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    Carrying a BFG

    in T-21, DLT-19, RT-97c Heavy Blasters

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    I very often set the end of the barrel on the ground when I'm standing around. I've never tried to truly use the sling - I'm afraid it will put too much force on the front sight or the gas release under the barrel and break them off. When walking around, I either 1) cradle it as seen in the Garindan scene, 2) carry it at ready with hand on grip and other on the barrel, or 3) hold the stock in one hand with the barrel pointing up resting on my shoulder.

    Soliciting MEPD pre-pack comments

    in Sandtrooper Armor

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    Hello all, I've gotten approved for 501st (TD-11217), so now I want to make sure I get your input on my current armor status. I figure if I can get my armor 100% ready before I get my pack, it will make Police Deployment a breeze. Please provide whatever input necessary, and I'll even take any comments related to possible future SWAT (Stop That Ship) status.

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    Thanks!
    Trent / TD-11217

    T-21 Bondo / E6000 Question

    in T-21, DLT-19, RT-97c Heavy Blasters

    Posted

    i would love to see an answer to this myself. I used 3/8 rubber tubing and I have the exact same issue - it's still tacky. It's still tacky MONTHS later. After my first troop to Phoenix ComicCon, I had to do quite a few touch-ups on the ribbing because primer and paint pulled off on a lot of it, but the rest of my T-21 was solid. What is the most effective way to bond the primer/paint to the rubber tubing?

    Trent

    T-21 build and a couple questions

    in T-21, DLT-19, RT-97c Heavy Blasters

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    Per suggestion from the 501st, I’ve copied this question here to the MEPD forums.

    I've started a T-21 build with long-term aspirations of getting my first suit, a TD. But the T-21 is easier to do short term and doesn't require as many funds :)

    For those interested, my album is here.

    I have 2 questions:

    1) Looking at Lewis gun reference pictures, I know there were versions both with and without the "cleaning kit" tube in the butt stock. Is there a generally accepted opinion on whether or not this was present in ANH? I've tried staring at screen caps and paused video but I can't make it out and haven't seen any photoshopped pics definitely showing if it's present or not. I did check the CRL and it's not called out as being required for any level of certification.

    2) Can anyone provide a (preferably US) link to where they purchased their barrel ribs? I know a lot of people have used corrugated drain pipe and I saw a suggestion of using D-form weather stripping. I had tried purchasing some corrugated pipe from one big-box supply store and it didn't look quite right so I returned it. I'd welcome any suggestions

    New Users, introduce yourselves here!

    in New Members

    Posted

    I've been a life-long Star Wars fan - being born in 1971 facilitated that with movies, toys, SE movies, more toys, video games, Lego, prequils, and now costuming. I'm in Chandler, AZ so I think it only makes sense that my first suit is a TD, plus I personally think the TK is just so plain - dirt give you some character! Looking forward to the sagely advice here :)

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