R2Dan

No problem, I can wait a little longer... I have to learn to be patient anyway

Rickenbacker all the way - Though I have to admit that's just a copy. A fine one at that though. One day it'll be a real Rick... one day

Okay, I got some "action" pics done, and updated my Request pics in the first post as well (the right side pic is a bit blurry, sorry for that - still better than the first I think) So here we go: Will that do? Just kidding, couldn't resist Don't know which is better, just take the one that fits best with the others

I used to have one and the doopydoos kit, it had a recessed area so it would slide down more - if you get a resin cast that wouldn't be too hard to do as a mod?

I have one up there already, but due to lack of updates it got drowned - I'll be reviving it once they're done and ready

Guys, I know I've been quiet on the handguards front, but I will soon be able to get some sets out. Now that I finished my personal TK build, I can spend more time on these, and I've started painting up a whole bunch of sets. I think I will have about 10 sets done and ready for shipping by next week. So in case you guys are still interested, it's not long to go. If you check my elite application thread you can see those in "action" (although the pics aren't the best). They paint wore off a little on the edges, due to the forearm armour rubbing against the back, but nothing too bad. once again, it's just like in the movie

Looking good. Get us some bucket close ups Just one thing I find odd - shouldn't the Hengstler be attached to the side, next to the mag receiver, rather than on the top? Somewhat like that: Or am I being too picky?

You will get it - I'll be doing better pics very soon

I don't need any padding Nah, seriously, it's not that hard a balaclava or a bandana helps though, just to keep them out of the eyes - else it can get really nasty during an event

MovieFX/Guidon, German maker - except for the helmet

That's just a poster actually - but I do have it on vinyl as well I have quite a neat Maiden collection here, even got one of the original Soundhouse Tapes! Maiden Rule. Period. edit: You should have put up a link to a more recent live version Maiden never know what a good video should look like, especially back in the 80s! Oh my...

Here's a D-Ring picture (and the Hengstler showing my TK number, tehehe ) Thanks for pointing it out

Well well, I finally managed to get all my armour together, and I _think_ it should fulfill all ANH elite standards. We'll see... First of all I want to thank a bunch of people: Jens Hartmann for helping me out with boots, geeky helmet comparison sessions and for being one of the coolest guys in the German Garrison. Frank Vahlke for giving me some leather material for my holster Another top guy! And Romy, for sewing my belt and enduring all the TK talk over the past few months. Thank you so much Our Stukatrooper for his picture tutorials, they were a huge resource during my build, and I hope I didn't screw up And this place and all the members, without you I probably wouldn't have gone all that far So Cheers! Enough of that banter now, here are some pics (once again they're not the best, I really need to get a new camera!): Bucket pics: The blaster: And a last one showing the AB buttons, the canvas belt and the holster attachment, woo! Oh and here's me without the helmet, with a scary Jack Nicholson kind of face... it's the best I got without the bucket Right then - Let me know if you need any more pictures, or if anything is really off... That's it for now! Awaiting your comments quick edit: Just realised it's hard to tell wether my back and butt plate are seperate from the pics, so I took this one:

Just out of interest: Why did you paint the AP bucket at all? They're made from high glossy ABS, are they not?

guess it's about time for me to request this status as well: TK 8527 here, http://www.501stlegion.org/members/display...erID=8369" That's my old TK you see there, the new one should be ready very soon though

Well well, I do wish you all a great holiday season and a merry Christmas I still feel relatively new here, but I've got to say this is a really cool community and I'm glad to be part of it! Not long to go 'til I can apply for ANH elite, and it won't stop there keep rockin' the TK world guys!

Thanks It does take a lot longer painting them that way than with a spraycan though, it takes multiple layers (2 to 3) and I have to make sure they are thin and even, so the brushmarks won't get too prominent. But hey, it's sure worth it!

Alright, it took me a little longer, but here's another update: The new paint is not staying tacky, it is still quite flexible, it has faint brushmarks (hey, even more screen accurate! ) but overall is a lot more white than the spraypaint and won't stick to everything Here are some pics, I will spend the rest of the week painting up a few more sets, so I guess I'll be finally ready to ship some out around christmas! Some things can take longer than expected... oh well!

Okay, I took a step back and I guess I found a solution to the paint problem. The latex paint I used first that I didn't like because of the brushmarks will most likely be what I'm going to use. I bought a new brush, which leaves only very faint brushmarks, the paint dries quickly and doesn't stay tacky, and it's the nicer white compared to the spraypaint. And after all, brushmarks are screen accurate anyway, so I guess it just adds to the coolness ;D So I'm back on track - I just need to strip all the handguards and repaint them. It does take time, so give me another week or so, then the first sets will ship

guys, I'm having problems with the white paint. The handguards have been lying around for a few days now, but the paint keeps staying tacky and once you put something on, the paint will stick to it and it will leave nasty marks, which makes shipping impossible. I took a set to my squad christmas dinner last weekend in a plastic bag, they got there fine, but when I returned the bag had sticked to the handguards and was leaving an ugly pattern in the paint... I don't know wether this is down to a bad spraycan (it's still tacky on the cardboard that the handguards were on), longer drying time (which would be kind of weird, it's been nearly a week!) or, worst, the paint not working with latex. I will look into it over the next few days and come up with a solution - maybe I'll have to try something else... shoe dye, right John?

Thanks Marcus But to make that clear, I told John already that he was my inspiration and also a good reference, I don't really feel like I'm competing with him. After all I thought he wasn't going to do any of those for a while, that's why I picked up that project in the first place His handguards look great, and I fully understand anyone who buys his. I've actually talked to him about a swap, now mine are done

I can only second that - this is one hell of a bucket! I wouldn't put chips on that - it just looks perfect as is

Ok guys, these are up for order now!!! Check this thread for more details: Latex handguards

Alright! What can I say? The spraycan paint was a total success. A little more than 24 hours later, the paint is still flexible, gives a nice finish and my first handguards are DONE! I just glued them on a set of rubber gloves, used basic superglue, worked like a treat, they follow each movement and don't seem to "pop off" again! I just took two pics of the finished right side, I will have more of both sides tomorrow, when I'll open the order thread - Yes, I know John is doing his as well right now, but that way you can choose Mine WILL NOT come with the rubber gloves, simply because I don't have them at hand... I do have 2 or 3 sets in Medium that I could spare, but I don't have a large supply... A set will run 20 Euros/$25 shipped, painted up and ready to be glued on Here are the two (rather dark, as it's in the middle of the night here in Krautistan) pics I took of the right side, better ones will follow in the order thread tomorrow Hope you guys like them! I do

thanks for that - It's always great to learn something new