Gents,
I, like Fergus and Thomas, am just getting started in this world and as of yet do not have any armor. I have read that post on FISD about where to go and who to avoid maybe a dozen times now and although I cannot over state how helpful it has been thus far each time I read it I have a new question. I was wondering if you guys could help me out a bit with the following inquiries.
It is obvious that there are some differences in the TK and TD armor other than the weathering, such as the smooth shoulder straps and unique knee plate. When ordering from the suppliers that are recommended do I specify that I am doing a TD build and those details will be included in the kit or is it up to the trooper to modify his/her kit from a TK?
The FSID post states that most armor is created with a 5'10" 165lb actor in mind. I am slightly larger, coming in at 6' and 210 lbs. How difficult is it to modify the armor for someone of a larger size, if it is needed at all?
I have done some research on the lids themselves and the amount of variation and detail which was at first unnoticeable is now mind boggling. Is it possible to order just a lid from one kit and just the armor from another?
Finally, when I get back home I will be living in a smaller apartment with a roommate. In order to avoid any violence we try to keep the place as clean as humanly possible for two guys in their 20's. How much room, special equipment, and mess are required for the necessary modifications to the kit armor?
I think that is all I have for now, but I am sure that there will be plenty more by the end of the day.
Cheers
-Chris