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by Terrell78
Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Boba Fett beginner (possibly)
Replies: 8
Views: 9609

Re: Boba Fett beginner (possibly)

A good Boba costs more than a Vader. :wink:
by Terrell78
Sun Dec 25, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Beginning a Vader costume - any helpers?
Replies: 11
Views: 11775

Re: Beginning a Vader costume - any helpers?

obi-ron wrote:So, like so many other things, it's 'you get what you pay for!' Thanks, I will heed that advice! :)
Not always, there are always junk makers that charge top dollar especially on ebay.
by Terrell78
Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:06 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Beginning a Vader costume - any helpers?
Replies: 11
Views: 11775

Re: Beginning a Vader costume - any helpers?

Honestly the biggest fund killer is getting budget parts and not being happy with them and upgrading before the suit is done. I did mine on a budget by picking up many high quality second hand items, many times they had wear or paint imperfections which I either repainted or was able to buff out. Ke...
by Terrell78
Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Shadow Stormtrooper - The Force Unleashed style
Replies: 5
Views: 11879

Re: Shadow Stormtrooper - The Force Unleashed style

One of the FISD staff (Mason) has been working on it off and on for a while. Don't know if he has made any progress lately.
by Terrell78
Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Looking for reference pics
Replies: 5
Views: 6707

Re: Looking for reference pics

Search for MG-34 instead. There are tons of references for the WWII machine gun.
by Terrell78
Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: ESB TK FIRST DRAFT - Would Love Feedback!
Replies: 8
Views: 9393

Re: ESB TK FIRST DRAFT - Would Love Feedback!

PM Ripcode first, I think he has an extra canvas belt for sale.
by Terrell78
Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: ESB TK FIRST DRAFT - Would Love Feedback!
Replies: 8
Views: 9393

Re: ESB TK FIRST DRAFT - Would Love Feedback!

Two other tweaks to make are to remove the silver decals from the detonator and paint the rivet heads on the knee plate and thigh boxes white.

Also what is your belt made of? It has to be made of canvas or duck cloth. Looks like you are getting close to being approved. :thumbs:
by Terrell78
Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: rare earth magnets?
Replies: 18
Views: 22071

Re: rare earth magnets?

I've never heard of a local shop that sells them. Most everyone gets them online.
by Terrell78
Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Paging Vader Dave or Mparent
Replies: 6
Views: 7170

Re: Paging Vader Dave or Mparent

VaderDave has a website: http://vaderdave.com
by Terrell78
Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Paging Vader Dave or Mparent
Replies: 6
Views: 7170

Re: Paging Vader Dave or Mparent

And if you delete the message from your outbox it also deleted the message from the recipients inbox, so they won't get the message you sent.
by Terrell78
Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:18 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Need Advice - eFX Helmet MODs - Fans & Sound System
Replies: 9
Views: 13214

Re: Need Advice - eFX Helmet MODs - Fans & Sound System

Here is the public sales link for the Aker amp.

I'll see if I can dig up a link for the MRCE/Efx mods.
by Terrell78
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Crap - One More Question - Local Requirements
Replies: 2
Views: 4314

Re: Crap - One More Question - Local Requirements

All garrisons use the same requirement list. Good to have another clean TK. :thumbs:
by Terrell78
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Need Advice - eFX Helmet MODs - Fans & Sound System
Replies: 9
Views: 13214

Re: Need Advice - eFX Helmet MODs - Fans & Sound System

Also don't forget for the eFX helmet to be acceptable you have to add the ear screws, replace the tube stripe decals, replace the lenses, and fill the frown seam.

I think most troopers use the Aker amp. You can find them for sale on the FISD (www.whitearmor.net).
by Terrell78
Tue Sep 13, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Vacum-forming vs fiberglass
Replies: 6
Views: 8342

Re: Vacum-forming vs fiberglass

I'd go with resin or fiberglass. If it's vac formed you won't get the crisp edges that you can with a negative mold.
by Terrell78
Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: where to purchase vader costume pieces?
Replies: 12
Views: 13925

Re: where to purchase vader costume pieces?

So true. I have an Emperor set that can't be approved anymore because the standards for the outer robe changed. And I bought it from a 501st member who had that costume approved long before! :( So I'll wear it as an unofficial costume or something since I can't really even sell it. You always have ...
by Terrell78
Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: deduct costs of our costumes on taxes?
Replies: 11
Views: 14712

Re: deduct costs of our costumes on taxes?

Lumpy is correct. The 501st and Rebel Legions are costuming clubs with no secondary mission, a side benefit of the club that is the charity work we do as a group. It's totally possible for a member to troop regularly and never help a charity depending on the events you do.
by Terrell78
Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: ESB TK Done and App Submitted
Replies: 11
Views: 12352

Re: ESB TK Done and App Submitted

WooHoo another stormtrooper in the ranks. :thumbs:
by Terrell78
Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: Costume Resources and Questions
Topic: Sandtropper armor question.
Replies: 2
Views: 4094

Re: Sandtropper armor question.

His site is really out of date. FX armor hasn't been made in several years.

I know several excellent armor builders for hire that are very reasonable and do amazing work if you are looking for someone to build a kit for you.

Your best place to look for sandtrooper info is www.mepd.net