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  1. Cricket's RS Stunt Build (for the Vertically Challenged)

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    Bummer about the neck seal spots. I have a Stanley bin (Husky makes a similar bin) that has a tray and I store all my soft items in there, away from the armor. I also use a couple old beach towels and wrap them around my armor so that they aren't touching each other or anything else. I also redid some of the carpet in my home recently and used some of the off cuts and lined the inside of the bin. It's been working great for over a year!

     

     

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  13. Cricket's RS Stunt Build (for the Vertically Challenged)

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    Posted · Edited by MoSc0ut

    Mines 3" elastic and almost an identical set up as yours on a 2" wide duty belt. I have my thighs attached with e6000 directly to the elastic and put on my thighs like a pair of ABS shorts! Trooping for a year and have had no issues yet. I didn't want a snap or anything between my skin and the armor to rub or pinch me.

     

    To get them hanging the right height I put the belt on then slipped one thigh and stood in front of the mirror and adjusted until it was the right height then marked the top of the thigh with chalk on the elastic. Then repeat on the other side. Then I took all of it off and removed the garters from the belt and glued them into place. Once dry slip them back on the belt and done.

     

    Oh yeah, almost forgot the most important part of my set up!When wearing my tactical belt I also wear the buckle in the back which makes it possible to put the thighs on like shorts.

     

     

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  15. help needed

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    I've found that pepakura is a good way to keep yourself busy during the down time. There are a lot of really good unfolds that are very satisfying to put together and leave you with a nice display piece when completed.

     

    Best of luck friend. A lot of us have been there, things will be better soon

     

     

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  18. Where, What and Whom To Avoid When Buying

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    Is Redford films on eBay , a recaster ?

    As had been said many many times before, stay away from eBay. It's just better to assume it is than get burned. Until you've built enough familiarity with legitimate armor you won't be able to tell. There are deals to be had on eBay and there are people that sell legit things. For the vast majority legit armor does not fall into this category in regards to eBay. Owning a set of Stormtrooper Armor is not something you want to take a shortcut on. It's an investment of time and $, it is not something you can hurry.

     

    If you're looking to be an approved member of the 501st go with the vetted vendors listed in this forum. Take your time, do research, meet with approved members in your area. Most of us spent at least $1000 US all said and done. If you buy crap armor on a whim you will spend a whole lot more because YOU ARE going to be disappointed and have to buy a proper kit. You may recoup some $ by reselling the crap but better to just skip the disappointment and pay for a quality kit the first time!

     

    If you're just looking to have a suit to goof around in NOT associated with the 501st, get whatever you want.

     

    It's not that we are elitist or a bunch of snobs, we have a standard that we take pride In what we do. We didn't become the preferred costuming club for LFL by half a**ing things.

     

    Jim - TK50899

  19. MoSc0ut's (almost) 100% scratch build

    in ANH BlasTech E11

    Posted · Edited by MoSc0ut

    Amazing built!

    I'm working on mine but have troubles with the grip. I can't get the pattern on it. I saw you had a mold. Did you make that from an original grip? Thats downright impossible to find here in Holland.

    Yes it's from an original grip. I made a mold of the grip so I can make resin copies. I plan to make another scratch build sometime..... Do you need a grip? I can make you one if you are interested. Send me a PM and we can work out details.

     

    Jim - TK50899

    Greeting from Toronto

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Welcome and enjoy your journey to the FISD. While you are waiting for that magic age of 18 to get here I suggest joining the Galactic Academy. It's the "younger sibling" costuming club to the 501st (and those Rebel Scum). It can allow you to be involved until turning 18 when you can become an official member of the 501st and FISD.

     

     

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