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by Ripcode
Thu May 07, 2015 7:53 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Snowtrooper
Replies: 85
Views: 91612

Re: Snowtrooper

Ok guys, down to the home stretch on my build. But I need to find gloves. I have tried Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware and Meijer all with no luck. Any suggestions on where I might be able to locate a pair of gloves locally? I got mine from Harbor Freight. 5 pairs for like $7 Don't forget to use a ...
by Ripcode
Wed May 06, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Pictures Go Where?
Replies: 3
Views: 6285

Re: Pictures Go Where?

Juno wrote:I think I'm taking pictures this weekend :D

How does the approval process usually take?
Depends on if you send me good pictures or not.

And if your costume meets all the requirements.
by Ripcode
Tue May 05, 2015 11:22 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Question regarding ones TK or TB #
Replies: 7
Views: 11118

Re: Question regarding ones TK or TB #

You can choose your number as long as it is available. (And currently it is.)

http://www.501st.com/members/join_form.php
by Ripcode
Tue May 05, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: ANOVOS = Argh! (now I have to make a decision)
Replies: 71
Views: 85623

Re: ANOVOS = Argh! (now I have to make a decision)

Crimson wrote:That's still not a bad price. :)
I know. The final kit price is supposed to be $600, so this is still a deal.
by Ripcode
Tue May 05, 2015 8:01 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: ANOVOS = Argh! (now I have to make a decision)
Replies: 71
Views: 85623

Re: ANOVOS = Argh! (now I have to make a decision)

stasz wrote:I got a line on an Altmann's Scout bucket, so I decided to stash the cash for a snazzy new lid.
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If you can get one, do it. Kelli has one. It is awesome!
by Ripcode
Fri May 01, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Pictures Go Where?
Replies: 3
Views: 6285

Re: Pictures Go Where?

You e-mail them to me.

ripcode66@yahoo.com
by Ripcode
Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:04 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: Hyper made the front page
Replies: 7
Views: 10745

Re: Hyper made the front page

I would be surprised if Hyper didn't show up on the various forms of media.

That man is EVERYWHERE at once!

I KNOW HIM!!!!!! :mrgreen:
by Ripcode
Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Tusken Raider
Replies: 6
Views: 9902

Re: Tusken Raider

Have you joined here yet:

http://www.kraytclan.com/forum/
by Ripcode
Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: My Big Brown Box Arrived!
Replies: 16
Views: 19289

Re: My Big Brown Box Arrived!

R4ZORBL4DE wrote:
Zarlon wrote:Yep...I'll be working on set number two when i get home tonight.
Just go slow ... take off mm's at a time and dont cut off too much with your first cut.
Don't listen to him. JUST DO IT!!!!!


:lol: :lol:


Measure thrice, cut once.
by Ripcode
Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:22 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Scout Test Fit. Almost ready
Replies: 21
Views: 26303

Re: Scout Test Fit. Almost ready

stasz wrote:That is awesome! As if I wasn't anxious enough already. I love the old school Topps look.

Great looking Scout rig as well...
As long as you send me decent pics, you should be good to go. Your test fit looks great! :D
by Ripcode
Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Re:
Replies: 15
Views: 18438

Re: Scout Trooper (Boots)

311matt1080 wrote:I didn't realize that you need thigh patches and a butt-flap. I was under the impression that was for Lancer-Class approved only.
All specified in the CRL:

http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming ... ut_trooper
by Ripcode
Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Submission Photo Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 27752

Re: Submission Photo Advice

Mr Fett wrote:Hey, when I first started trooping in '99, an artist had to paint our submission portrait....
Fixed that for you Andy! :lol:
by Ripcode
Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:44 pm
Forum: Open Channel
Topic: My Big Brown Box Arrived!
Replies: 16
Views: 19289

Re: My Big Brown Box Arrived!

R4ZORBL4DE wrote:It's a good thing that ATA includes 2 sets of ears ... :thumbs:
He does that as so many people goofed their first set, it made sense just to have (2) sets in the kit.
by Ripcode
Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Scout Test Fit. Almost ready
Replies: 21
Views: 26303

Re: Scout Test Fit. Almost ready

Thanks, Ripcode. Yeah, I knew this wouldn't fly. Just a quick pic while I was suited up. I pretty much look for any excuse to put it on :) I spoke with a photographer friend whom I'll be getting together with this weekend for my pics. Rather than bother with my phone camera, I figure I'll get the b...
by Ripcode
Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Scout Test Fit. Almost ready
Replies: 21
Views: 26303

Re: Scout Test Fit. Almost ready

FYI - those pics would be unacceptable for approval pics.
by Ripcode
Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Submission Photo Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 27752

Re: Submission Photo Advice

flutefreak05 wrote:
Mr Fett wrote:
flutefreak05 wrote:you do not want to have to take multiple approval pictures.
I've never had to. :cool:
Well isn't someone special lol :)
No Andy is not special. He sent me high quality pics and followed the simple instructions I sent him.
by Ripcode
Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Submission Photo Advice
Replies: 20
Views: 27752

Re: Submission Photo Advice

The following tips will help make sure that you get the right photos to the GML on your first try : -Only submit pictures of yourself alone against a plain background (no convention photos, please). -We will need photos with your helmet/mask on and off (if applicable). -You must include full-length ...