Search found 446 matches

by Wags
Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: rare earth magnets?
Replies: 18
Views: 22096

Re: rare earth magnets?

What size did you end up getting?
by Wags
Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: AKER+ICOMM For Sale
Replies: 7
Views: 8124

Re: AKER+ICOMM For Sale

Ok. Im out... sorry. :(
by Wags
Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: AKER+ICOMM For Sale
Replies: 7
Views: 8124

Re: AKER+ICOMM For Sale

let me check with the boss... I will get back to you this afternoon. :thumbs:
by Wags
Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: 41st Elite Clone w.i.p.
Replies: 119
Views: 112572

Re: 41st Elite Clone w.i.p.

Syntax3rror wrote:Looks like they should work, just needs to be filled in and evened out here and there.
Agreed. Filling, sanding and primer will change the look. You can get a better idea where your at after you do that :thumbs:
by Wags
Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:05 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: paint cracking
Replies: 11
Views: 11697

Re: paint cracking

Im a fan of Rustoleum myself.. but to each his own.

As far as an armor party... soon my friend.. soon. When I get back from D*Con, I will throw together something man!!!!
by Wags
Sun Aug 28, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Arc Trooper Foot Armor
Replies: 1
Views: 4134

Re: Arc Trooper Foot Armor

I like it. Looks good. I would hit it with some 1000grt sand paper to take off the shine. Looks nice though :thumbs:
by Wags
Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:02 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Tusken At Work
Replies: 22
Views: 22820

Re: Tusken At Work

Looks good man!!!! I might just have to do one of these...
by Wags
Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: paint cracking
Replies: 11
Views: 11697

Re: paint cracking

Ripcode wrote:
Crimson wrote:Keep to the same brands and styles. Chemical incompatibility is the #1 culprit of bad curing (cracks, peels, resistance to drying, etc.). If you start with Fusion, stay with other Fusion colors.
Or try Krylon gray primer.
+1 to what both of them said.
by Wags
Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:47 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Animated Arc Trooper Submitted 8-16-11
Replies: 43
Views: 45744

Re: Animated Arc Trooper Submitted 8-16-11

wow... I didnt even notice the frown... thats how AWESOME this costume is.. no really.. I didnt notice it. You did a killer job man!!!! Cant wait to see it in person!!!! :thumbs: :bar:
by Wags
Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:13 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Animated Arc Trooper Submitted 8-16-11
Replies: 43
Views: 45744

Re: Animated Arc Trooper Submitted 8-16-11

Um... I hate you...mostly cause its bad arse... and I want one!!!! Dont think you should have any problems man!!! Looks spot on!!! :thumbs:
by Wags
Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:57 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Phase II Darktrooper Build
Replies: 14
Views: 16293

Re: Phase II Darktrooper Build

Is that a side shot of the calf? If so, it looks good man!!! nice transition into the ankle. Blends well.
by Wags
Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Animated Arc Trooper Submitted 8-16-11
Replies: 43
Views: 45744

Re: Animated Arc Trooper Updated 8-13-11

WOW.... thats all Im gona say... this is sick... I cant wait to see it in person man!!! Great job!!!! :cheers:
by Wags
Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: 41st Elite Clone w.i.p.
Replies: 119
Views: 112572

Re: 41st Elite Clone w.i.p.

I have a similar set up in mine. I good with the noise. Its gets hot in that thing... :rotflmao: Looks good so far man!!
by Wags
Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:16 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: back and chest joints
Replies: 4
Views: 5648

Re: back and chest joints

Ugh.. I see the problem, but it is sooooo hard to explain over the web.. you are soo close, If I could spend like 5 min with you , you would be like... OHHHH CRAP.. OK... I ran into the same thing with mine.. um.. let me see what I can do about maybe a sunday armor party.. I will get back to you. Th...
by Wags
Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: back and chest joints
Replies: 4
Views: 5648

Re: back and chest joints

They need to but up. If you overlap them, tape them, then pencil a straight line down them and cut through both pieces of plastic at the same time, while they are overlapped, then you will be a straight edge and they will but up together. Hope that makes sense. :mrgreen:
by Wags
Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Yuna for Dragon*Con (Done)
Replies: 51
Views: 55314

Re: Yuna for Dragon*Con (Done)

Looks awesome!!!
by Wags
Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: glueing chest and back?
Replies: 2
Views: 4117

Re: glueing chest and back?

The problem with doing that is: 1. You will crack it after taking it on and off a few times 2. There needs to be a seam on both sides, so you could glue it, but the seam needs to be visible still. I have velcro on both sides, but I just open one side up. I use a backer plate on the inside were I put...
by Wags
Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: fan wiring system
Replies: 4
Views: 5602

Re: fan wiring system

I run 2 9v batteries to one 12v fan and I dont have a problem with burning up the fans. And thats been 5yrs now..
by Wags
Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:37 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Biker Scout WIP
Replies: 10
Views: 14154

Re: Biker Scout WIP

You might already know this, but I would suggest smoothing down the edge of the visor before you put it in. I have seen some cut noses from having sharp edges. :(
by Wags
Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Chewie build thread......
Replies: 200
Views: 168316

Re: Chewie build thread......

I know the guy from New York is on stilts and had a little girl, about 4, and he had no problem snatching her up to play with her. I would imagine it would take some time to get used to. Now, as far as building the feet.. .hmmmm might take some reading on that one. Maybe you could contact someone wh...