lordvader74

That took some cajones to do to that beautiful paint job you had on that bucket. How're your nerves? I know you were sweating doing this. Looks great to me. A little heavier than I would do but weathering is a very personal thing. I like it.

Happy birthday X-man. Hope you got the care package and that it helped in some small way. My little girl just felt really bad and wanted to help you and yours out any way she could.

Looking good Chuck. Is there ANYTHING you can't build from wood? LOL

Welcome aboard!

Okay, Okay. I got you now. I was looking at the way they pointed (arching to the back). I know the originals were handpainted but I was referring to the sweep of the stripes, not "decals"! LOL I never noticed that about the left and right before. I always thought you were referring to them sweeping forward.

Not according to the ANH photos I referenced they're not.

Here's a finished pic of the sig run of lids (this is still the prototype).

I hope to have mine soon.

That looks great Scott! (LOL..."great Scott." I kill me) I can't wait to get my sig lid from him in the high gloss HIPS. That was a wonderful idea as well to donate it to the auction for charity. Way to give back buddy!

Thanks for the kind words bro. I like it and am proud of it b/c I did it myself. However, I couldn't have done it without your fantastic tutorial and willingness to share.

That looks like a real blast. You guys have some great costumes!

Those were the droids we were looking for. Now that's funny Anthony!

That's a great pic! Happy St. Patrick's day to you too!

They look great to me. Good purchase from a heckuva nice guy!

Unitl I saw this buildup on another forum, I was happy just to live with my inaccurate pack. After seeing Scootch's work and getting ideas from it, I bit the bullet and built my own. I modified it to fit what I have (I used Crashmann seed trays, stinger, tool box, radio/ Sci-Fire cistern and exhuast port) and used this thread almost step by step to build it. I made a slightly different frame but it was scootch's in depth build up that got me going and got me through. I have to do touch up painting and weathering. After that's done, I'll post pics elsewhere for you guys. At any rate, I wouldn't have a decent pack if not for this guy and his amazing build. THANKS SCOOTCH!

I think it looks really great bro. You did an excellent job in my opinion.

'Bout time you brought this excellent tutorial over here. I just wrapped up my pack today (still gotta add the stinger and straps) and I used this tutorial to do it. You're the man. No...you're the Pack-Man!

Sounds very intriguing!

Are you getting sharp pulls with this stuff TM?

Good choice. It's hard to go wrong with E-6000.

Awesome work buddy!

I'm intrigued TM.

Congratulations! Hopefully I can join you soon in Deployment status.

I've read and re-read this thread and I see nowhere that anyone displays any jealousy. Truthfully, (and I know this is going to sound harsh and hurtful) what I feel for you is pity.