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by jo1991
Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: Episode VI: ROTJ Royal Guard
Topic: Helmet on ebay
Replies: 28
Views: 30291

Re: Helmet on ebay

I have my helmet from him as well and i love it. My only 2 things, 1 it is prepainted and hard to find fabric to match if you don't want to repaint it, 2 it is a big helmet, which works great for bigger troopers like myself but might look disportionate for someone with smaller frames. If you have t...
by jo1991
Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: Episode III: ROTS Royal Guard
Topic: WHAT TO WEAR UNDER ROBES
Replies: 11
Views: 21177

Re: WHAT TO WEAR UNDER ROBES

I am still completing mine, however have been borrowing a friends. I notmally wear shorts and a single as I get so hot. A couple times I have been close to showing leg, but thinking I will alter the inner robe on mine slightly so it sits better and that doesn't happen
by jo1991
Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:31 am
Forum: ROTJ Force Pike
Topic: Just finished my Force Pike!
Replies: 8
Views: 17507

Re: Just finished my Force Pike!

Awesome stuff. How did you make it? I am researching into how to make mine.
by jo1991
Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:26 am
Forum: Episode VI: ROTJ Royal Guard
Topic: Helmet on ebay
Replies: 28
Views: 30291

Re: Helmet on ebay

I got mine from phoenix props and I have to do a wee bit of work to it. It had a few high and low spots, so bogging it out, then undercoat and paint. I got his unpainted one for this reason. He was great to deal with and very good quality. For the little I spent on bog, undercoat and paint I would r...
by jo1991
Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Episode III: ROTS Royal Guard
Topic: First TR Build
Replies: 10
Views: 20080

Re: First TR Build

HI mate, I sourced the material from Spotlight Fabric store, not sure if you have them in NZ our a similar store. If you are unsure on the right helmet, your Garrison in NZ, Outpost 42, be sure to ask them about approval as they will be the ones giving final approval. My velveteen was $40 a metre a...
by jo1991
Sat Sep 07, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: Episode III: ROTS Royal Guard
Topic: First TR Build
Replies: 10
Views: 20080

Re: First TR Build

Hi Mate, another TR in the Southern Hemisphere is great. I am across the water from you in Queensland and part of the Redback Garrison. You have had some good advice re the helmet from the previous posts, likewise postage was a key point for me, and I found keeping an eye on amazon.com handy as the...
by jo1991
Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: Episode III: ROTS Royal Guard
Topic: First TR Build
Replies: 10
Views: 20080

Re: First TR Build

Thanks! That is great to know. Now I can really search to buy a helmet.
I will be sure to keep you all up to date with pics of my build.
by jo1991
Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: Episode III: ROTS Royal Guard
Topic: First TR Build
Replies: 10
Views: 20080

First TR Build

Howdy all, I am starting my first ever build, after borrowing a friend's TR. I am wanting to do a ROTS royal guard. I would like some help to know where to get a helmet, if there are ones that are better than others, more room, sit better etc. I am in New Zealand, so I will have to get it shipped to...