justjoseph63

Wow, less than $300. left to go!!!!!!! It would be great if he had a certain Big Brown Box waiting for him on his return!

A lot of it depends on if you are going for higher levels, (EIB or Centurion). For instance, Hero requires that to get to those levels you need to have green or smoke "bubble" lenses, not flat green like Stunt, have only 2 screws in the ear guard, (3 for stunt) and that the ear bars must have 3 bumps instead of 4, etc. A big help to me was the Costume Requirements section of the 501st, which you can find a link to at the top of the main page here.

I used flat black Krylon spray paint to tone down my Hyperfirm DLT-19, and it worked great. Might want to rough it a bit with some 200+ grit sandpaper first. As far as durability, I think I could drop this thing off of a cell tower and it would just bounce and still look good! Probably not recommended, though.

The backpack looks like a fun challenge to build, but I think Quasimodo could swing from those shoulder bells....

Sorry, that was a "test photo" of my HWT pack. A BIG thanks, Tony, I appreciate your time, and I am serious about the Disney passes!

Got it.

Looks as if he is walking into the Marlowe hotel in Boston...

I tried both ways, and was successful in pasting the URL to the Image Properties screen, but then it freezes. I tried both left and right clicking the OK and Cancel, and even clicked the X in the top right, but nothing. The only way out of the screen is to go back to the previous page, in which case the link is lost. It's times like this when I wish I had a 10 year old son/daughter who could teach me this stuff! As Charlie Brown would say, "AAAARRRGGGHHH".

I read a post a while back on this, and one suggested a balaclava or hair net. Depending on how much hair you have, and how much padding you have in your bucket, there should be ample room.

Thanks, Tim, will do!

Hi! I have a really strange request, and not certain if this even possible, (or "allowed")... I am FAR from "tech savvy", and was not having any luck posting pics during my build. It was suggested that I set up a Photobucket account, (done), and post my photos there, (done). However, I will hopefully be submitting my EIB pics in the near future, and cannot for the life of me figure out how to get them from there to here. Not for a lack of trying, believe me! I read a tutorial here, but it may as well have been in Cantonese. Therefore, my strange request is that I was hoping perhaps I could get in touch with some patient soul via telephone who could spare 5 minutes to talk me through this. If so, please let me know, and many, many thanks!

Hola! I have a HyTechToyz "Stormtrooper Electronic Digital Voice Changer", and would like to change out the "stick-on" mic that came with it to a headset style. It has the plugs that make that possible, but I have searched and cannot seen to find one. The headsets I have seen online are only available as a single unit, (earpiece and mic), and cannot be separated. If anyone knows of a source I would be most grateful. Many thanks!

I read about this trooper's incredible journey, (15,000 KM, WOW), and would like to help out. I can't sign up for the main boards yet, (awaiting my Legion number), but is there a "Go Fund Me" or Paypal account I could contribute to? Thanks...

Thank you, gentlemen, I appreciate the information! Now, fingers crossed.....

Hola! I am currently waiting for my TK application/photos to be approved, and, barring any glitches, will be applying for HWT right after. I am assuming that I need to submit a separate application to the 501st, along with the photos to my GML. Is this correct? Any information/tips would be most appreciated. Thanks!!!!

Incredible site, Tony! In looking at the DLT-19 section, I noticed that there were wires around the barrel, and that the rear stack was brown, (wood grain)? I have the exact weapon, (Sc-iFire) and would like to upgrade it if I can.

Looks awesome! Your attention to detail is amazing.....

Hi Rafe, I have a question.. Can I ask where you got the microphone from? I have a HyTechToyz Stormtrooper Voice Change kit, but am not too fond on the mic that came with it, (it has to be mounted inside). It is, however, attached with a plug, and can easily be replaced. I have looked online, but all I can seem to find is the complete headset. Thanks! (Good looking setup, by the way)!

I see your point, now, Dan, thanks. I actually looked into RS, but with a 10 month wait, and a cost of over $2400.00,(fully assembled) it was a bit out of my budget. Besides, I had a blast (well, most of the time if you don't count the blood), and learned a LOT assembling my own armor, plus, I met a lot of great people to boot! Thanks to their help, and patience with my unending inane questions, I just sent in my 501st application and also the submission photos to my GML.

I received these as a gift..

Not quite sure I follow, Dan.. Why would someone want to "Get a costume without any involvement of the FISD"?

Even though I used Testor's enamel on my ear screws and rivets, I also hit them with a few coats of clear nail polish for some extra durability.

"Next on Jerry Springer, Rebellion teen hooligans gone amok". Thanks, Rick, I needed this laugh this morning!

Congrats on your BBBday, Dave! From my own recent build, I can recommend a few things... First get, and then stay, organized! Nothing worse than trying to find a particular tool, rivet, or the cap from your E-6000. I also would suggest finding a piece of a carpet remnant (2x2 ft.) that you can set on your work surface. This helps keep stray ABS dust and pieces from getting on the floor when trimming, which can cause discord in a marriage. (Trust me on this one)! I would also highly suggest starting a build thread, so you can ask all of your questions in the same place. Lots of GREAT folks on here are ready, willing and able to give you all the answers you need, but as they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words ", and your replies will be more precise. Lastly, TAKE YOUR TIME... You will get frustrated and confused at times, and perhaps spill a little blood, but, when you try your completed armor on for the first time, you will know that this awesome journey will be one you will never forget! All the best!