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TheSwede

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  1. MintImperial’s Newbie WTF TK Build

    in ANH Build Threads

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    8 hours ago, MintImperial said:

    Not sure how much more I can carve off from the brow itself and reckon I’d have to tilt the faceplate relative to the cap & back.

    I’m not trying to persuade you BUT:laugh1:

    In case you want to raise it some you can use a lexan scissor with a curve and cut…well 5mm or so without any danger of ruining the look. I didn’t even dissassamble my helmet for when I cut mine. I also cut mine with a slight curve. And…if you ever wan’t to go back to a lower brow you just pull down on the brow itself, it don’t need much ”grab” to stay in place. 
     

    whatever makes you happy:duim:

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  2. MintImperial’s Newbie WTF TK Build

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    4 hours ago, MintImperial said:

    Would that work?

    Probably would, but in my opinion not needed as the helmet looks great as is:duim: Looking at the pic Mario provided I would be tempted to raise the brow though ^_^ Totally just personal preference so just ignore me if you are happy with it :salute:

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  4. ChrisThePropGuy TK

    in The Foundry - Armor and Prop Making

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    6 hours ago, ChrisThePropGuy said:

    I managed to get a pull done so will do a proto mock up and maybe we can take it from there to see what looks off.

    I think that would be the best way to go about it. Totally jealous that you actually have that option, to own a lineage helmet and the capability to vacuform…..*sigh :rolleyes:

  12. Daryl’s Denuo Novo FOTK build

    in TLJ Build Threads

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    22 minutes ago, aero said:

    How do you stop the ABS paste from Changing colour/yellowing. I've noticed the ABS paste colour never matches. It either darkens or goes a little yellower.

    I use a glass airbrush bottle to store the paste and make sure I'm extra careful to keep it free from contaminants.

    From my experience it comes down to the acetone used. I guess I just got lucky with a local supplier. I was going to smooth it out and used a different brand (smaller bottle and easier to use) and that turned the paste yellow so did some sanding and applied a new layer of paste and then only sanded/wet sanded and polished.

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  13. 1st build. WTF TK. Issues aligning ab & kidney plates on left

    in TK Pre-Approval Questions & Discussion

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    Great to see you back at it:duim:

     

    @Deployment Officer Team as this particular armor stand as of right now it would make it look better not having the notch. 
    One can see that the notch should alligne with the end of the ab plate and not at the ridge as previously stated in this thread.

    lucasfilm reference.

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    RS suit reference:

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    FISD reference:

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    This is mostly covered by the belt anyways so why bother right?  Yeah but…as we talk about the higher levels I feel it’s important to let people know how the original armor was put together and how it looks :salute:

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  15. Armor from Denuo Novo

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    3 hours ago, FaderMonkey said:

    Has anyone else had any experience with the armor from Denuo Novo? Are there any reasons this armor won’t work for 501st approval?

    Short answer: nope. 
    There is some work involved with filling seams and making it seamless but that’s the nature of every FO-kit out there. Great to hear you received everything, I’m just waiting on the TLJ helmet before I can go for approval. Good luck on your build:duim:

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  21. Shiri's Denuo Novo First Order TK Build Thread

    in TLJ Build Threads

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    3 hours ago, Shiri said:


    Ok if I’m honest, if I suck my gut in, it’s an inch gap on each side but if I don’t, it’s more like two or so inches gap on each side. emoji53.png


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    TD will still cover it and if you use a solid closure that won’t pop open then use the armor as a sort of corset and yes I’m serious:) My armor has a gap at the top and what I’m doing is to use said fabric (stretch) and a zipper and make it as tight as I can.

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  22. Shiri's Denuo Novo First Order TK Build Thread

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    On 12/21/2022 at 1:47 AM, Shiri said:


    There’s a gap of about an inch or so on each side. Not sure how I can take a pic, maybe if I tape it?


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    If it’s only an inch or so on each side you don’t need to shim. You cut the back in half, glue the sides and the TD will cover the gap in the back. If you want a more firm connection/feeling you could ad fabric and a zipper to close the back. I’m building the same kit and it’s just plain awesome to work with :happyandcheerfulbirthday:

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  25. Newby from Sweden

    in New Member Introductions

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    On 11/6/2022 at 8:16 PM, ZaanSolo said:

    Hello Everyone

     

    I am so excited to have found the forum thanks to the Swedish Garrison, as I have been wanting to be part of a community that gives back as well as participate in a hobby we love.

     

    Brand new at the building of costumes and ideally would love to create a Captain Phasma. Any and all advice will be welcomed with open arms, I had a read through some of the threads but not sure of the most up to date info and suppliers specifically for Phasma. 

     

    Looking forward to being part of the community.

    Great to see you found your way here:duim:

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