Armor and Prop Madness - Armor Party! Sun 2/10/13

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Not sure if I'm going now.

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HARP-4277 wrote:Looks like I am definitely in and I'll be bringing a friend who would be interested in doing an emperor's hand Mars Jade/Arica.

And if anyone has a spare Imperial Officer's Cap (Black) or Belt they would like to unload, feel free to bring them!
See you Sunday!

Excellent Ted! There are a couple of highly recommended makers on the IOC boards. I just ordered one for myself from ASU Marine. I'm sure some folks at the party can suggest a belt maker.
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Sounds good, thanks!
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I'm just showing up for the food.

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Tormental wrote:I'm just showing up for the food.
I should tell you now Sloth, that there'll be no Baby Ruths to be had. :lol:
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I would love to attend....
I guess I will just have to see how much is in the budget for gas after Friday when I cash my paycheck and pick up necessities and budget for the week...

this is about 130 miles round trip for me....
and over 3 hours on the road...

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Schph Gochi wrote:I would love to attend....
I guess I will just have to see how much is in the budget for gas after Friday when I cash my paycheck and pick up necessities and budget for the week...

this is about 130 miles round trip for me....
and over 3 hours on the road...
We'll buy you lunch if you come. That will make the drive worth it! :wink:
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lol...

If I am able to make it ...I had planned on bringing some food for the group...


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What about Rocky Roe ice cream? Sloth love Chunk. I've got some stuff to work on. Plus the room will be filled with experts. I have plenty of questions. I have a Dremel, dremel bits, rivet gun, different size rivets, snaps. Pretty much all the stuff that will be needed to beat up plastic.
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Tormental wrote:I'm just showing up for the food.
I should tell you now Sloth, that there'll be no Baby Ruths to be had. :lol:

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I know it's a haul out here for a lot of folks for sure, but I've got a great place to host and I've been wanting to organize one for quite awhile now. I know we'll have a great time, help some people along and get some things done. I hope to see as many as possible, it looks like we'll have a great turn out!
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Phyllis....if you want to meet at my house we can carpool.

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motek9173 wrote:Phyllis....if you want to meet at my house we can carpool.
Yes! That would be awesome!
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If anyone has any spare leather that could be used to make a TK holster and wants to bring it, I'd be grateful. Bout the only thing I do t have or haven't ordered yet. See you all Sunday!
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Is it Sunday yet? :unsure:

:whistle:

How bout now? :shrug:
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woulf wrote:Is it Sunday yet? :unsure:

:whistle:

How bout now? :shrug:
Dude, tell me about it! I am so excited. I will be fitting my last pieces and strapping that then mostly done! So excited!
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Sakic Jade wrote:If anyone has any spare leather that could be used to make a TK holster and wants to bring it, I'd be grateful. Bout the only thing I do t have or haven't ordered yet. See you all Sunday!

Is there appropriate black leather available at Tandy Leather in Elgin? They're very close and you should be able to get it there. I've made a holster for my snowie and I know that Gaza's made at least two or three of them, not too mention there'll be several others who've done tks there too.
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darn I guess I'm the only armor party virgin. Make sure a medic is on call for me lol

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motek9173 wrote:darn I guess I'm the only armor party virgin. Make sure a medic is on call for me lol
Ha, ha! Me too! It's a lot of fun to build things on your own, so it's got to be even better with others!
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jweger77 wrote:
Sakic Jade wrote:If anyone has any spare leather that could be used to make a TK holster and wants to bring it, I'd be grateful. Bout the only thing I do t have or haven't ordered yet. See you all Sunday!

Is there appropriate black leather available at Tandy Leather in Elgin? They're very close and you should be able to get it there. I've made a holster for my snowie and I know that Gaza's made at least two or three of them, not too mention there'll be several others who've done tks there too.
I'm sure they do, just don't know if I'll have time before Sunday.
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Sakic Jade wrote:
jweger77 wrote:
Sakic Jade wrote:If anyone has any spare leather that could be used to make a TK holster and wants to bring it, I'd be grateful. Bout the only thing I do t have or haven't ordered yet. See you all Sunday!

Is there appropriate black leather available at Tandy Leather in Elgin? They're very close and you should be able to get it there. I've made a holster for my snowie and I know that Gaza's made at least two or three of them, not too mention there'll be several others who've done tks there too.
I'm sure they do, just don't know if I'll have time before Sunday.
Tandy does have it but you might not be able to buy a small piece of what you need. Ask the guys there if they have any remnants off to the side. Otherwise your looking at buying a big piece for around $80-100. You could make a bunch them.
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