darthgarth

Ok so the more of this I see of this, the more upset I get. So the casting details are clean, put there is mold marks all over it and the deformity, man oh man some of these parts are bent.<br><br> It's build able certainly but the question is, do I really want to spend the time on this when there are easier kits out there made of more forgiving material. I'm just really concerned that if I build it, it goes on a stand next to the f11 that's on the way, basically is it going to melt?<br><br> I can see this going back on the shelf. Or in a for sale thread. Anyone have any opinions on these kits?

Thanks, I'll add pics now. So I've had this kit for some time, having looked at it now, as I'm cleaning it up, I notice it is actually quite deformed. I know I can heat it up and straighten it out but that won't stop it bending in the future. I remember this being a common co plaint about this kit but....... Anyone have any tips (apart from keep it in the fridge) <br><br> When I bought this there was no 3d printing or anything and I'm out of tough with current kits (apart from hyper film etc.) I'll learn photo bucket, because I think it will be interesting to document this build but please chip in whenever you have anything to say at all.<br><br> Thanks guys

Ohh how do I post pics again?

I know this is an ancient thread but with an f11 coming that I want to display with this, I'm actually making a start <br> Gonna clean me some parts.

I have to be honest, after posting the message above, my friend got an email at 6.30 this morning saying his goods had been despatched. I only recommended doopy doos because I've bought stuff from them in the past and the experience had been good. <br><br> Read it as you will from this and the other message.ive never had a problem before, nor have others but my friend did. I'm sure it was a slip up

My friend bought the hasbro conversion kit from them a few weeks ago for his 7 yr old for Xmas (he has a few other things planned to go with it) and no delivery, no reply to emails and the number doesn't work anymore. He's annoyed because it's for his only child. Anyone had any success and if so how?

Ok it's a bank holiday weekend next weekend, anyone tell me the best glue for sticking one of these together? This could be the start of a build thread.

I have an unbuilt sr props kit, do I build it or keep it for posterity, your opinions please, bear in mind that Stephane stopped building kits 4 yrs ago due to his......changing views on life.

Thanks guys, I think the idea is to try and close his access to people's work. I'll feed anything back to the mods here just in case

Thanks for the suggestion, some guys are telling ebay that it's a forgery or something, but then the seller ends the listing and lists it again. Then it's reported again etc etc etc. the original artist has only just found out and I guess it takes a while for ebay to do anything if ever, he has plenty of previous screen names, cylon_trader is one that is 'known' also hollywoodpropmasters was another previous reincarnation, it's more trying to find out who he is so he can be banned from these types of forums to prevetn him ripping off other peoples work more than anything. I just thought maybe the stormie helmet might be known here.

Hi guys, fellow prop maker over on the r.p.f needs some help. Animefan has spotted his ironman helmet being recast and sold on ebay. The same guy also offers a stormtrooper helmet so I wondered if anyone here could shed any light on the seller. The disturbing thing is that Animefan only sold his helmet on the rpf so that may mean a member there is involved in recasting. Of course it's entirely possible that the ebay seller bought it from someone on the rpf who has no knowledge of the intended use but I think that it's irrelevant what film we are all into, recasting is something that we are all in this community, anxious to prevent where possible. The ebay seller in question is atom_kinder, if anyone has anything that would help, I know it's appreciated. Thanks guys

Im not a member at the rpf, could someone point out to simon that this is the home of stormtroopers (lol) I havent bought anything star wars for a while, reckon I could slide one past the missus. (mind you I have just bought a new car so maybe not)

I work connected to the plastics industry, my supply prices are up 14% on most and 8% on others

congrats to the lucky winner, ( I am so jealous)

how many......? not enough

ive never used rustoleum but I have found that washing the resin properly is the key, then a primer before any colour. sanding lightly before priming doesnt hurt. Basically the advice above is all sound, just follow the steps above.

I have the same set up to install and got speakers and fabricated back caps from john danter. but that too was a while ago, im sure there is an instructions thread with wiring etc on here somewhere

I would not have the knowledge I have (which is minimal) without information being shared so from my point of view I am grateful to those that have. Personally I would help anyone like I have been helped by everyone on here. I will never discover a 'storm trooper holy grail' so will never be in a position to hoard but I would like to think if I did, I would share (providing it was either my own research or I had permission if it was someone elses) my.......this is a comfortable fence

'they didnt even ask me an questions'

Im using halfords own brand grey primer. (basically car spray paint from an auto store) then humbrol modelling spray black. i used it on that hasbro you helped me out with and that was fine. Its the hovis you sent me im trying to paint and its the resin i see underneath. Most of it is fine, its just cracking in a couple of places. If i try to sand it all off then ill lose detail i reackon so maybe ill try to paint with brush/ humbrol? I think i probably didnt wash them properly (i help them under a hot tap and used washing up detergent) I certainly didnt rough the surface up. In all fairness most of it is fine, its a couple of places around the top and a couple of the ridges on the side and it probably wouldnt notice, but i would know it was there. Garreth

i didnt sand, even as i sprayed the primer i was thinking should i sand. thanks terry, back to the painting board i guess

ok guys, i call upon the gods of stormtrooper once again. I have some resin hovi tips for a an fx lid i am painting up for a present for a friend. I washed the raw casts, primed them and sprayed with humbrol matt black paint. i have sprayed on several coats but the paint keeps cracking and when scratched with a fingernail keeps cracking off. It is seems obvious the paint has not bonded to the resin and has shrunk during drying. Any tips? i have ten days to complete. thanks in advance garreth

somebody pin this thread please, is this pinned? this needs to be pinned. Your kit looks amazing, I will be shamelessly plaguarizing your build as im sure lots of other will. If i can get mine even slightly like yours i will be well chuffed. (oh and could somebody pin this thread?)

i went and had my mrce lid sprayed at a car body repair shop. i gave them a forearm from my fx suit to colour match, i now have a very white shiny lid and shiny abs armour that doesnt match (apart from its white) and they told me they scanned the colour from the forearm to match it. I was gutted but lots of people here pointed out that lots of suits and lids dont match in anh so now im not so worried. Hope it helps Garreth

adhesive stencils, gheeenius. yes please