Runnriottt Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Well here is the handle and where i am so far on the protptype. This is solid aluminum, Billit is the word in the machine world, it is light and looks good flat or polished. I still need to make the tines, I will use aluminum also. I have duty tommorow and shoul get it finished. Whatcha think so far yall? handle pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-9201 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Not too shabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have been busy at the shop and havent had a whole lotta time to work on the tines, but i havent forgotten. I am hoping for a finished hook by the end of the month. Hang In Updates Soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Just curious if there had been any progress on this project, however small. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2833[501st] Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Yes, I concur. If there were to be a small run of these, I would want one to wear in addition to my o2. Why should the Jedi get to wear all the belt candy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Sorry for the long wait... I have been out to sea, and now have time to get back to work so to speak! Ill have a few pics for you all shortly. Hang in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 There are some good hi-res screen caps now that should help, esp. with the dimensions of the box compared to the belt. You can also go ala Luke & ditch the 02 & wear it with a comlink. Why should the Jedi get to wear all the belt candy? Amen. It will be great for people to have more options on how they configure their kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2833[501st] Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 You know, that's what I'm taking about. I would be 'belt kit trooper' I'd sew up a canvas belt, make a canvas pouch for keys/wallet/etc, wear my O2 canister, comlink, droid caller and a grappling hook. That would be awesome. Stuff for the sake of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelgrip Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 like it isn't hard enough to move around to begin with..just imagine trying it with all the extras....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooperdad Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 I look at it as an "accessory" option which you choose, "Do I go out today with the thermal detonator, or the grappling hook?" "Honey, what do you think?" The same could be said for which weapon you choose too. Of course, it depends on the make-up of your squad and the equipment list. I look forward to having a grappling hook that I can use depending on my mood or event. Don G. TK-5372 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 I look at it as an "accessory" option which you choose, "Do I go out today with the thermal detonator, or the grappling hook?" "Honey, what do you think?" Does this grappling hook make my butt look big? Be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelgrip Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2833[501st] Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 I don't know about you guys and flexibility, but I can sit, kneel, and I could probably lay down in my armor (probably take me a while to get back up though). "Does this grappling hook go with my blaster?" Accessories are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hey Nathan, Any updates on the grappling hook mate? I'm almost ready to form my mould for the belt box and would like a nice hook when it's ready I'll take some pics as soon as my box is formed and mounted on my belt.I also think that the box could be made to hold the RomFX or other kind of voice changer. -Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 What he said My TE2 armor is near done and I'd love to have this on my belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I am having a time getting the tines to look good. Ill post up some pics this weekend, i know it has been a while. I am at the working with plastic stage on the tines as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I don't know about anyone else,but a full plastic hook would do for me.It is only for show and could be spray painted to look metal.As long as it looks good on the belt,I'd be a happy trooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025[501st] Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 You could cut the shapes out of sintra pretty easily, then paint with silver leaf rub-n-buff. I plan on building one when I get around to doing my stormtrooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Sorry for the long wait, but I think I am close. I got my butt kicked though on the tines. I made a set out of metal, but I cant for the life of me get them to stay. So I went the plastic route, and they stay. I am still working on a metal set. I would like to send this prototype out, for someone to mold. I think it would be better out of resin or something, for I cannot mass produce. I am willing to give up a "molder" for the cause. I would post pics, but I cant, camera is OOC. Ill get them up when I get home to Japan. Should me about two weeks. Thanks for waiting guys, I hope i pulled it off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman667[501st] Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Sorry for the long wait, but I think I am close. I got my butt kicked though on the tines. I made a set out of metal, but I cant for the life of me get them to stay. So I went the plastic route, and they stay. I am still working on a metal set. I would like to send this prototype out, for someone to mold. I think it would be better out of resin or something, for I cannot mass produce. I am willing to give up a "molder" for the cause. I would post pics, but I cant, camera is OOC. Ill get them up when I get home to Japan. Should me about two weeks. Thanks for waiting guys, I hope i pulled it off... Sweet! Can't wait to see it. I would definitely be interested in buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 So I am digging around on the RPF prior to posting my pics... and.... *hangs head in shame* I am WAY off. look at the caps in this thread... RPF topic Back to the drawing board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker_1982[501st] Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 What I cannot understand about the grappling hook though is there's the visual dictionary variation and the variation used in ANH by luke and is seen when the stormtroopers board the falcon. I was kind of under the assumption that the visual dictionary version was in one of the other films but I cannot seem to find any reference, why is there two versions does anyone know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 any new word on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James3[501st] Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Well, I am chiming in here late but what the heck. The VD one is just a deal put together for the book. It was never screen used anywhere. The fella in Germany didn't do much good in making my buddy happy when he bought one and was very disappointed. The thing has pretty much fell apart. I will give him a call and see if I can get some pics of it to share. We have been talking about doing an ANH accurate version but have not actually gotten around to cranking one out. If there is an ANH accurate one available, let me know cause that has been the one HUGE thing that he has been wanting to finish up his 2nd set of armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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