nicely! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. Don't know if your helmet is a candidate for it or how far it's yellowed, but I believe Trooperbay sells an de-yellowing compound. Some have seen improvements in getting armor back to original color. May be worth a shot vs. trying the paint route. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. In addition to boiled water method, you could magnet/clamp in place and hit it with a heat gun sparingly until it bends to shape. Then you won't need to force it to fit and E6000 would work with no problems Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Here's a tip that helped me: double up the fabric (over itself) on areas under highest stress where snaps tend to pull out. For example, shoulder bells to chest/back strap. You can also stitch additional thread close to the snap themselves to prevent webbing from stretching too much around snaps and thus pulling out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Tank scopes come up for auction on eBay pretty often. You can snag one for around 150-250 sometimes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. You could also try Hyperfirm. All rubber and tough to break. Some swear by them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. Try Derek's at Phoenix Props. Email is dday@phoenixprops.net You can check out his Facebook page to see if you like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. Well, most caps come smooth... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  15. And Mark makes the beautifully accurate AP bucket. He can be reached at authenticprops@hotmail.com I love mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. You can use something like a wooden toothpick, going over it til it comes up. It behaves a lot like rubber cement in terms of cleanup. Just go easy so you don't mark up the surface. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. Ditto. If it's your first build, E6000 is forgiving. It allows you to pull pieces apart and redo if needed (albeit with some Force). CA glues set very fast and tend to spread where applied, leaving areas that need sanding and polish. My only gripe with E6 is the smell. It will disappear, but can take some time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. Good evening from San Antonio! TK 11266 requesting 501st access. My member page: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=21223 Thank you, Ron Landreth TK 11266 Star Garrison
  19. I'll echo the 2 x 5V fan setup. I've got 4 AA batteries powering each fan. So far, I've gotten about 9 hours of battery life. Only drawback is additional weight of 8 AAs, but it don't bother me. I used velcro to attach batteries holders to harness similar to Echo's. Plenty of room for it in my AP bucket.
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