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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
depends if you are going to get it Vac metalized, the surface just needs to be nice and smooth .I would always use 2000 + wet ,the bath and shower is perfect for this .The running water takes away the paint paste from the sanding / polishing process.
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2/17/2014, 4:18 pm
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Darthpedge
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
Thats a fantastic idea thanks and no I'm going down the chrome gold paint finish I beleive it will be more troopable. I was told to get primer nice and smooth =) thanks for the top tip =)
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2/18/2014, 6:26 am
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Forest trooper
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
Still working away at stuff, made a wee frame to display the suit today,
The DP head is NOT my final head! I am still working on the head etc etc!
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4/20/2014, 6:20 pm
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
What a great idea never thought of using wood lol how do you fix the top to the legs as I'm guessing that has to come about to get legs on did you make it to suit your dims .. Top job nice to see at post from you again ha mine back for repaint this week first gig 5th May all being well ..
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4/21/2014, 2:10 pm
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Forest trooper
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
Yes Pedge,the top section pops into the legs via two big metal pegs. It can't get any easier!
The dummy is approximately my sizes but I hope the legs and shorts sit a bit higher up. The gap is a bit big at the belly. I am 5ft 9" and may be a tad tall looking here. The dummy is approximately my height, well as close as I could get.
Yes reading your build, one step forwards three back, we are all doing that dance!! lol.
Your paint looks very shiney in the pics. Pm me your painting details please.
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4/23/2014, 3:48 pm
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
I will pm you details bud just waiting for it to come back as having it repainted get it back next wed the colour was to dark needs to be lighter =)
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4/24/2014, 8:25 am
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
Our dims.height wise are about the same think I will be building wooden peg doll for mine this weekend.. I went for a 75% mirror finish on my suit it looks great in some pictures but in person the whole suit together was to dark can't wait to get it back to finally put it together =)
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4/24/2014, 8:37 am
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
Okay, new head has been cast and is very nice, fits well,some more space, in fact I need to use a pad to keep it up.
My first "real" test fit was actually much more enjoyable than I expected.
Trying out my 3PO voice, if it can be heard over the clattering!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-HK7HiSsh0&feature=em-upload_owner
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Some final tidying and Iam ready for some shiney stuff!
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5/21/2015, 5:24 pm
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Re: Foresttrooper's C3PO build
Looking good buddy now get some gold on it great to see you on it again
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5/24/2015, 5:33 am
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