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  1. Btabc's Stormtrooper build

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Just now, illusionz_09 said:

    Post the submission pictures. 

    Maybe we can give you some feedback just in case the GML takes a while before getting back to you and wasting time in the meantime.

    I'll be sure to!  I just have to glue a few things (back cover strips) on the thighs and then I'll be good to send in as well as post here :)

  8. An ATA for Tampa Bay

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted · Edited by Btabc
    clarification

    1 hour ago, darthanael said:

    Hey Jeff! Currently in the middle of my build and I've been soaking up your build thread and taking notes! Thanks for being so thorough!

     

    As it relates to your strapping system (Which I'm copying!), I wanted to know if you you glued the nylon pulls to the elastic pieces or did you just allow the snaps to connect them?

     

    Your help would be appreciated, thank you!

    I believe what he did was punched a hole (used a soldering iron) through BOTH the elastic strap and the nylon strap and then set the snap through the two layers (Basically sandwich the nylon and elastic between the snap).  I've copied his method as well and it's a life saver :)

  9. HOW TO: Make ABS Paste

    in Tutorials, Tips and HOWTOs

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    8 hours ago, kman said:

    I self-host.  For some reason certain business firewalls have an issue with my site, which is odd, since they're just direct links to plain JPG files.  Try it on mobile, or somewhere other than work, and chances are it'll work just fine. :)

    sad part is I didn't mention anything about being at a business computer haha, but you're right!  I was able to view it at home and on mobile so thank you for the heads up!

  13. HOW TO: Make ABS Paste

    in Tutorials, Tips and HOWTOs

    Posted · Edited by Btabc
    editing response

    I saw this on Walts FB thread and I was so glad you posted it there, but I'm also glad you posted it here!!!!!  +1 for adding this page as a favorite

     

     

    *edit: you might want to update the photos... cannot see them, just the file name*

    If you're not using a 3rd party site to post, I'd suggest doing so like Imgur or some others that people will suggest.

     

    Struck through what I had said before... others can see them.  I'll try on different devices.

  15. TD Pipe scratches

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    11 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:

    A photo would really help, Mike, but there are 2 ways you could remedy that.  One would be to use progressively higher grit sandpaper (I would probably start with 300 or above, ending with 1200 or higher) and finish up with a plastic polishing compound like the Novus system.  Alternatively, you could sand it down really smooth and paint it.

    Hopefully you haven't glued on the TD plate, but if so you could mask it off.

    ^

    +1.  Great ideas!  

     

    Sorry, Joseph, I do not see a like button so this'll have to suffice for right now :)

  16. ANOVOS (DENUO NOVO) FOTK Armor Delivery Possibility

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted

    I'm sorry to hear this, but it doesn't surprise me :(.  I was looking at Anovos when I first was getting ready to order my armor.  I called and talked to several representatives of Anovos and they said that (at the time) if I placed my order THAT week, it'd be shipped within that current quarter (which was RIGHT under the summer quarter deadline).  HOWEVER I talked to a third person from there and they told me that they were running behind on their shipments and it might take a little while to get to me.  Now this person must have had a REAL bad day, or was on their last day of work because after looking into it I noticed that almost anything shipped from them gets back ordered?!?!?!?!?!

     

    Now that being said, I do hope y'all get yours soon! *fingers crossed*  and what the hay... *attempts to cross toes*

  18. Darthanael's AP ANH Stunt Build (Cehttps://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/42121-darthanaels-ap-anh-stunt-build-centurion-the-road-to-trooping/nturion). The road to trooping!

    in ANH Build Threads

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    Glad to see another AP thread!!!!  I'm currently awaiting approval... it's taking WAY TOO LONG for me... about 4 days now, but I know it'll be worth it in the end.  As for the build, way to go!  Have you come across the sniper knee prob yet?  (I have not read this entire thread).

     

    What I did with my drop boxes is just centered them, placed them upside down and poured in the E6000 along the edges.  Good luck! :)

  19. Trooping - public interactions and come backs

    in Off Topic

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    20 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

    One of our heightwarldy troopers used to carry a version of a swear box, but this one said "FINE FOR CALLING ME SHORT" and each time someone said the short joke he would produce it and ask for payment, it all went to charity ;) 

    I'm gonna have to make myself something like this lol.  I'm 5'8" and I KNOW I'll be having this short comment being thrown at me lol.  This is a great idea!

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  20. CONTEST: Aiming for Centurion??

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    1 hour ago, sylverbard said:

     

    just save them for your nest suit :-)

    That is true, I can.  However, this time I will bow out so they can help someone else who's still in their process of making/completing their TK :).  Besides, my next costume may not require some of these items (Shoretrooper) ;) 

  21. Dorm Room Trooping Decoration!

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    13 minutes ago, TheBlooperTrooper said:

     

    Thanks! Best of luck on your approval!

     

     

    Thanks! Exciting times!

    Thanks!!!  I'm eagerly awaiting the next few hours so I can hit the road running home to suit up, take my photos and submit away!  

     

    Good luck on your studies as well!

  22. Btabc's Stormtrooper build

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Ok so after a LOOOOOONG while and... not many photos.... I have FINALLY come to a stopping point.  

     

     

    I have reached the "end" of the building phase and fitting phase!  I have one more piece to check on when I get home, the shoulder straps.  I glued them on last night, but before I did I took well appreciated advice from @wingnut65 and layered the inside of the shoulder straps.  I used a little ABS scrap plastic to glue to the inside, but that melted and did not look good so I thought I was going to have to clean the bantha stalls because of all the "colorful" words I was going to say.  HOWEVER luckily before I said anything... I was hit with a great idea.  Literally, the idea hit me in the head from the cabinet from above.  A item fell out that I will NEVER be without: "JB Waterweld".  If you haven't tried this stuff... do.  It's mainly used for boats and other marine stuff so it's waterproof, but at the same time it fills the gaps in the shoulder straps and keeps everything from HOPEFULLY cracking as fast.  It adheres to the plastic and does not melt it (I tried it on a scrap piece just in case lol).  It's a epoxy putty in a tube, but be sure to get a little water on your fingers as you knead it.  

     

    I have also been able to get the sniper knee plate FLAT on the shin and it's doing a great job of staying out of my knee, but I'll add a little foam to push it out further.  I WILL BE uploading photos soon... at the moment I have been preoccupied with family matters and such, but now that things are settling down (knocks on wood) I can do them :D.  I might have to do them in series, but I can and will get to them :) 

     

    I hate being "shorter" though lol, gotta love family heritage!!!!

  23. Dorm Room Trooping Decoration!

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Nice job!  A great snapshot of the long journey through great troops!  

     

     

    I, myself, am about to submit my basic approval photos!  3 long months and I'm almost out of the building tunnel lol.  I glued on my last pieces LATE last night and will remove them once I get home, suit up, take photos and then submit for approval :D

     

    This is a great idea for ANY trooper.... I'll probably be doing something similar as well :) 

  25. TK-50601 Requesting ANH Stunt EIB Status [RS] [752]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:

    Sorry if you misunderstood, Bryce.  If you will note, my statement was a suggestion for the next  level, (Centurion). "Hopefully we will be seeing your Centurion level submission after you reach EIB.  For this....."

     

     

    Never be sorry about being confused or asking questions, brother.  The way the seams are now may be good for EIB, but for level 3 they will need to be flush with the kidney piece, which entails shimming them from the back, filling the gap with ABS paste and sanding/polishing until the kidney/shims are one piece.  There are a few tutorials on here, but if I can help just let me know.

    This helps greatly!  I don't want to come off as being confrontational haha.  I forgot that there was a basic approval and was told this just the other day.  I'm getting ready to submit for basic approval so this was something that was on my mind.  I will not have the problem of a shim, but a friend of mine will so that's part of the reason I'm asking.   Thank you again, brother :)

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