gino Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Vader was the first costume I ever tried to replicate. 'Move Along' sandtrooper was the second. So it was EXTREMELY satisfying to finally have one put together that I was happy with after all this time. Still need to make a couple minor tweaks because I ran out of time trying to get him together for the show. The morning of the first day of Celebration, I woke up at 4am and weathered the entire suit. And since I had forgotten the paper towels in storage, I had to use hotel room tissues! True story. I want to give a shout of thanks for all the people who helped with one part or another. Strider for his awesome seed trays and karrimore frame, RS for their found item mushroom caps, karrimore pack straps, and fantastic Tunisia E-11 build, and Blaster for his MP40 hip pouch replica. Also thanks for all the support from all the guys here who put up with me while trying to bang this out, Woody, RS, Strider, Rolf looking at you guys. I hope you guys like it as much as I do. . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henselmonster Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I'm pretty sure I spent about an hour staring at this during celebration. It's fantastic. Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 That's so beautiful I'm going to cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 .........amazing, truly amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 You did it again, Gino! That's once more a proof of your extensive research, knowledge and craftsmanship! While left green with envy i really enjoy seeing your displays, and unlike many other collectors i can only applaud your constant effort to build the most accurate lifesized display of Star Wars characters. But enough of this soft soap blah-blah, It's just BEAUTIFUL! And now give us a complete list of all parts used... haha, sorry couldn't resist, mate! But i'm really interested in what is the underneath part of your "gun shells"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I agree all the way whit the posts above. I saw your move a long replica suit on your face book page and zoom in all the pics for a lllooonnggg time... and here i i´m again, still looking at the same pics over and over again. Thanks for your keep going on inspiration bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Thanks guys! Had a lot of help with this one. I used to think a sandtrooper was just an easy variation of a regular stormtrooper, and while that might be sort of true, once I got into it I realized just how much I underestimated the amount of extra stuff that needed researched etc.. to get right. Respect for all the other sandys out there. Also, I'm really glad that there seems to be a renewed enthusiasm for accuracy around this character. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 3 hours ago, gino said: Also, I'm really glad that there seems to be a renewed enthusiasm for accuracy around this character. Quoted for truth! The Sandtroopers have always been my favorite character from Star Wars so i'm happy to see the accuracy community grow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 On 28-4-2017 at 4:46 PM, gino said: Also, I'm really glad that there seems to be a renewed enthusiasm for accuracy around this character. On 28-4-2017 at 8:04 PM, RoCKo said: Quoted for truth! The Sandtroopers have always been my favorite character from Star Wars so i'm happy to see the accuracy community grow! ....someone has to lead the field it might as well be us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett 4 Real Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Epic display my friend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Eye drooling display for sure! Thanks for my in advance bday gift Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Thanks guys! Sandman it's in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Happy Birthday! Now what's your gift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Do you think it would be helpful to pin this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Yes, definitely. It has been pinned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperintheSkies Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I can't make direct eye contact with this display it's too awesomeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 LOL!!!! Thanks Shawn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshix Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Anyone else notice the pauldron has a slight difference shape and pattern than ours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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