[Now... I know Shepperton Studios...]

Yes the boots are all wrong. TKboots.com or ImperialBoots.com

Thanks, they're a bit loose-fit for me, so I'll get a better pair and keep these on the mannequin.

[Now... I know Shepperton Studios...]

Oh, and the boots are those rubbish ones, and his hands are covered with duct tape because his gloves won't go on properly, but y'know...

[Now... I know Shepperton Studios...]

...get a bad word or two directed their way...<br>

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BUT!<br>

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I'm really happy with my purchase!<br>

The mannequin (Manakkin Sywalker) arrived today, and this is the first time I've had everything put together.<br>

I know it's not 501st approvable without a good bit of work, but for now, I think he looks pretty cool <br><br>

(Jaunty leg angle is unfortunate but unavoidable )<br><br>

 

[TK Armor Transportation]

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The Husky boxes look great when they're all pimped out though

Open the Blast Door!

Superb

[Leatherworking - kinda on/off topic]

Thanks... Made a wrist strap, bracelet, whatever it'd be called... This leather was softer and easier to get a good imprint

[Leatherworking - kinda on/off topic]

That looks cool!

 

That's just on bare, undyed/finished leather to show the imprint. I made a luggage tag for a friend on darker leather and it came out really nice.

Even made a couple of scout woggles (the thing that holds the neckerchief in place), looked pretty cool.

[Holster: Where, who, and how much?]

Darman offers his holsters in 4 (I believe) and 8 ounce leather. I'm unsure about the lower number only because I've ordered two 8 ounce versions from him. The 8 ounce leather works very nicely, in my opinion.

Excellent, thanks.

[This is probably the best stormtrooper helmet available Out there...]

"This is probably the best stormtrooper helmet available out there."

What the seller says could be true...from a certain point of view. Where exactly is, "out there"? The seller's ktchen?

Fresh outta the oven

[Leatherworking - kinda on/off topic]

Hi, anyone else into leatherworking? I.e. Making blaster holsters, etc?<br><br>

I recently got a 3d laser-etched stormtrooper stamp made up... Maybe not screen accurate? <br><br>

[Holster: Where, who, and how much?]

Good feedback! <br>

I've been leatherworking for a couple of years and just made a thin prototype holster. I wasn't sure if the 8oz veg tan I normally work with was going to be too thick, but seems it's ideal!<br>

I'll set about making the 8oz version soon.

[How to,fake the static burst?]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb-Ht7FgSbM

 

Lol... I've never seen that film, might have to look it up

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As a side note, the Aker is a chunky little unit, isn't it? Much heavier than i'd imagined. Looks like the mic supplied will be easy enough to fix inside the helmet, too.

[This is probably the best stormtrooper helmet available Out there...]

Don't know if the global contingent has access to Gumtree? Maybe it's just a UK thing, a bit like Craig's List??<br>

Anyway, found this on there...What do you guys think? Worth the punt?<br>

[How to,fake the static burst?]

When using the amp and mic, I give a sharp blow to the mic with my breath... It works, and some have complimented me on sound effects lol. May also add a click in there using my tongue against the roof of mouth... Test it out, see what works for you... Trial and error.

Genius, that works perfectly! Thanks!

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PSN same as here: humperdingle

[How to,fake the static burst?]

Ok, so I got the Aker MR1505 12w voice amp. I simply can't afford to buy one of the random static burst units, so I need to fake it <br>

Searched the threads here a bit, to no avail, so what sort of sound is best?<br>

I found a short, sharp "Kssht" was best.<br>

Any ideas?

[Trooper horror stories]

Does the first time I needed to use the bathroom during a convention count as a horror story? It had a happy ending, but I figured out the wrong way to strap a Stormtrooper suit together.

 

I need a tutorial for this...

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Maybe not a video, though . My undersuit is one piece, so is gonna be a tricky thing to achieve!

[Hello... From sunny (!) Scotland!]

Thanks, folks!

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It wouldn't take a lot of work to get yourself 501st approved. We have a SDS trooper in our group and his kit looks fine.

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That's reassuring. There has to be a place for folks with 'lesser' armour I think it looks great personally

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[Hello... From sunny (!) Scotland!]

Hi everyone, Scotland calling!<br><br>

Long-time 40-something Star Wars (in particular, Stormtrooper) fan...<br><br>

Now, I know this isn't the done thing for most folkson this board, and others, as far as I can see, but...<br><br>

Upon researching youtube, watching some vids, etc, I purchased an armour set-up from Shepperton Design (yes, burn me now, for I have sinned )<br><br>

I wanted a stormtrooper kit "now", as I had the money sitting. From past experience, I know that if I waited a year or so to save up the extra money for an RS trooper, I'd have used the money for something other than a stormtrooper outfit.<br><br>

But anyway, it's done, I got it next day, instead of weeks later, and I'm happy with it! I'm not wanting to be 501st approved, so it's absolutely good enough for what I'll be using it for, which is making appearances at a kids' hospital - specifically the oncology ward - who helped us so much when my daughter was sick.<br><br>

So that's me - evil Shepperton owner from Scotland.<br><br>

Glad to be here, and I'm keeping busy reading the various tutorial forums first.<br><br>

Cheers all!<br>

Mark.