[hand plate question]

Hi all,

I was wondering, how do I "glue" my vinyl hand plates to my rubber gloves?

I was proposed two methods:

-using contact glue

the other

-using CA glue

please tell me what method you guys used and how it worked for you.

thanks for all the help

TD-1235

[Installing sniper knee - opinions]

I filled mine with wood and ABS all trimmed to the shape of the knee. Then filled in the gaps I had with epoxy.

After that I glued three strips of ABS (so the plate sits a bit away from the shin) and then scewed it all in place (so I can remove it if need be.

[TK to TD conversion. WIP]

Hey again.

lets continue with the chin pieces.

front, side and back

again any feedback is greatly appreciated.

thanks for looking

[TK to TD conversion. WIP]

Hey all

future TD-1235 here.

Here is a look at some of the parts with the burnt umber applied.

First we have the legs, left and right with a couple of different views.

Let me know your thoughts on those.

thanks

[TK to TD conversion. WIP]

Hi all,

Well the deed is done. My old TK is going to become my "new" TD. No turning back now

here is a color example I am going for. (on the hand plate)

What I did:

-first I took a scuff pad to "dull" the white out, then I used some burnt umber for the dark parts and finished off with true ocher

By using the ocher it softens the burnt umber and the ocher gives it a "sandy" look (anyway to my eye)

I went with Pandatrooper's tutorial and adapted the colors I liked. (thanks for a GREAT tutorial, sir)

Later all

[TD knee plate]

Hi all,

I am starting my TK conversion and I have a question about the TD knee plate.

I am looking at the knee plate and it is close to an inch thick.

I was wondering what would be the "normal" or acceptable thickness of the knee plate.

thanks for your help

[Question on different TD combinations]

Hi all,

I have a question:

I was looking at the different combinations of TD. captain, sergeant and private.

I am wondering can you mix backpack, weapon, pouches and pauldron color?

for example:

have the captain docking bay 94 version but with an other backpack

or other different combinations

thanks

[LF: three left side "buttons" for TD]

thanks all for the help.

I knew I could count on the guys on MEPD to help out

[LF: three left side "buttons" for TD]

Contact troopermaster. He helped me out with mine.

I tried to send him a PM but the system told me that he can't receive any messages at this time.

will try again later.

thanks

[LF: three left side "buttons" for TD]

Hi all,

As per the topic, I am looking to convert my TK into a TD and am looking to replace the four "buttons" of the left side of the TK abdomen with the three white `buttons" of the TD.

thanks for all the help.

[Dirty Boy Field Pack Parts Depot [closed run]]

PM sent

thanks

[Best way to weather your armor]

thanks for the info

please keep the advice coming

[Best way to weather your armor]

Hi all,

I was looking in weathering my armor and came across a few ways to do it.

1-you have the acrylics method

2-acrylics with fuller's earth

3-the hairspray and just fuller's earth.

I was looking at a site where he shows the hairspray fuller's earth method. I like it since it looks like it gives you that nice dirty/dusty look. But I was wondering, since you use hairspray to hold everything in place, how durable is it? and if you guys have tried it, how do it look in person/up close?

You guys say, "don't use sandpaper", but in this method he uses foam sandpaper blocks to sand away the excess, if I do not use sand paper to remove excess what method shoud I use to remove excess.

also, please comment on the different methods of weathering, good points/bad points, effect achieved with different methods.

thanks alot

future TD-1235

[Fan made original trilogy trailer a la JJ Abrams]

Wow..did I say wow...

Very well done. A friend of mine walked in as I was watching it and said (I quote): "now that's a movie I can go see. Why didn't they do a trailer like that"

[Swiss guy says Hello]

from a rookie to another

Welcome. I'm in the same boat. I'm a question asker

JS

[Help me choose the right armor]

wow...thank you all for the help.

I'll see at contacting the different makers, and compare wait time versus price.

Keep the info comming, always welcomed

thanks again

JS

[Help me choose the right armor]

hey j.s.

well,for smeller armour i would say plenty of deodorant !lol

Well I walked into this one

Well first things first: I added a new signature (hope this explains the "typo")

now for more serious things, I was looking at the AP, ATA and t/mc. Among those, if we look at quality, price and turn around time and of course for SMALLER trooper, which one should I choose?

Thanks

JS

PS: I hope I started this thread in the right place. If not, please feel free to move at the right place.

[Help me choose the right armor]

Hi all,

I read through the officer training, and got alot of info on the different types of armor.

Now my question is really simple. I am 5 ft. 5in. and was wondering which one would be the right fit for me.

I was looking and ANH derived should be good.

So I know I`ll have alot of trimming to do and all, but which one is best for smeller dudes (so less trimming and keep the proportions ok)

Any-hoo, please let me know that would be very helpful

thanks

JS

[Request 501st or Sandtrooper Section Access]

Welcome aboard, Steve, Jean-Sebastien and Anthony!

You have all been granted 501st Access and your statuses have been upgraded to reflect Legion membership.

thanks a bunch

JS

[Request 501st or Sandtrooper Section Access]

Hi there,

Requesting 501st access

Name: Jean-Sebastien

ID#: 1235

Link: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=4782&costumeID=6

thanks

JS

[Hello from *cold* Canada]

thanks guys for the welcome notes.

Sure thing I will start with the barracks and go from there.

again thanks

JS

[Hello from *cold* Canada]

Hi all,

Well here I am, a little 40 year old SW fan from Canada (no, we don't all live in igloos, only the crazy ones).

Here is a little about me:

as you know I live in Canada (think I said that before) in the Ottawa area.

I have a TB already approved and looking to get my Jodo Kast approved (still have a few things to update).

I troop as much as I can (cons, special events)

Some of my recent troops:

-C VI (as Jodo Kast)

-x-mas parrade

-Montreal toy-con

-Ottawa comiccon

and so on.

I want to join the MEPD because maybe if I suit up in a "desert" armor, maybe I'll start beleiving that its actually hot up here

Anyway, hope to chat/see you soon

JS

TB-1235

PS: hope you guys will be helpfull because I have a s*&%$t load of questions. (will want to be as accurate as possible, and might want to apply as a SWAT **fingers crossed**)

thanks

(when I say cold, I mean cold. As I'm writting these lines its actually -28 Celcius (-18.4 F.) and that's without the wind chill factor. with it I think it is -35 C. (-31 F).)