charlesnarles
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I use the LS2 in an ATA (small helmet + big head = thin liner) and the mil padding for bigger lids since they barely have any give (more like bags of air covered with fabric). The LS2 is perfect IMHO, as you can kind of tuck the brow band under your lens strip and only need a dot or two of Velcro around the cap'n'back, or actually use the two snaps in the back meant for the motorcycle lid.
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Another winner! Can't wait to see what's next
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Get ankle weights and put them on your wrists
<br>I'm doing a doopy with real stock and end cap at least that I plan to troop with. Strongtroopers! <br>
If it's all about replicating the movies, Leia at least makes them look heavy.<br>
As for holstering, did they not use real Sterlings for those shots? Or is it a matter of reinforcing the belt somehow?
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Glad to have you both! See you around the OC soon
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Top is Hasbro: less accurate silhouette, but a tried and true conversion kit exists (Doopydoo's), tho explicitly unacceptable for centurion level. <br><br>
Bottom is Disney: scaled-down (about 83%), but arguably more accurate looking; some conversion parts of unknown origins can be found online, tho I'd recommend getting Doopydoo's pipe completion kit and fitting the parts to blaster's shape. Better SFX imo and has a stun setting too. No official feedback yet regarding centurion status modifications, but I'm trying hard to make one that will "pass."<br><br>
Hope that helps!
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Glad to have you, Delphine. Cool choice for a first build, there aren't very many legacy troopers. Have fun and good luck!
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I felt it. Heard its call... Twinkles of Ben and Yoda guiding me toward the Force. My gf was less impressed, but she's a Han Solo, philosophically. I have a very bad feeling about Luke...<br><br>
I didn't see any Gungans, either
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I like your mando's color scheme. Very appropriate for Halloween in the US
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Welcome back, Jim. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the advancements made to the craft during the past decade. 3D printing for example has become prolific enough to be affordable, and the cast resin blaster kits are better than ever. Good luck and have fun getting back up to speed
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Nice to meet you, Kieren. Trooperbay.com has lots of high-quality and accurate parts, pieces, and hardware for most (canon) variations of TK. Amazon (with prime, I should add) is another godsend for finding almost anything and getting it soon. Hardware and craft stores also carry much of the popular tools and chemicals (glue etc.) you'll eventually need. You're right on the money, as they say, about the total being over 2K, but it's not a race so stay within your means as you go. Congrats on joining and best of luck with your project
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I'm more interested in the weight (utilitarian quality) of the holster. I can live with having a hero belt and holster in storage since I'll need all the stunt stuff for my ATA anyhow.
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The FB groups are full of rubies "conversions" usually consisting of a coat of black paint. They all seem to have disdain for the 501st though, so it makes sense that we haven't seen them
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I like them a lot, myself. I was able to get a Disney chatter/changer/burst unit that works perfectly with his speakers. As far as compatibility, they do use normal headphone connectors but when plugged into my phone on max volume for example they're very quiet. Tony (ukswrath) at one time had volume issues (I think with a RomFx) that he was trying to boost with an amp, so I'd pm him about iComms if he doesn't respond here. I couldn't be happier with how mine look and function, the likes of which have both been improved upon since my purchase.
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Strapping looks weird, but might work out. Can you believe he overtrimmed using pneumatic tools and a belt sander??... Looks like we get cover strips with the widths pre-cut, maybe.
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Speechless, Aaron! Bookmarked the heck out of this one. And it is indeed inspirational, for the record. I learned a lot, and feel pumped for doing mine soon.<br>
We still need a final shot held by you dressed out
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I've read to use any old sock, but Amazon has ones designed for hobby irons
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Here's the go-to page. Hopefully you can get a kit sent there by somebody on the list. Best of luck!<br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/'>http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/</a>
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Always good to see another new CA TK
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I just ordered a steel receiver from Dday and an Apex kit. Can't wait to get debrazing
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The quick and easy path (eBay, etsy, etc.) isn't a good choice for blasters unless you move into the $250 range. And then you still will want to research and double check the maker. Disney, Hasbro or rubies make good cheap starters to mod and/or paint. Hyperfirms are pricey but look great out of the box. Keep looking
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I got a motorcycle helmet liner online and it's perfect for me. Military pads had my chin exposed
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It should have some of the wrinkles and dimples, but on mine it wasn't so high on the traps and back. Email him those pics if you don't get a definitive answer
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Quite the collection already! Glad to have you with us
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Yep, that's the one. They're still plentiful through Disney (and at D Land) at $25.00 so it's worth a phone call
Bluetooth speaker as bolt
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Seems to be close to the dimensions of a Sterling bolt, 1.5 inches it says, with a rubber cover that might come off easily to reveal a slightly thinner metal tube maybe?.. Not sure about the length but at $12 with Prime, it's worth a try. I'm considering keeping its functionality (Bluetooth, rechargeable battery, mic) to keep it fully wireless and maybe movable, but I do want to try disassembling it and wiring it to Disney E11 guts. I'm not experienced with Bluetooth but all it'd need is the transmitter side of things elsewhere in the blaster or connected a finger PTT. <br><br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IZGWXKG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A347YLO264GMQ1'>https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IZGWXKG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A347YLO264GMQ1</a>