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Thanks, Not many people knew they were U Joint snap rings.Cool! Nice use for U-joint snap rings!!
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So we've never seen a stormtrooper/sandtrooper carry an EE-3. But I thought it was a cool gun & always wanted one. When I found out Hasbro was comming out with one I was stoked. Too bad it was child size. So I took it upon myself to build a "movie Size" version. It was made out of scrap items I found around the house. The most expensive item was the Tasco Scope & mountaing rail. Took me about 3 days to build. Im currently in the process of making two more. Then it's onto my next blaster project. Bossk's Blaster Rifle.
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I dusted with Krylon Khaki & Almond spray paint. I didn't like the way this turned out. So I made some mud & water I stomped, jumped, & tromped through it for about 10min. This turned out really nice. When it dried it left the boots a sandy dirty tan color. This was used on my "work" stormtrooper boots. These are the boots I wear with my regular clothes when Im working on Star Wars projects outside. Belive me I've put some wear & tear on them. I even mowed the lawn once in them. The dried mud is still there.
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I saw this in person & it looks horrible. The 1st thing I noticed was the helmet.
Yes it's better than the Rubbies. But look at the prices on their other costumes. Im sure this will go in the $2000 range 
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Wahoo! the seed trays came in today. They measure 8 1/2W X 12L X 2 1/2D Not sure if this is the correct size. I thought I read some where here that they should be about 8 3/4W. Ohh well these will work for me just fine. I'll get to work on the pack next week after San Diego Comic Con.
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I ordered two large patches, You can send me some small pathces too instead of refunding the extra cash.
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The wife & I will be at C5. But due to outrageous airline luggage rates we'll be going as off duty Tie Pilots. I can squeeze jumpsuits & small props into a carry on bag.
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Is the blaster here in the U.S.? I asked my wife who is from Berlin Germany if it was legal to ship a toy gun to Germany. She says yes, we just have to put "toy" on the customs tag. I shipped a fully sharpened 5ft Klingon Battleth to Germany before, so a plastic gun should be no problem. Here is my offer of a plan. You ship it to me,I ship it to my father in law in Berlin & he ships it to you. Just pay for the shipping & you'll have yout blaster. PM me if interested.
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Mark Hammill was a lil disgruntled a few years ago. Acusing GL of ruining his career.Werent there other actors from these films that were also disgruntled with the SW genre??.I seem to recall somewhere on an article that an actor or two were tired of it.
This just sux. I can't belive David Prowse is not gonna ba at C5. Im glad I got his autograph at C4
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Thanks Scootch,Dang! I used a real mushroom!
Hey Chunk if you need a tupperware cup I think I have a bunch here in a box.
I need to make a trip to your house. But wanted to give you your vacation time off. Let me know whens a good time to swing buy. I'll also need a sniper & ab plates. When you get your radio box up & running I'll need a couple of those too.
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For my wife's pack I used Krylon spray paint. Painted all parts individually before assembly. Each part was painted it's base color(Bahama Sea, satin & flat black) & sanded litly to remove any sheen. I then spray painted with Khaki, sanded most of it off. It stayed in the nooks & crannies. Finally lite dusting with Almond & lite sanding. Assembled & instant dirty pack
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Personally I don't think "real" shotgun shells would be a good choice. They are very flimsy & don't seem like they would hold up to the stress. But I may be wrong.
I couldn't find any of the reccomended colors of spray paint. So I opted for the next best thing. I used Krylon Bahama Sea for the base. I then dusted with gray paint & sanded litely. Next I dusted with flat black & sanded litely. Finally I weathered it with a lite dusting of Krylon Khaki, sanded & finished with Krylon Almond & sanded. Im very happy with the out come
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That is so awsome. What did you use for the lights?
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Hey All,
For my wife's backpack I used a clear "greenish" color ice cream bowl with the base removed for the mushroom top. I have seen a few other people use this same bowl as their mushroom top. I would like to use it again for my pack. But I have no idea where it came from. I found mine in my kitchen cupboard.
What are some of the items you have used as mushroom tops?
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I love reading this stuff. But I have a stupid question
You refer to the 5 tubes on the side of the pack as shotgun shells. Were these in fact real shotgun shells or just common MEPD jargon -
Ok Im really cofused now. I just got the "order mailed" email from Park Seed Co. The email sent says included in my order is 2X #96373 seed trays (12x8x2 1/2" ) & 6X #6115 seed trays 12x8x2 3/4" I only ordered two sets(3 trays per set)of 96373. The way the email reads it seems like I'll be getting a total of 8 trays. Maybe this will work out for me. I'll be sure to let everyone know what comes in the box, & post pics when they come in a few days
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Seed trys in stock & ordered. Hope they get here soon. It's not like I have at least 10 other projects going on right now
Ohh wait I do. Now that the heat is here & I can go outside & work on my stuff. I'll be able to knock out all those projects I've been collecting over the past year. DL44, Berlins' Tie Pilot, Wookie Bowcaster, couple more E11's, 2 or 3 more blasters, final tweaks to my TK. Think thats it... 
Projects are fun, I need a shop 
Bring on the heat guns 
But a hint to those who are married or about to be married. ALWAYS ASK THE WIFE FIRST! Make sure it's ok for you to be outside all day working on your project. You don't wanna hear it when you come in at the end of the day & she had plans
I always ask permission to be outside all day. Sometimes Im out there 12-13hr straight. 
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I used 1" nylon webbing stap from Supply Sgt ( military surlpus & camping store) You should be able to find this at any camping or fabric store. They usually sell it by the foot or yard. I think I paid under $6.00 for 3yrds. I had way too much left over. 2yd should be plenty if you go this route.
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Awww Man
Now Im doubting my order. Maybe I just should have stuck with the scratch built packs I make
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WAIT! WHAT? You ordered in December & just recently received the seed trays? Were they on back order or do they have really crappy delivery service?Just make sure they are the correct ones. I had ordered some back in December and jus received my delivery. They are quoted the correct size but are smaller. If you could post the link to the ones you irdered that would be great. Thanks for posting
The link is posted under my first post
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Hey All,
FYI, Park Seed Co, has the seed trays back in stock. They were out for some time now. They come in sets of 3. I ordered 2 sets & will end up with 6 trays. Guess I'll have an extra box incase I goof up somewhere
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Hey All,
My wife Berlin was officially approved today. She is TD3652
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The Walmart gun slings look good & are really cheap. But if your "strapped" for cash. You might try cutting up an old back pack.
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Here's the pack I built.Cost under $50 for everything
Pandatrooper's Pack build
in Field Backpack
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