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TK5144

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  2. MRCE Brow trim question

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    Catbread said:
    Exacto knife for the parts of the brow trim that didn't come loose right away.

     

    Then I dremelled away the actual brow of the helmet.

     

     

    how much can you remove before exposing the little "dimple" in the midline that is currently covered by the brow?

     

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  4. Brow Trim advice

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    HPDblues said:
    From what I've heard, WEBERS is a good alternative.

     

    I thought webers was only the neck trim.... I am hoping to not replace the neck trim, only the brow trim.

     

     

    EDIT: Check that, I found WINDOW & AD GLASS RUBBER #RG101 that is U shaped at Webers. Not sure if it is appropriate size though? Has anyone used this one? ----- for their brow trim?

  6. Brow Trim advice

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    Working on my MRCE. It looks like I will not get the orginal brow trim off intact, and will need to replace it.

     

    I am looking for a source that will not be too expensive to ship to US.

     

    I saw on reference for ----- (item 8507k41). Unfortunately the smallest available length is 10 feet, although still only $7. There was only one mention of this one - has anyone else used it?

     

    Any other suggestions? Sealsdirect is in UK - looks to be expensive to ship to US.

    I think the stock neck trim will survive the mod process... otherwise I will try the Webers WINDOW & AD GLASS RUBBER #RG102.

     

    Thanks,

    Derek

  14. Snap Buttons to Velco

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted

    There is still the question of what should I use to attach Velcro to my armor though?

     

     

    I had a couple spots I needed to hold the velcro stronger than the industrial strength velcro build in adhesive. I glued the velcro to the armor or to the elastic using e6000. Let dry 24 hours before using.

     

    Derek

    New TK from Iowa

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Hello. I have very much enjoyed all of the information here. I have been SLOWLY working on my FX armor kit in spare time since December. Thanks to you all for the tips and info that you share. I have all the ABS assembled, just need some finishing touches on the helmet, neck seal, belt. It has been fun so far, for a guy that has never even put a model together!

     

    How did I learn of this? - It all started Halloween 2005. I was taking the kids around for beggars night when I came across a real life Stormtrooper taking his kids out for some candy (or so it seemed to me and the kids). After a brief conversation on where he got the kit, I knew I MUST have one - my vision is almost reality now.

     

    I look forward to my completion and hopefully joining the local garrison. I saw you guys on the Iowa Public Television telethon a few months ago... very cool.

     

    I Will post some pictures when I finish. (do you ever really finish?) I keep reading about new things here that I want to try. Must stay on task, finish this FX first, then expand. I think my next piece will be to attempt a MRCE mod..... but seeing the latest TM armor really gives me some armor envy!

     

    Thanks again everyone. Looking forward to being a part.

     

    Derek

    New Member in Ontario (Canada)

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    One thing I'm wondering - I'm 5' 11" and about 215 (38" waist). Which version of the armour should I be looking at? One guy I know has the StudioCreations one which he's happy with, and I know that TKYoda likes his AP armour. Neither of them are really my build. I don't know enough about the different kits yet and how they fit.

     

    Any ideas?

     

    How about Troopermaster armor for his size?

  18. boots- will these work?

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    JSmails said:
    I just ordered these in a size 13:

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    I think they are the same as TK-1287's. They are based in the US so you don't get killed on shipping.

     

    These will be $46 delivered after using the coupon code "NEW" for $5 off.

     

    Andy, let us see what/how you turn those white. I will be doing the same thing it looks like.

     

    Let us know how they are. I am looking at the same boot.

    Does it run true to size?

     

    Thanks!

  19. boots- will these work?

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

    Posted

    TK-1287 said:
    Well for $12, you're not out much.

     

    I bought these, they take about 6-8 weeks to arrive after you order them. They are only £25.60 ($36.08) plus shipping, great deal IMO. I ordered mine when they were $45 plus shipping, grab them quick while the Pound Sterling is weak.

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    How much was the shipping? Does not say on their website to US.

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