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henselmonster

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  1. Finally moving forward with the last thing holding me back from pursuing SWAT, my DTL19 Bapty! I live in an apartment and I don't really have a place I could cut and grind a buttstock out of wood, so I figured I would try to model it. I am not that experienced in modeling but I tried my best! I designed this to fit my other DLT19 blaster files by TDK Props (you can order their files from their Facebook page). Special thanks to @bigwam for the references and measurements If you want to print your own, I am sharing the files with whoever wants them. You can download it here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3482953 One day I do want to make one out of wood, but I am loving how lightweight this is. It is just about 2lbs for the whole blaster, so super convenient for long troops and parades. Its not perfect, but with some TLC with filler primer and Bondo I think I can get this into shape. Its a WIP, I will for sure update along the way!
  2. Welcome to the dirty side! My suggestion is take your time, do your research. Lots of great weathering methods. There is a lot more to the sandy than just the dirt! Lots of interesting history behind this costume. Always refer back to the films for your reference. You can never go wrong there! If you have any questions never hesitate to ask. Looking forward to your TK conversion!
  3. Here is the design from the past several runs: Keep an eye out on the forums for any updates if there is another run this year, @trooper1 may have more answers
  4. Really outstanding work! Great job, that weathering is excellent
  5. I like keeping it shorter, maybe #MEPDSWCC19
  6. Nice! I need to do the same, my straps are still green
  7. You should! UP90 is accurate for this pack. But that UP100 is still pretty sought after I’m sure someone would love to take it off your hands *cough cough @RoCKo cough cough*
  8. Oh wow, great find. I am not sure the going rate, depends on its quality, features, etc. Probably not enough to fully fund a DLT-19 but at least part of it.
  9. Thanks! That one in the most recent photo is my Woodman radio with added switches, it was all assembled by him so credit to Woodman. I am super excited to build my Sonix World radio which will be my SWAT application radio, as well as trooping because it is so lightweight
  10. I found some vintage capacitors at a electronics surplus store. They seem to fit well. I have pics earlier in my build
  11. More detailed shots of the items with gaffers tape added, plus....switches installed on my woodman finally!
  12. The finish line is in sight! Almost everything is painted up and ready to install except the capacitors and mortar tube. Next I think I'm going to enforce my vintage trays with fiberglass since they are so fragile. Then modding the bottom front tray to 5 ridges and painting. Than finally, installation to the pack frame! I may just have this done before April! (ah crap I jinxed myself didn't I?)
  13. Siphon fixed and painted! Installed the carriage bolt as well, this is ready to go onto the pack when I finally get the trays fixed.
  14. Looks really great! Yea I’m struggling with that paint error as well. So hard to replicate mistakes lol
  15. Got the pieces glued together, dremeled away the plug on top of the main cup. Just need to fill in the gaps and clean up any rough areas with putty and sandpaper. Then this guy should be ready to paint! Very happy so far, mostly that I didn't ruin the siphon, but also thats its much closer to the screen accurate look.
  16. Looked like the site wasn't working for several people this morning. It is working for me now, hopefully its fixed. We have our Jawa exterminators looking into it now...
  17. Did something scary today. Shortend the siphon down 2cm to match the size of the UP90. Now to deal with the plug thingy above the big cup. Sawing this made me very sweaty out of fear lol.
  18. It is my goal to have every single MEPD patrol patch (well one from each patrol, I am not tracking down all the Red Rain patches lol) So far this is where I am at. Who has other patches I can trade?! Let me seee! I have a few more Twin Suns available to trade, also we are ordering a second anniversary patch soon. Post your Sandy patch collection just for kicks. I would love to see what else is out there.
  19. Sooo I love my woodman radio. Its a beauty. But when I got it from woodman I had it with all the decals and radio dials on it. In hindsight I shouldn't have done in leu of screen accuracy, and I can't bring myself to remove them or paint over them since its such a beauty. So, like a crazy person, I ordered a second radio kit from Sonix World. I will keep my Woodman, but add it to my sandtrooper collection shelf. This is an excellent kit. Also comes with all the hardware to assemble the switches and plugs. I won't be adding the the decals or dial or anything, just knobs and hardware to match the look of the move along pack. Excited to build this one. Should be fun. I recommend the kit, it is much lighter than the woodman radio so its perfect for my pack. Thanks @GodOfLibra
  20. Wound up 3D printing my stinger. I will get the file up on Thingiverse eventually if anyone else wants to use it. Getting everything painted this weekend except the trays. For the vintage trays I am thinking about reinforcing them with fiberglass, they are pretty fragile so I don't want them to crack all the time.
  21. That paint job is amazing. Love the look. Great job as usual!
  22. Hey there! Does anyone out there possibly have correct sizing or plans for the body of the bapty DLT19? Hoping to get it cut and assembled this weekend!
  23. Looking good! We need to troop together soon
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