[The Star Wars Holiday Special]

Feel sorry for those who watched it back in 78, etched in their minds forever more

[SCG Easter Show Troop]

The Backpack really ended up straining my back...apart from the fact its actually pretty light But the rest of the armour was so well built that it went without a hitch and better than my first TK build. I could get more accurate parts for the backpack from the states, but dealing with what I had available I was pretty happy with the outcome

[SCG Easter Show Troop]

OK ...I guess Im not getting approved with my backpack, but I'm still working it, but here a re some hot and sweaty pics from our troop at the Sydney Royal Easter Show over the weekend. This was my first troop as a Sandy. Enjoy

PS, it was so hot we even had our Vader go down with de-hydration

[Dumb question]

You mean the one on your belt?

I just loop it onto my belt.

It is a leather one though so has bigger loops than the MP-40 ones.

OKies so it is on the belt, Ill fix that one up then

MANY THANKS~!!!

[Dumb question]

gotya

thanks for that....

I could push and ask what about the lower pouch though

[Dumb question]

Not that dumb... I asked the same thing.

I have mine on a separate strap that is hooked to the top frame of my pack.

So I put my pack on and "throw" the pouch over my shoulder. It's an adjustable strap so I can "raise" or "lower" it as needs be.

Don't suppose you have a pic ...Im trooping this Saturday and will be my first Sandy troop

[Dumb question]

On the backpack straps???

[Help with glueing / Attaching ?]

Have painted my MG...all good to go, but my glue doesn't seem up to the job of keeping the t tracks and other little bits on

What methods have people used on these resin kits?

Thanks in advance

[How do you attach your shoulder bells?]

This simple setup seems to work well

Thanks for your help all

and also I think I like the normal handplates, over the cheesegraters, what do you think?

;D

[How do you attach your shoulder bells?]

Thanks all..I will go for a system going of my braces, which hold my "underwear" up...like Pandas

[How do you attach your shoulder bells?]

Thanks all...tell me. do the bells drag down on the straps though?

[How do you attach your shoulder bells?]

I know Stukatrooper used one strap across his back that connected the two bells.

I have my straps glued onto the inside of the bells then those straps our sewn onto the canvas (which accurately should be elastic) shoulder straps.

I can post pics later (of mine) if you need.

would appreciate all ideas and pics!

[How do you attach your shoulder bells?]

problem is Ive already done all the canvas straps, and I had to get someone to do it...I'm at the final stages of the build

to the abdomen staps seems the best idea so far

[How do you attach your shoulder bells?]

could you guys be able to post up pics and solutions please

thanks in advance

Stu

[Why that alias...]

Easy...I also have an Indiana Jones Costume....and I drive a 1980 CX Citroen

[What's todays date?]

November 5th 1955.

T

Marty...we gotta get you back to the future LOLs

[What's todays date?]

90210

Unless you're in the US

[Weekend weathering]

Well, you've got four buttons on your ab plate and an FX helmet, but I wasn't going to say anything.

that was quick, yep I'll remove the bottom button

I can do something about the FX helmet, for approval purposes

but the FX fits my big head better for trooping

oh heres something fun too, Im the TK

[Weekend weathering]

Looking good, Stu!

Thanks all...

nobody picked up the mistake yet?

Will be fixing tonight as after 501st approval I'd really love MEPD approval

[Weekend weathering]

Sorry about the crappy iPhone pics.

So anyways, the armour is complete, still have to do the rigging, but all snaps are in place, so what better time, and weather (get it) to start weathering ;D

The first pics are of the completed set, I decided to use the bucket that came with the kit. I pulled out the bubble lenses, which were never right anyway and painted the proper TD panels on.

I then used the darkest burnt umber, a sponge and PLENTY of paper napkins, and set to work....that was Saturday covered. Yesterday I applied a lighter red/yellowish tinge...which was perfect. The darker colour does most of the work in my opinion...the rest is just subtle detailing. It's pretty much done, I'm just taking the bucket a little bit slower.

So here it is 8)

[1:1 Droideka, yep thats what I'm building!]

JUST FANTASTIC

[New Users, introduce yourselves here!]

Stu here, or Indiana Citroen...or TK5552, in Sydney Australia. Have been working on my new kit since Xmas....and over half way there.

I built a sandy helmet last year and looking forward to geting the new kit filthy soon too.

I'll be lurking here so watch out for final stuff soon.