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    Closing up the Calves

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Hi Samuel

    You can try using a hairdryer. But please be careful. If you heat it up too quickly and the ABS gets too hot, you won't be able to get it back into shape.
    Velcro for the calves is OK and holds well, but I would still use the original hook system, so the calves remain somewhat flexible.

    Regards Thomas

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    bantha hunters TD building thread

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Good morning,
    You're really getting into it. You're right, the armor pieces as well as the helmets and the accessories were swapped several times. This means you can always see new variations and details in the individual scenes. Thumbs up, the trooper will definitely be great. I'm really excited about the end result.
    Below, this will be a "cheesegrater". Do you want to cast it yourself out of latex?

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    *done* TD-20702 Requesting deployment

    in MEPD Police Officer Program

    Posted

    Thank you for the new pics, David. So let´s start the second review:

     

    Name: David Copp

    Legion ID: 20702

    Forum name: Archangel_dc

    Garrison: French Garrison

     

    Helmet

    a. Green lenses: check

    b. Paint color of traps / tears: check

    c. Correct number of teeth: check

    d. Mic tips: check

    e. Vocoder color: check

    f. Tube stripes: check

    g. Rank bar on ears: check

    h. Brow: check

    i. Side screws (ears): check

    j. Weathering: check

    k. no mesh behind teeth: check

    RESULT ON HELMET

    Checked & Cleared

     

     Armor details

     a. elastic straps shoulders: check

    b. neck seal: check

    c. black undersuit: check

    d. shoulder bells: check

    e. biceps: check

    f. forearms: check

    g. pauldron: check

    h. chest / back plate: check

    i. kidney / butt plate: check

    j. ab plate / side rivets / cod: check

    k. strapping system: check

    l. thighs: check

    m. shins / calves: check

    n. sniper plate: check

    o. boots: check

    p. gloves: check

    q. hand plates / guards: check

    r. ammo belt (waist): check

    s. ammo belt (right knee): check

    t. canvas belt: check

    u. pouches: check

    v. weathering: check

    RESULT ON ARMOR

    check and cleared

     

    Backpack

    a. details: check

    b. weathering: check

    RESULT ON BACKPACK

    check and cleared

     

    Weapon: T21 & DLT-19

    a. details: check

    b. weathering: check

     

    RESULT ON WEAPON

    Checked & Cleared

     

    David, this was the second and last Review.  Congratulations - Your armor has reached level 2 and you can now proudly wear the title "Police Officer".

    You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements, be proud of yourself. Now, you are a member of the Police Officers, the Elite Troopers of Tatooine!

    Please send the pic you want to use to Luis (Sandman Tigui) and we'll get you squared away.

    We will have your updated information uploaded into the MEPD system very soon.

    Congratulations on becoming a Deployed Officer of the MEPD! Now please report to the Mos Eisley Mess hall where you'll serve the troopers until the next newbie gets cleared.

     

    Bigwam - MEPD Deployment Officer

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    *done* TD-20702 Requesting deployment

    in MEPD Police Officer Program

    Posted

    Hello David,
    you got that wrong. The RS pouches are not suitable for level 2. Weeder for hips, nor shoulders. Here, compare for yourself, they look different:

    Unbenannt2.jpg

    Put away the pouches from RS. You can take one for hip and shoulder like you show above my post. I would adjust the straps a bit.

    You can combine as you like at level 2:
    2 pockets on the hips, one pocket - it doesn't matter. The combination doesn't matter either. Leather MP40 (Stolla style) and large Spanish, 2 x Leather MP40,One Leather MP40 (Stolla Style) two small Spanish (yes, I still sell :D), medium and large - it doesn't matter how. But please no RS. And on the shoulder either canvas MP40 or leather MP40 (stolla style).

     

    The disc on my DLT is with an diameter of 24 mm.

     

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    *done* TD-20702 Requesting deployment

    in MEPD Police Officer Program

    Posted

    Hello David, I'm glad you're aiming for level 2. Let's make sure you meet all the requirements.

     

    Name: David Copp

    Legion ID: 20702

    Forum name: Archangel_dc

    Garrison: French Garrison

     

    Helmet

    a. Green lenses: check

    b. Paint color of traps / tears: check

    c. Correct number of teeth: check

    d. Mic tips: check

    e. Vocoder color: check

    f. Tube stripes: check

    g. Rank bar on ears: check

    h. Brow: check

    i. Side screws (ears): check

    j. Weathering: check

    k. no mesh behind teeth: check

     

    RESULT ON HELMET

    Checked & Cleared

     

     

    Armor details

     

    a. elastic straps shoulders: check

    b. neck seal: check

    c. black undersuit: check

    d. shoulder bells: check

    e. biceps: check

    f. forearms: check

    g. pauldron: check

    h. chest / back plate: check

    i. kidney / butt plate: check

    j. ab plate / side rivets / cod: check

    k. strapping system: check

    l. thighs: check

    m. shins / calves: check

    n. sniper plate: check

    o. boots: check

    p. gloves: check

    q. hand plates / guards: check

    r. ammo belt (waist): check

    s. ammo belt (right knee): check

    t. canvas belt:  check

    u. pouches: see comments

    v. weathering: check

    RESULT ON ARMOR

    pending

    Comments: 

    There is something to note about the pouches. I know these are the standard RS pouches. Leather pouch for the shoulder is ok, but they should have the style of the Stolla pouches. The same applies to the pouches on the belt. You can find comparison pictures below the comments. Second, the French pouch is no longer allowed for level 2. While it's similar to the Spanish one, it's not film accurate. Also here is a comparison picture under the comments. Level 2 claims to be quite close to the film model, so I have to criticize that. So if leather, then on the shoulder in stolla style and on the hip shown in the picture. Alternatively, an MP40 pouch made of canvas for the shoulder, which was dyed black - but not for the hip.

    Pouches.jpg

     

    Backpack

    a. details: check

    b. weathering: check

    RESULT ON BACKPACK

    check an cleared

     

    Weapon: DLT-19 & T21

    The T21 is beautiful. A beautifully designed weapon.
    The same goes for the DLT, which only has one little thing missing, the disc above the handle. The image appears below.

    Result on Weapon

    pending

    DLT.jpg

    Ok David, there are only two small things to fix and nothing will stop you from unlocking level 2. Nothing serious or elaborate, but just details that bring you closer to the film template. I think you'll have done that as soon as possible and I'm looking forward to more pictures!

    Best Regards bigwam.

     

    Canvas Shoulder pouch source

    in Pouches, Pauldrons, and other Accessories

    Posted

    Now I know what you mean. Thanks.
    Well, some original parts from World War II were used for the film. And with the original magazine pouches, the small pouch for the magazine loader is - depending on the manufacturer - more on the outside or, like in the film, on the inside. I have an original piece here that also has it sitting more on the inside. If you want to do it very accurately, detach the small pouch and sew it inwards.

    Pouch.jpg

    The pouch is usually attached to the shoulder strap of the backpack. If you want to troop without a backpack but with a pouch, then I do it this way:

     

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