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Post by General Fidelis on Jan 27, 2008 8:22:08 GMT -5
I ordered some OSCS parts for my GM, last night. I got biceps/triceps and forearms. I already have the rubber elbows and I like to make my own hand plates from Sintra. I'll be taking my time on this build, but it's always a nice motivator to have armor pieces laying around begging to be worked on.  |
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Post by snowflake on Jan 27, 2008 9:56:37 GMT -5
ahhhh there's nothing more satisfactory than wearing your own set of sintra's handplates  |
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Post by General Fidelis on Jan 27, 2008 12:20:55 GMT -5
Yes, sir. That' true. I was planning to make another set of Sintra forearms, but this time decided to just order 'em. Here's an early pic of one of my home made 327th forearms:  |
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Post by q99213 on Jan 27, 2008 15:48:14 GMT -5
Can't wait to see what you come up with!!! I plan on making a few of my parts, as well.
Off to the garage to work on my knees! *pitter pitter pitter*
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Post by apollo on Jan 27, 2008 18:43:14 GMT -5
I've made forearms from sintra and it really does feel better. I can't get them looking as good as a vac formed set but it's still cooler for me
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Post by General Fidelis on Jan 27, 2008 19:57:10 GMT -5
Yeah, the great thing about using Sintra is that it's almost an 1/8" thick (3mm). Actually, I just ordered another 4' X 8' sheet for some other stuff. It certainly never hurts to have it on hand.
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Post by General Fidelis on Feb 12, 2008 8:42:06 GMT -5
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Post by irricanian on Feb 12, 2008 9:07:09 GMT -5
Wow, nice progress!
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Post by snowflake on Feb 12, 2008 10:31:11 GMT -5
I love the elbow pieces! what are they made of?
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Post by apollo on Feb 12, 2008 16:15:54 GMT -5
those rubber elbows are so nice looking. I'm also liking the black ABS
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Post by sgtcarida on Feb 12, 2008 20:15:24 GMT -5
I believe those are OSCS elbows. I have the same ones for my build! They are made of a foam material. Not sure exactly.......
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Post by General Fidelis on Apr 22, 2008 9:05:38 GMT -5
Haven't been around for a while. I've been very busy with SW props, work, and life in general. I wanna' get caught up with you guys, so I'll be taking some time to see what I've missed. I've got a little progress to report on my build. Got my beautifully pulled Laws chest and back plates. I've never owned or seen cleaner armor. When I open the box, the first thought that occurred to me was, "Crap, this stuff is small." However, after I put it on, it wasn't as small as it looked. I'm not a bird-chested dude, either. I'll certainly have to shim the sides, but that's no big deal.   Here they are compared to an OSCS chest and back:   Best of all, I need to show-off my brand spankin' new Steelblitz GM ammo boxes! Pics to come. |
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Post by sgtcarida on Apr 22, 2008 15:35:10 GMT -5
You'll find that it is a really good size once you have it on and where it needs to be. I closed mine up with sheets of ABS, fiberglass and bondo. It is really coming along.
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Post by General Fidelis on Apr 23, 2008 22:00:57 GMT -5
You'll find that it is a really good size once you have it on and where it needs to be. I closed mine up with sheets of ABS, fiberglass and bondo. It is really coming along. Yeah, I'm using ABS and CA glue for mine. Here's Steelblitz's pic of the ammo boxes. Haven't gotten around to taking pics of mine yet, but they're the same as these.  |
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