TK4205 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Update 3/3/17 Final product. About as screen accurate as you can get, without knowing what was actually used. Built in magets hold it in place. Durable but easy on your painted armor. Made of vinyl, with an EVA core. Light, sturdy and durable. Email ImperialGaskets@gmail.com $125 + shipping Update. This is the final prototype, ready to wear. I will post in the appropriate location when I am ready to take orders. 2 Quote
camprandall Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 I like the texture on that! 1 Quote
TK4205 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Posted January 26, 2016 I like the texture on that! Would you like to demo this thing, Camp? It will be black, for that is the only color of tint that I have right now. Just shoot me your address. Quote
camprandall Posted January 26, 2016 Report Posted January 26, 2016 For sure! I have the plastic pauldron, but I'd love to see yours. Pm on the way. Quote
bjsavage7[TK] Posted January 27, 2016 Report Posted January 27, 2016 Nice! Can't wait to see how these turn out. Quote
TK4205 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Posted January 28, 2016 After acquiring new reference, I am redrawing my pattern. I should have my prototype posted up in a few days. I think the texture is an exact match, but I'll let Camp tell us what he thinks. I've seen a few hi res shots and I'm not finding sewn together parts like we see in the originals. Anybody got any ideas of what they used? Quote
Vertex[TK] Posted January 28, 2016 Report Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) I have no way to verify this but word on FB is that they were leather on a plastic vacu-formed base. Edited January 28, 2016 by Vertex Quote
TK4205 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Posted January 28, 2016 "I want proof!, not leads" Quote
camprandall Posted January 28, 2016 Report Posted January 28, 2016 I also got from FB that cat pictures are always funny and interesting, but actually they're not. 1 Quote
TK4205 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Posted January 28, 2016 If I had a dime for every guy that came along and said he was in the know... They come and go. Quote
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted January 28, 2016 Report Posted January 28, 2016 I also got from FB that cat pictures are always funny and interesting, but actually they're not. Not ALL of them, anyway. Quote
Vertex[TK] Posted January 28, 2016 Report Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) hmmm... Well I thought the authoritative tone I used would sound convincing enough - oh well. Seriously now.... I did get from a reliable source that they are actually made from the same ingredients used in starburst candy and are gluten free to boot. Edited January 28, 2016 by Vertex 1 Quote
TK4205 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Posted January 28, 2016 I heard SKITTLES, from a different reliable source. ...now I don't know what to believe. 1 Quote
TK4205 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Posted January 31, 2016 Here is my prototype. The picture does not do it justice. Quote
TK4205 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Posted January 31, 2016 I found a color match, with the help of two interior designers, two professional painters (three counting myself), my buddy at the paint store and we all agreed, based on all reference available, that the best match is Glidden DUO BASE #GLB3013 "Old Glory Red". Reference used was toys, screen shots, advertising and box tops. It also happens to be the same color in our FOTK challenge coin. I love the name Old Glory, though the name had nothing to do with the choice. I found that out on my printout. I tinted my own home brew paint because I have a buddy at the paint shop. You can find a color swatch at home depot, walmart, or wherever Gidden is sold. Here is a color test. It's sloppy and uneven. It's just a test to see if my product will work. Not sure how this looks on your screen, but this color rocks. Quote
TK4205 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Posted January 31, 2016 Sorry for the crappy pictures. It's the best I can do on my craptop. Quote
camprandall Posted January 31, 2016 Report Posted January 31, 2016 This looks really cool Wyatt! One question... is the black area of the pauldron really that shiny on the pics you've seen? I've had a hard time finding something good for that, but I had though it was more of a matte finish. Not sure. Quote
TK4205 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Posted January 31, 2016 This was freshly sprayed. It will tone down when it dries and look like the one in the top post. And thanks. I think you'll like it. Quote
TK4205 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) closer... Edited March 5, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
TK4205 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Final product In hand, you wouldn't guess the material. Magnets are made in to the collar. Edited March 5, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
sylverbard[TK] Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 I think you'll find old Glory red is the official red of the empire. I came across it when painting donation boxes. 1 Quote
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