haribon72

Hello Everyone, First I would like to thank my wife MaAnn, Sarah, Shaun, Mickey, Scout Team Six, Girl Scout Troopers, MonCal, and all the great people I met here on Pathfinders Detachment for all their help, patience, and guidance. This will be my third costume in the 501st Legion. Looking forward to getting your feedback and hopefully the opportunity to apply for Lancer. These are my application photos sent to our local GML (sent on Monday, March 27th, 2017). Thank you! Walter Ronald TA/TK-61972 Height: 5'10" Build Inventory: Armor = MonCal Version 3.0. Revamped “V†belt detail by me. Balaclava = Amazon (Fast Mile Multipurpose Balaclava Face Mask and Neck Tube) Boots = Amazon (Kingshow Men’s 1510 Work Boots – Size 12 D(M) Wheat 1510). Modified by me. Codpiece = Fabric from Fabrics R Us (San Jose, CA). Created by me. Cummerbund = Fabric from Fabrics R Us (San Jose, CA). Created by my wife. Flightsuit = Amazon (RedKap Men’s Twill Action Back Coverall – Size 54). Modified by me. Black pig suede came from Tandy Leather . com Gloves = WampaWear Helmet = CB (Shaun’s previous TB Helmet) Hold Out Blaster = DVH Props (Pathfinders Detachment) Mic System = UKSWrath’s Stand Alone System (501st Legion) Pouches = Fabric from Fabrics R Us (San Jose, CA). Created by me. Vest = Fabric from Fabrics R Us (San Jose, CA). My wife and I worked together on the vest using the Star Wars Costume Book as reference.

You're very lucky that those didn't fit my bear paws! Congrats again!

I'm here because Shaun sent me. Time to upgrade this weekend. Gotta find some grey cables and a braided hose.

Well, it looks like you have our interest Steve! Thank you! PM sent.

Hello Everyone, I need your guidance and expertise. We have two people in our area that are shopping for larger TB armor and helmet. Person # 1 = 5’9†at 240 pounds Person # 2 = 5’11†at 270 pounds They tried on Studio Creations (full helmet & unassembled chest & back armor) and MonCal (full helmet & unassembled chest & back armor). Both makers are very tight and uncomfortable for them. They also tried on the Altmann’s helmet and its very tight for them. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don’t want to turn them away and hurt anyone’s feelings. I’m very understanding and willing to help them. Looking forward to your thoughts. At this time in the Bay Area (Northern California), we do not have any Chef armor or Walt’s Trooper Factory armor. I’m hoping someone can share their experience and provide some hope for our people. Thank you.

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Looks awesome!

I'm stealing this idea! Thanks Chris!!!! =)

This is how it looks after two hours dry time and indoors.

I visited Hobby Town in Sunnyvale, California. They were able to help me out and suggested to use this paint: Model Master Custom Lacquer System Grey Primer No. 28137 $6.19 a can. This is what it looks like after it has been freshly painted. This is what it looks like after 15 minutes of dry time. This paint is less grainy compare to the automotive / industrial grey primer from the hardware store. Its not glossy. Its doesn't have that dull look. Here's the spray can information below: Let me know if you have a winner! Thank you!

Hello Everyone, I need help on the helmet Snout Greeblie - What color grey do we use? I recently purchased UKSWrath mic system and I could not find a matching color. I removed the old grey from my CB helmet snout plate and tried different grey spray paints from the store shelves (Home Depot, Michaels, Lowes, OSH, Hobby Lobby....etc. I was told recently to use a grey primer. So I picked up the Rust-Oleum High Heat Primer (#249340). Here's what it looks like with the grey primer. Its very dull and not matching the glossy UKSWrath snout greeblie. My last resort is to remove the grey primer and spray the snout plate and greeblie white primer and land it with a Machinery Gray gloss finish. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you. Walter

Thank you all for the this extensive information! My wife and I are trying to make the cummerbunds now.

Looking good!

Awesome build! Congrats! Just in time for Celebration!