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    Thread: ATOC Phase 1 Clone Trooper
Post: RE: ATOC Phase 1 Clone Trooper

I've got a few layers of foam floor mat (jigsaw floor mat type ones) cut up and in the top of mine. I've got a big head so my cheeks aren't padded but I know some add padding there too. I think Ktty i...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 26 2,789 Tuesday 1-Sep-2026, 01:53 AM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

The peeling was nerve wracking, couldn't afford to have a stripe break. Getting them to restick was even worse. Didn't want to peel, then didn't want to restick. Couldn't win. If they're not in the ri...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Friday 24-Jul-2026, 01:22 AM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Couple of helmet alterations.  Top edge of the back section is now white.  https://i.ibb.co/9mmHKFMZ/Helmet-back-repaint.jpg (https://ibb.co/9mmHKFMZ) And my being a lazy builder has saved me h...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Wednesday 22-Jul-2026, 07:32 PM
    Thread: Bolt Builds an Imperial Military Officer (non-saga)
Post: RE: Bolt Builds an Imperial Military Officer (non-...

You'll have to remember to look awake in this one. Looks good! The lace up pants are interesting, good idea for tall boots.
PhantomBlade IOC Officer Costumes 10 612 Saturday 4-Jul-2026, 12:59 AM
    Thread: Wide Bay SugarPop Con
Post: RE: Wide Bay SugarPop Con

And an incredible effort from Firestorm who spent nearly 5 hours in his pilot!
PhantomBlade Mission Reports & Photos 4 505 Saturday 20-Jun-2026, 09:24 PM
    Thread: Mandalorian Bo Katan S2/3
Post: RE: Mandalorian Bo Katan S2/3

Wow! I know nothing about Bo, but that kit looks incredible!!!
PhantomBlade Bounty Hunters Guild Costumes 4 316 Friday 19-Jun-2026, 10:36 PM
    Thread: ATOC Phase 1 Clone Trooper
Post: RE: ATOC Phase 1 Clone Trooper

I've just dry brushed acrylic paint onto my silicone straps. It does seem to pick off fairly quickly but I'll just reapply as needed. (Luckily I've got a pauldron so didn't need massive amounts of wea...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 26 2,789 Thursday 11-Jun-2026, 10:39 PM
    Thread: ATOC Phase 1 Clone Trooper
Post: RE: ATOC Phase 1 Clone Trooper

I've got a set of Crowprops boots and I can't fault them. I haven't trooped them to death yet though so can't talk to their longevity, but I've also had a pair of Maul boots from CrowProps that are go...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 26 2,789 Tuesday 9-Jun-2026, 12:43 AM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Yep, not sanded yet so can definitely see silicone. I've actually started using the sika flex car body filler in a tube and that stuff has been a game changer. So much easier than the two part stuff. ...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Wednesday 3-Jun-2026, 09:06 PM
    Thread: Building my first armour
Post: RE: Building my first armour

Perusing the CTD forums, I believe Clothears are one of the few who make the ribbed suits, but Id say only 1% of troopers wear the ribbed suits. The athletic gear is hot enough up here,
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 9 6,737 Wednesday 3-Jun-2026, 08:21 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Just for you Bolt ;) https://i.ibb.co/s9hxSXqG/IMG20260603200816.jpg (https://ibb.co/s9hxSXqG)
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Wednesday 3-Jun-2026, 08:16 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Top right corner? Needs another coat of paint, refused to stick to that one spot irritatingly. And looks worse than it is, so I think also a bit of a lighting issue too. Edited to add, I've just gi...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Tuesday 2-Jun-2026, 05:20 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Definite slope on the boxes now, added some extra plastic and got the table saw out. Better? https://i.ibb.co/zhdrdKPb/Belt-boxes-slanted.jpg (https://ibb.co/zhdrdKPb)
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Tuesday 2-Jun-2026, 02:53 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

I hadn't actually seen the action figure properly so those shots are very cool! I had actually seriously debated backing the weathering right off, because Thire never made it off Coruscant after he be...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Thursday 28-May-2026, 11:17 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Dammit. So close. Thanks for the feedback. 1. Command buckle - noted. I've got the old buckle still on the old cod and the straps are still around so can do. I did ask both the CTD and Mammasith ab...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Thursday 28-May-2026, 04:43 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Made it down to the Bay today for attempt 2 at approval shots. Hopefully not too much to fix this time around, keen to get back into armoured kits again. Can only have so much fun in the ISB https:...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Thursday 28-May-2026, 01:13 AM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Squeezed some weathering in post night shift today. The kama is still a work in progress as it is definitely dirtier in person, but I don't know if its still too clean.  Belt was dry brushed with s...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Thursday 21-May-2026, 05:29 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Unfortunately Sano doesn't make them anymore, because I even resorted to begging and offering to pay extra. And I couldn't in a million years justify paying over $300 Aussie by the time it'd shipped f...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Sunday 17-May-2026, 06:05 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Look what Firestorm made for me! So now we've got a local pauldron whiz rather than having to go the US route. https://i.ibb.co/S91Xkn2/Pauldron-2.jpg (https://ibb.co/S91Xkn2)
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Saturday 16-May-2026, 11:43 PM
    Thread: Ready, Aim, Thire?
Post: RE: Ready, Aim, Thire?

Unfortunately had to focus on real world stuff for the last year, but back into it. This kit is now being set up for dual kit approval, both Thire and a standard Shock trooper. The original cod/but...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 45 11,213 Tuesday 28-Apr-2026, 03:31 PM
    Thread: Clone trooper build (Samoilovart)
Post: RE: Clone trooper build (Samoilovart)

For a Rex, I'd definitely recommend a Imperial Surplus kit. I've got a ChrisThePropGuy kit (Aussie maker) and oh my stars, the pain of trying to get a kama to fit on his kit. I'd also recommend ch...
PhantomBlade Clone Trooper Costumes 2 817 Tuesday 14-Apr-2026, 02:10 AM
    Thread: Please welcome BH30624
Post: RE: Please welcome BH30624

Awesome work! Looks incredible.
PhantomBlade Garrison Command News 10 2,930 Sunday 8-Feb-2026, 03:48 PM
    Thread: Hello from a Clone Cadet wanting to graduate into a Shock Trooper.
Post: RE: Hello from a Clone Cadet wanting to graduate i...

Hi MengMeng and welcome! I've used Montana Gold cans in Shock Red for my realistic Thire, and I know a few of the international shockies and Thires have used the same with good results. I've also used...
PhantomBlade Fresh Recruits 6 2,557 Tuesday 11-Nov-2025, 11:30 PM
    Thread: FraserPop 2025
Post: RE: FraserPop 2025

My favourite troop of the year, thanks for running it Firestorm!
PhantomBlade Mission Reports & Photos 4 2,200 Monday 29-Sep-2025, 09:40 AM
    Thread: Brisbane Oz Comic Con
Post: RE: Brisbane Oz Comic Con

Thanks for organising everything Ktty, always great catching up with everyone.
PhantomBlade Mission Reports & Photos 4 2,495 Sunday 21-Sep-2025, 11:38 PM