TK-4611

There IS a fix for this... My old RT TK bucket had severe yellowing from exposure to sunlight. I had three options; 1: Replace it with a new one. 2: Paint it. 3: Find some way to reverse or remove the yellowing. Option 1 was something that I was looking at for a long time but I found that getting hold of a good MR LE or EFX bucket is extremely difficult and pricey. Option 2 was looking like my next best option - but the paint-matching/priming and masking was something that I didn't really want to stuff around with. So - Option 3... Yellowing of plastic is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight, the UV reacts chemically with the materials in the plastic and can not be removed with any commercially available product. I did a bit of Google research before coming upon this site--------------- Developed by computer boffins & chemical engineers who were trying to find a way to whiten retro PC cases, monitors & keyboards, it uses simple, easy to find ingredients to reverse the yellowing process in plastics, particularly ABS. It won't fade or lift stickers or decals and it doesn't adversely affect the surface area of the plastic by corrosion. Costs & sources were; Hi-Lift Peroxide (one litre from Hairdresser supplies shop) - $10.00 Sard Oxy Plus (1kg From Supermarket) - $5.95 Glycerine (100 ml Chemists Warehouse) $5.50 Xantham Gum (From Health Food Shop) $5.50 I am happy to say that in just a few hours in the sun my bucket is now as shiny white as the day it was assembled. So, if you have anything plastic that has been yellowed or faded by the sun, I can recommend giving this a try - it actually works! Cheers, b

I'm WAITING!!!

You left out RT-Mod... Welcome to the forums. Your first consideration ought to be your budget. What can you realistically afford? As you have noticed, there are a few kits on the market and there are pros & cons to be aware of. The FX suit is the most widely used kit out there and can be relatively cost-effective on the wallet, but the drawback is that the helmet is oversized and inaccurate compared to other kits such as the TE, AP & RT buckets. My best suggestion is to do your homework, search the forums and ask all the questions you feel you need to before shelling out the hard-earned $$ on your dream. Ultimately, it's a rewarding experience and one that shouldn't be rushed or regretted. Cheers, b

Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Welcome Scrappa, nice to see you made it. Cheers, b PS: Is it there yet?

Can I please get a caboot in the door too? http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember...cfm?userID=3857 http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember...amp;costumeID=1 Cheers, Bruce Commanding Officer Terror Australis Garrison