bluecyclone Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Request permission to upgrade to Lancer Status. Pitures to follow: Helmet- Altmann's (Padded, vents, fans, chin strap) Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6 Armor- SC, DJ tanktop and t-bits. Pic 1 Updated Pic 2 Updated Pic 3 Updated Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6 Pic 7 Pic 8 Updated Pic 9 Updated Pic 10 Updated Soft Armor- Ladyghost cummerbund, vest and pouches. Black Flightsuit with all zippers removed and all suede upgrades. Rear suede flap. Black balaclava. Added new Under Armor balaclava. Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6 Pic 7 Pic 8 Pic 9 Updated Gloves- First pair: JC Whitneys with zippers removed and suede upgrades. Second pair: Espree style with suede. Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Updated Boots- Boots with beige tread modified with online tutorial. Pic 1 Blaster- Polymar Armory Pic 1 Extra Equipment- Mic and Amp mounted in chest armor with wire running through flightsuit into the helmet. Pic 1 Pic 2 Thank you for your consideration. Mike Torrez TB-1089
TB-1019 Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Nicely done, Mike! Thanks for going through the trouble of taking all the reference shots and uploading them. I'll get together with Chris and Marie and we'll let you know.
EBTrooper Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Nicely done, Mike! Thanks for going through the trouble of taking all the reference shots and uploading them. I'll get together with Chris and Marie and we'll let you know. Wow, for the first request, the bar has been set very high! Excellent job there Mike! Even though I'm not one of the three that will be making the final decision, I think you have not only taken the idea of a lancer to heart, but have done an outstanding job with your gear. You are to be commended! I am more than impressed!
T? 7406 Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Nice Job!!! Way to set the bar high. Impressive...............most Impressive!
bluecyclone Posted January 25, 2007 Author Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks guys, you really don't know how much that means to me, really. I know most people in the 501st have multiple costumes but I just wanted to focus on one and do it all the way. Thanks again for the support!
bluecyclone Posted January 26, 2007 Author Posted January 26, 2007 Chris, Jay and Marie, here are the photos you requested. Corrected thigh armor (shortened) Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 5 T-bits (closer pics, these are the t-bits that came with the SC armor, they have been primed and painted. Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Thank you!
5573 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Mike, I might be wrong but I think that one of the Lancer requirements is the correct t-bits. Since I also have SC armour I know that the ones supplied with it are not acccurate. However, I have found a guy who makes them and they are not expensive. Let me know if you want me to dig out his email address for you. He often sells them on the UK vesion of that well known auction site, just serach for biker scout parts and you will usually find them. Cheers
TB-7076 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 I think they softened the requirement for T-bits a little. It's not specifically asked for the Vader TIE Part anymore. However as long as there are opportunities (MC/DJ-UK while I prefer MC for the finer details) they should be used. Though I wonder if they fit on every armor - I guess some bicepts aren't made to host the near original bit.
5573 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 They definitely aren't, I had to heat up my bicep parts until they became soft then forced the vader t-bits into them.
Army Scout Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 I think they softened the requirement for T-bits a little. It's not specifically asked for the Vader TIE Part anymore. However as long as there are opportunities (MC/DJ-UK while I prefer MC for the finer details) they should be used. Though I wonder if they fit on every armor - I guess some bicepts aren't made to host the near original bit. For Lancer status, you MUST have the correct style t-bits. Chris
Guest FOOL31C Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Man this is great!! Not only do people get Lancer status thru this forum, it also acts as a great reference area to look at what we need to do with our armor! Very nice! Good luck blue cyclone. I pm'd ya a current link to get the T-bit too. Hope it helps ya out!
bluecyclone Posted January 26, 2007 Author Posted January 26, 2007 Ok, I have been asked to change my T-bits to more accurate ones. Anyone have a suggestion on where to get some asap? Also I need some that will fit the SC armor. Thanks! Mike
TB-1019 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Will, can you PM that info to me as well? I'll be needing some new ones soon. You may also want to send Vixx that information, since she's the armorer and ought to have that info handy for people who ask.
bluecyclone Posted January 26, 2007 Author Posted January 26, 2007 Ok, I just bought these thanks to Will. They should be here next week. The anticipation about all this is killing me!
5573 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Mike, they look just like mine. The bad news is that they will not fit as soon sa you get them. The good news is that all you need to do is take a heat gun to you bicep pieces until they soften up a bit then squash the t-bits in. You get a really nice fit and they look great. Just make sure you don't heat the biceps too much, I nearly destroyed one of mine! Cheers
TB-7076 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Another source is MC which are even closer to accurate imo. He and Mr.BJ are active her ein the forums. I already got a snout part from them and it's just fabolous. Those bits you got there Mike are originally produced in the UK according to one of my older sketches so that might be good news for european area lancer aspirants.
bluecyclone Posted January 26, 2007 Author Posted January 26, 2007 Like Tom Petty said, "The waiting is the hardest part". Once I get those in and fitted I hope the powers that be will grant my request. Thanks for the feedback and help guys!
5573 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 No problem, I'm working on the Lancer stuff to so I'll be looking for similar help soon enough (I hope)
bluecyclone Posted February 5, 2007 Author Posted February 5, 2007 New T-bits came in and have been attached to my armor. Awaiting final approval from Command. Mike TB-1089 Pic 1 Pic 2
TB5994 Posted February 5, 2007 Posted February 5, 2007 kk, fingers crossed then! Could you do me a favour and post a close up of your tank topper mate? cheers (I have the same make armour as you! )
TB-7076 Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Maybe I should ask before I say something negative but I think it might be vital for future lancer aspirants - may I?
Army Scout Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 New greeblies added: Pic 1 Pic 2 PM sent Mike. Chris
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