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Saw your post/pics on FB...looking sharp! Hope to get my pack and DLT in soon and do the same.
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4 hours ago, Harbinger said:
I have made a few for members on here, in my free time. Feel free to PM me.
Thx!
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3 minutes ago, Bud Spaklur said:
This one:
WinBridge UHF Wireless Microphone Headset Rechargeable Transmitters & Receivers 6.35mm for Voice Amplifier Audio Sound System External Speaker DSLR Camera etc (WB008 Pro) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DZ9D98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SPWeCbN427DJ5
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCool thx!
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On 9/27/2018 at 5:15 PM, Bud Spaklur said:
So here’s my configuration and I have had ZERO issues with sound being muffled:
I lined the entire back of my amp with Velcro and it stays put perfectly in that spot in the chest. It faces inward towards me, not outward, and it’s NOT muffled. The sound is clear and loud. It doesn’t press up against my chest. My iComm sits to the left as you can see, and Bluetooth receiver is plugged into the iComm above. In the ab, that is a powerbank to the right. In the center of the ab is Velcro for my phone. I plug the phone into the powerbank and also into the amp. I run TK Chatter while I troop and had no issues with this setup.
I did just get the new iPhone XS Plus and it has loud speakers, so I don’t find I need the green cable running into the amp anymore. So my most recent troop, this wire was not in the ab:
Which Bluetooth and mic do you use Bud?
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This is an old post obviously (6 years old actually) but curious if there are folks on the boards still doing these?
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1 hour ago, pandatrooper said:
Mix up a solution of white pva glue and water 70/30 glue to water. Brush that on the armor first. Then weather with sponged acrylics.
If you want to remove the weathering, just wash the armor in warm water. It will dissolve the White glue and the rest comes off in layers.
Interesting...first time hearing that one...thx!
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22 hours ago, Neb Sgird said:
Assuming your keeping with the topic on this thread, i would stay away from acrylic. It will be comparatively hard to remove, and in my mind would be tough to make a weathering pattern with. Just my two cents.
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Well said...had no intent to hijack...keep debating on going back and forth between the two (removable or more durable).
Thx for the info though! Good to get as many opinions as possible before I launch
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Nice build and good luck!
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7 hours ago, Daetrin said:
FWIW, I used to use Woodland Scenics paints which are water based, and come off with water. Yes, you have to touch them up from time to time, but it takes a very short amount of time to apply and they are cheap.
Thx for the tip! Found some black matte acrylic at Michaels I’m going to give a shot..it’s their basic brand...woodland scenic seems to get a lot of use on the boards...will have to get some of that and compare!
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8 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:
With the eyeshadow you will not need to "set" it with anything. Like I mentioned, you may have to touch it up a bit once every 7-8 troops or so, but it stays on really well. If you uses fleece lined helmet bag, but sure to wrap your bucket in a plastic bag before inserting it, as it may rub off some.
To remove the eyeshadow for shiny white trooping, just use a household degreaser like 409. Comes off easily!
One of the best HWT weathering jobs I've seen is from my buddy Charles of the GA Garrison. Not too much, not too little:
Any ideas where this came from? I really like this look...(credit to whomever this is...can’t recall where I snagged this pic)
(cross posted from FB)
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6 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:
With the eyeshadow you will not need to "set" it with anything. Like I mentioned, you may have to touch it up a bit once every 7-8 troops or so, but it stays on really well. If you uses fleece lined helmet bag, but sure to wrap your bucket in a plastic bag before inserting it, as it may rub off some.
To remove the eyeshadow for shiny white trooping, just use a household degreaser like 409. Comes off easily!
One of the best HWT weathering jobs I've seen is from my buddy Charles of the GA Garrison. Not too much, not too little:
Thx much! I keep flip flopping but think I’m going to give acrylic paint a shot just to keep the powder mess to a minimum since my kit comes inside (vs a garage) after troops
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Gaskets and a little bit of red added
Not it certain I’m happy with the mustard technique, it doesn’t come off easily and once painted/sanded looks more like grime (which is fine but not what I was going for in those areas).
oh well can always be tweaked if I want to come back to it later
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On 4/25/2018 at 10:30 AM, Alay said:
I used charcoal powder then hair spray to keep it on.
Gave the armor a bath and it all came off ezpz =)
Doesn’t the hairspray make your armor sticky to the touch?
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Re: weathering...do you apply the eyeshadow and/or charcoal and some other product to set it?
i seem to recall hairspray being mentioned but won’t that make your armor sticky?
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Super sharp! Great job on your build
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Next phase...playing around with weathering...in this case, charcoal powder after a quick hit with a sander on areas that would see wear and tear and show the metal underneath. Hard to say how much is too much. I've found that dusting the whole thing then brushing off thoroughly in flat areas gets the nooks and crannies dirty but doesn't overly do it....please let me know what you think.
Bottom (I've already brushed out the streaks visible)
Top
Lenses
Front
I plan to hit it again this weekend and then hopefully finish it out with some hairspray to make it stick. After that, I'm going to add some washers to the eyepieces to make it a bit more realistic and then look for some leather strapping...
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23 hours ago, kman said:
Great job on the model! I can't wait to print one out and add a pair to my HWT, as my build gets ready finish up.
Thx!
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On 12/2/2018 at 10:43 AM, TK10829 said:
Late greetings. I passed the review in April 2018. After four months of efforts, I finished my first set of 501 equipment. It is a great honor for me to join this family. For the empire!
Welcome to the ranks mate!
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Good luck mate!
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Man I wish I had the time to build stuff like this myself! This looks amazing!
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Nice! Like the camera idea!
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Good luck with your approval!
Electrobinoculars build
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Thanks for the advice. Got similar advice on my first troop with the kit so will definitely take you up on the suggestion!