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toddo

501st SpecOps[TX]
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  1. I haven't had the best luck with the batteries on cordless Dremels. On the other hand, my corded has been through through the ringer over the years and is still doing the job.
  2. I did see the display at CVII (I waited nearly 5 hours!), but it wasn't ideal for getting measurements. Judging from the probably size of the back plate and the tanks in relation to the plate, I agree that the larger tanks can't be more than 5 inches. I was toying with the idea of using four 3 Liter bottles and maybe filling them with foam as a start for those.
  3. I'm not able to see your photos any larger. Maybe upload them to Photobucket and paste the IMG code here instead? At any rate, what you are proposing makes a lot of sense. I have to admit it is exciting to have further discussion about the tanks. There is fair amount of interest in the helmet out there and some pep files floating around for the armor, even the thrower has some folks playing around with that, but nobody seems to be exploring the tanks. Great work Rob.
  4. Your pack is upside down. Just kidding
  5. Welcome! Like always, when it comes to scouts Chef has you sorted.
  6. That's funny in that most people start with the lid. I think your lid is going to look amazing.
  7. Toddo's Draft Costume Reference Library First Order Flametrooper Description: First Order Flametrooper Prefix: TX Detachment: Spec Ops Detachment Context: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet For 501st approval: The helmet is gloss white with black trim The lens is smoky gray in color and must be sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer's eyes. A pair of silver aerator/mic tip are present on either side of the chin. There is a black groove above the brow. There are two thin, thin black grooves near the frown that circumnavigate the helmet. The lower groove contains a black parallelogram on either side of the helmet. A thicker black groove circumnavigates the lower part of the helmet from the outer edge of each aerator. Neckseal For 501st approval: Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. No hair or skin should be visible around the neck area. Chest Plate For 501st approval: The chest plate overlaps the abdominal plate The center-top of the chest plate contains a recessed, black groove. There is a right-angle indentation on either side of the groove. There are two wings that attach beneath the lower section of the chest plate on either side. Back For 501st approval: The back plate must appear to attach to the chest behind the shoulder with two screw-like heads on each side of the back plate side of the seam. Shoulder Bells For 501st approval: One on each shoulder. The shoulders are considered effectively symmetrical. They may be worn interchangeably on the left and right shoulders. Shoulders have small round extension at the top under the bell itself that butts up against the chest plate. Biceps For 501st approval: Biceps have visible seams on the front and rear. Black material may be present between the seams. Elbow Gaskets For 501st approval: Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges The elbow gaskets must cover all exposed areas between the bicep and forearm Forearms For 501st approval: Forearms shall have have ridged rail, similar to a picatinny, embedded on the inside of the forearm, roughly covered 1/3rd by a the box. Forearms shall have a box on the bottom the wrist end with a single black square in the lower inside corner. Detail box includes a black rectangle on small edge perpendicular and closest to wrist. Forearms must have a visible seam along the outside of the forearm, with roughly a 1 cm recessed gap. Forearms must have a visible seam along the inside of the forearm. Gloves/Hand Plates For 501st approval: Are black with white palm, thumb and forefinger. Extend underneath the forearm. White area is made from leather or leather-like material. Handplates are rigid square boxes and the hand plates are mounted securely over the back of the gloves. The black oval detail is aligned with the index finger of each hand. Abdomen Section For 501st approval: The abdomen section must wrap around the wearer's body. The abdomen consists of two separate sections: the upper plate, and the lower plate which rests beneath the belt. The upper section has a half-moon downward curve in the bottom-middle of the plate, half moon upward curved recessed area at the top of the plate, and two vertical grooves on either side of the half-moon. Belt For 501st approval: The belt is ribbed and made from a rubber or a rubber like material There are 2 horizontal boxes on the front, on each side of the center. They are painted white on the outside half and black on the inside half. There is a large vertical white pouch with a cover behind the left side of the wearer. Codpiece For 501st approval: The codpiece sits below the abdomen and under the belt and has a recessed rectangular areas on either side. Posterior Armor For 501st approval: The posterior armor sits below the abdomen and under the belt and has a rectangular recessed area along the top center. Undersuit For 501st approval: An undergarment must be worn such that all areas not covered by armor or gaskets show a black material. The black material may be shiny or matte. Thighs For 501st approval: Two flaps rest independently on the back of the thigh below the posterior and above the thigh armor. There are seams on the inside and outside of the thighs. The right thigh (to the wearer) includes a band of black elastic approximately 1 1/2 inches wide that contains 3 black capsules. The right thigh contains a horizontal series of seamless boxes above the knee The right thigh has a small knee plate attached. The left thigh has a larger knee plate attached with two black notches above it. Knee Gaskets For 501st approval: Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges. The knee gaskets must cover all exposed areas between the thigh and shin. Shins For 501st approval: There are seams on the inside and outside of the shins. The wearer's left outside shin includes two vertical thin boxes. Spats For 501st approval: The spats are in two pieces that wrap around the lower ankle. The spats are attached to a black material that covers the top portion of the boots. Boots For 501st approval: TK boots are allowed If other boots are used: The boots are above ankle height and made of white leather or leather-like material There is a black flat sole with no heel No buckles or laces Fuel Pack For 501st approval: The pack consists of a rectangular frame, two large tanks, and one smaller tank in between the larger tanks. The large right tank and the smaller middle tank both contain red, circular indentations in the top and bottom domes. The middle tank's top dome is painted black. All three tanks are contained in a black horizontal harness. To the right of the middle tank is a small rectangle box that contains “OII” on its face. The top of the box has a black antenna. At the top of the frame is a fuel gauge. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. First Order Flamethrower For 501st approval: Details to be painted black and white per reference photos. The flamethrower connects to the fuel pack with a black mesh hose.
  8. That really depends on a lot of things including the make of armor, new or used, kit form or assembled, quality of the build if assembled, etc. In addition there are all of the other costs such as undersuit, boots, neck seal, optional amplification, and building materials such as clamps, blades, E6000, snaps, and so forth. One could conceivably build a suit anywhere from $600-+$2000.
  9. Agreed. You'll pass for sure. Nicely done.
  10. Looks like you are pursuing Chef's advice, and it is helping. Improved sir
  11. You've got it together. My only thing is that your chest plate looks small for your frame. The only thing you could do about that is to replace it with larger chest plate.
  12. Isn't that the way it goes? Sorry that happened.
  13. Looks ok. Hard to tell untrimmed on the back, but that's a chicken/egg scenario.
  14. I'm not seeing your images lately Jason.
  15. It's hard to beat Keith's tips for sure.
  16. I hadn't noticed that metal bit running inside the back plate. Good catch.
  17. That looks amazing! I absolutely love the lights Chuck put in there as well. P.S. I see Dorothy-foot
  18. I have been thinking that as well Chef. Seems like it might just work.
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