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HPDblues

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  4. Working with ABS Plastic

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    We're in this together, T! :) I also have OSCS armor that I'm working on turning into a 327th Star Corps CT.

     

    I actually used a combination of using snips and the score-and-snap method, depending on the pieces being trimmed. The snips are especially nice for working around curves or for when the trim lines aren't well-defined. I also used both a Dremel sanding bit and regular sandpaper to clean up the edges to the trim lines.

     

    How far along are you bro?

     

    I wanted to be finished by Halloween... :(

     

    Have you tackled the "spoons" yet? That REALLY scares me. :mellow:

     

    T :salute:

  5. Working with ABS Plastic

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Thanks guys for your insights.

     

    It appears that I've done all of the above and most of you have already confirmed what I've discovered on my own journey.

     

    In my early footsteps I attempted to use a DREMEL tool with less than spectacular results - the plastic often times melted as it came off the piece I was working on.

     

    Using a sharp XACTO knife came next with the sliced fingers and thumbs to prove it.

     

    I then discovered the modeling "scissors" used by R/C model builders with great success - on .090 gauge HIPS anyway. Combined with tin snips and "score & snap" I know that I'm not alone in what techniques I'm using.

     

    Still, this ABS plastic (OSCS CT armor) is very intimidating so I'll have to get my courage up before I cut the first piece.

     

    (Did I hear "armor party" at the Man Cave?)

     

    Thanks again gang!

     

    T :salute:

  6. Photoshop vs. Illustrator

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    In an effort to do my own trading cards, business cards, and action figure cards, I am about to venture out into the world of graphics and digital photography.

     

    Now which one should I purchase? Photoshop or Illustrator?

     

    Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

     

    T :salute:

  9. Working with ABS Plastic

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    Greetings gang,

     

    I'm just throwing this out to my fellow stormtroopers for some advice:

     

    The majority here knows that I've been working exclusively with HIPS plastic the last few years. I recently purchased CT Armor from Kevin@OSCS for a 501st clonetrooper.

     

    I wanted to hear from y'all on the best way to cut & trim ABS plastic. Thanks to all.

     

    Aloha,

     

    T :salute:

  20. Comic Con

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    Nice lady Tony. That would be awesome if you were coming maybe next year?

     

    I would REALLY enjoy coming home and hanging out with some Cali troopers...

     

    As soon as I know my status for next year I will let y'all know.

     

    "CAL-LEE-FORN-YA here I come, right back where I started from..." ;)

     

    T :salute:

    ePS: We really need to get a Cali squad going on...tees & IDs and everything. :P

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