TB3114

Ok, Now I am actually thinking that FX might be the way to go. Unfortunately, I am not in the 150 to 180 pound range. I am one of those people who throws a real party (not with a six-pack, but with a keg). I am currently 215lbs. Now, to my credit, just last august I weighed 245. I have been doing some serious working out. In any case, I have also read that FX is better for bigger people. But what about the FX ab plate? does it come in a Sandie version? And are there FX sandie hand plates and knee plates?

Ok, so in my quest for knowledge about getting a set of TD together, I have developed a few questions. The first, and most important question is about which type of armor is best suited for me. I am 5'7", and I have read about a few makers that might suit me. In my searches, I have seen references to AP being well-suited for shorter troopers and some people seem to really like TM. I have pretty much given up on FX; I have read that it is more suited for taller troopers. So I guess the question here is should I stick to AP? If so, is AP made of the same sturdy ABS that FX is? My next question is regarding a bucket. Another thing that troopers have told me about being short is that finding an appropriately sized bucket is important. The default FX bucket, for example, is far too big to look right on me (so I have been told, anyway). Another name that I have seen referenced on the forums here is TE. Am I right in seeing that the TE buckets might better fit a smaller trooper? Does anyone have experience with TE buckets? I think these questions will do me for now. I know I am asking a lot at once, so feel free to take pieces at a time to answer. I appreciate help from any makers or anyone who has experience building armor for someone my size. Thanks so much!

Hey Guys I am TB-3114 from the Bloodfin Garrison (That's Indiana for those of you who are like me and don't know all of the names yet). I have been in the 501st for about a year now, doing TB. I am really excited about starting a TD costume now, and I look forward to as much help as I can get. I hope to work my way into this slowly...get to know you guys, learn about what goes into TD, and get a feel for the project before I get started. Thanks!