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RipRoar Title: FF Chapter Rep and Grand Admiral Salisbury, NC Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 1/29/08 5:03pm Subject: Prop Building ...
	GENERAL DISCUSSION for prop building [Specific IR events and group projects will be held on those boards]. Questions about armor, references, blasters etc. can be posted here or PM'd. Hello all... I have the Vac Table fixed (There was a leak in the hose and just in case - I sealed the edges as well - IT IS PULLING GREAT NOW). -----signature----- Chapter Rep. (CR) Salisbury,NC Fan Force Dalamar "The Shifter" & frequent Time Traveler
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Darth_Phanax Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 1/31/08 2:07pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	awesome -----signature----- "Knife Wrench! " for kids...
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Magic_Vader_83 Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 2/25/08 4:52pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	why not i'll keep this one alive. I am always trying to improve my Ghostbusters Proton Pack prop. I bought some vac-formed plastic shells off of ebay a while back and just built up on top of them. They were just the top boxes and the bottom round portion. Then I bought some resin parts from guys on a prop site and some tubing and stuff and finished it up. Its got a hundred dollar light kit installed which is screen accurate and looks great. Everything is 100%accurate to the movie regardles of how I did it. I tried to use genuine parts but when I couldn't get them I used resin replicas cast from the real deal. Here is a pic. [image=[IMG http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/chrisakamagic83/000_0105-1.jpg [/IMG]] Let me know if you have any questions. -----signature----- May the Force be with you.
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Darth_MacDuff Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 2/26/08 3:13am Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	I am looking forward to our next session at the Man Cave. I am excited about the prospect of getting into the making my own armor. There hasn't been much of an update as far as my PVC blaster build. I am waiting on a chance to get over to my son-in-law's shop and work on some of the metal pieces. I am hoping to have some done by the next meeting. I have pretty much completed the Hasbro conversion except for cutting the end and placing that end piece on. I am not that good with the Dremel tool yet. I might need some help on that. I am also going to need 2 vent ribs to finish it off. I will keep the Empire posted. -----signature----- Darth MacDuff The Dark Lord of Greystone "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side!"
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Darth_MacDuff Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 3/3/08 4:52pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	Here is the story of a prop attempt gone haywire. As you know I have been making a PVC E11 Blaster and as of right now until I get back to my son-in-law's metal shop, the project is on hold. Now, I have decided to throw caution to the wind and build me a DLT-19 Heavy Blaster rifle, aka the MG34. Now yesterday I got out in the garage, had my templates all cut out and ready and traced them out on my craftboards. Found out I was going to need a third craftboard to make the three pieces that I will need. Now all this time the website that has my tutorial was down for most of the day. I need some measurements so I could get started on the barrel. The site finally came back up and much to my shock I had the wrong craftboard. I needed a 3/4 inch thickness and I'll be danged if I didn't get 1/2 inch boards. So, now all that work done yesterday was for nothing. The bad part about this was that when I went to Lowe's with shopping list, I had written down 3/4 thickness and I picked up 1/2 thickness. Looks like it back to Lowe's again for more supplies. The Hasbro Blaster conversion looks pretty good. I like it. I will bring it to our next get together and let you guys have a look see. I will keep the Empire posted on my progress with the other two. First attempt at prop building has been an experience so far. -----signature----- Darth MacDuff The Dark Lord of Greystone "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side!"
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RipRoar Title: FF Chapter Rep and Grand Admiral Salisbury, NC Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 3/8/08 2:37pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	Good Luck! Well, I made my first MOLDS totally on my own (A pair of guantlets for the storm trooper that I am modifying for church ROMAN soldier play we are doing). The molds turned out just fine - now for the customizing.... -----signature----- Chapter Rep. (CR) Salisbury,NC Fan Force Dalamar "The Shifter" & frequent Time Traveler
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Darth_MacDuff Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 3/9/08 4:47pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	Well, it was off to Lowe's today and pick up my boards and 2 more PVC connectors. I traced my template out on my new board and commenced to cutting. Guess what? I SUCK at using a jigsaw. I don't think I could cut a straight line if my life depended on it! The boards I bought are big enough for me to get two out of each one so that means out of the three I need, I have three to "practice" on and brother, do I need practice. This is my first attempt at it and it has been interesting to say the least. Little bit of an update on the PVC E-11. I got the inner barrel cut out and it is ready. All I am waiting on will be the metal pieces: the scope rail, the sights, and the trigger guard, from my son-in-law's shop. -----signature----- Darth MacDuff The Dark Lord of Greystone "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side!"
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Darth_MacDuff Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 3/25/08 2:26pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	OK. just a little bit of an update here. I took the guts of the E-11 and painted them. It looks good to me, but I guess the true test will be when I show you guys at the next get together. The receiver for the MG34 has been glued and screwed. I got the barrel test fitted and now I just have to print out the templates and get over to the machine shop for some drilling. There's that shop again. One problem I have is that I have something that gets in the way of my prop building. It's called LIFE! I get home from work and my brain feels like Jell-O and then the wife comes home on the weekends and I want to spend some time with her. I might around to finishing them soon, I hope. That E-11 is going to be a monster when I finish it. It is already getting some weight on it and I haven't gotten to the good stuff yet. -----signature----- Darth MacDuff The Dark Lord of Greystone "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side!"
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Darth_MacDuff Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 3/30/08 4:29am Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	Ok, here's a little update. I took the MG34 to the shop yesterday and took a bandsaw to it and it cleaned up pretty good. This is one of my first prop attempts and I am not going to be expecting great things. Anyone who can make stuff like this; Smash, Rip and etc., has my greatest respect and admiration. I salute your ability and your talent. As far as the MG34 is concerned, I am still going to see if I can save up enough money and get the Hyperfirm replica. Wanna look good when I go out as a TK. -----signature----- Darth MacDuff The Dark Lord of Greystone "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side!"
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Darth_MacDuff Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 5/19/08 3:55pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	Ok, time for a brief update. Thanks to Rip, I got the last two pieces for my Hasbro blaster upgrade and I got them glued on last night and slapped some paint on it today. I am not the best painter in the world, but I Like the results. It turned out better than I hoped and I am going to take Rip's advice and leave the red barrel cap on for now. I am not that confident in my skill with the Dremel. Next time we have a get together, I will bring it with me. -----signature----- Darth MacDuff The Dark Lord of Greystone "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side!"
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Magic_Vader_83 Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 6/3/08 9:56am Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	Still working on getting my proton pack beautiful to meet Ernie Hudson. Actually had a weird twisted dream about meeting him last night but it was cool cause I actually got to sit behind the table and talk to him. The prop still needs work so I am hoping to get it done. -----signature----- May the Force be with you.
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RipRoar Title: FF Chapter Rep and Grand Admiral Salisbury, NC Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 6/8/08 9:13am Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	Hope you get it done before your trip -----signature----- Chapter Rep. (CR) Salisbury,NC Fan Force Dalamar "The Shifter" & frequent Time Traveler
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Darth_MacDuff Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 6/8/08 1:08pm Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	I am seriously thinking about throwing caution to the wind and doing some work on the Vader helmet. The guy that made my bodysuit, cape and robe also makes lenses and tusks for Vader as well and he even has some pretty cool looking helmets at some nice prices. Might even get brave enough to attempt a paint job. I am chomping at the bit to get started on my Stormtrooper armor. Still waiting on my Christmas present from the wife. She said that she was going to get me some of the extras for my costume like the boots, bodysuit, neckseal, and head wrap. -----signature----- Darth MacDuff The Dark Lord of Greystone "If you only knew the power of the Dark Side!"
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Magic_Vader_83 Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 6/9/08 12:57am Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	if you are going to mod the helmet i would suggest getting a spare. Especially if you are going to do vader while you mod. I bought the lenses from a guy in tokyo. They look great and you can see clearly out of them. One problem. Even if you know what you are doing with a dremel and bondo its very hard to instal the lenses. They must be installed from the inside and the rubies has a lip for the lenses to sit on which has to be removed. Not to mention its REALLY hard to find the accurate paint for the helmet. I am working on at least getting my lenses in. Then i need to do a new paint job. Let me know if you do it cause i'd like some tips. Good luck man! -----signature----- May the Force be with you.
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IamaSith Title: Historian & Council Member Salisbury Fan Force Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 6/10/08 9:21am Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	What fun.... -----signature----- Supreme Commander of The Imperial Fleet and Founding member of the Imperial Council of Moff's I m p e r i a l C e n t e r [ C o r u s c a n t ]
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RipRoar Title: FF Chapter Rep and Grand Admiral Salisbury, NC Registered: Apr '07	Date Posted: 6/29/08 7:23am Subject: RE: Prop Building ...
	So, I have almost all of my storm trooper outfit cut out now and ready for painting and assembly. Finally moving forward with that project (Amongst the many outfits sitting here in "pulled" plastic awaiting my attention... Also, Darth_Phanax and I started repairing some of the "BIG" molds. There are many cracks that need repair (No biggy - just time consuming and some pieces that need re-working - remolding). I repaired the regular Storm trooper chest plate that cracked when the vac table exploded. I had to replace the entire table top when that happened (All that's left of the original is the stand it sits on). The "BIG" helmet is ready to go now - I'll try a test pull hopefully later today. If it works out with a good pull - I'll swap out some of your plastic Darth for the pulled ones so you're well on your way to getting the trooper started/finished. I need to get my wife involved with my tusken and Darth_Phanax's Kir Kanos (Crimson Empire Guard - red one w/ black under suit). SLAVE ONE - MAYBE YOU COULD MAKE ONE OF YOUR imperial guards as the other crimson empire guy (Carnor Jax) and you two could troop together? Anyway - back in the saddle again and it feels great. I will circulate a couple of dates for armor pull - let me know when everyone can meet on a saturday or sunday afternoon soon. Send me messages offline on myspace... My clone is under way too... -----signature----- Chapter Rep. (CR) Salisbury,NC Fan Force Dalamar "The Shifter" & frequent Time Traveler
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