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  2. The new ep.VII blaster

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Few observations from picking the images apart :)

     

    Definetly looks like the end of a standard sterling magazine.

    Looks like the dark area at the barrel end is T-track or something giving the fin type shape.

    Looks like a folding stock

    White end cap

    Rail mount for the scope

     

    And I just noticed the trigger finger has some sort of white armour effect.

     

    Need more pictures :)

  3. Nearly There....Almost

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    After a lot of thought and not wanting to rush things with a purchase I may not be happy with if I cannot get the shims smaller, I have decided to put things on hold until I see if I can shift some waist, hopefully sooner rather than later, sooner if I can get my hands on an un built RT Mod set.

     

    That being said, I really have the urge to build an ANH helmet or top of my list, a Tie Fighter Pilot helmet, just need a good source of one of those.

     

    Cheers

    Art

  4. Nearly There....Almost

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    @ Bulldog44

    1) I never thought about looking at application posts, thanks for the advice, I will go have a dig about.

    2) "E6000 is extremely forgiving"...I like the sound of that :)

    3) I have never trusted Dremels, once nearly sliced my finger with one while cleaning a resin Rocketeer helmet, now I stick to a trusty scalpel and plenty of blades as they tend to ping about when put under stress, I like things I can control easy.

    6) I might look into either uplighting or downlighting, either by building a base and recessing the lights or mini spotlights.

     

    @ Gazmosis

    Thanks for the reply

    Here's the sizes of armour and my size for comparison.

     

    Me

    Calves - 17"

    Thighs - 25"

    Waist - 42" very snug / 44" comfortable

    Forearm - 13"

    Bicep - 15"

     

    RT Mod

    Calves - 17"

    Thighs - 26"

    Waist - 40"

    Forearm - 13.5"

    Bicep - 16"

     

    TM (possibly .5 of an inch larger on all except waist size)

    Calves - 17"

    Thighs - 24"

    Waist - 36"

    Forearm - 13"

    Bicep - 15"

     

    I have to admit that the shimming is a concern, even with the more generous RT armour I knew I was going to have to shim, I actually drew out the potential shim sizes last night and was surprised at how big 2x 4 inch shims will look and more importantly blend into the existing armour.

     

    I have added cycling to my fitness regime to reduce some of my weight, which has slowly helped my waistline, hence my wanting to reduce and eventually remove any shims I use, however this will take time, I think my haste may have potentially got the better of me, the side effect being that my thighs are now bigger :(

     

    I have looked into RT armour in the past, but the waiting time and potential customs sting made me seek a set closer to home, patience has never been a strong point with me and I am eager to begin a new project.

     

    Thanks Again

    Art

  5. Nearly There....Almost

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    Afternoon All

     

    So, I am almost on the verge of ordering a set of TM Troopermaster Armour.

     

    And now the panic sets in, I vaguely know what I need to collect before I begin, tools, glue and such.

     

    But I have a few questions, forgive me if these are answered in threads, I have been scouring this site for weeks trying to sort everything out in my head about what exactly I have bitten off, unfortunately I now find my head is full of random details, I think I may have woken up once shouting "not my ABS buttons"

     

    however, here we go, all answers or directions on where to look or builds to read will be much appreciated.

     

    1) Is there a photo guide out there, showing the differences (in photos, not just text) between classes of build ?, I really wanted to go for "Centurion", but think I should start with "Expert Infantryman" first, I worry about biting off more than I can chew.......probably a bit late :blink:

     

    2) Since I will invavriably end up fighting with gluing pieces together, how user friendly is E6000 for "gluing, getting wrong, removing, regluing...repeat", my bathroom can attest to Silicone gone wild.

     

    3) Any valuable "Doh!" moments to avoid, or "I wish I knew that at the beginning moments"

     

    4) Since I am not regulation issue, I will have to shim by about 6 to 8 inches (although I hope to reduce that.....wonder how many diets have been started because of Armour builds ?), My armour will be ABS, so I have been looking for good shimming guides and more importantly, ways to remove excess paste without damaging the surface, I would hate to get bright and shiny armour, then scuff up areas while trying to remove excess paste.

     

    5)In reference to the above, I plan on reducing the size of the shim as I lose weight, anybody done this with success, or am I doomed.

     

    6) And finally, once I have finished the build, I plan on displaying it on a mannequin (I don't want it living in a box between troops), I was thinking of building a corner piece in my room to resemble a chunk of deathstar corridor, just a thought as it will look better than old woodchip wallpaper.....any thoughts on a suitable background would be appreciated.

     

    Phew...., if your still reading, thank you, if you can offer any help or advice or even a point in the right direction, double thank you.

     

    Now I may need to sit in a corner for a while and think about what I have let myself into.

     

    Cheers

    Art

    Hello from the North East of the UK

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Thanks for the updates to my post.

    I sent a message out to TM, still waiting on a reply :(, in the meanwhile I am scouring this and a few other sites for armour information, as I guess we all do before that first purchase.

     

    I am 5.8 which is not a bad height for a trooper, however I am 44-46 inches in waist, although I am trying to get that down with a lot more healthy eating and a lot of cycling, which unfortunately has changed my thigh size :)

     

    Every time I begin to clean up my Blaster kit and start pulling things together, I read a build and stop in my tracks, I keep bouncing from the "I want a sterling with authentic parts to build" to "just start already", although I think if I get a sterling it will be display only, so I might as well get my Doopy kit finished, soon as I locate all the mod parts to improve it.......see, delaying again :(

     

    Cheers

    Art

  14. Diana's RS Props Build- ANH Stunt

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Wow!, just spent a few hours reading through your build, I am stunned by how great your armour came out, all of the work in reducing the size from out of the box was well worth it.

     

    Now i just need to get myself sorted and order myself a set of armour, I was initially going to go with RS armour, as there in the same country as me, but after doing research and reading and research, I think I will be opting for the RT Mod armour as it's more accommodating for the well upholstered person :)

     

    Your build has definitely inspired me, Thank you.

     

    Art

    Hello from the North East of the UK

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Just a little bit of an update, I been busy reading & researching and have sent off an email to Rob about his RT-Mod Stormtrooper armour set, whilst RS Propmasters are in the same country, which is handy with Evil Customs, I like the point that Rob's armour is for a fuller figure, 5 foot 10, about 240 pounds.......thought about looking for a a Death Star costume :)

     

    Unfortuaneatly even though I have my Doopy E-11, I am still putting off starting as I want to buy a deactivated Sterling, maybe chatting to members of the 501st at San Diego Comic Con will help motivate me.

     

    Art

    Hello from the North East of the UK

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Hey Si

    I just had a read through your armour build, stunning work, nice and clean and more importantly your build was really easy to follow, not sure if I could do it to the same degree though.

     

    got to admit the personal touch of putting together my own set and getting the best fit is definetly a bonus over buying fully complete and hoping it fits, after all were all different sizes.

     

    Now I know I really really need a set of armour in my life......sigh :unsure:

     

    Art

     

    p.s time to sit back and read your E-11 build now.

    Hello from the North East of the UK

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Hi All

    I just thought I would drop in and introduce myself, the name's Art and I am a Star Wars fan :)

     

    After years of wanting my own set of ANH Armour, I have decided this is the year I get round to it, I spoke to a few people at last years San Diego Comic Con from the 501st (I am always impressed when squads of Stormtroopers march through the corridors on there way to the annual photo op on the stairs on the harbour side) and came to the conclusion that I better get around to it.......typically only the thoughts of this years Comic Con have jogged my memory.

     

    Whilst I have years of kit building and messing about with paint and glues, I know I am nowhere near skilled enough to attempt a build of a set of armour (although I think I could put the parts together), so I am thinking of saving my pennies and investing in a set from RS Propmasters, I contacted the UK Garrison for advice, no reply yet.

     

    However there must be a lot to be said for wearing armour you put together yourself, especially if you may need to tweak the standard size......I may be a little...erm well padded for a Stormtrooper :)

     

    Still, I just received a resin kit from Doopydoo, which should keep me entertained for a while, although as soon as I looked at it, I could only wonder how much better I could make it by swapping out a lot of the pieces with actual sterling smg spare parts.......yup, bit of a perfectionist there.

     

    Of course straight after that thought, I wondered what I could do with an actual deactivated Sterling :)

     

    Anyway, that's me.

    Nice to meet you all

     

    Art

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