Sgt JB
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I feel like we are the old men now.
Tell me about it, I think I was one of the first ATA builds.
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Thank you Mike, got mine, very nice of you to do this.
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I had to strip a few pieces and repaint them. I let them dry a day or two, then peeled as much as I could with my fingers, then sanded the rest off. Pain in the rump? yes. effective? yes.
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I already said that I was flattered, but no thanks. I just found it interesting that he wanted only my lid. Figured they sent out a blanket offer to TKs from the 501st site. I have a hard time letting my friends hold my lid, much less sending it off to NYC all by itself.
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I got an e-mail from a NYC photo studio requesting to rent my TK lid for a photo shoot, anyone else got an e-mail like this?:
Hi Eric,
Hope all is well. I am reaching out today because I came across your profile on www.501st.com. I am interested in renting your stormtrooper costume for an upcoming photoshoot.
We would need to use only the helmet and any props. We don't need the full costume. We would of course compensate you for using your costume.
We are a photography and digital animation studio in NYC. located on 95 canal street. The purpose of this shoot is for the photographers personal portfolio. It will be a closed set, meaning only the model, hair/make-up team, photographer, and myself will be present on set.
I assure you that your costumes will be dealt with and handled very carefully. I understand that a lot of time and money has been put into the construction of your costumes. We have worked with many props before and will take full responsibility for any damages. We have worked with Bulgari, MTV, HBO, Everlast, and Coca-Cola to name a few.
We are very interested in your costume, and once again only need certain parts of it for this photo shoot. Please let me know if you are willing to rent and at what rate.
Thank you,
Nasim
Nasim Dehghani
Producer
G M D THREE studio
nasim@gmdthree.com
www.gmdthree.com
212.226.3653
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you mean our user names? Easy, my last name is a long, polish nightmare. Jablonski. I don't think it's hard, but seems alot of people can't pronounce it. So while I was in the army, everyone called me JB. Tack onto that the fact that I was a SGT, and there ya have it. Sgt JB!!
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My son Aiden is my third child, and his DOB is 9/14
hence TK-3914
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I advise following Mike's painting guide to the letter. Also, you're going to want to paint in a low humidity environment, ideally in the 60 degree temp range. Also make sure to let it cure a good 5 days to a week for best results.
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I'm 6'2" about 190 - 195. I left a little room in the belly, and my kidney and ab plates connect with velcro so it's adjustable, so I don't think you'd have a problem. Dougie, if you keep saying things like that I won't be able to get my helmet on with my inflated head
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I posted this way before I painted my armor, so for me, this is a moot point, however, excellent advice Panda. I went with Rustoleum, and it turned out awesome. I wax it with turtle wax, and the shine after a good polish is amazing.
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speaking on my lid build, I trimmed a bit off the top, and a little bit off the sides.
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My quick 2 cents. You will not be disappointed with an ATA kit. Beautiful armor, excellent customer service, and all in all a very good person to deal with.
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haven't worn it yet with armor, but goes a good 5-6" so I'd say so.
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Got my TK409 neck seal. Absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend!!
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I was kinda kidding there Paul
I think that if you're interested in making armor, like I am, It can be a little difficult to understand what's accepted practice, and what's not. I've done enough research, and have tried very hard not to step on any toes, and to act as honestly as I can. Heck, I asked for permission from the Detachment to ask for permission from the armorer. I've got acceess to a 3d printer, and do CAD work, so when I finally do make a suit, it will be 100% my own work. That being said to start with, I probably will just make a mold or 2 to make test pieces, and to learn how to correctly vacuum cast. I asked before what the detachment felt about modifying existing pieces, as I think IMHO that it would be acceptabble to get a basic size, and whatnot from pre-existing armor and hand make your own molds. But that's not recasting, at least not in my book.
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I guess the simple answer is 'wanna make armor? make your own molds'
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I'm glad I made sense to someone
This whole discussion is so convoluted, it's very hard to follow. As someone who wants to get into vacuum forming, I find the whole conversation difficult to follow. I plan on making a vacuum table in the spring. Not so much for making Star Wars armor, I actually want to make life size Warhammer Space Marine and Imperial Guard armor, but would want to make my own replacement parts. (belt fronts, and the like) I actually started making my own belt molds recently (not recast, just out of wood)
I had planned on making some other pieces for taller troopers, forearms, thighs, shins, that kind of thing. But I'm going to be making my own molds, not copying. This endevor would be quite expensive, and I'm not make of $. So to help with the costs, my goal was to make fully assembled belts, and thermal detonators.
But I am glad we can talk about it without starting fights.
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Not on the subject of the DIY boards, as Im not a member, and have never visited the site, I do have a question. And I'm just looking for clarification. CAP's molds are a TE reproduction, I'm assuming this to be correct? And has said that he doesn't care if others recast him. That being said, If someone wanted to recast CAP, wouldn't they also need permission from TE? I think I follow that the TE2 knee and ab buttons are not permitted, as they are someone else's work. Do I have this correct? I'm just trying to understand. But by this logic, any suits derived from CAPs are allowed to be recasted, as long as the current maker gives their permission?
I think I need to go lay down... my head hurts.
Also, on the subject of the DIY boards, I've registered, and never been activated. so take from that what you will.
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I personally love this pic. the light reflections look awesome. hard to believe it's a paint job, and not ABS.
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the edges on those shins looks like you could cut yourself on them!! Are those vacuum formed? What plastic are those made out of?
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There's no white elastic anywhere in my build. there are 1" canvas straps attaching my drop boxes to the belt. all other straps are either black nylon, or elastic. if you're referring to the white on the left shoulder area (shown in red) that is a white gap between the black body suit, and a black elastic strap holding down my shoulder bell, which is accurate.
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You're welcome Doug!! As a Vet, I'd also like to say thanks to all my fellow current, or former Service Members for their service.
HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY everyone!!!
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I myself have not herd of this guy, the pics are stock FX pics, no real pics of what he pulls. In my book that's always a red flag.
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I filled mine with 'green stuff' 2 part modeling putty. then sanded, and smoothed, then after my first real fitting cut it all off because it pinched my leg. :-)