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Title: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on January 29, 2016, 02:02:21 PM: Should we start looking at some timing for an armor party? I won't be able to do much other than basic trimming until I get help with all of the extra fitting and shaping I'll need to do to get it to fit properly. :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on January 29, 2016, 04:30:07 PM: I would happily do another armor party at my house, as I am having the same issues with my wife's armor set. I've got everything you need to trim it and shape it, if you want to come by. :) Sadly, we only have Mondays and Tuesdays off right now, but you would be able to come by in the evening, if you like. :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on January 29, 2016, 04:54:51 PM: A Monday evening would work.:) Let's sync calendars
:)
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Post by: daryldoak on January 29, 2016, 09:37:33 PM: I'd also be willing to host an armor party for people in the Clark County area.
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Post by: Han_Solo on January 30, 2016, 06:42:18 PM: I would be free on February 8th or the 15th, any time after 6 PM. If you have a spare rotary tool, I would bring it. Other than that, I should have everything that we need.
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Post by: sitpadeshu on January 31, 2016, 07:42:53 PM: Let's plan for the 15th. :)
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Post by: Han_Solo on February 01, 2016, 02:03:57 AM: What time? Do you need my address?
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 01, 2016, 06:14:15 AM: Yes to the address. :) I have a friend building as well who will probably want to come so I will check with him on time and get back to you. :)
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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 01, 2016, 07:34:21 AM: Is it possible to switch to Friday the 19th? My friend is a police officer and works at night, but has Friday night off.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 01, 2016, 07:49:31 AM: I work nights as well, and have to work on Fridays, but I don't have to leave the house until midnight or so. What time were you thinking? My address is 1533 NE Thomas St. Hillsboro OR 97124.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 01, 2016, 12:38:35 PM: We could probably be there by 6. I plan to trim the pieces before coming over so we can use the time for fitting the pieces and extra trimming. :)
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Post by: Han_Solo on February 01, 2016, 08:57:50 PM: Yeah, I think we can make that work. :)
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Post by: Spurgco on February 02, 2016, 05:27:02 AM: I live in hillsboro also. May i attend? I would love some examples to gauge accurate assembly of this armor.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 02, 2016, 03:45:12 PM: I have room at my workstation for 4 people working simultaneously, and I could probably have 3 more observers. As long as we don't go above those numbers, everyone is welcome. I can provide drinks. :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 02, 2016, 08:57:36 PM: I get a feeling that armor parties are the way to go... As this will be the first TK for both my wife and I (along with many others) .... If you have another we would love to join if possible.. Any pre party prep work that should be done before one, like trim work or something?
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 02, 2016, 11:39:57 PM: I'm planning to get my basic trimming done before the armor party. If you are comfortable with that you should do it. :) where are you located?
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Spurgco on February 03, 2016, 10:32:34 AM: I would love to observe. I have trimmed down my armor, and have begun to tentativly put things together. I want to better understand the specifics and tolerances before i dive in.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 03, 2016, 04:13:27 PM: You are welcome to come by. I'll be trimming tomorrow. PM me. :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 03, 2016, 06:29:14 PM: We live in Tualatin... Well.. The good news is that my wife's kit showed up today... The bad news is that it looks like FedEx lost my kit... Already have called them and am working through the red tape with them o. This incident, and sent Anovos an update with all claim numbers involved...
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 03, 2016, 06:58:09 PM: Yikes. Hopefully it's just delayed. I'm in Beaverton so not far at all. :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: MA981 on February 03, 2016, 07:11:56 PM: I'd love to join any armor parties. I'm super new and looking for help. I just got the ANOVOS Stormtrooper outfit. Still waiting on gloves and leotard thingy. Email me anytime for any updates :-)

MA981
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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 03, 2016, 07:20:09 PM: Hi Marco! Welcome to the party. :)
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Post by: ma98101 on February 03, 2016, 07:21:19 PM: :-)

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 03, 2016, 09:26:03 PM: Not delayed... All paperwork says it was delivered on Tuesday at 2:46 pm... The name for the sig and info does not match anyone around me (address was right)... Just have to give FedEx 48 hrs to figure out what happened.. Sent an e-mail off to Anovos informing them of what happened, and gave them all info that I recieved from FedEx so that they can be kept in the loop and advise on what steps they would like me to take.. I am sure I will still get my TK, but maybe just not as soon as I had hoped for.. Plus I have a shadow kit coming latter as well... The quality on my wife's kit looks great, so fingers crossed that everything works it's self out soon..
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 04, 2016, 05:50:32 AM: We're they left at your door?
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 04, 2016, 06:59:12 PM: Not left at my door.. Was delivered to someone else's house... But they are doing their due dilagence first and I have to just sit back and know that everything will be resolved one way or another at some point soon.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: TK Guevara on February 05, 2016, 03:23:42 PM: Hey guys, I'm new... just received my ANOVOS armor and would love some help figuring this stuff out... any chance I could tag along???
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: ma98101 on February 05, 2016, 04:13:43 PM: Yes! Hopefully soon :-)

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 05, 2016, 04:30:58 PM: Yes Henri, I believe we still have room for another person or two. :) For everyone who is coming, please bear in mind that I only have one of everything: snips, dremel, power drill, heat gun, etc. For folks that are planning on doing some major work, please bring an extra tool or two, if you have some available.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: ma98101 on February 05, 2016, 06:04:16 PM: Where is this party ? :-) when ?

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 06, 2016, 06:58:03 PM: Friday, the 19th, 6 PM, at my house. My address is listed in this thread.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 06, 2016, 10:07:37 PM: Thanks for hosting. :)
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Post by: ma98101 on February 07, 2016, 11:05:36 AM: W00t!

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 07, 2016, 02:47:08 PM: We will let you know if we can make it..while I don't have mine yet,we do need to work on my wife's suit..
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 07, 2016, 06:40:09 PM: No worries. So far, we have enough room for everyone. An extra dremel would probably be helpful, and maybe an armor cutting tool. If anyone has those, please bring them, so we can maximize our productivity. :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 07, 2016, 09:44:53 PM: I'll bring my tools. :)
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Post by: TK Guevara on February 08, 2016, 12:29:21 PM: I have a dremel tool! what type of tool would I need to cut the armor with??? haha! Also thanks for letting me tag along! I'm looking forward to it. I live in Hood River at the moment, so probably wouldn't be able to make it out your way until around 7:00 if that's ok? :smiley:
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 08, 2016, 06:44:02 PM: It's official now... FedEx admits they delivered my kit to the wrong address, and that the driver never followed up with it.. They have since closed my case and will only deal with the shipped now (Anovos) as they will have to put the claim in.. Still no word from Anovos from my original ticket number with them, and the link their system is not allowing me to add more info to my claim number..
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: ma98101 on February 08, 2016, 06:46:56 PM: Boo. That's a bummer man !

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Post by: Barclay on February 08, 2016, 06:47:18 PM: On a side note.. It was signed for by CHIGHGINNS. In case the kit shows up with someone asking how to put it together..
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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 08, 2016, 07:02:55 PM: So frustrating!
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Post by: ma98101 on February 08, 2016, 07:20:12 PM: Copy. I will keep my eye out for that or something similar.

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 08, 2016, 08:54:20 PM: Quote from: sitpadeshu on February 08, 2016, 07:02:55 PM
So frustrating!

Very.. But I have ticket number with Anovos, and will keep you all updated.. I am sure they will make things right, just a question of how long it will take..
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 08, 2016, 09:02:38 PM: Henri S. I usually do all of my cutting either with the dremel itself, or with some industrial scissors. It kind of depends on how thick your armor is, and what needs to be cut. And yes, 7 is fine. I'm sure we will probably be working until around 10 or so. :)
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Post by: TK Guevara on February 10, 2016, 10:41:54 AM: Sweeeeeet! see you guys there! Thanks again :smiley:
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 10, 2016, 09:30:33 PM: FedEx found my kit (after lots oh hounding from me) and finally got it to me.. If you have room for two more, my wife and I would love to join the build party.. Going to start some trimming this weekend, but the trim to fit is where we will need the most help to be good for 501st approval.

Barclay and Valeri
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: daryldoak on February 10, 2016, 09:31:24 PM: Quote from: Barclay on February 10, 2016, 09:30:33 PM
FedEx found my kit (after lots oh hounding from me) and finally got it to me.. If you have room for two more, my wife and I would love to join the build party.. Going to start some trimming this weekend, but the trim to fit is where we will need the most help to be good for 501st approval.

Barclay and Valeri

That's awesome news!
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Post by: ma98101 on February 10, 2016, 09:31:49 PM: Suhweet!

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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 10, 2016, 09:58:31 PM: I'm so happy for you Barclay!
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 11, 2016, 04:32:22 PM: Barclay, yes, I think there is still room, but no more after this. By my count, we have 5 builders and two observers. Not room for any more.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Barclay on February 15, 2016, 09:25:30 AM: Quote from: Han_Solo on February 11, 2016, 04:32:22 PM
Barclay, yes, I think there is still room, but no more after this. By my count, we have 5 builders and two observers. Not room for any more.

Wonderful... We may be a little late, but not by more then about 30min... We can also bring along tools and such as well, so that more supplies are available for people to use.

Barclay
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on February 15, 2016, 02:24:34 PM: Vaughn and I are stil coming as well. :) it will be a full house! I'm only working on fitting the main body pieces though so that should help. :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Han_Solo on February 15, 2016, 05:47:23 PM: I will probably be primarily working on my helmet. :)
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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 17, 2016, 05:46:48 PM: I have a really big pot for boiling water for shaping. Can I bring it?
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Post by: ma98101 on February 17, 2016, 06:05:29 PM: I'll bring booze cause I'm a n00b (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160218/e8fb77ed78be7ba566fe24420be9c161.jpg)

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Post by: Han_Solo on February 18, 2016, 04:55:46 PM: Christina, yes, bring the pot. The one for boiling the water. ;)
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Post by: Barclay on February 18, 2016, 08:08:49 PM: I can bring cutters, and rotary tools..for folks to use..
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Post by: Han_Solo on February 18, 2016, 11:57:13 PM: My wife's Kylo Ren helmet came in the mail today. Might spend some time working on it during the armor party. Does anybody have some bondo they would be able to bring?
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Post by: Spurgco on February 19, 2016, 07:19:43 AM: See you all tonight :) cant wait to get a look at the process.
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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 19, 2016, 09:14:27 AM: You don't live too far from me so we may get there between 6 and 630 if that's okay. :)
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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 19, 2016, 10:16:20 PM: Thanks for hosting Wes!
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Post by: Han_Solo on February 20, 2016, 04:46:28 AM: My pleasure, it was a good time! Always nice to meet new people within this group! :)
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Post by: TK Guevara on February 20, 2016, 08:17:50 AM: Hey guys, bummed I missed out :( work week was ruff and decided to stay in Hood River... Thinking of heading to the event today in Portland though if anyone is going... also let me know next time you guys plan to get together.
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Post by: Barclay on February 20, 2016, 08:52:19 AM: Thankyou again for hosting.. Lots of good info for moving forward with the mods that will be needed for Valerie's kit.
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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 21, 2016, 03:35:35 PM: Wes I think I left a few small bags of snap components at your place. Could I schedule a time to pick them up?
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Post by: Han_Solo on February 21, 2016, 06:19:54 PM: I double checked the work space, as well as the floor area where most of the armor was placed while we worked, but didn't find anything. Is there a chance somebody else may have taken it home by accident?
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Post by: ma98101 on February 21, 2016, 06:31:48 PM: I remember you pulling those out and giving a pack to your friend and then putting them away.

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Post by: sitpadeshu on February 21, 2016, 08:25:17 PM: I found them. :) Thanks!
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Post by: sitpadeshu on March 08, 2016, 05:37:50 PM: It's so quiet now. :). Are folks still building?
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Post by: Spurgco on March 08, 2016, 07:34:54 PM: Slowly piecing it together. Have everything trimmed out, and almost have the arms assembled. I appreciate the thermal/boiling water trick. I have used it to fit my pieces better.
Ordered the strapping kit today, and working on getting my replacement belt. Received notice my Boots shipped.
The thighs and shins have me worried, but i keep reading.

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: ma98101 on March 10, 2016, 10:05:49 AM: I still haven't done any cutting since the party :-(

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Post by: MetalJedi on March 10, 2016, 12:33:51 PM: I haven't even started building yet! I'm inspired by the progress I have seen everyone make.

I encourage everyone looking for help to organize your own build parties!

Getting together to build is awesome, but finding times and places that work for more than a few people can be challenging.

Pick a time. Set something up. Get people together. Share your progress.

The most important thing is to have fun!
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Post by: james.p.moser on March 11, 2016, 03:40:28 PM: Any chance anyone wants to organize another get together? Was thinking ahead several weeks as my kit won't be here for another 3-4 weeks. I'm a planner and brand new to this as well, would have put one together sooner but it took 15 years to convince my wife! Some of you have met me before with a send off we did for a Make-A-Wish kiddo at PDX and my daughter and I helped out a the booth at RCCC last year. I'm the one on the right.....no wait, left!

Jim M.
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Post by: Han_Solo on March 11, 2016, 05:34:23 PM: I'm always up for hosting an armor party. Maybe this time, my wife can be present, so I can start fitting pieces to her. Sunday or Monday evenings would work best for me.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Spurgco on March 15, 2016, 05:41:29 AM: Ok, i am going to clean up my shop this coming weekend. Its a two car garage for just building. I am tentatively looking at hosting a build April 1st or 2nd. I am in the hillsboro area. Is anyone interested?

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: sitpadeshu on March 15, 2016, 07:02:22 AM: I'm interested. :) I still have the arms and legs to assemble.
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Post by: ma98101 on March 15, 2016, 08:10:18 AM: I'm interested :-)

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Post by: james.p.moser on March 15, 2016, 04:56:21 PM: Quote from: Spurgco on March 15, 2016, 05:41:29 AM
Ok, i am going to clean up my shop this coming weekend. Its a two car garage for just building. I am tentatively looking at hosting a build April 1st or 2nd. I am in the hillsboro area. Is anyone interested?

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If my kit gets here before then I'd love to come if you don't mind having someone new crash your party . I live just SE of you in Beaverton next to Progress Ridge.

Jim M.
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Post by: Han_Solo on March 15, 2016, 05:25:51 PM: I have to work both of those days, but I might be able to come, depending on the time.
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Post by: Spurgco on March 16, 2016, 05:11:05 AM: @han_solo, sorry about that, best days i can do at the moment.
I would be open after 5pm on Friday, and after probably 1/2 on Saturday.
Would everyone prefer to do it in the evening on friday again, or afternoon on a saturday?

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Title: Armor party planning?
Post by: Spurgco on March 16, 2016, 05:12:06 AM: @jim M no troubles, i am new also. This is my first go at armor.

@sitpadeshu i am nearly down to just the legs. They have me nervous. I think i have to trim the thigh down from the top a little.

The shins are double joined in the front, but i havent managed the back yet.

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Post by: sitpadeshu on March 16, 2016, 11:08:46 AM: I will probably be done by the armor party, but I can come and help. :)
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Post by: Lidocaine on March 16, 2016, 11:37:18 AM: I might be able to swing by on the first after work, how late were you thinking of going if we do it Friday April 1st? I'd love to hang out and work on my Rex build too.
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Post by: Spurgco on March 16, 2016, 11:49:08 AM: @lidocaine - as far as friday night, maybe 9/10pm.. ish...
I am usually in bed early, but would anticipate a much longer evening. I just dont know how long necessarily.

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Post by: Lidocaine on March 16, 2016, 12:00:43 PM: Cool, no need to pull an all nighter, I vote for Friday evening then! I can bring my TK if folks want to use some of it for reference too.
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Post by: Spurgco on March 16, 2016, 12:22:06 PM: Sweet :) all those in favor of Friday evening...

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Post by: ma98101 on March 16, 2016, 12:25:46 PM: I will be working Friday :-(
But it's ok I'll join in the next one :-)

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Post by: sitpadeshu on March 16, 2016, 01:06:38 PM: I can't do Friday, but I'm okay for Saturdday or Sunday
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Post by: Spurgco on March 16, 2016, 01:20:39 PM: Will saturday work better for everyone?

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Post by: ma98101 on March 16, 2016, 01:31:35 PM: I'm game Saturday. Free till about 8/830.

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Post by: Spurgco on March 16, 2016, 02:24:20 PM: @lodocaine, @sitpadeshu, does saturday work? I can be flexible on the time.

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Post by: sitpadeshu on March 16, 2016, 02:53:00 PM: Saturday April 2nd. Yes. :)
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Post by: Lidocaine on March 16, 2016, 02:56:51 PM: Unfortunately for me Sat is a no go, I've got a bunch of stuff with the family then. Sounds like Sat works for most of the folks so I'm ok sitting out this round.
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Post by: sitpadeshu on March 16, 2016, 04:20:16 PM: Luke you have more experience than I do and I'll be done building by then, so if Friday is better for all of you then you should go for it.
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Post by: Spurgco on March 16, 2016, 04:35:05 PM: I could definitely could use an experienced eye on what i have coming up.

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Post by: daryldoak on March 16, 2016, 05:11:23 PM: I'd like to come and meet you guys, if there's room. Friday or Saturday works for me.

I could also bring my Anovos armor for an example, if people are interested.
Title: Armor party planning?
Post by: Spurgco on March 17, 2016, 05:25:45 AM: Well, it seems the most agreeable day is friday. My apologies to anyone who cant make it.
If you can attend Friday April 1st (TFA digital release - and i have a TV in the garage :) around 5pm till 9-10 please let me know if you plan on coming. I will pm you my address.

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Post by: daryldoak on March 17, 2016, 10:53:40 PM: I just realized my kids have theater auditions on Friday 4/1, so I won't be able to make it.
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Post by: Lidocaine on March 18, 2016, 07:27:16 AM: Hmm, sounds I'm the only one who can't make Saturday, so you guys should totally switch the date to Sat. :tongue:

Daryl and Christina both have great costumes and I think they'll be a great resource!
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Post by: Spurgco on March 18, 2016, 08:05:08 AM: bwahaha like herding cats. OK.
Lets try Saturday afternoon, does that work for most?
say, 2pm - ish till whenever.
What say you?
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Post by: sitpadeshu on March 18, 2016, 11:16:54 AM: Okay. :)
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Post by: ma98101 on March 18, 2016, 11:24:12 AM: I can make Saturday pm me address :-)

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Post by: Spurgco on March 18, 2016, 11:53:07 AM: Pm's sent sitpadeshu and ma98101

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Post by: Spurgco on March 19, 2016, 03:42:40 PM: Ok gang, since there have been no further objections, we are go for saturday.
Just to reiterate ;) April 2nd 2pm to whenever. Look forward to seeig everyone.

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Post by: daryldoak on March 21, 2016, 12:19:28 PM: If you've still got room I'll join you guys.

I can bring my TK, and some tools, if needed. (Heat gun, soldering iron, lexan scissors, knives, dremel, etc)

Thanks.
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Post by: Spurgco on March 21, 2016, 12:21:03 PM: Sweet :) i will send you a PM

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Post by: TK Guevara on March 30, 2016, 11:23:07 AM: Hey guys,
just noticed this thread... I missed last armor party, would it be ok if I joined you guys Saturday? I'll be in Portland area as I live/ work in Hood River during the week... I haven't started working on my kit as I've been nervous about damaging it beyond repair... haha! I have a dremel tool I could bring along :)
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Spurgco on March 31, 2016, 05:06:27 AM: I think we should have room. I will send you a pm with my address.
See you all on saturday.

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: james.p.moser on March 31, 2016, 02:21:34 PM: So my armor isn't here yet but I've been doing a E-11 pipe build, everything from scratch. No doopy or sterling parts kits (except he the pistol grip, that thing would be tough to do!) I still plan on coming to meet everyone. Was wondering if someone who has an completed ANH E-11 would bring it along so I can take some pictures as well as measurements with my calipers?? If you're wondering why a complete scratch build? Well because I love doing it and I learn so much about the prop from doing it this way. I'm totally going to do a build probably a doopy in the future but that means saving more $ over time and I am ready for an E-11 now.

Jim
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Post by: daryldoak on March 31, 2016, 02:42:32 PM: I'll bring my Doopy's E-11.
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Post by: james.p.moser on March 31, 2016, 02:44:54 PM: Sweet! Thanks. Tons of good stuff on FISD and interwebs, but some specific measurements that I just can't find.

Jim M.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: james.p.moser on April 01, 2016, 02:29:34 PM: You probably all already know this but if you are looking for the correct Humbrol paints they are sold here locally at Tammies Hobbies in Beaverton for $2.15 a pot. Here is a guide I found somewhere on the FISD. You don't need to buy both blues one or the other based on your preference, both are acceptable. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160401/974cc4aed9fd0aef2b5b69be04dc5c49.jpg)

Jim
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: daryldoak on April 01, 2016, 04:05:00 PM: I don't think midnight blue is acceptable anymore, only French blue.

I'll bring my paints tomorrow also.
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Post by: Spurgco on April 01, 2016, 05:40:25 PM: I have some extra french blue humbrol. I had to get the testors grey, but i have both.

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: james.p.moser on April 01, 2016, 10:58:23 PM: I have two of each of the Humbrol colors, but I only got one of the midnight blue. That chart came from an older post so it could very well be out of date. I like the French blue better any way and that's what I plan to go with.....if my armor ever gets here! I need to be more patient it was just four weeks yesterday and know all of you waited WAY WAY longer, so I'll stop whining now. I look forward to meeting everyone tomorrow even as just an observer.

Jim M.
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Post by: sitpadeshu on April 02, 2016, 08:24:00 PM: Thanks for hosting! :). It's was a lot of fun and very productive. :)
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Post by: james.p.moser on April 02, 2016, 09:03:10 PM: Sorry I couldn't make it, the "honey do" stuff I had this morning took longer than I thought and we had an event started at 6. Next time I guess. Sounds like I missed a good time.

Jim M.
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Spurgco on April 03, 2016, 12:26:11 PM: Thanks everyone for coming. Got the help i needed to start wrapping this project up. Hope to see you all soon :)

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Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: daryldoak on April 06, 2016, 01:31:56 PM: Was going thru some pictures on my phone and found this from RCCC:

(http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l331/daryldoak/image_zpsu7jjn3wp.jpeg) (http://s328.photobucket.com/user/daryldoak/media/image_zpsu7jjn3wp.jpeg.html)

I know that guy now!

I took this while standing in a food line. I was there as a spotter in the Cloud City booth.
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Post by: Spurgco on April 06, 2016, 04:11:26 PM: :) RCCC i love going t that show

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Post by: james.p.moser on April 12, 2016, 11:24:52 PM: By chance does anyone have any leftover grey 2" PVC for a thermal detonator? My kit finally arrived today and it came with white 2" PVC. I found the right stuff at Home Depot but I don't need 10' of it. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160413/ca2bca4580725883b300a8eb49941420.jpg)

Jim
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: Spurgco on April 13, 2016, 05:14:25 AM: I dont, sorry. You could paint it. The UKSWRATH build thread indicates he uses testors #1923.

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35086-ukswraths-anovos-tk-build/page-1

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Post by: RainTrooper on April 13, 2016, 11:10:06 AM: My kit came with black PVC pipe. Just hit with a few coats of primer grey and it's good to go!
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: james.p.moser on April 13, 2016, 12:06:02 PM: It's only $6.70 so I may just get it anyway....that being said if any one wants a chunk I'll have approx 9' of it in my garage! I've got a way to go before I worry about my TD.

I did get forearms and shoulders rough trimmed last night! (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160413/a2b3214517240194b0fed5c49c6b9539.jpg) (the pic was after the first two were done.) was going to start with the bucket but got a little intimidated. Using the Trooper Bay videos on you tube (since I missed the armor party). That guy makes it look easy!

Jim
Title: Re: Armor party planning?
Post by: daryldoak on April 13, 2016, 12:56:38 PM: Check out the TK1636 videos on YouTube. He goes into way more detail than the Trooperbay videos.
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Post by: Spurgco on April 14, 2016, 06:20:01 PM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/95ca62b044cc68c0ce419dde95aa8c5e.jpg)

Almost done :)

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Post by: sitpadeshu on April 14, 2016, 07:03:37 PM: Awesome!!!!!
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Post by: Spurgco on April 15, 2016, 04:55:13 AM: Thanks :) i am really excited to apply. Want to make sure everything is good first.

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Post by: sitpadeshu on April 15, 2016, 06:46:25 AM: It will be fun to troop with you!
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Post by: james.p.moser on April 15, 2016, 12:48:35 PM: I'll be working on my armor tonight and all day tomorrow. I have a few heavy duty folding tables and some scrap carpet (to keep armor from getting scratched up) I can set up inside if anyone needs/wants a place to work on theirs. Wife and kids are out of town all day tomorrow. I live in the S. Beaverton area. I have a Treager we can throw some meat on! PM me if you are interested in this last minute offering for Saturday, April 16th.