SethB6025 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Update as of 8-10; complete Main boxes- Sets available any time! PM for info. pending & worth mentioning Radio Plate- backburnered the regular box due to Mike's much better looking version Working on variant plate for sgt. pack. "tupperware" boxes- Looking at the possibility of making vacc'd versions of the correct parts for the top main boxes (both variants), that is, if we can figure out what they are. corrected dessert cup Just needs a little more sanding. ALSO- I'd like to let everyone know that this project is being worked on by multiple people, Mike aka TD1536 (who has offered up some great parts), Charlie aka crashmann, and myself are plugging away to make these & other parts happen. They are great friends, and I love spending time over a hot oven with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I got your PM on the subject... awesome to see the pictures! Keep me posted and we'll setup a date to vac-form them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Definately! I'm planning on having the above parts completed by this time next month. I'll bring these along when I deliver the "gift" for it's finishing. AND before anyone asks the availability question, when I'm at a point to crank some parts out, I'll let everyone know. I have to not only finish moulds, but also make a few pilot parts first. When I'm ready to share, you guys will be the first to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Sahweet! Good luck on the project Seth. I know that I'll be checking for frequent updates Can't wait to see the finished parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Does anyone have any of those extra dessert cups? i only need 2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm sure you know this already, but they can be had super cheap on ebay. I would say pick up more than you need, and you can have them on hand for when they aren't easy to find anymore. (I've been meaning to get more for that reason) I spent about an hour last night sanding the first main box. It's getting there, but still needs more of a radius on the corners and edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psberetta Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Looking good, I wish I had the time to try and make things like that...... -Tim- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Looking good, I wish I had the time to try and make things like that...... -Tim- Well, I am cheating a bit. I had someone cut up all the MDF & Luan bits, so I did save a bit of work. I'm also starting with the easiest parts. (or at least what I see as the easiest) I'm managing to fit this in with a stolen hour here and there. If I had lots of free time I'd have finished the base parts already. The stuff I'm putting off is going to be the real time-consumers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 i´m really looking forward to this project! after the MDK guys quit their work for now this will become a real good alternative! you can point me interested already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Thanks for the vote of confidence! I hope to complete every part (eventually). However, you can bank on me making at least the main boxes & radio box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 SWEET...looks great so far and will be looking forward to future progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 However, you can bank on me making at least the main boxes & radio box! Even if that were all you did, it would be great as they seem to be two parts that most people are unhappy about on their packs. OK, the two parts I'm least happy about on my pack. :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Can't wait to pull these babys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 You & me both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 can´t imagine any better duo on this stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 Thanks Rocko! Although, you may call it a trio soon enough. After talking to our resident "sandtrooper's helper" this may take another step toward completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970s Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Will you sell any of the vacuformed parts when you finish? thanks, jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Yes, I am looking at doing a run of these sometime in the next month or so. I'll post a for sale thread at that time. You guys will have first dibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thank you Jack!!!AWESOME just keep us posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 The main box moulds are done, and after a going over tonight, will be ready for vacc-forming. (pics on first post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970s Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Are the main Box Dimentions 12 1/2" wide, 8 1/4" high, 2" deep? I would like to purchase some of your parts - Please save my email for when your ready. Thanks, Jack RedFox@optonline.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 That is correct. I pulled those dimensions directly from ANH reference. Using about 20 scaled tracings of the packs, I came up with those numbers. Others who have done the same work have come up with the same numbers. I built a cardboard mock-up, and against my TE kit, the size looks perfect. Keep your eyes peeled, I will be doing a run of these very soon. I garuntee these will be the most accurate main box to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I´M IN FOR A COMPLETE SET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 Taking a few orders for the "first edition" -----> http://www.sandtrooper.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1249 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Great project trooper. I have two GF/AP anh stunt armor... But no back pack yet . So a screen accurate back pack will be a dream come true. Pleace give me info on this . Move a long... Klik... Klik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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