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  15. In need of advice to get started

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    TM would be my choice for a Hero, I didn't know RS did one.  Price is in a similar ball park as RS iirc but you're best bet is to ask him.  He's also @troopermaster on here if you would prefer that to Facebook.

     

    Ideally source all parts from the same maker.  All suits are a bit different and so have a "look" which will work best as a matched set.  The colour of the ABS will vary a little too so ordering from one maker at the same time will reduce this as well.

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  16. In need of advice to get started

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Welcome to the FISD!
     

    Helmets are 1 size fits all, some people they are more snug (me) others have loads of room.  They just affects how you pad it out to fit.

     

    RS is a stunt kit, the armour is the same but they do not do a Hero helmet which has a different face plate.

     

    My weight has gone up and down.  I dropped about 5kg and armour fit was still fine.  Much more than this or a large gain may mean things need adjusting.

     

    I don't think I've ever seen a Hero light sabre outside of that CRL image.  Not sure where they came from but generally the Hero suit will replicate the suits Luke and Han (and also a few background TKs if you pay attention) wore in ANH.  There is also the "promo" trooper which used the SR-14R and short holster but there are maybe 2 members with those I've ever seen.

     

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  21. Storing and Transporting Armour

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    I use a Stanley 50gal job site box because I am too lazy to take the armour apart.  It's brilliant but huge.  Helmet goes in a motor bike bag just because I want to make sure it's not sat being squashed for any period of time, though it once took a hit in that bag....

     

    Some people use a smaller 120L (about 70L less than the big ones) boxes.  I used to but just found the fit a bit more of a faff so got a bigger one.

     

    Some use a large suitcase.  I need to get one as for some troops the big Stanley is just too big and heavy to get on things like the Tube.

     

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  25. Episode 9 Stormtrooper research (Caution Spoilers Ahead)

    in TROS Stormtrooper

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    The actual raw material for a single cast wouldn’t be too bad (can’t imagine there’s much more than 2 gals in one so maybe 200-300 in resin?) but the setup costs and running costs for mould up keep would be pretty outrageous. Also it assumes you have a good starting point to mould from, and you’d want to keep it around as moulds expire and need replacing.  

     

    Maybe you you could replicate the injection process with syringes but the volumes would probably be a bit large for that. Really you need someone who knows what they are doing so you don’t waste money on badly designed moulds, short life moulds and poor castings. Material choice could be made with a few small scale tests before buying a bigger batch of something. 

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