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  2. Plastic for TK

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Ok, got you. Thanks for letting me know about the ins and outs of getting my own set of armor. I didn't want to step on any toes or come off as stupid. Is there somewhere on the forums i should post for help in making my own molds or help getting started? Cause a full set of armor for me to make by hand here at work would only cost me time and maybe $50.

     

    Thanks

  3. Plastic for TK

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by romero4444

    If you're asking someone to pull plastic for you, you sending them plastic is not going to save much cost, and most armorers wouldn't likely do that anyways since they might have high standards for the plastic they choose to use.

     

    Yes that was my question, just trying to see if it was easier and cheaper to send plastic to someone willing to make a kit for me to make my first TK. I work for Central Plastic and Rubber Co. who has been around since 1960. My boss has contacts to get me the highest quality HIPS & ABS. I just don't have the skill to make molds on my own, or i would already have made it for myself. I have heard about this recasting stuff, and i would never do that. Just trying to figure out the best way to get my own kit without shelling out over $500 for something that i see everyday at work. It is frustrating. It seems that i keep hitting a wall with this and i just thought it would be a good idea to ask you guys what i should do. I figured it would be kind of dumb to spend that much on something that is just setting on the shelves here at work, you know?

     

    Thanks for the input,

    Andy Romero

  4. Plastic for TK

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    Hey everyone! I don't know if this is the appropriate place to put this out there, but i work at a plastics factory. I've been here for over 20 years and my boss knows my love of Star Wars. He has said repeatly that if i can make the molds, then i can use our industrial vac former and the plastic here for free. To make myself a kit. Even gave our mold maker permission to work on molds at work. But our mold maker doesn't like Star Wars, so it probably will never happen. Soooo, i was wondering if anyone was willing to do some pulls for me if i was to supply the plastic and ship it to them out of my own pocket?

     

    Thanks for your time,

     

    Andy Romero

    DZ-7244

    Dune Sea Garrison

  5. "Stomperized" Hyperfirm ANH E-11...

    in ANH BlasTech E11

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    Hey Stomper,

    I am new to the boards, but am really amazed at your work. I'm trying to make a E-11 with my hasbro, and i work at a rubber and plastics factory for over 20 years. I was able to make everything else, but am having trouble creating a counter and mag housing. Do you have one of each of those to spare? PM me at your earliest. Thanks

    New and can help with material

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Hello everyone. I work at a Plastics factory in Phoenix Arizona, and can get ABS for under $29. Also cut it for anyone interested. I've worked here for over 23 years, and my boss knows of my SW fandom. Any help with armor suggestions and/or physical help would be rewarded with a new source of materials for your own kit making. Thanks for listening.

    Hello

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

    I spoke to my boss at work, and i can make my own molds at work, or bring in premade molds to us on our industrial vacuum former. He also will order the plastic sheets for me to use to make my armor. Any offer of help would be appreciated. I can make runs for your time and help with the vacuum former at work. Fair trade? "You must send a message, please contact me!" I can email photos of my vacuum former to anyone interested in helping me get started. Thanks

    Hello

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Just started thinking about making my first stormtrooper armor, when i sat in a 501st panel at the Phoenix Comic Con a few weeks ago. I work at a plastics factory and can make my armor there using our industrial vacuum former. I've talked to my boss, and he said that i can pretty much have the run of the place on my breaks to work on my armor. I just need guidance with the helmet. I don't have any skill with making molds, especially the skulpting of a helmet :D I can't wait to get started!

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