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Yep. thats what I noticed too. But anyway, I am not 100% convinced that there is a standard (as always) for how the hovi's should be. So... I am thinking if I should stay all black or go white rim... My bucket is insipired in the Move Along helmet... so I guess I should stay all black. But wanted to have someone else's opinion. Thanks a lot bro. Saludos

So, I have been thinking about this for a while, and after studying many reference pictures from ANH, I have no answer. And haven't found any thread over here either. Are the hovi mic tips in TDs helmets all black or do they actually have the white rim and inner part? I sincerely can't see this in a real convincing shot. So, any help here would be great. Thanks a lot. Saludos.

Just wanted to show everybody how my new backpack is now 99% finished. I did some weathering job to it and waiting for it to wear down naturally. For the bleu parts I used the rustoleum American Accent Iris Blue cause I couldnt find the Humbrol 47. This is my 3rd backpack. I already made a custom one, a scratch built, and for this one (the one I will use) I used some Crashmann/Mike/Seth parts, Mr.BoJangles trays and some scratch made parts. Still to do: -new and improved ammo shells -black cloth or something on the inside of the radio box speaker holes -amplifier system for the radio box to play the radio loop, imperial march, etc So, here are a few pictures: What do you think? Saudos. Ps: Does anyone know where can I find the humbrol 47? I have looked for it at the Home Depot (either in mexico and the states), hobby lobby, micheal's, keymart, wallmart, and several other paint and stationery stores... still no luck.

THX a lot Bro! The hasbro E11 is there waiting to be modified. Maybe in the next few months Ill start working on it. But yes, I will sometime soon modify it make it cooler! Yep! I love to use everyday stuff to make this great things. Feels like working in the movie's art department! THX! I should be adding more kills soon! LOL!!

Thanks a lot for all your comments! I'm very happy with my pouch, but hearing such comments is like the frosting on the cake! LOL!! Saludos!!

During the weekend I worked in my MG15 almost nonstop. So now it is finished. I really like how it turned out and I think it looks kindof real. I liked the scopes specially. I think it looks really BAD, like what a BFG should look like. But, what do you guys think? Any comments and suggestions are more than welcome. Here are some pictures: What do you think? THX!! Saludos!

I been working in my TD armor and gear for 3 years this month. Since I got my FX kit till today I have been improving my costume non-stop. It is still far from perfect, but I would say it is looking very cool. I like it. One of the last things I have on the desk were the weapons. I do have a modified Hasbro E11 and a made from scratch MG15, but somehow now it is not enough. So I decided to begin the upgrade of my blasters. First of all, the BFG!! Here is how it used to look. As you can see, it is not very accurate. And although I liked it at the time, now it just looks not so cool. So, Some mods are in order: -new scopes -adding a 3rd scope -new shaft -resizing -replacing the gas flexible tube -new paintjob -new weathering And, taking as a reference the great job some fellow troopers and manufacturers have done, I started modifying my BFG. The partes needed: Cutting it apart. New Scopes and blueprints. And the future canon shaft: And this is it so far... What do you think. It is not supposed to be super accurate since its made up of different pipes and other stuff, but I guess its going fine. Any ideas or suggestions? Thx for any help. Saludos

And then, did some weathering and aging work on it: 1. I put it in very hot water to make it softer and the rolled up and down the whole pouch and the leather flaps. Trying to simulate the looping of the flaps of the pouch seen on screen. Allowing it to dry with wood blocks inside. 2. Then the dying. Since I didnt want it to be black but dark green, and also tyo have the look of and old dirty oily pouch, I used just a bit of the black cloth dye bag, and leave it boiling for a while before puting in the pouch. I allowed the pouch to stay in the dye for just a minute and then wash it. Did this for a few times. Then put the pouch in the dye again but just the lower half of it. And washed it. Again a few times. Finally, I pour some dye in each pocket and leave it there to dry (kind of how a coffee filter works). This, to make some kind of color degrade effect. It worked nicely. 3. And finally the weathering. I used the hairspray and real dirt technique. Then tossed it to the floor and kick it around for a while. It worked great. And I loved the final result. This is how it looks now: The new one vs the weathered one: The whole set: And kind off how it will look with the armor: Im really happy and I think it came out very close to the screen used one. But, what do you think. Your input is very important to me. Any suggestions or ideas to make it better? Thanks a lot. Saludos

A few weeks ago, I got an MP38/40 pouch from IMA on sale. When it arrived it was way better than expected, but still not really accurate. So I decided to modify it to make it more as it is on screen. Most visible difference was the small pouch that was placed too much to the right. So I just toke it apart and sew it back in the correct place: To be continued...

Hey Bro, No estoy seguro si tomo o no, pero espero que no le haya hecho el feo. JEJE. Creo que fue a una empresa tequilera y le regalaron unas botellas, asi que, seguro si. ... Yo no pude ir a guadalajara, solo doy parte del evento porque se me hizo importante lo del miembro honorario... Saludos!! Tanslation (kindof) I dont really know if Mr. Prowse drank any tequila while in Mexico. ut I know he visited a Tequila Factory, so he probably did. Would be a shame if he didnt... Guadalajara is the capital of Tequila. Unfortunately I did not attended this event, but wanted to share that we had our first honorary member in the garrison, and is now our honorary leader too. Saludos...

Yep, the guys on the mayan Squad are great. They told me they had met you back then. Even said they would send you some pictures of you and them... If they didn't and you want them, I can tell them if you want. Here are a couple more pictures. Dave Prowse receiving receiving the gift. And after the cinvention, having some Mexican food with the Garrison. Saludos! PS... Sí! Super chingón!!

This last weekend, the Mexican Garrison trooped in a Comic convention in the city of Guadalajara (homeland of Tequila). This was a very special moment since the boss himself, Darth Vader attended the event. Over 25 Mexican Legion members were there to present Dave Prowse with a recognition and to make him our garrison's first Honorary Member and also now our Honorary Leader. Dave Prowse the signed our banner and wore the Mexican Garrison Tshirt during the whole event. Even going for dinner with the Garrison members after the event. This was a great moment for all of the troopers who were there and a moment of joy and pride for our whole garrison. Unfortunetly, I was not able to attend the event, but here are some pictures of some brothers from the garrison. This is the gift given to Mr Prowse: And this is his Id Card making him a member of our garrison: Saludos

Looks like lots of stuff waiting for you on the shelf... I know they will all turn out awesome... Me myself Im working on a couple of projects too... -Finishing my armor to my entire satisfaction (FX lite + TE2 bucket) -modifying my IMA MP40 pouch -re-modifying my Stolla Wien pouches -redoing my made from scratch MG15 -modifying (a lot actually) a new Hasbro E11 Blaster -designing and making a new Pauldron set (with help from other mexican troopers) -Weathering of my pack -Finishing my home made rubber gloves + silicon handplates And still waiting in line: -Modifying a Hasbro Clone Voice Changer for my kid cousin for xmas -Finishing a TD bucket (sculpt made 100% by a mexican trooper) And if I ever finish that: -Finishing a TB bucket -Finishing a Boba Fett ESB Bucket And hopefully sometime in the next couple of years -Getting a new TE2 armor and start all over again! LOL Wow! Talking about projects is almost as fun as working on them... Saludos

Its always cool to see a new TD on its way! Welcome Bro... I would try and clean up a little of the weathering. Maybe try and remove some of the paint with a damp cloth or sponge, and then giving it some texture with a dry paper towel. Check out the weathering tutorials over here: http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=4239 http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=4973 Anyway, as always, weathering is personal... and as long as you are happy, it is good enough. Saludos....

Congrats bro... all the best and lots of happiness to your baby, wife and yourself! Saludos!

Just want to let you know my pouches from IMA arrived today, and even if they are not that accurate, I thought it would be interesting to let you know that have made some improvements (at least from picture on the site). The square stitching is gone, and replaced with a rectangular inverse U stitching. Pretty cool surprise for me. Still, the small tool pocket is in the wrong place and the D ring is not that great. They are way better than expected and very happy for now. here is a picture: Saludos...

I just bought these puches from IMA (will be arriving tomorrow). I know they are not accurate but they will work fine till I find or make accurate ones. I think some mods would be in order anyway... -Remove the bottom line of the square stitching in the flaps. (maybe ill need to re-stitch it again) -Moving of the small pouch. -Replace the D rings for some steel ones or something, maybe I can find something in a fleamarket. -Sand and "damage" the strap holders, maybe they will rust. -Wash them in hot water and some kind of detergent to make them look old, and let them dry with a wood block inside. -Not dye but maybe just darken the green canvas with oil, paint and mud. (this will be tricky) -Weather them with hairspray and dust. -And at the end, maybe leave them a few days in direct sunlight. I hope this will make them look more accurate. Havent heard of something like this, but I think it would be like making it go through a pouches lifetime in a few weeks... LOL Saludos...

Hey bro... Maybe you can write to Crashmann... he has some cool backpack parts... Saludos...

I think Im going to cry... But, its all part of the search for the perfect TD I guess... I do think now the radios are all black... I think there is more than enough evidence. Till we find something that might prove this wrong I guess... (or proves it is 100% accurate). Thx Saludos...

This from another thread... I'm in no way saying its gray, just that in this picture it looks gray. Or more like two tones of black... Anyway, its just an idea, for sure Im no expert nor have done any deep or real research... Saludos...

THX a lot... I do enjoy making my own stuff, and am proud of wearing it!! (even if its not great) I just love this hobby! Saludos!

THX bro... I still need to find out how to make it better, so... Ill make a second and maybe third version of this. I have been told that melting the glue sticks on the stove could be an option, but if not donely correctly, the glue will burn on the bottom and stay solid on top... Im thinking of giving a try anyway... Will post results. Saludos..

Welcome bro!! Congrats!!! Saludos...

It looks great to me... Kind of "realistic" according to SW reality.. HEHEHE, do you get what I mean? Like it... always liked the less is more approach. Saludos

No need to thank... Its just great to see your kids smile, specially after what you went through. Gracias por compartirnos esto hermano... Saludos