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Clearly you don't understand. I know for a fact certain 'cast from original' props HAVE indeed been held back from being offered due to that line of thinking.... Its very dissapointing to see, as some of the cooler props will most likely never see the light of day. Perhaps not all 'original recasts' are held back. However in some cases it DOES affect the product. Take the V2 Gino's for example. Even though they are extremely expensive, and not offered to the masses. The inside is lined with resin/glue to prevent recasters. IMO that ruins it from an "all out" accuracy stand point. These things may not bother, or effect you. But they do affect the ppl going for all out accuracy.

This kind of thinking is what holds us back from getting other 'cast from original' props... Why on earth would someone lay down money, only to let others profit from their loss. There has to be some incentive. Not everyone is as free sharing as ppl would like... Hell I wouldn't be, in that situation, either. Same situation applies for closely guarded prop info aswell. Why bother sharing, if its going to be exploited by others?? There has to be some sort of 'honor amongst thieves' otherwise the prop hobby would fall to bits.. Not only for the original cast props we have now, but also to insure others can be released in the future. Otherwise not only are we burning our own bridges.. we're making the strive for dead on accuracy an impossible task. My thoughts

Nice work mate! looks really authentic!! Now for the outter shots...

The helmet screams AP to me... Perhaps its an old GF suit with an AP bucket?

Hi mate Nice work on the lid. Although to me, that looks like an AP kit (judging by the helmet) not a GF. :S

Man this sux... I'd kill to see some ATUAL detailed pics of the ANH armour components and helmets. Being an Aussie, CIV is not an option.

I'd reckon AA didn't really care about making it perfect, as they were "background" helmets. And such a little thind wouldn't really matter under all the glossy paint. Other then that, perhaps it was there to help with the application of the paint? Give it something to stick too, saves sanding all 50 HDPE's Anyway thats my opinion.. do you know Gino?

Yep, pics are down mate, pls send some when you can. Thanks

I don't suppose you could get the paint to chip some more on the dome? I'd like to see the contrast with the white paint. Thanks