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Post by Anrev on Jan 26, 2007 14:36:19 GMT -5
Thanks to a GREAT friend I recently acquired BamaTroopers old GM. And while a great start, is HIGHLY inaccurate. But between what I got with it, the poorly made TC stuff I got from some guy named Frost and other odds and ends, I think I can come up with a good looking GM. But this thread is about backpacks. And more specifically mine. This is what Bama built. Not accurate. But a GREAT start. I'll be posting progress pics as I rebuild this. I plan on tweeking the shape a little and changing the lower pocket color to a more correct light grey. And then of course adding the tube.
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Post by ianl on Jan 26, 2007 15:57:17 GMT -5
I wouldn't say it's terrible, but it could use some work. What is it covered with? It looks like Duck Cloth.
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Post by pghfett on Jan 26, 2007 16:13:12 GMT -5
TLC and a few adjustments
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Post by Anrev on Jan 26, 2007 16:34:04 GMT -5
Your correct Ian.
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Post by admin on Jan 26, 2007 18:03:43 GMT -5
I personally saw Bama's backpack when he wore his red snowtrooper/gm attempt at a convention here in my city. He told me it was just seating foam wrapped in whatever that white material is. He told me you can get it at Wal-Mart in the sewing department, but I have yet to find any.
Personally, I think that foam is a great tool for this backpack because, certainly, we'll be bumping into things. And though it might not protect the objects we bump into, it would certainly preserve that part of the backpack. Plus, foam is flexible, so you can get the curve of that unique "top pad" (as I call it) quite easily.
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Post by Anrev on Jan 26, 2007 19:54:47 GMT -5
As Ian said, its white duck cloth. I just bought 2 more yards of it at Walmart today. $4.44 a yard. I will be using it as my Kama too.
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Post by ianl on Jan 26, 2007 19:56:34 GMT -5
I plan on using the green foam for my pack, and covered with vinyl. The pack definitely doesn't appear rigid like say a TS backpack. I'll post progress pics when I get that far.
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Post by Anrev on Jan 26, 2007 20:26:26 GMT -5
Oh and the best thing about a foam backpack.... the weight! Its Very light.
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Post by admin on Jan 26, 2007 23:11:09 GMT -5
Well, that all depends on the type of foam. The soft cushiony foam (like in my pack and in Bama's former pack) can actually get quite heavy. Mine weighs about 6-7 pounds, and feels like 30 pounds by the time the event is over! LoL
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Post by Anrev on Jan 26, 2007 23:29:24 GMT -5
The Bama pack I have is about 2 lbs.
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Post by Anrev on Oct 12, 2007 1:31:21 GMT -5
Did a bunch of work on the bp. Still have some details to finish. But here it is now.
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Post by Anrev on Oct 19, 2007 21:03:31 GMT -5
Update: Finished the backpack and back plate. There is one greeblie Ill add to the side of the back pack if I can find some more plastic.
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Post by admin on Oct 20, 2007 0:48:57 GMT -5
That cannister looks great! What did you use?
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Post by Anrev on Oct 20, 2007 2:28:51 GMT -5
Thanks. Its a chunk of 3" tube with 1/8th" dowel rods glued to it. Then I covered it in canvas and put on the end caps. They are just a couple of plastic lids I found.
That first pic of it with the canister had wire under it. And as you can see it didnt turn out too well. So I went with the dowel rods. I got them at Walmart in the craft section.
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Post by pghfett on Oct 20, 2007 22:52:26 GMT -5
Very nice mods Anrev, on all the parts you've been working on !
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