SamuraiMom Posted January 5, 2018 Report Posted January 5, 2018 Hello everyone. So I have decided to take the plunge and build Phasma. I have been reading posts here for a while and just wanted to introduce myself. I’m currently an official member of the MMCC so I have a small bit of experience in kit building. I will be ordering my armor kit from Jim Tripon today. So excited!! Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted January 5, 2018 Report Posted January 5, 2018 Hello and welcome aboard Quote
magni[TK] Posted January 5, 2018 Report Posted January 5, 2018 Welcome to the FISD Linda! Good Luck with your Phasma! Quote
Tolo[TK] Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Hello and welcome aboard Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
allan1313[TK] Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Welcome aboard! Good luck, Jim's stuff is top notch.Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote
Captain Cupcake[TK] Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 Hello and welcome! Get on the Phasma costumers FB page, lots of great info on there. Quote
SamuraiMom Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Posted January 8, 2018 Yes! I have joined the group and the info is perfect! Quote
Shanester[TK] Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Welcome Linda! Good luck on the Phasma build. Quote
SamuraiMom Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Posted January 9, 2018 Ok. So in reading info on the CRLs for TLJ Phasma - there is apparently no way to achieve the pristine mirror finish required unless the armor is vacuum metalized or chrome sprayed. Both rather pricy options. Has anyone achieved this look with Alclad or other methods. Just want to make sure I know the path forward to get approved. I have ordered the TLJ kit and want to do it justice. Thanks all. Quote
Madrox Posted January 9, 2018 Report Posted January 9, 2018 Ive read of ppl going the Alclad route and it can turn out well as long as you have a good glossy black primer coat. Usually there are a few coats with sanding in between and I've seen ppl buff up the gloss black with a meguiars compound (or similar product) to practically a mirror finish before spraying the alclad. The more shiny the gloss black is, the more shiny the alclad will be. So it all comes down to surface preparation really. Quote
SamuraiMom Posted January 9, 2018 Author Report Posted January 9, 2018 Great! Thanks! This is the route I plan to take but wanted to make sure this was possible first. Lots and LOTS of polishing. Quote
mostcallmetim Posted January 10, 2018 Report Posted January 10, 2018 Welcome Linda, so where or how do you purchase from jimmiroquai (Jim Tripon)? Seems very difficult to find. Quote
SamuraiMom Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Posted January 10, 2018 Just send him a PM through Facebook or the RPF. He requires a 40% down payment to reserve your spot. He’s great to work with. Quote
mostcallmetim Posted January 10, 2018 Report Posted January 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, SamuraiMom said: Just send him a PM through Facebook or the RPF. He requires a 40% down payment to reserve your spot. He’s great to work with. I found his Yahoo email from the 501st website, so hopefully that works. I was unable to find his Facebook profile. Quote
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