Hey mike,
I too am very interested!!as you learn new info please keep us informed.
Well one idea i got from a friend for the end caps on the tube is to use the end caps from the thermal detonator you get with your armor.I am going to do this and hopefully get some pics up.
As for the blue i thought like a flat slate blue was used.Have you used this color and does it not mactch the movie backs?
I am curious about the filter looking device on the pack too.Do you have any idea?
I will try and help out as much as i can!!
What about the frame?what do you use?Alice frame?does anyone have an extra older alice frame i could buy from them?
Rob