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  1. My TK BUILD

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted

    1 hour ago, CableGuy said:

    Not heard of that myself, I’m afraid. However, peroxide on armour sounds like a bit of a gamble.

    People use it to de-yellow sun damaged armour.

     

    The reality is white plastic is not very consistent even from the same supplier, the sun will yellow parts pretty fast too given a chance.  Peroxide is probably a good start point, have a look for retrobrite on youtube for the technique.

  2. TK UK armor any good?

    in eBay Armor

    Posted

    1 hour ago, bishopdonmiguel said:

    What is your budget? Paying more for something better is good advice if you can afford it, but if you can’t then this kit is a viable budget option.

    I'm just going to throw it out there that you can get 1 good kit from the vetted list for about the same money as the 2 for 1 deal from TKUK. Yes its 1 not 2 kits if you're sharing with a friend.

     

    Also the reality is that difference isn't as big as you think once you factor in the cost of the under suit, boots, gloves, belt, blaster, paint. tools and other build supplies etc.

     

    Yes it's the cheapest, but I have bought enough of "the cheapest" in my time to know that unless you know why you're going for the cheapest it's usually a mistake.

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  3. TK UK armor any good?

    in eBay Armor

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Sly11 said:

    Politely put, there are several far better options to choose from emoji846.png

    This is my take.  People have made it work but the work required is extensive and it will never be as good as something that was better in the first place.

     

    Take a look at the getting started posts and you will find a number of suppliers that are known to be reliable.  There are many others not on that list. that doesn't mean they are out to get you or have bad product just they've not been through the vetting.  If you find someone else please do ask here first or have a search for them on the forum before spending any money.  Also stay away from eBay.

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  4. Any help in my area

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    Hi Michael,

     

    You're best bet for some local help will be to head over to the UKG (https://www.ukgarrison.co.uk/join-us.html) as Glens said.  

     

    I'm pretty sure we have a few troopers over Suffolk way, but until we know a bit more about what you've got and about you it's hard to offer anything overly useful advice wise.

     

    Once over at the UKG create a Work in Progress in the armoury and post some pictures of what you've got and one of the armoury team will help guide you.  Feel free to post some pictures here too of course.

     

    Chris (UKG Attaché)

  6. Detachment Pending

    in Forum Help & Support

    Posted

    2 hours ago, senatorsith said:

    Mine has been in the same state for the last two elections so I would love to be able to have input come February 2020

    There’s a few things that need to be correct for it to work. I’m not sure on all of them but as a minimum I believe it uses emails to match you here and at the legion. So go through all the things like that on both the legion and FISD and ensure they match. If this still doesn’t resolve it before the election then it can be fixed manually by the DL. 

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  8. 501st Trooper Status Requests (Include link to your 501st profile in your request!)

    in 501st and Detachment Access Requests

    Posted

    Hi everyone, 

     

    I’m assuming the sudden influx is due to the census. Please let the admin team work through these and do not repost, they will get done in time. 

     

    Also so remember that the only time detachment affiliation matters is for the elections in February. Prior to the elections a process will be run to sync FISD members to the Legion DB. This will not be run until just prior to elections.

     

    Thanks. 

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  12. JZYL Fem7 build

    in Other Non-Approved Star Wars Costumes

    Posted

    10 hours ago, JZYL said:

    Also! Want to remind everyone safety safety safety!

     

    Whenever using sharp cutting tools or power tools, and even when you're snapping plastic, remember to wear protection!

    That means safety glasses, no-cut gloves, and appropriate clothing.

    Also use a sharp knife, sounds counter intuitive but true. A dull blade means you'll push harder, which means your more likely to slip, which means you're more likely to cut your self.  Further when you do inevitably cut yourself a cut from a sharp blade will heal faster and cleaner than a nasty cut from a dull blade that was more of a tear.

     

    Personally I can't do delicate work in gloves, I'm far more likely to slip/mess up with gloves on. 

  14. Researching Helmet mods

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

    Posted

    On 9/16/2019 at 3:05 AM, JZYL said:

     A. @CableGuyTRamp > note that due to size, cannot be placed in helmet unless it's Spaceballs bucket

              - UK based

              - comes with speaker, charge directly

              - option of keyfob control for voice clips, option fingertip buttons

              - not small, needs to be placed outside helmet

              - customize microSD on computer, need adapter

    I know I posted this elsewhere but its @pwhitrow that makes Tramp not Dan.

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