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Yes that's a good idea I suggested the same with our clearance photos and names on the UKG boards Helps put a face to a name. Thing is it'll add to the sites bandwidth ad you'll have to save the photos somewhere Or just get us to host them and the hyperlink is down to our hosting?
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Glue or rivets for the knee plate ?
john danter replied to Quebectrooper's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Good question, cos looking at Han in the Death Star scenes, I don't think he has any rivets on the sniper plate Thanks DashRazor -
Mic tips with speakers - wich ones to get?
john danter replied to Elder's topic in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters
In aerator speakers are rubbish yes. Not bug enough to produce enough volume I don't do it that way, I do it like this This method is not quiet. But the chest mod with a ring of foam around the neck, is also fine Changing the mic helps lots mind guys. the less sensitive they are, then the less they are likely to pick up feedback. Trust me -
helmet padding
john danter replied to Chunkaholic's topic in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories
Motor cycle helmet liners are quite cool -
The worst financial decision in Star Wars prop history?
john danter replied to andy19422's topic in Off Topic
Ah ok Looking forward to what you might find -
The worst financial decision in Star Wars prop history?
john danter replied to andy19422's topic in Off Topic
Late 70s would have been ANH blasters or even ESB not ROTJ which was released in 83 ESB used casted guns......? -
Mic tips with speakers - wich ones to get?
john danter replied to Elder's topic in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters
I put a ring of foam under my neckline to damp the sound on my snowtrooper I also only ever use small circular mics not the hollow Box shaped ones like biker use In the UK skin mics like the ones Madonna uses on stage have become popular These need to be touching your lips so feedback is almost non existent For TKs..... Have you seen my mic tip tutorial or suggestion? Put speakers behind hollow hovis and cut a hole in your lid to let the sound out Cover the internal speakers with aerosol caps or domes that I now make. You can get good 2" speakers being used this way -
The worst financial decision in Star Wars prop history?
john danter replied to andy19422's topic in Off Topic
£5 tops I'll give you £6 Cool if it turns out to be true!! What with JoeR's suits I also suspect ROTJ suits to be popular this year -
Pandatrooper PVC pipe plaster build
john danter replied to pandatrooper's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Cool Thanks to Billy the total length of everything stuck on end to end is 19.4" -
Pandatrooper PVC pipe plaster build
john danter replied to pandatrooper's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Yeah the blaster tutorial assumes you have a hollow end cap (I think they make one?) Resin end caps generally aren't hollow so if you cut the pipe the length of the tutorial it'll be too long I think they same 18.5 inches? The actual length of what you can visibly see on a sterling receiver is 18" So based on that length, work out what length pipe you need to fit snuggly inside your end cap and still be 18" to the muzzle cap (that's then about 0.5") Hope that makes sense? -
How do I attach Flat Green Lenses?
john danter replied to Shooter's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
One thing i will add here guys..... I like to only glue the TOP of the eyes Leave the bottom loose and with a gap (kids never see this) This way hot air escapes the lid and helps prevent condensation PS: I use hot glue -
Armor Question for "large" Trooper
john danter replied to Darth-LaRs's topic in Getting Started - Read this First!
Ever considered a Snowtrooper? -
Stormtrooper by Andrew Ainsworth, I call BS.
john danter replied to sixxgunn13's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
His hero lids used to come with the brass paper clips yes He claims these were used to get a 'rough' shape and 'attitude' before finally commiting the angle/placement of the face with the screws.......? Who knows. As for AA, bullshuckser extraordinaire! However, I love Brian an his integrity, but Elsteee would have produced a few suits at best...? The machine was broken or I've even heard, not big enough to do the job...? AA had to produce 50. If he changed the moulds at all to help him during production, and make his job easier with undercuts etc, then he helped make the original moulds If that's true or not, who knows or cares. His suits aren't original, the lid is very close but the mould he used is no way 30+ old!!!!! So he's lying regardless of even if he did flipping sculpt them! Andrew isn't famed for being able to produce intricate organic shapes like a TK lid. I can sculpt but would struggle on a TK faceplate!!! Very complex shape Canoe, simple! TK, not so simple Brian must laugh (or even cry) at AAs sculpting video. Brian/Liz prob used fingers etc. AA used an angle grinder....!? Lol -
I use gardening knee pads But it's a bit too hard Motor cycle helmet liners and foam inserts are also good
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Sterling Blaster(s) Mania
john danter replied to SoloDallas's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Try steve rogers Tangod Fett for scope casts -
O2 / thermal det paint color?
john danter replied to MightyTank's topic in Assembly, Mods, and Painting
Humbrol number 5 Or testors 1138 -
When it comes to hero what are my choices?
john danter replied to SamJ's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
Agreed actually Just giving him his options if he can't get an ABS hero. Give me one, a bit of filler, sandpaper and spray, you'd be hard pressed to spot the difference -
When it comes to hero what are my choices?
john danter replied to SamJ's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
I don't think thu were softer just maybe a thicker sheet of ABS than the HPDE stunts possibly Plus the 2 behave differently I wouldn't worry about the extra teeth so much You could even take a sealing iron to the inside and flatten any teeth out if you have a super detailed looking mouth? If you get a HPDE lid you'll have to spray it anyway so maybe fill the teeth in and spray But I seriously wouldn't worry about it personally -
Good luck sir
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When it comes to hero what are my choices?
john danter replied to SamJ's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
I would have thought any screen accurate maker dude, if the frown hasnt been exaggerated that is. Just cut less from holes out I sell 3 bump hero ears if you're interested John -
Is this Matt-TE-thank you if so
john danter replied to tk7713gra30's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
There's no denying he'll make more 3600 suits!!!! In 10 yrs Sadly they're all made that way. Cheap and nasty. I don't know what you guys expect? A lab and white coats. AAs videos are the same. Very simple to make the things, and people who do it well will make it look even easier. AA looks the more knowledgable of plastics tho. That said........ There is a loooooad of work in making a full sized suit and I doubt there's anyone out there who will do it for the goodness in the their heart. They do it to sell it to us and make a bit of money. Imagine TM, at least he sculpted his. So there's another step others don't do. TE didn't sculpt anything! But the suit he got wasn't cheap I bet! So whose should cost more? Not an easy answer. One thing I will say is Matt had some nice resin moulds. Probably made more than one set too lol No denying he's a scumpunk when he keeps telling you it's his last lot......or has sold copies of those moulds to lots if people Stolen off his mate? What a ####! -
C'mon, I've said sorry Since posting I've had a change of heart. It's my second favourite type of E11 now
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My ESB promo trooper outfit
john danter replied to Rich330's topic in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance
Cool, I 5'7" An upgrade to my TK is long overdue I said I'm 5'7" ok!!!! lol. I've got a lon torso though, so I hope I'll be ok and just the standard leg mods for shorties. Yes, very nice dude. -
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