2007brandony Posted December 6, 2008 Report Posted December 6, 2008 On the net getting more info on my current armor build and came across this practical TD mod from one of 501st own TK899 . http://tk899.blogspot.com/2008/10/inspired...nister-mod.html Has anyone else tried this? Since I am in the infancy of my own TK build, I have a great opportunity to incorporate elements such as Elite and other more practical modifications. I'm really digging this. Thoughts? Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted December 6, 2008 Report Posted December 6, 2008 That's pretty cool. You could actually make a pipe bomb out of it. Or stuff your lunch in there. Quote
4505 Marcel Posted December 6, 2008 Report Posted December 6, 2008 Personally I think that is a really bad idea. Its far too easy for little fingers to nick the TD, and for us not to even realise it. And if it has your keys/money in it that could be real bad. I persoanlly have had mine taken off twice. Now I have industrial velcro holding it to the back plate aswell as the belt Quote
2007brandony Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Posted December 6, 2008 Point taken on kleptomaniacs making off with your detonator. I know that a percentage of existing TK have used the thermal detonator as a storage unit anyway. I'm just thinking this would be practical with the male and female threads actually sealing the unit closed than using the traditional elastic band method. I like having more functional pieces to my costume (opposed to just decorational). I plan on using nuts and bolts to secure it to my ABS belt (while I'm waiting for my canvas belt). Besides, It gives me something to work on in between waiting for the plastic weld on my armor pieces to bond BTW, a pipe bomb is a definite possibility, especially if it's the explosive chilli I make for game day with the boys Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted December 7, 2008 Report Posted December 7, 2008 Ahhh, a little thermos full of chili. Now your talking. I'm going to keep my mentos and diet coke in there. Quote
Xerakon[501st] Posted December 7, 2008 Report Posted December 7, 2008 hah! How about an Iron-Man miniaturized arc reactor so you can power your helmet fans? =P Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted December 8, 2008 Report Posted December 8, 2008 That would be cool. I'll buy beer for the first guy that figures that one out. Quote
2007brandony Posted December 9, 2008 Author Report Posted December 9, 2008 No progress on incorporating the Arc source However, I did manage to fully insulate the TD and fill it with blueberry Squishy YUMMY! Quote
FIVE[501st] Posted December 9, 2008 Report Posted December 9, 2008 Personally I think that is a really bad idea. Its far too easy for little fingers to nick the TD, and for us not to even realise it. And if it has your keys/money in it that could be real bad. I persoanlly have had mine taken off twice. Now I have industrial velcro holding it to the back plate aswell as the belt If you're really worried about this happening, and you're keeping your "stash" in there, then simply wire it with an alarm. There are plenty of small alarms available that will sound very loudly if your TD is removed. Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted December 9, 2008 Report Posted December 9, 2008 A Blueberry Squishy anti-theft device. I'm liking this thread. Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted December 10, 2008 Report Posted December 10, 2008 :lol: You should attach them to the sides of your helmet with the straws going into the aerators. Quote
Sandman[TK] Posted December 10, 2008 Report Posted December 10, 2008 Personally I think that is a really bad idea. Its far too easy for little fingers to nick the TD, and for us not to even realise it. And if it has your keys/money in it that could be real bad. I persoanlly have had mine taken off twice. Now I have industrial velcro holding it to the back plate aswell as the belt I agree, I'd be nervous about carrying my money in it, but its still a pretty cool mod. If it's a tight seal you could always fill it with Jack Daniels. The Straw is of course optional. Quote
Xerakon[501st] Posted December 10, 2008 Report Posted December 10, 2008 LMAO! I just had a mental image of a trooper going "Look, sir! *hic* Droi...." *falls over on the ground* Quote
snoopy trooper[TK] Posted December 10, 2008 Report Posted December 10, 2008 LMAO! I just had a mental image of a trooper going "Look, sir! *hic* Droi...." *falls over on the ground* LOL LOL That is a funny one Quote
2007brandony Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Posted December 10, 2008 LMAO! I just had a mental image of a trooper going "Look, sir! *hic* Droi...." *falls over on the ground* L L! You know, that would totally explain why all troopers in the OT are all horrible shots! Well... it would explain the defeat on Endor. Imperial kegger! Quote
Dogma238 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Posted December 18, 2008 L L! You know, that would totally explain why all troopers in the OT are all horrible shots! Well... it would explain the defeat on Endor. Imperial kegger! " it's turned into an intersteller kegger!" (insert Sean Connery's voice) I will say that it would make for a good place to hide water, soda and the fore stated Beer. Quote
psychotropic Posted December 19, 2008 Report Posted December 19, 2008 haha thats awesome. a good place to store beer. a small kid comes up "whats that thing on your belt" and the trooper replies "DONT TOUCH IT. ITS ...um.. ITS A BOMB. A THERMAL DETONATOR. yep very dangerous, and definitely not beer." troopers are very protective of their thermos detonators. haha Quote
TOM R Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 i am building this but how did you get the ends to thread together nicely i tried the pvc threaded ends and the abs threaded ends and none seem to want to thread in smooth and completly, tried lube and workin em back and forth, or do you not worry about the one end threading all the way on since the seam is covered by the control pannel? Quote
dougefresh Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I think this is awesome... I keep singing the song from The Jerk... "I'm picking out a thermos for you..." Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 HA HA HA "not an ordinary thermos for you but the extra best thermos you can buy with vinyl and stripes and a cup built right in I'm picking out a thermos for you and maybe a barometer too and what else can I buy so on me you'll rely a rear end thermometer too " Quote
2007brandony Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Posted January 22, 2009 i am building this but how did you get the ends to thread together nicely i tried the pvc threaded ends and the abs threaded ends and none seem to want to thread in smooth and completly, tried lube and workin em back and forth, or do you not worry about the one end threading all the way on since the seam is covered by the control pannel? Glad to see that some are trying this `i I must have lucked out. The pieces I got from the big orange box fit like a glove. Like the original tutorial, I just velcro-ed the face plate on, which covers the seams of the TD. Let me know if you need more close up pics! Quote
2007brandony Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Posted January 22, 2009 I think this is awesome... I keep singing the song from The Jerk... "I'm picking out a thermos for you..." Quote
TOM R Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 mine is assembled and painted except for the clips and the ends are stuck screwed on tight even though I lubed em <_< oh well looks good Quote
dougefresh Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 HA HA HA "not an ordinary thermos for you but the extra best thermos you can buy with vinyl and stripes and a cup built right in I'm picking out a thermos for you and maybe a barometer too and what else can I buy so on me you'll rely a rear end thermometer too " A man after my own heart. Quote
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