Laspector

There is a product called super glue debonder. I get mine at the hardware store. Never used it on armor before tho.

Got mine last week and read it over the weekend. Pretty good. I don't think it was as good as the one for Star Wars but definately good. Didn't seem to cover too much on the VFX (my favorite) but some. Mostly just "shots on such-n-such were completed today". But certainly a good coffee table book to add to the rest of my SW library. Lots of good pics I had never seen.

That could be. Where I am it's very hot and very humid.

The thing I have learned about E-6000 (and it could just be me) but once you open it you better use it. Every tube I've ever opened, used some, and then put in a drawer for a week or two wasn't worth a crap any more. It seems to start to harden. I always have the same problem with Devcon. But again, this could just be my problem. However I still swear by both of them for armor building.

I've gone both routes. First the Hasbro then an SR kit. While my kit version CERTAINLY looks better, I miss being able to hear sounds come out of it. Kids always want you to "shoot" them.. .....And for some kids you just wish the gun was real...Sorry, sorry. Just saying...

Where are you guys getting those kneepads? Those are really cool.

I really like the technical side of the commentaries. I love listening to Ben Burtt telling how the sounds were made (what a great job). However, yeah, it is obvious they are not all sitting there watching the movies. I would have loved to hear one with just Mark, Carrie and Harrison sitting around just shooting the bull. The only problem I have ever had with this type of commentary is sometimes they will start telling a story and then pass over another scene that you really did want to hear about. IMHO the absolute hands down best commentaries are Kurt Russell and John Carpenter. Listen to theirs on "The Thing" or "Escape From New York". Those are PRICELESS!!!! Also the "in character" commentary on "This is Spinal Tap" That one is as funny as the movie itself..

Cows aren't so bad...Cow tipping was fun when I was young and drunk

I've always wondered about the armor over the clothes, too. I remember reading somewhere (may have been here, can't remember) where someone suggested that maybe the body suit was kind of like those vacuum freezer bags. Maybe the suit deflates to a larger size when taken off and when put back on it shrinks up really tight. I could go with that line of thinking for the suit over their clothes but, yeah, the boots are a whole other thing all together..... For that matter- why did they even change back into their civies after getting out of the trash compactor anyway? They were still deep in enemy territory. Wouldn't it have been safer to stay in disguise? I know they left their helmets in the detention block but still-- some camoflauge is better than none. I mean they were back in the Falcon just a little bit later anyway. I wonder what George's justification for that was? Why not just leave them in the armor until they got back on the ship? Maybe just to keep them more identifiable to the audience? Sorry, didn't mean to thread hijack.....

I am confused here. What are the rules for this game? Seems to be just throwing out random lines from the movies. What is the point to this? I don't understand--someone enlighten me please.

Ah, thanks.

How do you check your PMs on this board? I usually get an email telling me there is one but after that how do you find it again? I must be really dumb because I can't figure out how to get to them.

That's just about the best looking 89 suit I've ever seen. I really wish they had stayed with that kind of mask with Bale. The long ears, the thick neck-- to me that's true Batman. Hate that C3PO neck on the current suit.

It's best if you score the area where the IS velcro is going to go. Sand that area first to remove any gloss, then use an exacto blade and make some criss-cross pattern where it's going to stick. It's just like any other glue--it needs something to get a grip on. Also, the IS velcro adhesive needs to set up for about a day before you try to pull it apart. This is the way I did mine and have never had a problem.

Damn, those ostrich eggs ARE handy things to have around aren't they?

What should they scream?

Unless you simply have no hands, you CAN do it. The hardest part is getting over that daunting feeling that it is an impossible job. What exactly did you try to do and how did you fail at it? Whatever it was there are many people on this board who can help you to correct it. Don't give up. I sat and just looked at my armor for weeks just too scared to touch it, wishing someone was here to do it for me. You just have to dive in and go for it. Do you actually have armor yet or are you just trying to find a pre made set? You actually can find them already put together, but it is going to be fitted to some other person. Trust me when I say it is a great feeling to finally do it yourself. The feeling of accomplishment is terrific. remember "can't never could"

Thanks, those are all keepers.

Two words---HOT CHICKS!!! Well, you asked........

There are times when criticism can be taken too far also.

Somebody's always got to complain about something...........

Those are what I have. Everytime I troop I keep swearing that as soon as it's over I'm going to rivet them to my belt. But I always forget. It's one of the first things some of those rotten kids go for.

Yeah little kids with lightsabers can really be a pain. Pretty much every one will want to start whacking away at a trooper. The worst part is that most parents just think it is funny, and some will even encourage it. It can be a sticky situation.

It really is easier if you have somebody that can do the measuring on you while you are wearing it. At least that's the way I did it. But I'm sure many have done it without help.

Yeah, I too am confused on what you mean by "stickers all over it to give it the shine". Can you elaborate some more, because I was planning on picking one of these up for a spare lid.