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  1. eFX Helmet

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    My .02, I have the eFX Stormie, and it is a beautiful helmet. Very sturdy, very heavy, it is wobbly so it differs from the symmetry of the MR CE helmet. The eFx lid is the same as the MR limited edition, except for a cleaner frown paint job and the paperwork/plaque/etc. I placed it side by side with a TE HDPE and although they look similar, the eFx looks a bit bigger and a bit thicker with not as much of a stye. One thing I would not do is troop in it though, but it is very comfortable with its plushy interior to walk around the house and harass the dog :)

     

    Happy Holidays!

  6. Optimal Fan Positioning

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    I tried putting them at the vents as suggested above, and I don't know if its the size of my melon or the fact that I have facial hair, but the fans couldn't spin because my face was in the way. I found that down near the chin was a bit better, but not alot of airflow. Always curious if anyone places fans on the top of the bucket facing down.

  8. HOW TO REQUEST: Bucket Electronics

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    Well you guys are busy, I can appreciate that :), so with the help of Ruf:

     

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    I figured it out. So the grocery list:

     

    2x 12vdc Brushless Mini Fans - $12.99 each

    5x AA Battery Boxes - $1.69 each

    1x 15w Soldering Iron - $8.99

    1x Rocker Switch - $2.99

     

    8x AA Batteries (I forgot, so I have some remotes with no power :))

     

    45' of 18 Gage Wire - $5.99 (didn't need, the wire attached to the battery boxes was enough)

     

    They didn't have 3/8" wire tubing at Radio Shack, so I picked up two packs of 5' at AutoZone for $2.98

     

    Following the tutorial above, a little bit of velcro, a dremel, a drill, some electrical tape and a quite house, I got the whole thing built and installed in the lid within 4 hours.

     

    Whole project cost me about $65 and was surprisingly easy to do. The toughest part was installing it in the lid with a little style, I gave it a shot so I'll take some photos later.

  9. HOW TO REQUEST: Bucket Electronics

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted

    hey guys, I'm putting together a grocery list for Radio shack, and wanted to get definitively what I need first for a fan system, second for the mic/speaker system. Right now I have an RT bucket, nothing installed.

     

    From researching the other threads, this is what I came up with for the fans, please feel free to correct or add anything:

     

    5x Enclosed 2xAA Battery holders, 4 for batteries, one for rocker switch

    1x rocker switch (voltage?)

    Wire (size/type?)

    Wire Tubing

     

    Fans:

     

    2x Brushless/Bearing-less 12v CPU fans or Squirrel Cage 12v fans

     

    1x soldering iron

    1x solder (special type?)

     

    I'm pretty handy, but have not worked on small electronics, so I'm sure I can do this, just need a little specific help.

     

    After I tackle this, I'll start with the sound system, have to get ready for the Clone Wars troop! :D

    WTB - ABS Shims

    in For Sale - Archive

    Posted

    Hey guys, since I'm a little wider than the average Stormtrooper, I need shims to close up the abs to kidney plates. Any ideas where I can get such things? I know I can get some sort of vinyl material, but I want to hit the elite standards.

     

    Thanks!

     

    :pint1:

    WTB - Thin gold screw for TE Bucket

    in For Sale - Archive

    Posted

    Thanks guys!

     

    Ended up at a few Ace Hardwares and Home Depots, but the best I could do was the steel screw, same dimensions but no brass. Figure its going to be painted anyway, but I appreciate all the enthusiasm guys!

     

    Funny thing was that at Ace, they had a brass nut for 4-40, but no screw :pint1:

    WTB - Thin gold screw for TE Bucket

    in For Sale - Archive

    Posted

    Thanks Tony!

     

    I know I can head over to the hardware shop, but I didn't know if it is a specific type/make/size/etc besides me just bringing one in and sizing it up :blush:

     

    I'm not too much of a stickler for screen used accuracey, but I figured if I went as far as painting HDPE, I should get the proper screws :)

    FS/FT - Sideshow Exclusive PF ANH Luke

    in For Sale - Archive

    Posted

    Hey all, I thought I'd give you guys a try, I'm not having any luck with the other boards.

     

    Luke is complete, with all shipping boxes and such, will even throw in a custom MR style plaque (134/500, Exclusive version). $190 plus actual shipping if you would like to buy right out. Shoot me a PM if you're interested, link to more photos at bottom of post!

     

    Also, I would trade for a Stormy bucket (AP, TE, TE2, etc, not FX or MR CE), I've been wanting to convert one into a ESB.

     

    I have feedback on Rebelscum, Sideshow Freaks (both Mr_Vader) and of course eBay (rob10267)

     

    Thanks guys!

     

    Photos:

    Luke.jpg

     

    http://gallery.mac.com/robleonard#100058&a...black&sel=4</a>

     

    -Rob :D

    TK - 5427

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