Pen66

Ok what do I need to do to see the MEPD in my detachment section on the legion boards. At the moment I don't see anything.

Wooot. Thanks All

Thanks Marcus. Don't worry about the delay.

Sweet! Thanks from a extremely huge photo editting noob!

Ok I have been really slow at getting this done. Thanks for all the help from everyone here. David Pittman 501st - TD 2619 LOG IN NAME - Pen66 GARRISON - Alpine Garrison dandmpittman@gmail.com These are little dark and I have been waiting until I got better but just haven't had a second when it wasn't raining or snowing outside. Let me know if you want some that are a little brighter. [/img]

Marc, These are the ones that I have that you were looking at this weekend. http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php ... 7cbe28c2f1 I really like mine and dyed them with Rite black die.

Haha. Now that makes sence. I was actually quoting Brak's guide in my earlier post. All it says it to apply the fullers with "hairspray and a sponge brush" I figured that the hairspray was to make it stick, but rubbing it on with the brush didn't seem right. I like your method Rachel. I'm sure that's what Brak's guide was referring to.

Don't want to steal your thread Rachel, but you might want the info too. I have my fullers but am a bit confused on the application. Braks guide says "Fuller's earth is applied with hair spray and a sponge brush" Thought I get some input on this from the pros. Not exactly clear on the hairspray and sponge brush method.

Thanks so much for the tips. Luckily I was using a test piece when I was having these problems. For some reason I was thinking woodlands was acrylic. I'll have to look for some tempera paints or just getting the woodland set.

Ok so I am following the wonderful guide found here http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/davin/re ... hering.htm However I am having problems with step four. "Allow the pigment to dry and then take a second crumpled paper towel and gently wipe of most of the weathering. The pigment will naturally stick better in some areas than others. Make sure very little is left." It says to let the paint to dry but if I do that it is too hard to remove. I am not using the pigments from the guide but rather some acrylic paints bought locally. For those of you who have used acrylic paints how much did you allow the paint to dry if you did at all? If I let the paint dry I have to scrub the thing soooo hard that it takes over an hour to take it off so I have to be doing something wrong or I have some crappy paints. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The pauldron that Seth is working on for black and orange will be screen accurate and will not have the middle seams. I had the same question myself.

I thought the style would be pushing it. I didn't think about the armor issue until you mentioned it. I would have to do some hacking and slashing to get them to fit under the armor. Guess that's why I kept the receipt. Guess I just need to bite the bullet and get some from CA. At least I won't have to do any work on the CAs. Hehe.

Hey guys I found these the other day and wanted to see if they would make the cut. I would of course have to remove the strap thing and paint the upper white but if they will work they would be a steal. I know the sole isn't the flat that we see on most stormtrooper boots but hey Sandtroopers would need a nice nobby sole anyways. Any imput would be nice.

I know this is late in replying to this but J. Rinzler is holding an event tomorrow that the alpine garrision is trooping. So I'd thought I'd see if you guys had any questions you would like me to try to get answered. I will be checking this before I head over. So feel free to post any questions before 10:30am MST. ~Dave

Just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll have to get one of these on order soon.

Any suggestions? This is my first attempt at weathering as I am still trimming my armor and this is my first costume. That's why I posted the pics. I'm still trying to figure this stuff out. So feel free to give any suggestions and pointers please. I know there are many out there who have done this over and over and have plenty things they can point out.

Hey Seth, Any updates. I am getting to a point where I need to get a pauldron and I rather wait for these to get done.

Hey guys, Just working on my MG-15 and wanted to get some feedback. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

That's what it stands for. I was very sad to come home last night and see we had lost. Sigh. Its a young team with plenty of talent. Hopefully they will keep things improving next year. But that means a long depressing off season. And I do have my fair share of broken sticks.

GASP!!!!! Destroy a hockey stick. I mean I have destroyed many of things for my TD but a hockey stick. Don't think I could. Still a great idea.

I just put an order in for these as well. Rob mentioned that painting helped stiffen the pouches. When you paint/dye them I would think it would be best to stuff the pouches with some newspaper for easy of painting/dying. Any reason I should or shouldn't do this? Oh and a bump on paint recommendations.

...Pours myself a big glass of red kool-aid and gets in line behind...... Woohaa, what was I thinking. Although I have missed the "Drama Llama" on most of this since I am new to the whole armor differences, I am learning fast. Thanks Braks, Gino, Seth, Jez and everyone here for making sure we all have quality info on ANH and costuming in general. Not to change the topic and all but you guys really deserve a huge thanks. Everyone here does. Pulls out his MG-15 and the "Drama Llama" and kindly motions "Move Along" PS I think my sig says puts a nice view on this whole situation.

I'm pretty new here as well Steve but from what I have found CA seems to have a decent boot. http://caboots.zoovy.com/category/d/

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Working on my TD as we speak. Currently out in Utah and absorbing all the info I can from the boards. Hope to be applying soon for deployment. ~Dave