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by Crimson
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: kind of uncertain of details....
Replies: 7
Views: 10374

Re: kind of uncertain of details....

What details seem muddy? The instructions at 501st.com seem pretty detailed, but I may be blind to unclear details since I know the process.

If there's something that needs to be corrected or clarified, please let us know.
by Crimson
Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: speaker placement help!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 13341

Re: speaker placement help!!!!

Ah, yes. That's the problem. The RS amp is very rudimentary, and that feedback is unavoidable unless it's mounted to your belt. I've had several of those and have tried numerous combinations of placement, equipment, and sound dampening insulation methods. Nothing really works well because it's a ver...
by Crimson
Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: speaker placement help!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 13341

Re: speaker placement help!!!!

What kind of speaker are you using?
by Crimson
Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:40 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: speaker placement help!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 13341

Re: speaker placement help!!!!

If the volume of the speaker is up too high, that can also cause feedback. Is the mic multidirectional or unidirectional?
by Crimson
Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: pictures
Replies: 4
Views: 6107

Re: pictures

And contrasting color. If you have white armor, don't stand in front of a white background.

Also see this.
by Crimson
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: wise words
Replies: 1
Views: 3682

Re: wise words

True story. :)
by Crimson
Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: any short troopers out there?
Replies: 25
Views: 25567

Re: any short troopers out there?

At 5'8", my standard responses were "nope, I'm just the right height to hit you in the center of gravity" or "nope, screen just makes it look that way." Or if I'm really feeling mean, "your mom didn't think so." ;) When I was walking around with 1440 who's somewher...
by Crimson
Mon May 12, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: MCCC Volunteering ???
Replies: 23
Views: 24207

Re: MCCC Volunteering ???

Wags' first event was the Thanksgiving Parade! Talk about a total let-down for every other event he's done since! ;) :lol:
by Crimson
Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: A question regarding non approved costumes at events
Replies: 2
Views: 5000

Re: A question regarding non approved costumes at events

PM Dankelzaga , as he's leading the charge on this event (assuming you're referring to FCBD). For the smaller events, it tends not to be as big a deal, but it's still just polite to give a heads-up first. For the big events, like the sporting events, much more formal approval is required because th...
by Crimson
Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Hey Guys thought Id say hi
Replies: 14
Views: 16219

Re: Hey Guys thought Id say hi

Cool. Shutting up, then. :)
by Crimson
Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Hey Guys thought Id say hi
Replies: 14
Views: 16219

Re: Hey Guys thought Id say hi

....or you could PM him ;) Y'know....just sayin' :D
by Crimson
Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Hey Guys thought Id say hi
Replies: 14
Views: 16219

Re: Hey Guys thought Id say hi

Damn, Phil...that sucks!

If anyone's curious as to what it looks like:

Image
by Crimson
Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: darth vader belt
Replies: 3
Views: 6044

Re: darth vader belt

From the " (truly) Frequently Asked Questions ": Where can I find more in-depth information about a specific costume? or Where can I get [part x] for [costume y]? The 501st Legion has several focus groups called Detachments that consist of 501st members who are considered to be experts in ...
by Crimson
Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:20 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Imperial Officer Forum
Replies: 9
Views: 11876

Re: Imperial Officer Forum

PM Rome (Crimson on the forums here). He was Detachment Leader for the IOC for quite some time, so he may have some ideas as to either who to contact or what the problem might be. Nope. I haven't been attached to IOC in any measure of official capacity since I stepped down as DL/DX/Webmaster about ...
by Crimson
Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Great Lakes Fitness Center
Replies: 419
Views: 380773

Re: Great Lakes Fitness Center

Total miles for August, 2013: 52.7
by Crimson
Fri Aug 30, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: what to look for when buying armor
Replies: 12
Views: 16966

Re: what to look for when buying armor

Yup, avoid. Totally not worth the money or effort.
by Crimson
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: what to look for when buying armor
Replies: 12
Views: 16966

Re: what to look for when buying armor

And a lot less poorer by avoiding spending your money on things you shouldn't ;)

Yes, post pics if you can get it from the seller, as well as the seller's asking price. If he's never heard of the 501st, then I'll agree that he's most likely asking way too much for a piece of garbage.
by Crimson
Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Beginning ATA Build
Replies: 10
Views: 13431

Re: Beginning ATA Build

Score-n-snap work better for larger pieces and straighter edges. Using a Dremel alone is, to me, a lesson in futility and uneven lines. Although it's murder on my fingers, I use a pair of scissors that were designed specifically for cutting plastic. Always cut MUCH less than you think you need and u...
by Crimson
Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Great Lakes Fitness Center
Replies: 419
Views: 380773

Re: Great Lakes Fitness Center

Total miles for July, 2013: 28.96
by Crimson
Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Going to "attempt" to start a TK build.
Replies: 15
Views: 16515

Re: Going to "attempt" to start a TK build.

Neck seal is easy enough to sew for oneself (because if I did it, anyone can! ;)). For gloves, I just use black gardening/utility gloves from the hardware store and rip off any tags and brand name labels that shouldn't be there, or black them out with a Sharpie. My undersuit is a long sleeve compres...