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  1. By the way, this was the snow speeder image that got be searching for a canteen. You can see in the lower right hand corner, two canteen looking jugs. They looked allot like the bee stinger. And, I know that the packs were poached for the rebel trooper packs, so, why not scalp the bee stingers for the inside of the snow speeder.

    I know, allot of assumptions, but, what if?

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  2. Also found this, looks like a longer version of the one in the picture above.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Giostyle-1L-Safari-Expedition-Water-Bottle-Festivals-70s-Retro-Mod-Indie-/331004030915?nma=true&si=niN2O1qF9p0Og8vgb7OznLMEaSY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

    This one is called the Girostyle 1L Safari Expedition Water Bottle.

    I am guessing the L in 1L is for long. Whereas the other is the short version of this line of bottles.

  3. I noticed on a picture of the inside of the Snow Speeder two canisters that looked very much like the bee stinger that hangs below the pack. They look allot like canteens.

    So, I did some google image searching on old canteens. And I found this:

    http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5427515/il_570xN.333554894.jpg

    Take a look, Doesn't it look like the perfect match for the bee stinger?

    http://mepd.net/photo_gallery/Photo_Albums/Pages/Back_Packs.html#8

    I found this on Etsy, looks like it is a Canteen from the 70s. Produced by an Italian company.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/98852517/vintage-orange-italian-giostyle-canteen

    Sorry if this has already been found/discussed. I did a search and couldn't find any posts about this.

    Thoughts?

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  4. After almost 3 years of start/stopping, I have almost finished my pack. I still have to put the bottom faucet cover on. But, whew, it has been a long time coming. Plus, need to upgrade the toilet part with one of those great found parts.

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  5. Will do on the pic. Nol, I took your feedback and tried to change up the technique a bit for the chest, back, shoulders and ab plate. i think that this is looking really close. Of course, I then went back and stripped away the arms and legs so that I could provide this same technique to them. What do you guys think?

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  6. Well, my armor weathering was looking a bit old (been 4 years since last painting). So, I stripped all the paint away and started from scratch. What do you think so far?

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    Figured I would start on the legs and arms and work my way in.

    Paul

  7. I find if I sand it really well, it seems to keep it down to a minimum. Also, multiple coats of Primer helps as well. The only place that really shows any signs of grain is on the handle. And most of that is covered by plastic. The rest of the wood used is basewood, so, the grain isn't as evident, actually it is none-existant. And of course you want the grain look in the stock.

    Paul

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