[My custom fan build for the Anovos FO TK]

Thanks all!  I'll be doing one specifically for the ANH Stunt from Anovos too once it arrives.

[My custom fan build for the Anovos FO TK]

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[Anovos TK armor preorder]

FWIW, I received my TFA Trooper helmet from Anovos a few hours ago.  VERY light weight compared to the resin buckets I have for my Clone and Death Watch.

[ANH Stormtrooper armor questions for ATA and etc.]

Thank you. I'm guessing a hair dryer will do?

 

Invest a bit in a basic heat gun. You'll use it more than you'll think in costuming!  Harbor freight offers some inexpensive ones.

[Accidently drilled through while countersinking]

I did the same with my ears. Would this method also help fix taking off too much of an ear? There's missing spots that I'd like to fill up. I took off a bit too much. Nothing drastic though.

 

 

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ABS sludge is a little runny, kind of like ranch dressing.  You'll need some sort of backing material to sludge over and probably need some sanding as well.  Scrap ABS glued in from behind works really well for this. 

[Accidently drilled through while countersinking]

actually just glue in a plastic square behind and it will sit fine.  No ABS paste... no fuss.  easy. done.

BTW I never countersink my ear screws... it's not the way it was done on set, so I don't do it.

 

yeah, be careful with plastic sludge. It's a great tool but won't work well in this application.

[Painting 3d printed helmet]

look at this as a process. I've done a few pieces that were 3d printed and you'll be doing priming, sanding, re-priming, re-sanding until you have a completely smooth starting surface.

 

I did use some Bondo finish putty (~$3 in a tube at Wally World), but used sparingly.  After applications of your primer, you'll be doing topcoats followed by wet sanding.  Light and slow does it!

[POLL ... 5v or 12v blower cooling fan for Helmet? HELP!]

Does it last longer if you use 2AA instead of 9v?

 

yes, you need 4 x AA (1.5v ea) to get enough voltage to make them go.  PM me if you want some additional help!

[POLL ... 5v or 12v blower cooling fan for Helmet? HELP!]

the 9v battery on a 5v fan will give you about 20 minutes of usage and a hot battery when you're done.  I run (and build) a 2x 5v fan kit that I run off 4 AA batteries in a switch box.  I have found that the ones I ended up using (after LOTS of trial and error) move a lot more air than the 12v varieties on a 9v for a decent period of time.  I get 3.5-4+ hours with really good airflow on mine.  The 9v batteries don't have enough mAh to run the longer troops I've been on....

[Hello from St. Louis]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[501st Trooper Status Requests (Include link to your 501st profile in your request!)]

Eric from the 70th Explorers requesting 501st access please:

 

http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=16142&costumeID=23

 

 

Thanks!

[Hello from St. Louis]

Hello all!

 

Eric (CT-11281) from the 70th Explorers here to say hi!  Mainly looking to upgrade my Hasbro with DD's kit (already have both).  Thanks all!