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Count yourself lucky. It could of been worse. You could of been one of the few (like me) that ordered a "Sanotized Creations" TLJ helmet Kit from SANO from his first run a while back! Had high hopes for this helmet kit after buying and finishing "Phoenix Props" TFA helmet kit from Derrek but I can't bring myself to finish the TLJ kit as I'm so disappointed and angry with the build quality and finish! The maker even admitted shipping them in a poor unfit state!

Thanks for the links Glen I appreciate that. Kind of wondered if anyone had found a good source /supplier to buy from?

Looking to source some accurate mesh. Is there a product name or code to search for? Are there are good suppliers in UK or EU? Cheers

UPDATE. I had a brainwave this morning! I remembered I had some liquid rubber left over from when I spot repaired and assembled my FOTK rubber gaskets. Works a treat when applying...should be a good result when I spray the topcoat (hopefully).

Can anyone confirm the correct black shades used on the screen helmets so I can replicate them on my Sanotized Creations helmet. The Sanotized helmet has the one piece nose/mesh/teeth/traps insert which is produced in a matt black colour - should this be gloss black? The brow above the eyes, I believe was a matt black? The other areas around the bottom of the helmet were reported to be stickers/decals? Again not 100% sure if they were gloss black or other? Thanks. Bryan Edit - gallery pictures of screen shots plus prop store pictures show the brow is MATT - I think? Nose/mesh/teeth and traps looks - GLOSS - I think? Other lower areas is harder to confirm but some of the pictures look SATIN and some MATT?

Toothpaste...Genius idea! Thanks Glen.

Thanks for the info. Might give toothpaste a go....genius idea!

Hi Dan, I'm looking for a recommendation of which liquid mask product to buy/use to replicate what you have done on your build? Cheers, Bryan

Thanks for clarifying...I appreciate that. Guess I need to get some more Armorwhite gel then as I've used up the last of my bottle a few weeks back.

Hey Mike, So are you saying that using Armorwhite should resolve the yellowing on a permanent basis? - *(after one or two treatments)* I ask as I have found that it's only a temporary solution - armor is stored in a plastic heavy duty trunk away from light/heat not on display and rarely trooped in sunlight! (in the UK). The results soon fade away after 2-3 months. I appreciate that it's hard to confirm/guarantee the gel working on everyone's armor but it seems myself and some others have seen the same result in that the yellowing returns.

I too have used the gel to help restore the white back to my yellow armor but like you say it's a quick fix and not long lasting. I found it's effect lasted for the next troop and then the yellow came back very quickly. I was wondering if I should try the gel again or admit defeat as to get the gel shipped to the UK from trooperbay would cost me $26. I don't want to derail the thread but has anyone else on here had long term successful results when they used the gel to whiten their armor? I thought I might drop trooperbay a message to see his take on whether it's worth trying again to get a good result long term.

PM sent.

Thanks Tony. PM sent.

Not sure about the Bluetooth transmitter/receiver. I have always used a wired mic but I guess a wireless system would work. Thanks for the heads up with your set up...sounds a good plan. Have you not trooped the FO Tk yet?

Hey Darren, I'm starting to think about the voice options? Do you have a setup or are you a silent trooper..Lol I was thinking of a standard aker amp 1505 (placed in the smaller pouch of the belt) and mic? Plus the trooper accent! Or I could use my RomFX setup as per my OT TK and disable the static burst feature? Cheers

Thanks mate.

Darren, Any chance you could re-post the picture of the officer pauldron (underside) to show the magnet placements/self adhesive trim. Cheers

Hey Chris, Following +1 Didn't realize these kits were now on sale? There's no sales thread on here or over on the RPF. By chance how did you manage to come by the kit?

Just checked out your build thread mate....Looking good

Thanks for the heads up! I was going to try it on some scrap pieces but you've confirmed my fear. Thinking now I will try the bungee cord rig behind the knee plate (as other members have used this method) and see if it curves more around the outer edges.

Yeah it's a V3 kit. Wonder if it's possible to shape the knee plates with heat? Maybe with a hairdryer slowly? Thanks for the tips I'll have a think and decide.

Hey Darren, Did you need to shape your knee plates? I'm finding my (jimmi) knee plates aren't very curved and they stick out from both sides of the knee's. There attached by velcro.

What is the screen accurate correct shade of black to use on the frown, vocoder and outline of the ear bumps/outline of a ROTJ helmet? Humbrol #85 (Coal Black/Satin) or Humbrol #33 (matt) or other? Cheers

Doh!! That'll teach me to READ carefully the sales thread's more!! Just re-read Dan's thread and seen it in black and white. And another step backwards for me now!

Hey Darren I'm curious to know how the pistol won't fit on the holster with the resin block? Also I see you haven't split/cut your spats yet....What's your plan to wear them around the shins? Not sure if the time factor for drying is the cause as in my case the paint cracked rather that seeing the orange peel effect. Keep going Darren your nearly there.