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  3. Entertainer

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Thank's Just Joseph. Agreeably yes i too have heard horror stories. So maybe the best option is not to look into it, It was just an idea as i have been asked multiple times,But i forgot how many stories i have read where trooper's armour have been stolen,damaged etc. No i don't have an ID number yet,I am almost finishing off my TD with proper pauldren,boots and sides. Thanks for the info.

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  4. Entertainer

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by redking1

    Hey folk's!. So i been trooping my TD,And i have been suggested a number of times as a entertainer for children's birthday's/event's etc,

     

    While it dose seem like a good idea,there is obvious legal issues,I was just wondering has anyone researched into this? Or do any of you get hired for small event's such as parties etc?. As i don't want to start off anything such as hiring at event's etc without researching into it first,But i can't find any information so i am just asking here insted. I am still new to all of this.

    I do understand the 501st is a free hire organisation,I Just received quite a few enquires about hiring,it's a question/suggestion i have gotten non-stop since i got the suit up and about.

     

    Thanks.

  5. Paint

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    I wasnt sure about posting on MEPD because i am currently trying to focus on the white of a normal stormtrooper so then i can dirty it up again properly,as the current sand look im not liking so much. But thanks i will make a post on there :)

  6. Paint

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted · Edited by redking1

    Hey folk's.

     

    So i'm building a TD. And it's been fantasitc so far,Dispite it's not finished already i taken it to a few event's and people adored it. At the moment i have a while till my next Outing. So i am taking this time to work on it (re placing straps and positions,etc)

     

    My current problem is i don't like the way i dirtyed it,and i never put any other kind of white on it,all that was there was the normal ABS white. My current build has a sorta yellowish colour to it. So i have been looking at different spray paints and was worndering what kind of white is best to use,and any tips on spray-painting. I was also wondering if Gloss should be okay,as i been looking at this Ceramic white gloss.

     

    Thank's :)

     

    (P.S: i know some parts are in odd positions and bits are missing,And the pauldren is really rubbish it was a cheap one i got online,And that's what i mean by i am currently fixing it with proper straps :) )

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  8. Sandtrooper backpack

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Hey guy's. So i have been hard at work on my sandtrooper costume,Really only need the boot's and a pauldren (got one but not sure about it). So i'm getting ready for this friday's for the love of the force convention down in manchester!

     

    So i'm writing this to ask about the 501st qulifications for backpacks. It sais for level 2 the backpack must not have personal liberties such as light's etc. I was wondering if anyone know's will it still be acceptable if i put hinges on one of the box's as storage. As i will most likely buy stuff and have no where to put it as cloak room's are not provided due to security.

     

     

     

    and a quick other question the local 501st garisson ( Sentinal Squad UK, 501st, and 99th garrison) Will be trooping,i presume there will likely be a march,even though i have not joined yet and my armour is almost up to 501st qulification. Will i be eligable to march with them/troop? :)

     

    Thanks! 

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  11. Strip bending.

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Mathias is absolutely correct about the magnets.  The type you will require are the "rare earth" type, which are MUCH stronger that ordinary ones, and will help bring the cover strips in contact with the seams.  They are so strong that I would suggest covering them in blue painter's tape to keep them from scratching the ABS.  As for the E-6000, you can actually rub most of it off with your thumb.

    Zip Kicker is only used for CA (super) glue, but I personally don't recommend it unless you are 100% percent certain that the seam and fit are correct.  There are no "do-overs" with it.

    At this point, I would wait until you get the magnets before proceeding.  Yes, I know it may take a while, but anything doing is worth doing right

     

    Thank's,ya Zip-Kicker is going a bit too far. Thank goodness internet orders dont take long at all :). Thank's alot for your help,i got a few earth-magnets on order and ill get the tape tomorrow :)

  13. Strip bending.

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Just wait until you have the magnets. So much easier.

    Okay,Ill try finger bigger,stronger magnet's,Sadly the small ones i got (which where expensive) Are just not cutting it for this,Probably would rather do with a fish tank cleaner magnet. Was just wanting to see if anyone els had any suggestions,Thank's for your reply! :)

  14. Strip bending.

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Hi folk's. So i am getting my gear up and running,And it's been going okay. Until i started gluing a strip down for one of the arms. I don't get it,It has plenty of space to fit,and it shouldent be bending. I haven't tried a big magnet or weights yet. But i was wondering if anyone could suggest anything els.

     

    I been using E6000 and apologese if you do see how much of a mess it has made (gonna have alot of fun scraping that off) I have considered using Zip-Kicker as a replacement just for this part. But i can't find any in the UK. Any sugestions would be great. Thanks!

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  17. Help.

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted · Edited by redking1

    Hey folk's i am still rather new. But i have got my very first kit! Partially,i am paying for part's separately and i got so far my armour for my Sand-trooper armour. (All that is missing is pauldren,helmet,boots etc i just got the basic armour) So want i need help for is assembling. I am finding it great trouble getting over the fear of making a mistake,measuring wrong on my armour,How do you folk's get over the fear of this?

     

    Also i am finding it hard to get any sort of proper tutorials on armour assembly of the sand-trooper armour,as i want to be as accurate as possible (Gagues from piano wire,rivets,measurments etc) 

    And the last problem i am facing is that i do have a rather big body type,And want to close off the sides of my armour,When i test-fitted it (uncut) I found out i have a large gap on the side's. I found out from the forms i can close these off with attaching the same kinda plastic under the armour,and  making it flush on top with possible putty or some sorts to fill in the small gap. So dose anyone know where i can find extra ABS plastic for this enough so i just have to deal with the gaps on the armour insted of making multiple gaps.

     

    I am just finding it hard really to jump into it all. Any sorta tips would help,As time is of the essance for me as i am trying to organise to buy some of the essential parts so i can attend "For the Love of the force" Convention in manchester (as i study away as well i only have some weekends to at least assemble the armour)

     

    Thanks.

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    Hi

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Hi. I am Ruaraidh from scotland. I was originaly making a clone trooper costume for McM London this year but sadly it didn't work out,So i am here on the form's hoping to look into buying a sandtrooper costume for the Celebration next year :)

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