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Republic Commando Project

Post by mosske » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:56 pm

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.

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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.

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Post by Sev-like » Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:38 pm

sweet stuff :D

HIPS plastic? How much did the whole thing cost?
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Post by mosske » Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Sev-like wrote:sweet stuff :D

HIPS plastic? How much did the whole thing cost?
Its about USD$860 for a full set. I ordered just the helmet kit for USD$50. Shipping is separate.
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Post by Awwee » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:10 am

Sweeet.... :lol:
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Post by darth nacho » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:11 pm

cool. you painted silver. i hope my putty job on it was ok...

need more time for the putty to dry.

will get the helmet when i finish with my phase 2 shock armor.

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Post by chakster » Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:35 pm

Yeah Baby! Woohoo!
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Post by mosske » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:49 pm

darth nacho wrote:cool. you painted silver. i hope my putty job on it was ok...
Thanks mate! I've done tons of sandpapering and another layer of putty today followedby more sandpapering.
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Post by Red_5 » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:57 am

OMG!!!!!! thats awesome bro....... :D
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Post by mosske » Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:37 am

Red_5 wrote:OMG!!!!!! thats awesome bro....... :D
Thanks mate but still a long way to go.
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Post by chakster » Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:07 pm

Found this boot on Jafrum.

http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Boots/MB2800

What do you think?
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Post by Sev-like » Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:36 pm

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. :D

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...
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Post by chakster » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:54 pm

Hi guys,

My RC Helmet from PA V2 just arrived. :D I snapped some comparison shots next to my MD helmet... Big differences. :P

Pics here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=ho ... =564325117
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Post by Sev-like » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:56 pm

I'm so jealous....
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Post by recon » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:03 pm

A beauty, really sharp details! Which char you going for shawn?

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