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Post by Kylar on Jun 1, 2011 6:43:01 GMT -5
Hello ladies and gentlemen
I'm Kylar (Cameron) DZ/CB-2734 from Alabama Garrison.
I have finally finished all my other costumes I have been working on for the past 8 months. (finally)
Because of my addiction to this costuming business, I have chosen GM as the next costume I would like to accomplish.
And now that I have gone through my learning curve on how to put costumes together, I'm hoping to make this one the best I have made yet.
Good to meet all of you.
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Post by Toyhunter80's on Jun 1, 2011 15:08:55 GMT -5
Hello ladies and gentlemen I'm Kylar (Cameron) DZ/CB-2734 from Alabama Garrison. I have finally finished all my other costumes I have been working on for the past 8 months. (finally) Because of my addiction to this costuming business, I have chosen GM as the next costume I would like to accomplish. And now that I have gone through my learning curve on how to put costumes together, I'm hoping to make this one the best I have made yet. Good to meet all of you. Good luck, we are here to help! Can't wait to see your progress. |
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Post by Kylar on Jun 1, 2011 20:31:06 GMT -5
Thanks. I plan on getting a started here as soon as the funds come in. We should start seeing some pictures in the next few weeks.
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Post by Kylar on Jun 4, 2011 12:26:47 GMT -5
Is there a bonified list of suppliers for GM specific parts?
I'm getting the Knees/shins from MrBungle's KT armor pulls, and the armor from OSCS, but I need the Helmet and it seems the only chest plate is Dan Laws.
Is there a collective list of GM specific parts such as Helmet, Chest, greebs, etc around here or CTN?
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Post by RamZnation on Jun 4, 2011 13:26:30 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Cameron and Good to have you here at the mighty 53rd. The GM as you may or may not have heard is one of the Toughest builds, though since you have mentioned you have some experience and got used to the learning curve...then this project should be lots of fun. I look forward to seeing your WIP images are your armor develops from start to finish. Here is a small list of some suppliers that help out with GM parts. Though there are more that are not on the list you can feel free to check with them. Also, if that is the case feel free to post a reply with more contact info which would benefit all the Marines here over time. 53rdfac.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=buy&action=display&thread=560 |
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Post by midniterider on Jun 4, 2011 14:39:41 GMT -5
Steelblitz provides many great and high quality parts for the GM including:
• Backpack kit (fantastic!!!)
•. Backpack pouches
•. Small ammo boxes for right bicep
•. Large ammo boxes for chest
•. Belt "buckles" (straps connecting to the Kama)
•. GM belt and pouches
•. Shoulder mantle / pauldrons (new)
•. Specialized Right shoulder bell w / ribbing (new)
Boots
Ozark Trail Putty II hiking boots found at Walmart - only $25.00 and they are REALLY close as far as appearance.
Helmet
Skygunbro
Pants
Gray coveralls from TSC (Tractor Supply Company) that can be found online, really light weight and comfortable. Needs to be modified but only $20.00.
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Post by Kylar on Jun 5, 2011 7:08:23 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! This has helped very much. Hopefully I will have some pictures to show you here very soon. I'm on a progressive schedule (finish for D*C) so they should start flowing as fast as the pieces come in.
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Post by midniterider on Jun 5, 2011 23:17:01 GMT -5
Some other parts and accessories:
Chest Greeblies (that mount to the chest plate)
Steelblitz
Knee & Elbow Straps (for knees you should have 1 white and 1 gray)
Steelblitz
Handplates, Forearms, Biceps, Foam Elbow Pads (very well construction and durable, one of the best vendors)
O.S.C.S. ( One Stop Clone Shop)
Paint / Color
Rustoleum Claret Red Wine (Highly recommended)
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Post by RamZnation on Jun 6, 2011 21:30:38 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! This has helped very much. Hopefully I will have some pictures to show you here very soon. I'm on a progressive schedule (finish for D*C) so they should start flowing as fast as the pieces come in. We're here to help. |
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Post by Kylar on Jun 10, 2011 6:33:41 GMT -5
Thanks for all the tips. I'm ordering the arms and back plate in the next couple of days as well as some of the steelblitz stuff.
We have officially begun.
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Post by RamZnation on Jun 10, 2011 20:48:11 GMT -5
Sounds good, Kylar.
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Post by Kylar on Jun 16, 2011 18:39:54 GMT -5
Quick question: The CRLs for the GM state that the Shoulder bells include a biker bell (right shoulder) and a CB bell (Left Shoulder).
It looks like a clone bell to me but, what is the general opinion on this part?
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Post by midniterider on Jun 16, 2011 18:55:45 GMT -5
The right shoulder is indeed TB or biker scout shoulder bell with "ribbing", and the left shoulder bell is a standard (episode II or III) clone shoulder bell.
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Post by Kylar on Jun 25, 2011 10:57:27 GMT -5
Alright. My helmet is on it's way, my shoulder armor is being made, and I have my Chest boxes on the way as well. I'll have to start a wip here soon  |
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Post by RamZnation on Jun 29, 2011 11:39:19 GMT -5
Can't wait for that WIP
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