RoCKo Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 i was one of the first buyers of our member Stormtrooper´s ANH Rubber Gloves with Latex Hand Armour. here is the direct link to his first run: http://www.mepd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3746 unfortunatly he doesn´t make them anymore right now, so please wait for the next run! like almost any other member here i want my Sandtrooper to be as accurate as possible. it was always a myth if the handplates were made of rubber/latex or of plastic like the rest of the suit. at least since the Original Trilogy in HD came up, this myth became reality. lots of screenshots clearly show the handplates in ANH were made of rubber/silicone/latex glued to rubber gloves. Stormtrooper was the first to take the next step to accuracy and made the rubber handplates available in a limited run, at least so far. enough of my words, here are my personal gloves compared to some HD screengrabs from ANH! Enjoy! and some moves with the rubber gloves with latex handplates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks for the pictures Rocko. I remember them. After seen your shots. I might go for some next time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I look forward to getting mine, I was one of the later sign ups. Looks like they will be well worth the wait! I've wanted a latex pair of handbacks for a long time now, I was glad to see someone pull it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 They look much better than any plastic hand plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Your review is making me want a set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I think they look fantastic. I wonder if there's a good way to modify them for trooping. Maybe by cutting away the palms of the gloves and replacing them with breathable fabric. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I've been trooping in rubber gloves for about a year now and have no complaints. Even in the summer heat & direct sunlight they weren't that bad. Certainly no worse than thick flight gloves, and you've got great dexterity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 After seeing the screen shots I'm a believer. Will definitely have to be part of the next run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Wow... I should've got in on the last run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thanks for taking the time to create and post the comparison pics Rocko, and I'm really glad that you're happy with your set This lil' project has 'snowballed' on me, since I originally had intended to create just a couple of sets for my own replica ANH armour... then when I had the moulds made and some latex left-over I thought I'd offer them on the forums and maybe sell 6 or 7 pairs.... hhhmmm, let's just say I sold quite a bit more! Also, I sent a few of these out on Saturday (emails on their way to the soon-to-be-owners ) and got completely HAMMERED on the Airmail charges. GGGGRRRR Rip-off Britain I completely underestimated the Demand, and ended-up under-pricing them and didn't realise that the latex takes 3 or 4 days to cure before I can paint them, which adds to the timeframe! So after I finish the current run, I'll offer a LIMITED 2nd run and they'll likely be more expensive... sorry, but I'm making practically zilch on these, but as a Stormtrooper fan I would like as many fellow fans to have accurate latex handguards So thanks everyone for the kind remarks - I'm glad to be helping (in a small way) to create more accurate Storm / Sandtroopers, but if you're interested in getting in on the SECOND run then please 'hold tight' and "watch this space" Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 thanks John, for doing the first run! i LOVE mine, that´s why i posted this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Looks great, but don't they make you hands sweat something fierce? That's the only reason I'm reluctant to go with the rubber gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4935 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 As a lucky recipient of these i'm happy to have stinky wet sweat paws for a while cos these look the absolute business. We suffer for our art boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice-biscuit Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Looking good. I would love to get a pair of these. When's the next run?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5422 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Please add me to the next run. Do you have an idea of Price? Do they come on the gloves, or do we get our own? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4455 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wow! great gloves! screen accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970s Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Don't forget me for the next run. Thanks, jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Don't forget me for the next run. Thanks, jack Copy that, i´m on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Count me in for a pair as well ... Do I sign up at the old thread or what? LMK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 after all i know John takes a break from doing these gloves/handplates... i´m sure he will post another FS thread whenever he´s ready for another run... patience guys, they are definatly worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Well for anyone who was waiting on a set of these, I have them available once again For info head over to the original thread (Post #36) in the Project Orders section CLICK HERE ---> ANH authentic rubber gloves with latex handguards Cheers, John troopergloves@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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