Madmartigan

Perfect! Thanks for the assist!

Maybe can get Paul or someone else to chime in: I think bicep hooks might help solve the problem of mine dropping down more than I'd like. But I take it there were not molded on the original armor. What were they made of, how were they attached, and does anyone have a reasonable feel for how to recreate them? Thanks! C

Just under 6'0" - between 185-190 pounds depending on what day it is. More pics will come soon! You'll love the helmet!

It's the PVC helmet with "chipping" effect. Looks amazing up close. Will post more pics later this week! Blows my mind how light all of it is!

Will take more detailed pics later, but here is my first test fit and submission for 501st approval with my new RS Props PVC suit. Built by Simon and Rob to my measurements, it is a pretty good fit right out of the box. Amazing detail and light as a feather! Will need to figure out a couple things, but here are preliminary pics with more to come: Things to fix: Had to remount handplates since they were too low on original gloves. And will remount again since I tore right glove the first attempt. Need to find a way to put on shins a little lower. They were too high in most of these pics and really uncomfortable that way. Might need to pad inside of thighs to prevent twist and get them to sit right. Sniper knee plate gets under thigh a lot. When I built my previous suits, I angled the knee plate outward a little with shims. Not sure what to do or if I just leave for accuracy Chest and back meeting point pinches the hell out of me on the permanently fixed side (left). Ouch. Need to figure something out there, since I think it's just the way it's trimmed. Biceps/forearms are not attached to shoulders, so need to figure out how to keep them up. You may see how they are sliding down in a couple pics. Not sure if I have shoulders reversed (and that may contribute to bicep-slide), now that I look at it. None of the arm parts are labeled, but biceps were intuitive -- only fit one way These were rushed to get approval for an event, but I will take detailed pics of the whole suit and the bucket for EIB/Centurion later on after all the necessary tweaks. Preliminary verdict: It's a great suit!! -Chris

Cool! Looking forward to the pics!

Thinking of putting together a foamtrooper Halloween costume for my 2 year old, who is obsessed with my RS helmet. But I don't feel like trying to craft the helmet out of foam and the masks out there are crap. Thinking this might be a pretty good alternative once chopped up a bit and altered: ------------ It's the Disney vinyl bank, and it measures about 10 inches tall by 8 inches wide. Seems like a fairly decent size. Cut out and replace eyes, frown, open up the neck, fill the coin slot, maybe add real Hovi's and repaint. If I really wanted to go nuts, you could probably even totally butcher one and add/touch up to make vacuforming bucks. Would be much easier than sculpting from scratch. Anyone have one of these and can comment on scale? C

Another tip: Soak a washrag or other rag in water and leave in the freezer for a bit until cold. Then put it against the opposite side when you drill -- holding it with pliers on the rivet or something else besides your hand. Will help keep the plastic from melting.

Paul's Heros are the best! Beautiful work!

A thing of beauty! Man...you guys are really tempting me to have two RS buckets...

Another hint - pieces of 2" foam (I used to use air conditioner foam) on the inside of thighs at the bottom outer edge will also position them more correctly.

Nope. Check your PMs at the CTG.

Funky! Must mean the original sculpts were that way. Interesting!

Looks incredible! The chipping on the top and sides is fantastic. How well does it hold the paint with the red etch primer? Is the chipping and flaking on the bottom just from "handling it and moving it around the place for the past few weeks" or did you have to actually make it come off like that? Just curious if one that was not handled roughly would still retain most of the paint....

PM sent to Mason to get his take.

You can pry it from my cold, dead, hands, Paul.

Come to me, my precious...

Where'd you get that impression?

Per the CRL, with regards to Centurion and the male snaps on the butt piece to connect to the cod, it states: For level three certification (if applicable): Two male snaps shall be present on the crotch tab of the butt plate. They do not need to be functional. I am currently having Rob and Simon build me one of their replica RS Props PVC suits and -- in a bit of irony -- Simon's actual screen used suit only has one male snap on that crotch tab. The actual snap was missing, but there was clearly only one hole so only one snap on his originally. And they are building mine in the exact same way. If you are on Facebook, you can see it here: https://www.facebook...&type=1 So, do I need them to add what would be an inaccurate second snap (if I am replicating that particular suit) to make Centurion requirements?? Or can an exemption be given? -C

Can't wait!!! Going full boat and having Rob and Simon build it for me to original specs. I've built 3 suits, I figure I should get a pass on this one. Pics when it arrives. Instant Centurion -- just add water.

If you used the templates, you should be pretty good. They were not perfectly even on the real thing, ya know. People get spoiled with the perfectly symmetrical decals. Post some pics, but I'm sure you're fine. You did use the French Blue, right??

You can always try and keep the minimum amount of raised area on the front and do most of the trimming on the backs (taking as much off as needed) if you want to keep the raised area for the finishing strips. Oh, and you'll definintely want to get some latex handguards or some smaller ones, at least, in the proper scale for those delicate little mittens of yours.

Aww, man...just sold my suit and my new one won't be here for at least a few weeks. If I have it shipped directly to Skywalker Ranch, can I still register?

Derek, Thread isn't locked, but you don't have reply or posting privileges yet in the For Sale forum because you are new. And it is still available. I would only add the same caveats as above. I listed the size range in my original post. If you are within it, it should not be difficult to put on as is or adjust. I had my brother-in-law hop right into one of my previous suits since he was within an inch in height and 5-10 pounds in weight. But it's worth the time and effort to build for yourself if you can and are not very similar in stats to the previous owner. Let me know if you have questions. Chris

Hey, Ren! Let me know if you need help with finding the right shoe preparer and dye. I've got painted Jodhpurs, too, and can point you in the right direction.