Master Tej

How much blood are you planning? I know that a huge argument on FISD was over how much blood should be used, if any at all. - Master Tej -

Yeah, sorry there hasn't been a lot of progress recently. Of course, I'm still waiting on the armor, which I estimate I will get by February. In terms of the sound system, it works great, with really very few blurbles and whatnot. I'm glad I bought it. I did contact Boo over at MEPD about his pouches with a PM, but I never got a response. The PM was sent on December 6th, and I admit I am a little perturbed that I did not get a response, especially considering how he read it the day it was sent out. I'll probably contact him again soon simply because I think he has some of the best pouch deals, despite my the fact that I am considerably annoyed with his lack of response. I also got fine Bass Amsterdams for Christmas, except for the fact that they are too large! I'll have to send them back for a smaller size that doesn't slide around on my feet. In general, I had a great Christmas, and got some really awesome stuff, and I'm looking forward to working more on this build. A new Semester will be beginning for our School, though, so I might have another lapse in progress as I'm getting accustomed to some new, difficult classes. However, I'll be working a lot in the Summer, especially because I would love to have it done in time for September 20 and October 4 of 2013. Those are the days that AOTC and ROTJ will be released in 3D, and going there in armor would be awesome. Thanks for keeping me going on this, Al. I hope to post with more soon! Also, no, I didn't see the Cowboys v. Redskins game. When it comes to football, I'm pretty impartial, unless it's at my High School, in which case I get a little excited. - Master Tej -

Well, I'd recommend against digicamo, because that could make it too similar to the CamoScout on BSN.\ - Master Tej -

The idea makes perfect sense, but there's a lack of a reference. I'd like to see it if you decide to do it! - Master Tej -

They're beautiful! But I don't think I'll have the money! - Master Tej -

Good to see you getting started, Al! Can't wait to see the progress! - Master Tej -

More Novas are good! Everyone loves Novas! - Master Tej -

Good to hear that he got it removed and is recovering! - Master Tej -

Whoa! That looks great! - Master Tej -

Looks great! Are you going to be 501st approved, what with the weathering and all? - Master Tej -

Quick update. I now have, in addition to my recently bought fans, my entire sound system, with a wireless headset, Aker MR1506 Amp, Push-To-Talk button (even though I can have the headset automatically turn on when I speak), and I-Comm. Special thanks to TK 6294 for the great deal on the whole package! The setup works great, as my voice comes through the speaker loud and clear, with a random static burst after each time I speak. I'm still looking for good priced MP 40 pouches, and waiting on the armor. And finally, I hope to post here soon with a special project related to this, if I can get around to starting it! Current list of items for my armor. Constructoin Materials (E-600, Clamps, Dremel Tool, Hacksaw) Helmet Armor Brow Trim Lenses Mesh for behind the frown Mic Tips Padding Fans I-Comm Aker MR1506 Speakers Pauldron Neckseal Pouches Body Glove Backpack (70% Complete) Gloves Boots Custom Blaster as seen in Original Reference Images Gold Paint - Master Tej -

Yeah, twizzlers are a good idea! - Master Tej -

Wow! Mask looks great! - Master Tej -

That helmet is not very fun looking. I'm sure you can do, Fivezero! - Master Tej -

Hey, thanks for asking! I've been a bit busy, so I don't really have much to report on. I've got my fan system, I ordered the Evilboy one, and I'm probably about to order I-Comm, speakers, and a wireless headset mic from TK 6294, he's got some sales running for it on FISD and MEPD. The armor should still be a few more months for me, and I've been meaning to do more work on the backpack, just haven't gotten around to it. I'm really looking forward to when the armor comes in! And hey, saying badda bing, well, I'm used to it. I'm a 4th Italian with family in New Jersey. I hear it fairly often. - Master Tej -

Congratulations! The pic looks awesome! - Master Tej -

2" pipe is the standard size, at least so far as I've seen. - Master Tej -

Nice! - Master Tej -

So I should stay away from weathering, then? - Master Tej -

I've been looking at the Nova Elite reference images, and, although some of these could be reflections on the armor, others, especially the dimple on the hand plate, look to me to be weathering. I am mainly wondering if I can make a valid argument with these for slight weathering to be allowed on the Nova Elite, you know, "Details/paint should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD)." and the like. - Master Tej -

I was thinking mainly along the lines of some finer sanding drums, and perhaps some diamond cutting discs. - Master Tej -

Hmmm, those are . . . interesting. Any back shots? - Master Tej -

This sounds awesome, man! Hope you have a lot of success, I've thought it would benefit an armor maker greatly to purchase a 3D printer. Plus, I think that you have an ENOURMOUS market here! Look forward to seeing how it goes, brother! - Master Tej -

Quick Progress Update. I'm beginning to get a bit worried about how this will stretch out. Although I've got 2 years until I'm even eligible to join, I was hoping to have this done by next summer, but the Ice Cream place I work at closes for the winter on the 28th, and I'm not sure that, after I've paid for the armor, I'll have enough to pay for everything to have it done by then. Christmas presents then, eh? Here is the helmet I wore at my school's Spirit Day. I know about the vocoder - I didn't get to paint the red stripe until the morning of Spirit Day itself, and then, while I was playing the Tambourine (Tambourine ROCKS!!) with my Marching Band in our school's lobby (we always do that the morning of football games), I was dancing so much I had to hold onto the helmet so that it didn't bounce off, and I ended up smearing the still wet paint. Whoops. The whole thing is pretty rough, but I'm happy with it for a "the day before" job. Current list of items for my armor. Constructoin Materials (E-600, Clamps, Dremel Tool, Hacksaw) More Dremel Tools Helmet Armor Brow Trim Lenses Mesh for behind the frown Mic Tips Padding Fans I-Comm Speakers (Type Recommendations?) Pauldron Neckseal Pouches Body Glove Backpack (70% Complete) Gloves Boots Custom Blaster as seen in Original Reference Images Gold Paint As you can see, not a whole lot to report. Just thought I'd update. - Master Tej -

Make that 3. - Master Tej -