Masterprime87 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Hey guys (I'm hoping this is the right place to put this) I recently bought some armor that had already been worked on and was looking over what needed to be done to be finished with it and join the legion. As I was looking over the pieces I notice something the made my heart sink and wanted to check with you guys, so what you thought about it it, and if in needs to be fixed where I might go on this site to fix it. I can see why the guy before me did this so that he can bend his leg better but I want it to look as close to perfect as it can be! I'm hoping this won't be a hard fix the only thing I can think of to fix it is bondo what do you guys think? Edited August 30, 2013 by Masterprime87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 No that is fine, some troopers take out that section to make it easier to move around and walk up and down stairs, if you are lucky like me and a bit taller you don't need to remove this section. Don't panic all is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterprime87 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Awesome! Thank you so much I am a bit taller and was kinda afraid to have to repair this and limit my movement. That puts my mind at ease thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I had to make that cut on my AP kit, I had no problems with approvals. I would recommend cleaning up that area and making it straight and properly sanded. it looks kinda sloppy in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Yep. That looks fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch[501st] Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I also did the same on my AP kit. No problems with approval. I was also told by a Centurion that it would be OK for EIB. So keep calm and dremel on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I'd still smooth it out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 my understanding is that some actors had this area cut out in the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yes. They also had drippy paint and gaffer's tape. And a bunch of other flubs. The goal of the 501st is not prop replication, but what is "seen" on screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masterprime87 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'd still smooth it out though. What grit of sandpaper would you use to smooth it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebrabuse Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I took a dremel to the back of mine to shape it out quickly. It definitely helps with mobility unless you're tall and it is a nonissue. Then about a 400 sandpaper to start with. moved up to 1000 to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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