NoVATie
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"Separate chin part!" The guy doesn't even know what parts of his product are called
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Looks good man. The movie ears were pretty rough so you don't need to worry about it. Good work
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I wear mine over my UA shirt so the logo doesn't show
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Sweet Revan
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Happy to join
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Most people use the Hasbro blaster modified with a resin parts kit. Look for "Doopydoos". I think that route runs about $20 for the blaster, $30 for the resin kit. You can also buy premade blasters, or make your own from PVC pipe. There is a lot of information on all options here on the forums.
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The E6000 seems to hold up just fine with trooping and it dries clear which is a huge plus if you put too much on and need to scrape it off. For my next suit I'll definitely use E6000 on the whole thing.
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The stuff they have on the site looks fine, but you could source the components cheaper elsewhere, or make them yourself (neckseal). I use underarmour and cheap no-name versions are fine. They might be even better since you don't have to worry about the size tag like on the back of the UA tops. Most people use nomex flight gloves or screen-accurate black rubber chemical gloves. The nomex gloves can be had for about $10 and I imagine the rubber ones are about the same. My 2 cents? I'd keep shopping around
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Welcome to FISD
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Just part of the deal. I don't smell them while trooping, just when I open that box
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AM is the new version of FX. ATA is another armor maker that is more screen-accurate. Both AM and FX armor is 501st acceptable, as is ATA. Search around on the forum, there are plenty of build threads with all types of armor for you to look at.
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Awesome seeing so many TKs
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Very cool
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Looks great
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Welcome to FISD. I think the TB is my next costume
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Did they have to use the Rubies helmet?
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How does that compare to general vacu-forming?
CNC is mostly used for cutting parts one axis at a time, working from a 2D drawing. Vacu-forming uses a vacuum source to draw melted plastic around a form or mold and shape it that way. So instead of cutting a part out from a block of material, you shape a sheet around a form.
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Like Brian said, you will need to apply with your local garrison. Also, the Rubies suit will need some modifications to meet 501st muster but we will be happy to help with that. Lastly, with 501st recognition and membership, I would refrain from being "hired out" for parties. Lucasfilm recognizes us for the charity work we do, but we are not really supposed to derive profits from the costumes they designed
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Looking good! Great job on the weathering
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Beautiful work as usual Rolf
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Really good work! The ear gap is fine, they were a lot worse in the movies and you've contoured it well. I think the brow is fine. I don't like the high brow of the move-along trooper, and the hero isn't really my style either. I think right in between gives the helmet a sinister look when all is said and done
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