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by Culvan
Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: TK advice
Replies: 21
Views: 23521

Re: TK advice

Not meaning to make the decision any harder, but are you going for a specific type of TK (ANH, ESB, ROTJ)? I ask only because it might make a difference in the type of accessories you want, as well as the helmet. As far as I know, full AM kits still come with the old FX bucket, which could look ove...
by Culvan
Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: TK advice
Replies: 21
Views: 23521

Re: TK advice

Thank you all for your responses. Unfortunately it doesn't make the decision much easier. (Although it also doesn't make it a whole bunch harder which was possible). I think I'm going to sleep on it for a couple of days then make a decision. I'm leaning towards the AM armor because it's more complet...
by Culvan
Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: TK advice
Replies: 21
Views: 23521

TK advice

I'm strongly considering getting TK armor, but I wanted to get some advice. I'm comparing AM vs ATA armor. Anyone have personal experience with either one and have some wisdom to impart? Are there any other makes I should be considering for inexpensive armor? I'm a little on the smaller side (are't ...
by Culvan
Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: Clonetrooper DC15 Long Rifle
Replies: 1
Views: 5536

Clonetrooper DC15 Long Rifle

I started building the DC-15L blaster rifle a little over a year ago. I've made slow progress, but I think I've got something to show for it. I started with diagrams from the blaster builder club by WizardOfFlight. http://www.imperial-fleet.com/BBC/community/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=73 http://img.pho...
by Culvan
Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Hasbro conversion #2
Replies: 57
Views: 97566

Re: Hasbro conversion #2

I think it looks fantastic. You even got that detail in the back and the cheeks look right to me. I've never seen anyone do that in a Hasbro conversion. If I was getting nit picky I'd point out the helmet taper is off, but you addressed that earlier. Also the seam on the brow ridge is still showing ...
by Culvan
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Hasbro conversion #2
Replies: 57
Views: 97566

Re: Hasbro conversion #2

Wow, this is looking good.

I'd venture to say this looks like it will be better than the helmets stormtrooperguy sells (a cast of a hasbro conversion). Dunno if you have thoughts about casting and selling them, but I think you would find a market.

Andy
by Culvan
Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Hasbro conversion #2
Replies: 57
Views: 97566

Re: Hasbro conversion #2

Any feed back would be appreciated on what is done, needs to be done, or can be done? Thanks This is looking great. You seem to be hitting all the details. I'm very impressed with what you've done with the side vents. How have you reinforced it so that it doesn't split along the seam? Specifically ...
by Culvan
Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:58 am
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: hasbro to cody phase 1
Replies: 52
Views: 29352

Re: hasbro to cody phase 1

It looks fantastic. You guys did a great job on it.

Andy
by Culvan
Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Sharpie safe clearcoat?
Replies: 4
Views: 3627

Re: Sharpie safe clearcoat?

Thanks for the tip. I'll pick some up and try another test tonight.

Andy
by Culvan
Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Sharpie safe clearcoat?
Replies: 4
Views: 3627

Sharpie safe clearcoat?

I had Weird Al sign the inside of my chest armor. Before I wear it again (next week) I was hoping to put something over it to seal it so it wouldn't get marred off. I tried putting some Sharpie onto a scrap and spraying polycrylic over it, but it streaked. Anyone know a good product to protect sharp...
by Culvan
Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: hasbro to cody phase 1
Replies: 52
Views: 29352

Re: hasbro to cody phase 1

That is looking fantastic. You've really made those seams dissapear. I hope you'll forgive me for pointing this out. The only nit-picky deatail I've spotted is that you only have 5 vents on the sides, not the CRL required 6. I know cutting the 6th detail is a little tricky because of the way the hel...
by Culvan
Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: Off Topic Posts
Topic: CraftRobo
Replies: 4
Views: 3006

Re: CraftRobo

I had never heard of a craftrobo before, that looks interesting. My robotics team uses a Cricut cutter. The default operation of the thing is to only cut patterns on a cartridge, but there is software around that can allow you to load your own patterns from a computer. Looks like it should be functi...
by Culvan
Sat Aug 28, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Clone Shoes
Replies: 14
Views: 8453

Re: Clone Shoes

Yes I did all my templates myself so I do have them. I am not what they call a comp. tech. but I am more than willing to share them if someone can tell me how to scan them in and what format to put them in for others to use. I'm not sure how that will pan out for others as far a scale and size? I h...
by Culvan
Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Costume Progress
Topic: Clone Shoes
Replies: 14
Views: 8453

Re: Clone Shoes

Those are fantastic. It looks like you have solved some of the problems I've had with my shoes. I've had problems with the top bit of vinyl sliding out from under my shin armor. The other problem I've had is that the bottom of the calf has been digging into the vinyl and has nearly cut through it. T...
by Culvan
Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:04 am
Forum: Costuming (Questions, Tips & Tutorials)
Topic: Clone Shoes
Replies: 25
Views: 26083

Re: Clone Shoes

Clone Shoes seem to be the biggest pain in the back side to build. They're not difficult to put together, just time consuming as all get out. But, has anyone been tracking this: http://forum.clonetroopers.net/index.php?showtopic=13015&hl= I would love to hear your thoughts. :D They look interes...