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Project Sandtrooper Backpack
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:24 am
by GetzJedi
Here are pictures of my latest project... A budget sandtrooper backpack... I wouldn't call it screen-accurate but I'm happy with it... Makes a nice display piece, since I don't own a Sandtrooper costume...
The backpack is about 80% complete, missing its harness and the white radar disc... Whole project should cost me SGD100, with half the cost coming from a branded backpack frame that I bought from the States... an impulse Ebay purchase...
The main boxes are plastic Toyogo 3316 File Cases (325mm x 280mm x 120 mm) that I found at Mustaffa SC and costing about SGD10 each. The other boxes are electronic project casings bought from shops in Sim Lim Tower. Other parts include vacuum cleaner hose attachments, PVC pipes of various sizes, plastic water bottles and plastic bowls.
Screen Shot
Reference Site
http://www.tk409.com/tk409.html
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:41 am
by renzaijh
I'm not familiar with the Sandtrooper backpack but with the vacuum hose attached to the left, the backpack reminds me of the nuclear accelerator backpacks worn by the Ghostbusters.
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:21 am
by Awwee
wah... now I know who to find to get all the items needed for mine and Ivan's backpacks!!! hee hee...
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:42 pm
by Haldir
Looks great!
So is it functionable?
I read somewhere about some people from US using Tupperware (
or related) for theirs and they even show how they store their sandwiches and pepsi inside it.
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:29 pm
by renzaijh
This one is a disguised Nasi Lemak dispenser, isn't it? Hehe
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:25 am
by GetzJedi
Haldir wrote:So is it functionable?
I read somewhere about some people from US using Tupperware (
or related) for theirs and they even show how they store their sandwiches and pepsi inside it.
Yes, both main boxes can still be opened. However, I've strapped the lower one for that movie look.
renzaijh wrote:This one is a disguised Nasi Lemak dispenser, isn't it? Hehe
Thinking of selling porn VCDs from it...
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:53 am
by Plo Strax-Avix
Nice work!
Even comes with its own rice bowl conveniently placed right on top for easy access without taking off the backpack!
Very handy during lunch break!
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:38 pm
by JediJean
GetzJedi wrote:
renzaijh wrote:This one is a disguised Nasi Lemak dispenser, isn't it? Hehe
Thinking of selling porn VCDs from it...
Gosh... is it juz me, or is it gettin' pretty hot in here??
**Jean starts feelin' the temperature rise... oooh hot!**
Speaking of "hot"... so you managed to get those plastic Toyogo 3316 File Cases from
where again?? Mustafar??
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:26 pm
by donleow
hey buddy
u seems to miss a disc plate on the tube...if u need one let me know i shld have something similar and will pass it to u when i returned from my business trip next week
glad to see some of the parts which u have gone shop hopping has turned into great devices...
hey what did u use to spray the blue paint...'
good work man...is almost as good as real...i thinking of doing one for my black trooper too...might need ur store list...and add that as an addition to my black stormtrooper
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:02 pm
by GetzJedi
donleow wrote:u seems to miss a disc plate on the tube...if u need one let me know i shld have something similar and will pass it to u when i returned from my business trip next week
Aiya... I already said I missing the white radar dish mah... If you have and giving you me... THANK YOU!!!
donleow wrote:hey what did u use to spray the blue paint...'
RJ Acrylic Epoxy Spray Paint - 19 Cerulean Blue
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:13 pm
by Paul K
I have one of those white radar dish in my house. It's a tupperware lid. I have to watch you when you come over to my place for SW meetings. Heh