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  4. RS Express Build [*RS]

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    It's still fixable.. Just trim the excess off from the ends of the belt, then re-do the corners. It would be fine.

     

    Heck it could be worse! I just assembled my entire belt (riveted holster, plastic belt, drop boxes) and added original Newey England snaps to it... only to find out the "original sized" RS canvas belt I bought is 3" too SHORT!! The velcro won't even overlap when the ab, and kidney are lined up back to back. Really pinged off about this...

  5. Rs Prop Masters ABS build with the HDPE helmet [*RS]

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    The thighs are done and the right shin is fixed at the front, I just got to add a strip of abs at the back and the elastic and hooks.No velcro here.

     

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    Armor build on hold while I start on the helmet.

     

    Judging from this picture I wouldn't say you've made the thighs too thin. Even if the strips are only 20mm (IIRC I believe the RS thighs' as being 20-22mm strips on the left, and 23-24mm on the right). You actually have quite a bit extra at the back of the thighs than what Siman's original suit has. You can tell by the way the pieces are curved before joining together. I looked at the pictures provided by RS in their thigh build over, and over, when it came time to do mine. As the guys had said, the thighs are quite thin on the original.

  6. Rs Prop Masters ABS build with the HDPE helmet [*RS]

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    Hi Wayne, I picked up the red primer for the HDPE/PP helmets today. I haven't had a chance to take a pic and upload it, but the brand is "white knight". Look for "Rust Guard primer - Red Oxide" at mitre 10, or bunnings. It's quite a common Aussie brand paint so almost everywhere should stock it. It was fairly cheap too, only $13 which was good. I thought I remembered it being more expensive. Good to be wrong. :)

  8. Rs Prop Masters ABS build with the HDPE helmet [*RS]

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    I had a scout about for the correct red primer a couple of weeks back. It can be bought from your local mitre 10. I think its pretty expensive at $18 -$20 for a rattle can. But it is the correct stuff. If you're not quite sure what to look for, I can get you a picture when I get a chance to pick some up. As for the white, "appliance white" is a good choice if you want that off-white tint to it. It'll probly match your armour too.

  15. Rs Prop Masters ABS build with the HDPE helmet [*RS]

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by FON

    that photo shows only a belt TD and knee plate missing?

    looks like chris needs some more research time.

    the belt and td are shown in other photos... all that seems to be missing in the suit is the knee plate?

     

    Apologies. I was under the impression the question was referring to what parts were missing as far as a true 'complete' stormtrooper goes. By that I mean 'as made for the film'.

     

    Some of the actual formed pieces on Si's suit are doubles of the same part. IE the suit has two right arms. NOT a left and right as was made for the film. Furthermore the lower legs are both identical. Both are made from 2 left outter shin sections, and two right outter sections. The suit is cobled together to make what you may call a 'complete' stormtrooper (Heck they were seen on screen like this, all mashed together probably..). But for me, I'm different when it comes to that conclusion.

     

    Siman's suit has a TD. I don't know whether or not they cast it since its all glued together. I've not really looked hard at the one that came with my kit. It does look nice however.

     

    I thought it was pretty common knowledge that the suit had doubled up parts..? It's been mentioned in numerous threads regarding the RS suit.

  17. Rs Prop Masters ABS build with the HDPE helmet [*RS]

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    I was actually hoping someone could tell me which pieces exactly were needed to be fabricated to complete the RS kit. I can't find the thread, but I remember

    there being mention of someone having to replace a missing bicep or something?

     

    As far as I know, the RS suit was missing the left bicep, left forearm, L/R inner shins, Shoulder straps, ab detail plates, and knee plate. However looking at a TM suit side by side with the RS, its clear they used Paul's shoulder straps, knee plate, thigh ammo belt, and ab plates. There may be more but I don't know. I'm not sure about the newer looking left bicep and forearm that comes with their suits either. I think I read it was scratch built (don't quote me on that.) I have a very vague memory.

     

    I don't understand why they copied TM's old thigh ammo plate, as the little boxes are quite undersized when compared to the original on the RS thigh. I want to source a more accurately sized one for my suit.

  23. Who can identify this helmet?

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    I wouldn't believe TE at all. Don't you find it a bit funny he just jumps right in when he thinks he can get a buck out of it? He's a waste of space.

     

    Thats not to say I disagree with you on the origins of this helmet. I just don't believe TE was 'directly' involved.

     

    Otherwise that is one hell of a casting mate. I do think you're crazy to be painting it though.. but each to their own I guess.

  25. New ROTJ Helmet and Armor

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    Of course it matters. Why else would you be blasting this Darth Finger character for hocking Matt's wears. No pun intended.

     

    I get annoyed when my name comes into the equation when I'm not even involved, nor even asked about such a possiblility. Instead we get "Oh,it must have come from so and so... therefore we shall label it as such and such."..

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