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I like it. I did my own death trooper for Joe's book signing in Indy.
Mine wasn't quiete as extensive as yours though. Love the look with the mask under the helmet.
Ernie
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Would be interested in 2 possibly 4
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Would like to get 2 zip hoodies.
1 XL Black and 1XL khaki zip hoodies.
PM Sending now
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The Alice frame isn't accurate. It wasn't manufactured until after the movies had already come out. I did however use it for the base of my pack. Honestly you would be better off useing the boyscout frame or makeing your own out of pvc pipe. The Alice frame is also much heavier then the boy scout frame.
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what can I say Chris. Your "radio box" is a joke. Need to step up and get one of nathan's then MAYBE you will be fit to troop with again.Wow, you are a funny guy -
(you know I love ya man, and while I may be the best dressed you will always outlast me as the ironman TD)
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I ordered one of these "beauties" and I have to say I was extremly suprised. I expected perfection...and my expectations were far exceeded. It is a true work of art. Soon as I find the boxes I like I will get my pack built up with this. Adding a greed LED to the dial, and have got the correct slider switches to install. Can't wait to be the best dressed TD in the Garrison.
Ernie
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Also in a couple of different Comic books. And yes Comic books are a legitimate source for costume refrences. Most of the other detachments have characters/costumes that are right out of the comic/graphic novels.(Spec Ops, Jolly Rogers, Flagship Eclipse, CT.net, bounty hunter detachment, just to name a few)You see WHT in Battlefront II I believe...
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As was discussed in the HWT thread in the barrackss, don't get hung on the TD label. HWT is not a Sandtrooper but it is a TD. Unless Thomas changes it, which I don't see, it will remain as a TD label simply because it is so similiar to the TD. I never really understood why FISD took it over. It has more to do with sandtrooper than anything. A garrison mate of mine has one and when he applied for his ID they made a big deal over him needing the Sandtrooper sniper plate and ab plate. He had both the TK ab and knee plate and the Sandtrooper knee plate so it wasn't a big deal but when presented to the GML and the LMO it was specifically stated that he needed the sandtrooper parts.i was told by several people that the HWT has been a TX since 2006. i'm guessing it stopped being a TD at that time. at the moment it belongs to the Special Operations detachment, who recently submitted the CRL for the costume.
but like Daetrin said, the FISD will be taking it under their wing. I'm assuming it will remain a TX.
I always felt MEPD should step up and take ownership of all the "Sandtrooper varients" and I include the SE version, the HWT and the traditional sandtrooper in that. Why duplicate all the efforts on the toutorials etc. on the packs, the pouches, pauldrons, etc.
just my 2 imperial credits.
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Kev,HWT's were designated as TXs by Thomas in 2006 and we've pressed with the specs. Dunno where they got confused with TD's, but I'm trying to work out a solution with Daetrin because IMHO, they should probably reside at the FISD unless they are adamantly against them belonging there.
Refer to this original MEPD thread when they were first debated: http://forum.mepd.net/lofiversion/index.php?t1345.html
Original Legion thread: http://www.501stforums.com/forum/viewtopic...ron&start=0
I'll have to review the spec, but in most cases, the TX HWT is not a "clean" TD - there are differences.
Kev
TX Det Lead
While the HWT is "run " by the tx det if I remember correctly it is given a TD designation. When this orriginally was introduced the MEPD as a whole wanted nothing to do with them. Spec Ops steped up and as usual adopted the unwanted orphan, but Thomas said it would be listed under TD due to the similarities to the rest of the TDs so as not to confuse people.
Ernie
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Me at work with my Real Kit
Me at myother hobby
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Saw him on the History channel last night. Shooting a ballista for a Modern marvels show on ballistics. He popped on the screen and I went, Hey I know that guy!I don't know if Old Sarge Oberon has been on the boards since the move, but he has a Sandtrooper and troops in it. And he'd have everyone listed so far beat....
But again, I think this was for sandies active on the boards...
As far as age...I am a young un...only 33
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Of course no foam on the pack...scuffs add character. In all honesty my pack does have some padding. The first time I wore it it had one sharp edge that sat right over my right kidney. End of a three hour troop I had a section of armor about 3 inches by 3 inches that looked like it had got in a knife fight.Dear cjfive,
Thank you for the picture as that helped me to understand what I need to do to put the chest straps on...And it give me a few more ideas on how this thing works and how it sits on your back. I do have a small concern as to how this will sit on my back as I have a slight hunching over due to my musculo-skeletal disease.
Do you have foam on the back of your pack so it doesn't rub on your armor?
that looks like a good idea on how you have that set up.
And your hair looks better than mine, at least you don't have any grey... (I"m 49 but my grey hair makes me look 90!
)Short Trooper (Diana)
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Okay ignor the gentleman behind the straps...he was not having a good hair day or any other kinda day...Ok , how do I add a chest strap to this then. I am going to get the Rutsack straps as shown by TD-9914 so would I be able to add a chest strap to that?
Any one got any pics of how that can be done? (I understand things better if I'm shown a picture than you telling me...my brain is wired more to photos for understanding...
Sorry to ask for pics so much!)Short Trooper (Diana)
This is for my bicep/shoulder and thigh rig. What I used was a backbrace(modified). The strap accross the upper chest is simply two strips of 1 inch nylon(not stretchy) and a set of plastic parachute clips.(can use whatever clips you have available) Sow the nylon to the straps and you will have to sow one end of the nylon going through the one of the clips closed. Thats it.
My original plan was to mount everything hanging off the back brace. This includes my Biceps, my shoulder bell(I only wear one cause the other is covered up by the pauldron), thighs, and eventually the pack. Not sure on doing the pack that way anymore.
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Diana,
thank you every one for the information, it gave me some good pointers and some ideas on how to do this...
Thank you again!....
(Short Trooper (Diana)
One thing you might also want to consider is adding a chest strap to keep it form feeling like it is pulling your shoulders apart.
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Seth,
are you still takeing orders for the parts? Have sent a couple emails but haven't heard anything back.
CJ
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Okay after further rethinking, I have checked the instructions(what are instructions) from TCI's website and found I can attach the speakers directly to the tci, no amplifier needed.After hitting the boards for a few weeks looking for the right speaker/mic combo it became aparent that most if not all helmet mounted speakers have feedback issues.
So I just went with the speaker in my right side pouch. It works great I can crank the volume up almost to 11 with virutualy zero feedback ever.
I am that there sure there are some great systems out there with plenty of volume but I just felt this was the best solution for me.
So the new set up is a little smaller.
To combat the feedback I sprayed the area behind the aerators with an expanding foam that appears to help with the feedback. I have the TCI cranked all the way up, its not a load speaker but it is audible.
TCI board and TCI enclosure: the board is small, but the enclosure isn't that big. I ended up cutting the battery cabinet off so that it would fit the way I want. The red and black wires on the left lead to the 9v connection.
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It really wouldn't be that bad except for the enclosures...and yes I have a kitchen sink in there...its behind the left ear, the microwave is behind the right ear...Still working on the feedback problem. THat and my TCI is being tempermental.wow thats allot of hardware to stuff into a bucket!
but I think you might have forgotten the microwave oven
and the kitchen sink!
are u adding fans on top of that??
Ernie
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The advertised Pics
Showing overall view of voice system. Speakers are Stomper's mic tips
My wonderful wireing and the mic battery box
The TCI temperarily placed. checking fit and waiting till I find some dampening material
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Working on my RT helmet tonight...Haveing the same problem of trying to find space. I have my amplifier, TCI static burst, and mic in right now. Used the white radio shack amplifier and a radio shack powered Mic. I am slightly concerned about mounting the TCi or the amplifier without a case to protect them and my noggin from contact/moisture. I pulled the heavy speaker out of the amp and mounted the white case and everything in between the areators.(need to get some sort of dampining material to combat feedback), the TCI box is going to mount in the left cheeck area. Mic will be mounted on the amplifier box right in front of my mouth. It is tight but everything fits, even my noggin. Still need to figure out how I want to mount my fans, and what padding I am going to use on the helmet. It actually sits directly on the top of my head. I will take pics and upload tonight.
Ernie
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The end goal is to have my shoulders(I only use 1 shoulder bell the other one would be hidden by my pauldron anyway), biceps, thighs, and eventually hopefully my backpack all hanging off of one piece. The goal is to attach clips on the front of the shoulder straps of the brace that I will click the straps comeing off the top of the pack too. I will then let the bottom of the pack hang freely in place. Haven't started that part yet because I am waiting for my new frame and hopefully my new boxes and parts to come in.What a great idea to use a back brace! I´m using just a nylon webbing belt, and it digs into my love handles something fierce...I gotta go back brace shopping. Thanks for the tip!
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Okay so I got a new helmet...figured it was time to do some more work on my TD:D
Went out and got a backbrace from Lowes to use as the base. The one I got had really crappy plastic clips to hold it in place. Cut those off and sewed the straps directly to the ab piece of the brace. I also attached a clasp in the chest area to help prevent the shoulder pieces from sliding offmy shoulders.
After that I removed the plastic shoulder pieces off my chest and back piece as they are not cannon for a TD. They will be replaced with these two pieces of canvas.
I then attached the straps I was already useing for the Bicep, shoulder bell, and thighs to the straps on the brace.
And yes I know the sweats are not the correct color:D
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My current pack, while not quite correct is made with cat litter boxes from Wally World. Mine would be close if I had stacked them two deep like the movies...Mine is just one box. I am in the process of redoing my pack, just ordered my Boy scout pack frame, and am trying to decide if I can afford to go the MEPD back pack route or not. Hopeing to, but money is a bit tight.Hey all!
I am building yet another TD Backpack, despite the success in trooping with my year-old semi-functional pack. Big thing I want to change is the main boxes. I've been using two walmart flip boxes that allow for storage and seal them with slide lock buckles, but they are too thin when compared to screen shots.
Where are these original seed boxes I've heard so much about? What is the best equivilant so that I may locally procure them and do a vis-mod to make them screen accurate?
Once that is done, I will slap on what has worked with the other pack. The big thing I am maintaining, albiet not 100% screen accurate is the modular, take a part design. I plan on attaching hinges to this to make it open and store components. It is amazing what you can do with slide lock buckles
I've heard about cat litter boxes, reproduced styrene, but there has to be something a bit more sturdy that I can grab at walmart. So far, I am leaning toward modified cat litter boxes.
Input?
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Great news,
Email sent time for better helmet
ernie
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I know at one point there was talk about assembling the SE TDs CRL. Unfortunatly the voval majority at MEPD seem to be against anything that is not seen in the original ANH movie. My attitude has always been, make what you want to make. If your only goal is to get a 501st ID and MEPD deployed then do what the "Officials" tell you. If you do this because you want to dress up and make a difference in peoples lives then do what you want. Remember it is YOUR armor and the only person you have to please is yourself.
CJ
Weird Al in Florida
in Tours of Duty
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love the tk and TB dancing there towards the end. Ive trooper with Weird Al twice now, hope to do another this fall. They are always a blast and I think he gets almost as much of a kick out of it as we do.