VacTrooper Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Well, it's official!! I sold my first armor kit to somebody in my local area. He is hoping to get into the 501st with it. I have been told by a few individuals in my local garrison that my homemade armor is a decent contender for 501st approval, hence the reason why I have sort of a membership in the garrison until I'm 18... It ought to be interesting if he makes it in the 501st. That would be two of me! I should post some pics of the kit, as my armor kit has changed a bit over the past couple years. The changes are very small and slight, and there are very few, but they are there. I have yet to finish my helmet, too. But it's chugging along. I'll post some pics when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Very cool. More armor is always a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Plz do post pics of everything!!!!!! molds cast armor your man cave the works!!!! Congrats man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debater2nd[TK] Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Congrats! Nice work...look forward to seeing the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Congrats Alex!!! Info and lots of pic Please!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacTrooper Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Ok, I'll have to gather up the stuff and take pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I can't wait to see your armor on someone thats of average to large size. You've done some impressive work, next comes the size range test LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 awesome! high five! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacTrooper Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thanks guys! High Five! I can't wait to see your armor on someone thats of average to large size. You've done some impressive work, next comes the size range test LoL Yes, it'll be interesting to see the final product on someone of (semi) average size. My molds are huge, I just do A TON of trimming to make them work on me. Thank you. I might have to post a thread showing his build progress, too. MAYBE.... Well, that might be too much pressure for him. Nevermind. Here are (a lot of) pictures of my setup, molds, etc. for those not "in the loop". I haven't touched this subject in a while.... The Man Cave.... LOL Inside the mold closet... Oops, a little webbing... Might have to replace this one... More on the Next Post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacTrooper Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 A pile of oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Sharp looking Pulls there Alex looks like you 've built the Thurston James model too!!! Keep up the good work man!! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacTrooper Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Yeah man, TJ is the way to go! Good stuff! Thanks. I like the pulls, too. I tried really hard to get that mold off the Abdomen mold. As for the Backplate... That was H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks if you dig what I'm sayin'... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueTrooper[TK] Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 The ab look very sharp!! Rome was not built in a day....... Look at 409 spray. It took the guy who invented that four hundred and eight times before he got it right and WD40 took 39 trys at the formula before it was perfected too... You can do it, I am rooting for ya!!!! Tom Thanks. I like the pulls, too. I tried really hard to get that mold off the Abdomen mold. As for the Backplate... That was H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks if you dig what I'm sayin'... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Good job! Selling your stuff is always the best compliment to your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Alex That's fantastic news mate As always, I have nothing but the deepest admiration for your impressive skill and artistry Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Always great to see your work Alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacTrooper Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thank you guys for the kind words. It was you guys, though, and many other people and forums who lead me in the right direction, and helped me get my suit up to par! And for that, I thank YOU! Looks like this guy is PUMPED to tackle this armor. I can't WAIT to see the results. I wonder how TM felt when he sold his first suit... I'm sure it's different for someone who made the molds from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Congrats Alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Speaking of WD40, did you know that it was a topsecret rocket lubricant used by the government during the WW2 era? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopy trooper[TK] Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Cool man cave . . Looking good I would love to see it on to . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacTrooper Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Speaking of WD40, did you know that it was a topsecret rocket lubricant used by the government during the WW2 era? Thanks guys! I gotta get pics here soon. I did NOT know that, Smitty. Learn something new and exciting every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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