Archer

1. first measure everything twice before cutting anything. 2. use a #2 pencil to mark lines where you will INTEND on cutting before cutting...trying to cut freehand is pure insanity!!!! refer to rule #1 3. read read read and read more then ask question or find a mentor that will help on the more difficult decisions. 4. dry fit pieces before glueing or riveting things together. use Frog tape/masking to rough join pieces before gluing, it won't leave an adhesive residue on your armour. If for some wild reason it would, just rub your finger on the residue it comes right off with a little effort. Same for the pencil marks, "hey, i didn't need that guideline that far down the thigh" a paper towel and some windex cleans it right off! Also find Pandatrooper tutorials on youtube. awe heck here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIv50-vOalA there is 3 parts to the weathering tutorial. it is so much easier to do it this way! Also Dave's Garage on youtube is a good visual guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40WgoPWn1nE&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL135549203480F75D there is 12 episodes and has a ton of helpful points to follow when building armour. I know the video is for building a TK not a TD but it guides you and his build is HIPS armour and should help! ok lastly, if you want to know how to dload from youtube WITHOUT installing other software I know a trick I can tell you. Just PM me and I'll give you the easiest way FREE!!! ok so that is a good start for now! if you need anything else just click your heels together 3 times and say "theres no place like Tatooine!!!" Stay Frosty Archer

has anyone tried looking here? I used this method and worked awesome with my Sandy....but this is just a suggestion!

ok Scott. the sniper knee on my AM armour, when mounted, leans out towards the shin away from the thigh. the AM shin armour I find after glueing had a natural curve "bow" to it but slightly. this I found out was good for two reasons: 1. it allows the shin armour/sniper knee to close on top of the bottom of the thigh in a natural walking motion. 2. this natural hinge "I find" keeps from skin pinch from happening. if you never have that happen while trooping then you have been blessed because it hurts like ****!!!! mounting of the snipper kneealso here is the post you were looking for I believe about the knee. http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=6775&hl= near the bottom of the first page!!!! Stay Frosty

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mr. Darthgrace... You have the same pouches I have and I bet got them from the same place I did.... IMA-USA!!! I learned to dye the pouches by using Fiebings U.S.M.C. Black 4.oz is perfect size to do the shoulder "MP40" pouch. It is easy to find at any craft store I.e. Hobby lobby, Michael's, Joann's or a local leather shop. it comes with a little brush to apply the die. hints.. 1. do it outside in the sun so you can see where the die is less dark than other spots and goes on evenly.. 2. wear gloves and if you get it on your skin use rubbing alcohol before it dries to remove it...whatever you dont get it on ANYTHING of value!! buy a cheap plastic bucket from a dollar/thrift store to dye it in so you can just dispose of it when done and only have to spend a dollar or two. Instead of staining a counter top like I did the first time. 3. MAKE sure it is thoughly dried before applying a matte sealer. the dye rubbs off if not sealed so keep the little ones hands off till you seal the learher pouch. also if you look up on the forums on MEPD there is a help forum on how to post pics..i'm not 100% sure how to do it!!! keep posting on your progress my friend and most importantly have fun!!! Stay Frosty

I'm not endorsing any product or selling and products... just passing on information to fellow troopers. So with that said here is what I know: I have two sources for under armor: trooperbay.com they have the compression tops and bottoms "two piece" here is the web site. http://trooperbay.com/category/apparel/ also there is a supplier in California which I bought mine through. it is a one piece "unitard" with some extra bells and whistles. custon cut to fit you and is reasonable in comparison to the above price at trooperbay. http://www.renaissancedancewear.com/stormtrooper.html your best bet is to go with what you feel comfortable with the most: a zipper or pulling everything down below the waist.... with that being said hope this helps!!!!

bro it is looking good just some advice... dirty the boots!!! look for pandatrooper on youtube and see how he did his boots. They are bitching!!!

Guys here is what I got from TK409.com website: "The only prep I did to the leather was wipe it clean if it was dusty. Just paint on the leather dye, it dries fairly quickly. After it dries, hold it in the sunlight. If you see green showing through, it may need another coat. Open the flaps and lay out flat, spread out, face down. Cover the back with dye and let dry. Then do the front, starting in the crevices between the pockets. This is done easier by bending it back to spread open the crevices. When dry, spray on the Leather Shene just like you are spray painting. The shene coat is essential; otherwise the dye rubs off easily and all over everything." It Makes sense if the dye is comming off when rubbed and such that the cloth must be "sealed"

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME totally clears things up in my head on what goes and what dosent... When I go for elite "in the distant future" I have a guide "visually" and saving alot of going back and forth looking and comparing Thanks Terry

gentlemen, I have a question about the post concerning the under armor. Does either of the post from Treg or Pappy posted do you know if they can be himmed or altered. i fall in the short but chunky catagory. 5' ft 8" and 240 lbs. so we all know they dont make them in that style. lol and don't start on about the armor problem lol. Archer M.A.F.