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  1. ATA ANH assembly

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

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    Interesting.  Thanks for the paste info.  I think that gave me some ideas.

     

    I may assemble the armor and then remold it to fix it but I'd have to make it from fiberglass or obtain a large vacuum machine I've been eyeing.  I'm not sure I want that big machine around though.

    I'd rather not mutilate this armor since it's ATA so I'll have to think on this a bit.

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  6. ATA ANH assembly

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    Posted · Edited by PICTreed

    1 hour ago, ukswrath said:

     

    Yes however, doing this will effect the outer visual, meaning the outer return edge corners will be uneven top to bottom. If you're going to shim it then ensure the corner is uniform the full length of the thigh. Also, you'll need to duplicate the same on the other thigh so that both legs are uniform.  Hope this helps 

     

    Sorry, maybe I didn't explain it right.  The cover strip in the front will be continuous 3/4" top to bottom.  The back of the leg the cover strip will be 1" top to bottom.  

     

    That gap in the middle may be misdirecting my question.  I'll squeeze them together so the trim piece will sit just above the bend in the armor continuously top to bottom.

     

    I'll line up the knee parts which as you can see makes them uneven at the top but I'll trim that on the outer part and the trim piece but I'll reference photos first.

     

    Tim

  13. ATA ANH assembly

    in ANH (Stunt and Hero)

    Posted · Edited by PICTreed

    Forearms

    I got a bit of glue on a spot I'll have to take care of.  I've switched to E6000 and magnets from the magnet discussion.  If you haven't seen the new source for magnets you should check it out.

     

     

     

  14. New DFW Texas Trooper wannabe

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    My name is Tim, I'm on the East side of Dallas, I manage a Fire Sprinkler company and I fly a Mooney airplane, skydive, build model planes, and enjoy creating things.

     

    My bother and I bought our ATA armor 4 years ago and between the move and purchasing the airplane I have been too busy to get to the armor but now I'm moving along nicely.

     

    I have my blaster and holster to start as well and I'm looking forward to doing so community trooping when needed.

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  16. ATA ANH assembly

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    I've had the armor for 4 years.  I don't know anything!  But I'm going to do what I can.

     

    I'm planning on an ANH Stunt to Centurion standards and plan on trooping with the Star Garrison....ok, maybe I know a bit.

     

    I have the boots from Imperial Boots in a 43, 44, and 45...don't ask, it hurts.  I'm stretching the 45's now so maybe they will be ready by the time I'm done with armor.  I broke an ankle skydiving so that boot may need some additional work...we will see if the swelling goes down.

    If you're local to DFW I'd be down to helping you decide which boot size you need.  Maybe we need an exchange program...give deposit, try on boot, get deposit back???

  17. MAGNETS 101

    in Tutorials, Tips and HOWTOs

    Posted · Edited by PICTreed

    I picked up the N52's from there today in 3/4"x1/8".  While showing how dangerous they could be at work they slid together and pinched my finger.  I expect it to blister up in the next couple days.  THEY ARE DANGEROUS!  LOL.

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  20. Inferno Squad

    in Other 501st Costumes

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    3 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

    You could contact the DL or XO from JRS if you are having issues joining.

    DL ptbenz@gmail.com

    XO corellianimports@aol.com

     

    One of the costumes I'm yet to research or own, but I find with any costume even with the detachments you still need to research, you will find the Tie helmets are a lot bigger than Stormtrooper helmets. I would suggest for reference comparing with screen images and the CRL (costume reference library), the CRL's are the base requirement for costume approval, you can find them here

    Ya, I think this one is close but it seems a bit small compared to my Stormtrooper.  It will probably end up in the theater room as a prop.

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  21. Inferno Squad

    in Other 501st Costumes

    Posted · Edited by PICTreed

    3 hours ago, starsaber25 said:

    Yeah Tim not surprised about JRS. Their forum has little action. Have you tried Spec Ops?  I’m not sure which inferno squad costume you are building but I know Del Meeko is covered over there. 

     

    Anyway, you certainly have some high ambitions. What are your reasons for 3d printing this as opposed to buying a kit?  Are you interested in doing the work and making it start to finish?  

    I think ultimately I will order a Tie Fighter helmet and convert it (TK needs to be finished first) but I just got the printer and wanted to experiment.   I'm not impressed with a plain printed part.  I think it's a great start but it's difficult to make a finished product so this may help the guys that have the printers and realize a printed costume isn't where you stop.

     

    The materials are sitting on my shelf from my days in RC Plane building.  The vacuum machine was used for making different types of fiberglass parts like wings and fuselages so we can get lighter fiberglass parts.  We vacuum formed the canopies and we used the silicone molds for scale engine parts and other details cast out of resin.  

     

    The construction from raw materials is what I like best.  

     

    I was deep into producing parts for other guys and it's not anything I ever want to get into again unless we run across something that isn't being produced by a proper shop.  I think we need to support these shops as much as we can because if it weren't for them we wouldn't have these awesome costumes.  

  22. Inferno Squad

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    After failed attempts at joining Jolly Roger I thought I'd post here about my build and maybe get some feedback.

     

    I thought I'd try a 3D printed helmet and use it as a mold for the final product.  I'll be using a combination of vacuum forming, composite or sandwich construction with fiberglass and epoxy, and HydraCAL/Hydra Stone or something similar for casting.

     

    I'd like to make this as accurate as possible even though it's not from an approved source.

     

    My fear is that the scale of the helmet may be off.  Once I get it finished maybe someone can compare some measurements from their Tie pilot helmet.

     

     

    Inferno Helmet2.jpg

    Inferno Helmet(0).jpg

  25. PICTREED build

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted · Edited by PICTreed

    I have all the build materials now.  Picked up the proper gloves and will start on those.  I guess I need to look at the pictures and just try to line it up as the reference photos show?

     

    For the blue and black buttons on the ab I thought about printing some round vinyl paint masks so the circles will come out perfectly round.  Pics to come.

     

    While waiting I started printing an Inferno/TIE Pilot helmet.  Takes a long time!  It will get assembled, cleaned up, and probably molded so I can pull some a carbon fiber helmet.  I have some yellow kevlar, that might look kind of cool too as a prop.  Each half of the helmet will take 2-1/2 days!  Too bad we don't have a section here to post TI stuff.  I may have to make a clay bust first to adjust some things...we will see what it looks like after assembly.

     

    Inferno Helmet.jpg

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