Retrofire Endor WIP

Retrofire (Peter) · Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:49 pm Post subject:

Well I’m finally back to it after summer break. I got the gators sewn and just have to install the grommets which I’m not looking forward to. I will not be going with a holster per the previous comments but I did want to check and see that the DH-17 is acceptable for carry. If so I’ll start modifying it.

One other question I had was the best material to use for the commlink strap. I reviewed the pics of the screen used one they had at auction and I can’t find a good match. I was thinking of taking some cotton webbing I had left over from my Scout Biker build and staining it darker with tea to get that tan coloration.
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Peter Holzemer
TB-91005 Scout Biker
“Retrofire”
RAID Recruit - Endor Commando

Retrofire (Peter) · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:07 am Post subject:

Does anyone know of a good 3-D print file for the commlink? I have a solid resin one that’s ok but I’d like to fine something a bit more accurate.
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Peter Holzemer
TB-91005 Scout Biker
“Retrofire”
RAID Recruit - Endor Commando

PArmstr (Patricia Armstrong-Krauss) · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 5:30 am Post subject:

I think wrist com that I use for my Battlefront female desert trooper is quite accurate. It is from a guy on the Endor Rebel Commando Costume Armory Facebook page. He shared the stl-files for free last year but I cannot find the post anymore. Perhaps he deleted it because he wants to sell them now. Unfortunately, I cannot remember his name or you could contact him directly.

Since he shared them for free when I downloaded them I could send the two stl-files to you if you send me your Email-address via PM.

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RIAD GRRRL-Squad-Leader 2019-present

Costumes: Jawa, RFT ANH, Signals Intelligence Technician, Rebel Vanguard (Hasbro), EA BF1 Female DRT, Senior Officer, Yavin Operations Officer and Trooper, Scarif Marine

WIPs: EA BF 2 Tatooine Specialist, EA BF female Bespin Trooper, 2nd Scarif Marine

Retrofire (Peter) · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 5:55 am Post subject:

PArmstr (Patricia Armstrong-Krauss) · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 6:22 am Post subject:

I just sent you an email with the two STL-files for the wrist com, Peter. I went back to the Endor Rebel Commando Costume Armory Facebook page because I wanted to find the post again and give the guy credit for his work. It took me over 30 minutes but I found it. The files are from Cameron Holly. He posted a link to his dropbox were you can download the files for free.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1567290883392672/permalink/1836979799757111/?hc_location=ufi

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oj6izmk0a0swmk7/AACw7dXoOSM7AQn8bIgqI1TFa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR2RIDyy22ErFKC-kQ1rtX0M3me3r1GyEXbpT83EVTwDGL6yU1eWTUVRic8

Good luck with your project.
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RIAD GRRRL-Squad-Leader 2019-present

Costumes: Jawa, RFT ANH, Signals Intelligence Technician, Rebel Vanguard (Hasbro), EA BF1 Female DRT, Senior Officer, Yavin Operations Officer and Trooper, Scarif Marine

WIPs: EA BF 2 Tatooine Specialist, EA BF female Bespin Trooper, 2nd Scarif Marine

Retrofire (Peter) · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:54 am Post subject:

PArmstr (Patricia Armstrong-Krauss) · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:08 am Post subject:

Retrofire (Peter) · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:01 pm Post subject:

I’m working on my doughnut and I could use some help with the paint color. Looking at the SW Costumes book it doesn’t seem to be Olive Drab but a Dark green with the vent cut outs painted black. There’s weathering to it so it’s knocked back a bit. Does anyone know what the screen used color was? Appreciate the help!
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Peter Holzemer
TB-91005 Scout Biker
“Retrofire”
RAID Recruit - Endor Commando

PArmstr (Patricia Armstrong-Krauss) · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:54 am Post subject:

kman () · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2020 12:32 am Post subject:

I looked at every reference I could find, and ultimately went with more of an olive color. Specifically Krylon Satin Italian Olive, which seems to be one of the more popular options around here. I'm very happy with end result.

And remember... as important as it is to be faithful to the screen, it's also important to match what the people you're trooping with are using, because otherwise you'll be the odd man out and it'll look wrong even if it's technically closer.
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Retrofire (Peter) · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:44 pm Post subject:

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