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I then took a tape measure. Wrote down some measurements of the diameter of the top vent hole and the length to the back sights and wrote them down and then I cut the pieces that I do not need off. I also made sure to leave some inches for adjustment. 　 　 　 　

　 　 　 　 　 　

I have a “Hengestler Type 400 Eagle Counter†and a Real M38 Scope. I am going to make my own “Scope Railâ€, ‘Power Cylinders and “Counter Holder. First up is making the “Scope Rail. How to build a "Scope Rail". I am going to begin to build a "Scope Rail" For my "Dummy Deactivated Sterling". I got a piece of metal Steel Strip from Lowes. I placed it in a vice made sure that it was level and strait and took out a "Hacksaw" and scored it a few times to help with the bend. Grabbed a hammer and tapped the metal down until it looked like an "L Shape". http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/078-6.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/037-8.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/039-8.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/060-7.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/040-9.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/041-9.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/042-9.jpg[/img]

Here is where I am so far. I finished the end caps of the cylinders and I drilled the ends and put in the bolts and nuts. I need to drill out the 3 bottom holes where the wires from the "capacitors", line up the cylinders, soder the wires and the cylinders, prime and paint using "Flat Black" and I believe that they are finished. Also I enclosed pics with the "Cylinders" on my "Dummy Sterling Build" to give an idea how everything looks. Andy 　

Andy, I am going to put on the wires as well. There is a screen shot of Lukes blaster. The picture is right after they show Lea the Falcon Luke's "E11" looks like it has a few thin wires connecting the Counter to the Power Cylinders; not the thicker "Curly" wires. I am looking for that pic. Andy

Andy, Yes, I am going to shape the back plate. Did you remove the "Plastic" casing of the "capilators"? I am thinking of removing mine? Also, Should the "Capilators" be painted or unpainted? I am thinking of painting the power cylinders "Flat Black" and not painting the "Capilators" Simular to how some of the "Scope rails" are left "Unpainted". Andy

I am currenty working on my Sterling build. I bought "Power Cylinders" in the past and misplaced them. I bought the "capilators"that were posted here from Ebay back in December. I am using "Steel" and "Brass" to make the 'Power Cylinders. Here is where I am on the build. I made a template from the specs from the two templates that were posted on this thread. I traced the template on a pices of plastic and cut it out. I then traced the template on the steel and cut and drilled it out. I also cut the Brass tubes as well and used a file to smooth out the rough edges. I drilled out the center area where the "capilators" go and inserted them to see how it looks. I am working with a Hammer, Drill, Bits, various Files, Dremmel and a Vice. I have still a way to go with the "End Caps, Bolts and Nuts, Primer and Painting". I wanted to post some pics to share some of my progress so far. I will be posting a detailed journal of the build. How does it look so far? Andy

Ian, Hi, I am 5 foot 3 and a half. I have and am working on AP Armor. Also, trying to shed some punds as well. Andy

Wayne, Wal Mart, Toys R Us, and Kmart has them. Andy

Here is my AP Helmet next to my store bought helmet that I got back in 94 or 95? I remember reading about the Don Post Helmets in “Starlog Magazineâ€. They were I believe $50.00 U.S... If anyone who had one remembers the plastic smell from the inside of the helmet! When looking at both of the helmets you Can see why it is WORTH INVESTING in this hobby to achieve Centurion Status! http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/001-14.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/002-14.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/003-13.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/004-11.jpg[/img] http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/pghtrooper21/006-13.jpg[/img]

After, I was done installing the lense I got out my "Testors White Paint", some thinner, a Flathead Brush, some toothpicks, latex gloves, a piece of papertowel, and some newspaper. I laid ot the newspaper, put on the latex gloves got the bottle of paint and shook it up for two minutes. After that I opened up the bottle of paint and took out a toothpick and stirred up the paint for two minutes one way and for two minutes for the opposite way. I repeated the process and began to paint the screws.

ordered a "Green Lense" from "Trooperbay". I saw a nice mod Mike did and he posted a video of how to install a green lense. After watching the video a few times to get a idea of how he did it I decided to give it a go. The first thing I needed to do was to remove the "Chin Straps" from the helmet. I remove dthe screws and washers and put them aside. I placed the lense inside the helmet where I wanted it to be. I try to make sure that the lense covers both eyes and there is enough room on each side for space. Also, I push the lense as close to the eyes as I can. Once I feel comfortable. I then press with my fingers as hard as I can to make indentation in to the lense. I then take ot the lense and then make a hole in it. I do not have a drill press so I used my hole puncher to press a hole in it. After I made a hole, I placed the lense back in side to get the other screw indentation and punch out a hole. I was lucky that the hole] pucher had the right size hole. When I placed the lense in it fit just perfect. Although, I had to repunch a a hole because I moved the lense. After the left side was finished I repeated the process on the other side. Keep pressing taking out and resetting the lense back in place till it was finished. Then I got a "No.2" Pencil and marked out the edges arround the eyes and took out the lense again and cut out allong the markings with the "Curved Plastic Scissors" and placed the lens back in again. I then placed washers back on the screws. I placed the chin straps back on, and placed the nuts back on the screws and locked them into place with a "Screwdriver". 　 　

The next day I wanted to put on the "Hovis". I ordered the tips from "Slunky" in the UKG. I ordered them in a kit form. The reason why I am thinking of installing speakers inside of the "Hovis" down the road. I went to get out the drill and the drill bits. I also got out the drill bit chart to size up the size bit that I need. I then started to place where I want the "Hovi" to sit. When I decided on the location I place the back part of the "Hovi" in place and try to hold it in place while I got the drill and drilled a hole. I squeezed slowly. I did not want the plastic to split nor did I want the back of the 'Hovi" to move. It is a little tricky to hold it in place. After the hole was drilled, I got the screw and put it in the plastic and grabbed the nut and begin to lock it into place. After that was done, I began to repeat the same process on the other side. So far so good. The "Hovi's" stayed on.

The next step to completing my helmet is putting on the "S Trim" I ordered another 'S Trim" seal from Seals Direct. I somehow misplaced the one that I have. So I ordered 1 meter from them. As I found out with Screen linage helmets that they are small and you have to twist them to get on. I was thinking I have to trim off some plastic arround the edges in order to put my helmet on. With the "S Trim" you have an added "5 mm" thickness arround the neck. So I took out my tape measure and measured the thickness of the "S Trim" from the edge of the Trim to the center and I got about "5mm". I also put the "S Trim" on the helmet to measure how much I need to trim off arround the end of the ears. The ammount that I need to trim off varried from "5 cm to 10 cm" So I grabbed a No. 2 pencil and started to measure off the markingsarround the ears. I made markings from the edge up. Also I measured arround the back of the helmet and marked off "1 mm" from one ear to the other. After that I got my "Curved Plastic Scissors" to begin to do the trim. I started off by making some small cuts so I can get the scissors into place. Then I just went at it and started to trim away. With the Scissors being curved, it helped with the shape of cutting. Althouth there was some areas where I was having some problems. But, after taking my time I cut the amount that I needed. Also, I trimmed som of the front part off too as well. When that was done, I put on the helmet and there was much difference in putting on the helmet. It was not tight anymore. I put on and took off the "S Trim" arround the edges a few times for more touch ups and when I thought I had it I cut the "S Trim" and put it in place. I cut off a few inches longer so that it would stay in place. It has. I put on the Helmet and It feels at lot better. I do not have to twist it that much to put it on. I would reccomment ordering "1 Meter" of "S Trim". I got this tip from a person in the UKG. You will have enough to put on after you cut and trim the Helmet. After I cut the "S Trim" I had about a little over a foot left over.

I heard that AP has an upgrade kit. I wonder what is included if you ask? Andy

Congrats Mason! Thank you Paul for the Dedicated, Hard Work that you did by making this a Great Area to hang out in! Andy

Welcome, It would be helpful if you would post some pictures of the armor! Also, some info about you height, weight and build. Sounds like you are going to build your armor. This will help to guide you on decisions you will make. Andy

Is it me or is the Ammo Belt attached little higher on your thigh? Andy

R2 D2 meaning is "Reel 2, Dialog 2" I read somewhere that George was cutting a movie with someone and asked for "R2 D2...Reel 2 Dialog 2". and George liked the name and wrote it down and the rest was history. Andy

Very Nice! You did good by reading and doing research before you started to paint. The lines are tough. GOOD JOB! Andy