TD-2272
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I would use latex semi gloss.
I used Robs idea recently and it works well the paint stiffens up the pouches nicely I also put some marking stakes in them to hold shape as they dried I hope this helps
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has anyone notice the 2nd trooper has his dlt19 upside down
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One thing you might want to do is find a better ab plate and belt but for$200 it's not that bad also try to fab up a new knee plate other than that you look fine you should not have any problems getting your TD # from the legion. Go out have fun with your armor and worry about the details as you go. Troop on
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Hello, yes I am aware of the requirements and am sure that I meet them all.I have dirty armor (very dirty) pauldron, ammo pouches (MP40), backpack, MG-15, green lenses, diamond Knee plate, no drop boxes or thermal det, plain ab plate. I think that about covers it.I am working on my plain grey teardrops and rear vents as I type this. I will be sendig pics in the next few weeks. I work on a farm, and am really busy trying to winterize 36 greenhouses before the x-mas deadline so I can get the week between x-mas and newyears off.Hope all is well with you and thans for the welcome aboard. Take care, Ben
Hey Gang,
I can vouch for this trooper. He's a great guy I'm gonna help with his pics soon since he live 5 mins from my house ... Its good to have bro so close
Ben has been a great addition to MEPD family .
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I feel your pain bro. I too fell into the cushman trap. I made good wit what I had made and made many mods on it to make it look decent.
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Oh I ment on the barrel itself They kinda look like o-ring or something
but thats a good idea for the cooling fins
Oops. Sorry.
When I built my pack, I used an alvin ice tube for the large side tube. It came with rings very similar to the lewis rings, and I saved them for just such a possibility. Even if they're not exactly the right diameter, I think they could be modified.
You could also use strips of sintra (PVC foam). You could heat up a strip in some hot water, curve it around the barrel and glue it in place pretty easily.
Thats sounds great thanks.
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One quick question what would I use for the ribs on the barrel.
I'd think the cooling fins could be easily made out of some of the plastic that will be left after you're done trimming the pieces. I suppose it depends on whether the untrimmed parts come exactly as pictured, but it looks like there'd be plenty left.
Oh I ment on the barrel itself They kinda look like o-ring or something
but thats a good idea for the cooling fins
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Funny...several of us have been discussing this very kit on the so cal garrison boards for a little while now. It looks like it could be a good way to go if you're on a budget and handy enough to build it out well.
If you get one, I'd love to see progress pics of your build, and your opinions on the quality.
I'd love a hyperfirm lewis, but don't expect to get that extra $600 check anytime soon.
Yeah I should have it in a couple weeks and I'll post pics and reports on this as I go. One quick question what would I use for the ribs on the barrel.
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That is pretty slick. I like the idea of vacc'd parts, but I think there was someone out there already selling vacc'd kits of some gun. Everyone that bought the kit said it was the worst nightmare they ever encountered.
I don't know, I might just be cheap, thrifty, or just proud to build my own stuff and push my creativity by finding or making parts that are of the right size, but I'd rather do this sort of thing myself. $10 of wood and PVC will get you several blasters.
Yeah I made that mistake of getting a cushman mg34 but i put some work into it to make look ok i get people asking me if it was a hyperfrim sometimes. Its flattering but its a cushmans.
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I had recieved the email from the gentelman who makes them. He did not know that there's a market for these outside of the the purpose he built the for. I told him who I was and what I wanted the kit for. He was blown away by all of us. So I'm gonna buy a kit as X-Mass present to myself I know it selfish but hey I do it every year. We'll see.
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You could ask Seth to snap a few pics for you. I've seen his over the weekend, and it looked great.
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I found this in the early hours of the morning what do you guys think. Here's a link http://www.foxflier.com/lewis/index.htm I have already emailed the guy hopeing to hear back soon I think its a nice alternative.
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You can contact UKG directly, as they are your local Garrison of the 501st. You do need to be a member to get deployment onto the MEPD page. Basically; the 501st is a worldwide group comprised of Garrisons/Squads/Outposts that are localized (like the UKG), and supplemented by Detachments (like this one) that are worldwide and devoted to a specific costume or group of costumes. Whew!
Well said Sir.
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Looking good trooper!
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Welcome!
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Thats a great idea I'll have to look into getting that done
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Umm thats ok Rob thanks though. After picking up Clarks on saturday nono.
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Dude - make your own... pretty easy and inexpensive.... (at least until you can get an awesome Hyperfirm)..
That looks awsome I thought of biulding one from scratch....Oh wait I did that with the cushmans
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wow Lottie had good luck from him oh well I'll keep saving my pennies
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Has anyone seen this resin kit befor. I have the cushmans ,and want to up grade. I don't have the cash for a hyper firm yet, but if need to I'll keep saving for one.
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You stoled my idea good on you . I had the same thought but i was going to try to record some probe driod sounds and play them . good jod!
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I have one of these and it taking alot of work to get it to look decent . alot of bondo and sanding painting im still got to add a tripod or something close to it. I have also add the veins that go down the barrel the one that go between the exhaust prtoing. so im still not done when im done ill post pics .
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Hey Mike
that looks awsome next time we have a event i got to get a good look at it. im still tring to get my pack together.
Ready for the Roseparade,....I think.
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Look's great only thing I can think is Dr. Sholl's.