Recent content by KevZone

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Re: Sniper ODST Project. mOWWck --> 10-16 Latest I have a tip you can try in case you can't relocate your 9 volt batteries in your helmet. To keep moisture off of them, you can slip a small balloon over them and close the open end with electrical tape. I know a lot of guys that use...

Thanks. I'm not planning on making any variants of the logo, just wanted to possibly create some other elements to match the look of the logo for things like avatars and signatures, etc.

What font is used for this logo and for the regiment flag ?

I do plan to build the spine on the back but haven't started that part yet so unfortunately I don't have any pictures. My thoughts are to use elastic straps to connect each individual part of the spine to the next in a "chain" sort of fashion. Similar to how FirstPick has done but without the...

Just a quick post-Halloween update...I got derailed by so many 501st Legion events over the last two months and haven't had time to complete much of my FUD armor so I missed my Halloween deadline. I'm setting a new target for Mid South Con in March of 2015 to have my FUD armor done and ready to...

A new event that just debuted this year is the Memphis Comic Expo. You can add it to the Tennessee section. It is held in September and although it is only one day, they had a great turnout this year and there were LOTS of costumes there. This event is going to grow in the next several years.

Posted an update to the helmet section.

I'm using 5/8ths inch MDF. Two of those sandwiched together net you a 1.5" blank to work with, looks like the perfect width to me. I've got the two halves joined together right now with 2 screws and once I get the basic outline to match up perfectly, I plan to take them apart and do the detail...

Thanks...I'm working toward a Halloween deadline so you should see a lot of progress over the coming weeks! It is 1" thick insulation board. They use it as insulation in buildings and homes. It is easy to carve and sands out really smooth but it is very "delicate". I would only use it for...

Posted updates to several sections...helmet, bicep, shin, thigh, cod and misc. soft parts.

Three you can add for Tennessee are Mid South Con, the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Con, and Anime Blues Con. All three of those are big for cosplayers. I've attended Mid South Con and the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Con for the past several years.

Name: Kevin Avent - forum handle = KevZone Age:58, yes 58...so I guess I'm the old guy in the squad Where you're located: Olive Branch, MS (near Memphis, TN) Occupation: Project Manager About you: Married, father of three. Member of the 501st Legion (I have a Stormtrooper and Darth Vader...

I've posted updates to the handplates, shins, thighs and cod sections of the thread. I was pretty busy this last weekend and got a lot of work done. The Halloween clock is ticking down! (Click the link below in my signature to start at the top of this thread.)

Thanks! I used the router bit to carve in the detail and the small 1/4 inch flat grinding bit to smooth out the surface, then took 400 grit sandpaper and wrapped it over the end of an X-Acto blade handle to fine sand it smooth. To round off the edges, I used a reinforced cutting disc and just...