Alright ladies, we all know the tried and true Bend and Snap technique. Now, let’s zero in on the Score and Snap. This is the ideal method for trimming your armor parts – especially on those long and straight sections. I did an overview of the methods in another post but, in short, here’s what…
Trimming your armor is the first, and possibly the most intimidating, step in the getting your armor done. Looking at all of the parts and work you have to do can be overwhelming. Not knowing exactly how or what to trim off can be confusing. The fear of trimming off too much can be debilitating.…
A while back, I bought “Build Your Own Galaxy: The Big Unofficial LEGO® Builder’s Book“. It contains a bunch of instructions for LEGO® sci-fi vehicles, characters, etc. I’ve always liked Star Wars AT-ATs, so that’s one of the first models that I built: I was looking forward to adding it to my collection of LEGO®…
Imperial Troops Logbook I keep a simple logbook of flights with my drones, so I thought it would be fun to do something similar for my Troops with the 501st Legion. It is a handy way to keep track of the different events, troop damage, various crew/garrisons, and running total of hours. Yes, I know…
Stormtrooper Update Remember way back in 2016 I told you I ordered a Original Trilogy Stormtrooper kit from ANOVOS? (Link to the blog post if you want to read it.) Remember when I said it would ship in the first quarter of 2017? Well, I just got it. Thirteen months later. Typical ANOVOS. Now, don’t get…
Now some may say that Halloween isn’t a competition. We say, everything can be a competition. And this, my friends, is how you win. Article: technology.inquirer.net/68651/watch-star-wars-speeder-bikes-raced-down-new-york-streets-for-halloween Behind the scene video
I have a good feeling about this Force Friday II has come and gone but it left us a nice little treat – the announcement of LEGO’s Millennium Falcon. What’s Force Friday II? A disappointment in the same vein as Amazon’s Prime Day. Honestly, nobody cares! We have a freakin’ huge LEGO set here! Busting…
“Have you heard of the 501st Legion?” I shook my head when Paul asked me. We were engaged at the time and tossing around ideas for our nerdy wedding reception. “They dress up in Star Wars costumes and do events” My eyes glazed over at this point. Daydreams of walking into our reception with an…
Always enjoyable. Often quotable. Here’s The Force Awakens version of Bad Lip Reading. Enjoy, nerds.
If you haven’t read the intro to this DIY post – you might want to give it a quick read. On with the DIY adventure. Parts List: Rubies Star Wars Stormtrooper Deluxe Adult Mask X-acto knife or similar hobby knife Glue for Plastics Sandpaper (150. 220, and 400 grit is ideal) Epoxie Sculpt Paint for…