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TrickyT81

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  1. Really good find this, Rich. I posted not long ago with the same issue so I think I’ll give this a go. Is one bottle plenty for the whole belt? Sent from The Empire
  2. Good to meet you Colin and welcome to FISD. Enjoy “taking your first step into a larger world”. Tim Sent from The Empire
  3. Welcome to FISD, Michael. “You’ve taken your first step into a larger world”. look forward to following your progress.
  4. Thanks, Joseph. Good shout on the alternative rotary tools. I’ll take a look.
  5. Hi everyone, Just thought I’d check in with an update. My birthday is August 24 so will be looking to get my helmet around that time (had to order my TRamp first ready for my first troop). In the meantime, I’m just gathering all my tools together needed for the helmet side of the build. I have everything apart from the dremel. Having watched a few videos on helmet builds, I’m thinking I may not need to invest in the dremel at this point. From what I understand I can still do the job with the lexan scissors and craft knives (for cutting the holes in the eyes and frown), then sand down using the needle files and sandpaper. Is that correct? I also like to keep things organized and saw this tool box on Amazon. Looks good for storing all the build tools as well as suitable drawers for things like rivets, screws, snaps etc. what do you think? Are there any better ones for me to consider? https://www.amazon.co.uk/VonHaus-Utility-Organiser-Adjustable-Dividers/dp/B01AC3Y63Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=utility+tool+box&qid=1627720394&sprefix=utility+tool&sr=8-3 Thanks, Tim
  6. Slightly off topic but here is a thread around different responses for trooping that maybe useful.
  7. I’m comfortable doing an accent so that part doesn’t bother me too much. I agree with Dan in the sense that if you’re confident enough to master the voice and learn the quotes, I think it makes for more tailored interactions. I’m sure the preloaded clips will still have their place on certain troops though. Thanks for the suggestions on this. I’ll probably go with the standard remote option. I think this will serve the purposes I’ll be using it for. Sent from The Empire
  8. Thanks, Marc. Where do you place your remote?
  9. Hi all, Apologies if this has been answered on a separate thread. I’ve searched the forum and struggled to find an answer so it must be hidden deep in the Galaxy somewhere. I’m about to order the TRamp and wondering whether to get it with the standard remote or the finger remote. I’m really keen to hide the mechanism as much as possible so the magic isn’t destroyed by me fumbling around for the right buttons on the standard remote. This is why I’m leaning towards the finger remote as I can hide it within my gloves. Only problem is the sweating which will ultimately damage the electronics. I’m interested to know what solutions people have come up with for both the standard and finger remote options to help with my decision. In addition, I’d also like to know where people have fitted their amp. I’ve seen that you can mount under the chest plate but there is also mention of it being able to be fit into the helmet itself? Any advice on this also would be great. Thanks all, Tim
  10. Georgia, you have beautiful armour. RS have done a great job getting this to fit so well. The very best of luck with your submission. Sent from The Empire
  11. Welcome, Piers. Be prepared to get addicted, haha! Enjoy the journey my friend and look forward to seeing your progress. Ask all the questions you need, the folks here on FISD are here to help you. Enjoy! Sent from The Empire
  12. Thanks, Rich. I’m not sure you’d want me living close to you, I’d probably be knocking on your door every day haha. Luckily, I have a good neighbour who pretty much has every tool you can think of so wouldn’t be surprised if he has a rivet gun so will check with him. I know what you mean about not having to get a completely new set of armour. In my mind though, I have to know I’ve built the whole thing from top to bottom, this will feel a greater achievement for me
  13. Didn’t take long to get going on this did it Joseph!? Good to know about the ABS colouring. I wasn’t sure whether the colour be different in terms of being produced in a different batch. That being said, my current armour had the armour and helmet produced at different times and I can’t see a difference. Good shout on the rivet gun, I’ll reach out on the UKG forum
  14. Hi everyone, Thanks for clicking into read my build thread and hopefully you’ll follow my journey all the way to 501st approval. First a bit of background about me so far… Earlier this year I fulfilled a lifelong dream of finally getting my hands on a ANH Hero Stormtrooper helmet (RS). This then developed into wanting to join the 501st so had a commission build by RS, got my 501st approval and reached EI level, which I’m completely thrilled with. I never would have thought that ticking something off on my ‘bucket’ list would lead me to where I am now, I want to build my own. I never had the confidence to do this myself with my first piece of armour but now I have something that I can refer to as a ‘template’, I feel ready to give it a go. My goal is to achieve Centurion. Where I’m at now… So I’ve researched the differences in the armour, from what I understand ESB is a little easier as it takes some of the more challenging elements out of the build e.g. stick on decals rather than hand painted. I intend to go with RS again for a few reasons: their customer service is excellent, I’m lucky enough to live not too far away and they allowed me to visit so they could make adjustments for my 501st approval. Not only that, it’s direct lineage armour. For cost reasons, I’m starting off with the helmet, getting the tools I need for that and then purchase the armour later. I think this will help ease me into it as well. Questions I have at this point… I’ve read on some threads that there can be differences in ABS colour if purchased at a later date. Is this the case and is it something I need to consider if I order my bucket and armour separately? In terms of tools required for the helmet, is the below correct? Dremel Tin snips Rivet gun Needle file set Fine sandpaper White gloss paint - Humbrol #22 (for screws and mic tips(?)) Grey gloss paint - Humbrol #5 (for ear bars) Black gloss paint - Humbrol #22 (for frown, ear bar outline and bumps) I’m assuming RS will provide screws, u-trim, strapping and rivets but I will check this with them before ordering. I like to take my time. I plan and research an awful lot to make sure I’m making good decisions, so there maybe longer periods of inactivity. Please stick with me Thanks again for taking the time to read this and I look forward to reading all your helpful advice and recommendations. It’s 11:09am UK time on the 17th July….so it begins! Tim
  15. Welcome to FISD, Tarkan. That blaster wound looks painful but no doubt the garrison will have you patched up and ready for battle soon
  16. Probably a naive question, would it not Ben black elastic looped round the fingers?
  17. Great news, Matt. Good luck. Sent from The Empire
  18. Perhaps if I try the Vanish whilst trying to protect the area around the rivets? Sent from The Empire
  19. Hi all, My armour is a relatively new RS commission build. The dye(?) from the holster is rubbing off on parts of the armour including the canvas part of the ammo belt. I don’t mind my armour looking a little battle-worn but it does stick our like a sore thumb and I want to try and clean it up. I was going to give Vanish a go but thought I’d check if anyone had other methods that may be better. Thanks, Tim
  20. Hi Chemi, This is really great. Thanks for providing such detailed feedback. I’ll start with the easy fixes first Thanks, Tim
  21. Hi Matt, Great start on the armour. You’re a braver man than I was, I went for a commission so your reward will be greater What padding are you using in your helmet? It’s difficult to judge from this one photo and the angle but it maybe sitting a little too high so a slight adjustment of the padding may help this. Here’s a reference image so you can see what I mean. This is something I got advised on and in my case I’ve ordered some helmet padding to prevent the ‘bobble head’ look as it’s been referred to in other posts I’ve seen. I would add that this suited my situation so worth double checking whether you can adjust what you have in place already as it may save you spending money unnecessarily Look forward to seeing how your build progresses.
  22. No problem, Chemi. Here you go [emoji106]. Sent from The Empire
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