Uncle Chewie's CUSTOM Chop Shop!

[ProgMatinee]

guys probably know this, but in my experience with foam board, before painting it or coating it in plaster or stucco, if you coat both sides with water/glue mix first it will prevent a little warping.

 

[Darthgothikus]

Thanks for the advice Prog! Haven't tried painting it - yet. But was going to have a bash later on.

 

[Chakaman]

Must...n ot....ge t....sucked....in to....buil ding......di o ramas.......

 

[Darthgothikus]

I believe that's what they call "Famous last words"


Another one bites the dust! :chew:emperor Dance Wookie, dance!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Must...n ot....ge t....sucked....in to....buil ding......di o ramas.......

Let go.... give in.... Build... build.... build

 

[Chakaman]

I know, but with everything else I have going on, my bank account is saying No.....NO.....NOOOOO!!!!



As long as my wife isnt saying no, I may give it a go.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL that is the main factor. LOL we are all the same!

 

[Darthgothikus]

Hi Guys

quick question, I know this has been covered before, but just wanted to check...

I have a Hasbro Dooku coming from eBay in a day or two and was going to put the outfit and head on a buck. (I have a spare ANH Han body since I bashed a TT version). What's the safest way to remove the existing Sideshow head?

I don't want to damage it, I believe holding the head in a cup of boiling water is the way to go, and after a minute or two just firmly pulling it off (No smutty comments please Dorgs)

Any advice/options are much appreciated!

DG

 

[Crimsonbob]

Hot water will do the trick m8 and it doesnt need to be boiling, hot tap water will do.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

LOL no comment... but to get the ss head off... boil the kettle and hold the head over it... hold the button on the kettle down to keep it boiling. The plastic is quite thick so it can take a while.

 

[Darthgothikus]

Thanks blokes.

I will as always furnish you with pictorial evidence of my inept fumblings in a darkened room once completed.

DG

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Got my sideshow Sandie today........ He is heading straight for the CHOP SHOP Yeah baby

 

[Darthgothikus]

Ooooh! What ya gonna do? What ya gonna do?

Just won 3 Battle Droids on Da'Bay, looking forward to chopping them!

 

[Chakaman]

Awesome guys, been quite in here lately. Look forward to seeing some CHOPPING!!!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Right I am gonna do a body swap... well Ive done that... then I am gonna chop the leg armour down... ow I have done that.
Now I am gonna boil the chest plate... BRB

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[Dorgmal Snow]

Right.... so body swap for afro american tt slim... did not work. The calf is slighty thicker wich causes complications... So back to the slim TT. Cut armour down, bent chest all that jazz... Does it look any better.... I know what I think.

look at the other pic and the untampered SS is in the middle.

Gonna post the other pics on the Dewbacks and Sandie thread........

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[Dinosoar Daz]

Mark, is it just the lower leg armor your cutting? I couldn't bring myself to chop something that cost so much cash. I've just been using self-adhesive backed foam in the leg armor. Really happy with the results.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Yep the leg and thigh.. I will post pics of the original and the chopped one when I get another one. I will also dod a step by step guide...

Can not wait to see yours in the Docking Bay!!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well this was this mornings post, plus some plasticard and polyweld for the gonks!!!!

I seem to have landed my self a lot of work to do!!
Re-paint droids for Chakaman, imperial R5 and gonk for JKNO, Gonk for Darth Impoor, Gonk for Flosi and San Holo!! Ow and repaint 2 battle droid 3PO and super battle droid AAAAHHHH, I am just a gal who cant say NO, LOL

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[San_Holo]

Well this was this mornings post, plus some plasticard and polyweld for the gonks!!!!

I seem to have landed my self a lot of work to do!!
Re-paint droids for Chakaman, imperial R5 and gonk for JKNO, Gonk for Darth Impoor, Gonk for Flosi and San Holo!! Ow and repaint 2 battle droid 3PO and super battle droid AAAAHHHH, I am just a gal who cant say NO, LOL

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Cheers mate.