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ImperialLoyalty342

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  1. On 10/15/2019 at 3:51 AM, Halycon said:

    Greetings TX,

    i bought my shadowtrooper Armor at RS Prop Masters in the UK and there is also a Vendor called IronMotion in germany... 

    RS props sells it in ABS, which is CRL like.

    IronMotion sells it even with an kit called "high glossy", so you can choose between ABS gloss and high gloss.

     

     

    @cartersachse21 also remember that rs does require extra work to gloss the armor up. It came very dull but it is still nice. But if you order then I recommend getting the red label bucket. The screen accurate helmet won’t get you to level 2 specialist unfortunately. 
     

    Rs does have some deals on their website when they are doing black arbor orders. They also offer to build it for you so it’s completely ready to wear besides the helmet teeth mesh + glossing. 

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  2. I’m deciding whether I want to replace the drop boxes with the mp40 pouches. Will it not allow me to sit? (So far I can) 

    Also i have prices on leather and fabric pouches but what’s ideal? I know the leather looks better but will it easily get scuffed and look bad. 
     

    If anyone can show me some pictures of theirs on / attacked to belt, I would appreciate it. Thanks 

  3. I have an rs blaster at the moment but was always interested in a blaster with light and sound, not so interested in making it myself however haha 

    i found this Facebook seller that sells completed E11s with light and sound for just under 100$, that’s the best price I’ve seen yet, so I got one. The weight is awesome since it’s mainly made from wood, I plan to troop more with the dlt but it’s still great for display either way. The electronics make it much cooler to carry around. If anyone is interested in getting a nice e11, I recommend him. I don’t know him personally and he isn’t in the 501st at all but his stuff is high quality.

    https://www.facebook.com/RoadToDreamsByPV/

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  4. 21 minutes ago, Raider said:

    Looks good!

    Paint those detonator clips lol.  Also Im not familiar with the mesh used in the hovi tips by RS. make sure for specialist you use wide width mesh.  Best of wishes!

    Yeah I’m painting the clips today, and I replaced the hovi mic tips with the ones from ukswrath, the same ones that Halycon used 

  5. I trimmed the thighs about 2”, they fit much better. They don’t touch the cod piece anymore but they still clip the butt plate when I walk.

    I tightened the connection of the cod to butt plate in between the legs in hopes of it hanging less down. It is an improvement but I’m not sure how to solve the problem completely, I may have to get use to it. 
     

    No big deal tho, the armor really looks great and feels wonderful. I will take the suggestion from @Allan1313and put some padding in the thighs. 
     

    Once election is over, I will be able to submit photos for basic approval. I do plan to go for specialist.

    https://imgur.com/gallery/FOiSGuJ

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  6. that is a good explanation @Allan1313i know to keep the shape but on top there is a return edge, it isn’t straight off the top, it curves back for comfort I guess. If I cut, then that return edge will be gone completely. Should I do that? 
     

    With that gone on both sides, the circumference will also be larger, so I will probably have to resize it.

  7. 5 minutes ago, Raider said:

    The gloss looks better.

    As @Allan1313 said trim from the top.

    Are the back of the thighs causing an issue when you walk with the buttplate?

    Unrelated to those pieces...paint the clips on the detonator black.

    I can trim from the top but then I would lose the curve that is has. They do get stuck over the butt plate when I walk, very uncomfortable. 
     

    Forgot about the clips, I will have that painted by tomorrow 

  8. After working on the armor for about 16 hours, breathing in heavy toxins, and making the house smell like spray paint I am finally finished. I can’t submit yet because of garrison election but I want to know what you guys all think. 

    The thy pieces are too long for my body and it’s causing multiple problems. It feels more comfortable if I pull them up but then they run on the cod, and when I put them down then they are resting on top of the lower leg pieces. Also then butt armor is still hanging like a full diaper, I can try to shorter the strap between the legs to try to get a better shape out of it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Let me know your feedback :D 

    https://imgur.com/gallery/mMiwCo9

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  9. 2 hours ago, Allan1313 said:

    Looks pretty good overall. I like them super shiny though. Your are getting there.

    I used Chicago screws to attach the holster.

    That’s what a local TK told me. I got that done now. Also finished painting the traps / tears / teeth of the helmet. 
     

    Just need to add the mesh, and do some strap adjusting.

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  10. 3 minutes ago, Halycon said:

    Come on Mason ... bring it on, show us your Armor, time to get approved bro!

    I’ll be done polishing in a couple hours. Just need to paint the helmet and somehow figure out a way to attach the holster. The loops aren’t approvable anymore, I’ll need to talk to a tk. 

  11. Finished with today. I completed the inside of the helmet. I took out the padding it came with and replaced it, added @ukswrathsound system + new mic tips, and cooling fans. 
     

    The problem I’m having now is that the helmet keeps tipping backwards due to all that weight in the back, I have the same problem with my gunner helmet. I need to find something to weigh down the front, any suggestions? 
     

    Thanks for the help tonight, I hope to get more feedback as I continue my journey :) 

    https://imgur.com/gallery/hqQT5gi

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