Republic Commando Project
Republic Commando Project
As promised, here are some photos of the newly started Republic Commando Project. 2 of our 501st members recently got their hands on a couple RC suits.
The suits came in kit form, untrimmed and pulled in 3mm thick HIPS plastic. Looking at the pieces, its looks like a huge undertaking, requiring at least 4 to 6 weeks to complete the whole get-up.
Today we started with the helmets. The helmets, like the armor came as a 2 piece vac-formed set, a front and a back.
We had to cut out the outline as it wasn't trimmed, and cut out the T-visor area. Next, a huge amount of bondo was used to seal up the seam area, which btw, did not match up and fit too well.
Here's are some pics of a helmet after the bondo. And more pics of the other helmet with some chrome paint sprayed on for fun! The helmets need ALOT more bondo work but its pretty late so we'll continue tomorrow or next week.
The suits came in kit form, untrimmed and pulled in 3mm thick HIPS plastic. Looking at the pieces, its looks like a huge undertaking, requiring at least 4 to 6 weeks to complete the whole get-up.
Today we started with the helmets. The helmets, like the armor came as a 2 piece vac-formed set, a front and a back.
We had to cut out the outline as it wasn't trimmed, and cut out the T-visor area. Next, a huge amount of bondo was used to seal up the seam area, which btw, did not match up and fit too well.
Here's are some pics of a helmet after the bondo. And more pics of the other helmet with some chrome paint sprayed on for fun! The helmets need ALOT more bondo work but its pretty late so we'll continue tomorrow or next week.
TK4546 <BOSS>
501st Legion
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TB/TK 7576 Callsign "Chakles"
Hey guys, sorry to dig up this old thread again..
I went all ra-ra over the RC armor after seeing the pics at the PA website.
Nearly died from nosebleeding from looking at the pics.
I'm thinking about building an RC after my NS, I know its a bit early, but I wanted to know if it's feasible. Like maybe the ease of getting the required parts?
Thanks bros...
I went all ra-ra over the RC armor after seeing the pics at the PA website.
Nearly died from nosebleeding from looking at the pics.
I'm thinking about building an RC after my NS, I know its a bit early, but I wanted to know if it's feasible. Like maybe the ease of getting the required parts?
Thanks bros...
Ron Chiang
TX 8700
Singapore Garrison
501st Legion
TX 8700
Singapore Garrison
501st Legion
Hi guys,
My RC Helmet from PA V2 just arrived. I snapped some comparison shots next to my MD helmet... Big differences.
Pics here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=ho ... =564325117
My RC Helmet from PA V2 just arrived. I snapped some comparison shots next to my MD helmet... Big differences.
Pics here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=ho ... =564325117
TB/TK 7576 Callsign "Chakles"