[Aren't you a little short to be a stormtrooper?]

Mate I have never seeen anyone with a broader smile than you after that troop!

You looked great mate.

[TM's ANH Hero build[*TM]]

What Steve said!

 

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[RS Props Stormtrooper kit [*RS]]

Looking great- love the Brian Muir autograph. He is such a nice guy.

[RS Prop Masters PVC Stormtrooper ANH Build]

Thanks Rob.

 

I have never really asked this and have theories but does Brian know who built the suits? Did AA supply them ready made or was it Mollo's team that trimmed them and put them together when they were delivered to the studio.

My guess is that Mollo's team did the strapping etc.

[RS Prop Masters PVC Stormtrooper ANH Build]

Do we have any idea as to who made this suit? Was this one of the Elstree suits or one of Ainsworths?

My understanding, and I could be wrong, was that Elstree made some suits prior to AA. but the Vac former was not up to the task of making 50+ suits.

The idea that Sandies had only one snap makes sense and falls in line with the fact that changes were made when they got to the studio, ab buttons, sniper plate why not an extra snap for adjustment.

I guess we will never really know as the documentation doesn't seem to exist although I live in hope that some more discoveries will be made.

[Reporting for Duty!]

Your world is about to change Ian- see you tomorrow!

[TM's ANH Hero build[*TM]]

OMG!

[TM's ANH Hero build[*TM]]

Thanks Paul!

 

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[tm armor]

Send Paul a pm mate, he is a member here.

 

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[TM's ANH Hero build[*TM]]

This is what I meant

[TM's ANH Hero build[*TM]]

Paul- I have seen two different versions of the calf closure- the style you are doing with the hooks pointing inwards and another style with the hooks pointing outwards. The ones where the hooks point outwards mean the elastic is more out of sight and the calf can close more tightly whereas the inward facing mean the elastic is in between the two pieces and achieves a less flush look. Is one right and one wrong or is it personal choice?

For the record the outward hooks are on a 'replica' suit but the logic of doing it that way is why I am asking.

[A Salute to TM]

Great post Steve!! Paul you are a great asset to this hobby of ours and long may you continue to help and support us all. Thanks mate!

[Tapatalk]

Thanks Eric- found it and am using it!!

We have had this for the UKG for a while and now FISD my life is getting easier- thanks for doing this guys!

 

Wacky. I found it by searching using one of the following: stormtrooper, FISD, imperial.

 

What are you searching on? I can add it to the description so people can find it more easily.

 

Aloha,

 

-Eric

[Tapatalk]

It is not showing up when I search.

[TM's ANH Hero build[*TM]]

Paul you just keep on raising the bar!!! Thanks for sharing!

[most expert holster attachment technique?]

I'll think you'll find that Mark-Firebladejedi introduced the idea of covert fixings with poppers way, way back in the day

 

And Mr.Haggis (Billhag) posted a splendid explanation / how to back in the good ol' days of 2008

 

http://www.whitearmo...opic=4553&st=20

 

 

Mark

You can get screw rivets in loads of places in the UK mate, just do a Google and you'll see

tons of sites where you can pick them up in different sizes, widths and lengths

 

 

The snap method works just as well and I had no problem with getting the snap to go through

the canvas belt or the leather holster strap

 

 

Hope this helps

[RTA]

I can't believe what I am reading!!

 

I agree that the defence offered does look similar to that that a certain Mr A offered and we all know the story there.

 

I believe that the truth always comes out!

[Thank you Paul for being the FISD DL!]

Paul I am lucky enough to have met and trooped with you. You are a true gentleman and a very sincere and genuine guy. Your passion is unquestionable and your dedication is beyond reproach.

Very few can even imagine the time and work you have put in for us all and the rest you are now facing is well deserved.

 

I personally and sincerely thank you sir and look forward to trooping with you again soon!! ( About time you came here!)

[TM's Latex hand plates]

Thanks mate.

[TM's Latex hand plates]

Paul put me down for a couple of sets please mate.

 

Try Plasti-dip paint - it is special paint for latex and will really do the trick mate.

 

http://www.plastidip.co.uk/eStore/index.cfm?type=Domestic_Solutions/Plastidip&stage=1&gclid=CNqgzI7j064CFcImtAod0VBacw

[Sealing (hobby) iron Does "PAM" work?]

I know that Billy (Billhag) swears by the use of talcum powder on the sock when he's modifying armour with a modelling iron.

Seems to work pretty good when you see the fantastic results he gets.

[Accurate ANH E11 pics needed]

P.s. any suggestions on anything to add to an ANH e11 hyperfirm.

 

Billhag's HF pimp

 

http://forum.whitear...l=&fromsearch=1

 

 

[Is this common place?]

I followed the same route as Simon as per his advice and it works perfectly.

[A Huge thanks to Si and Rob at RS props.]

I just wanted to update everyone here.

 

Here are some pics of one of our troopers Darren Langthorne presenting the Helmet to young Owen.

He was totally blown away by the surprise and by all accounts this was absolutely the highlight of his birthday!!!

 

Again many thanks to the guys at RS who so generously provided the helmet kit and many thanks to Pete ( Stukatrooper) Brebner for building it to perfection and of course to Darren for taking the time out and presenting the helmet to Owen!!

 

The pics really speak for themselves!!

 

 

 

 

[RS Upper Leg (Thigh) build.]

Thanks for sharing Rob.

You pointed out that the joining strips were different sizes, do you think they are both the original strips as the one that has been riveted on looks as though it may have been a replacement?