jokerfish

Woo hooo! I may have made a contribution to something!

Why not say "I, (insert TD#) ......) since its a "character" number anyway right?

I just watched all of your videos on weathering, good stuff, and very helpful! Thanks!

I bought the "lite" kit, so I am not sure what all comes with it. I may wait for the straps till this weekend, but I know I need the white canvas for the shoulders so I will grab that today. My buddy who snagged that FX suit from me bought snap pliers and a heat gun, so I dont have to buy those, so thats good. I already have the ammo pouches, I forgot to list those. What kind of paint do I need to do the weathering? I know I need paper towels and hairspray. Any more suggestions? Thanks for that ink to the arnor build. I printed the whole thing out at work last night (53 pages!) and will be using it step by step

I have most of that stuff, so thats good to know! I need to get some clamps, snaps, strapping, glue and a handful of other things, but I should be well on my way! Thanks guys!

I do have a dremel tool, what are snap pliers? Where can I get that glue

OK, I ordered my AM kit today, what tools and supplies should I have on hand to get this thing together? I think I need a rivet gun, rivets, stuff like that, but would love to get it all during the week so I can just jump on getting the suit together. I also bought a new neck seal, ordered boots, picked up nomex flight gloves from the army surplus, bought a canvas belt, got an extra pauldron...what am I missing from completing my suit as far as "needs" for approval? I know I also need a blaster for MEPD approval, but I plan on making my dewback prod this weekend to hold me over I honestly dont know what I need about snaps, strapping, glue, etc. Are these items readily available at local hardware and craft stores? I would also like to know what I need to start weathering I have watched a few videos, so I know some techniques, but I still dont have a complete supply list Thanks guys!

going to place my order tonight, anyone have some good pics of an AM TD?

Looks like I may be lined up with an AM suit, so bullet dodged! Good thing I have short friends! Speaking of that, I need to find more ammo pouches and a pauldron for him!

The whole kit cost me 500 plus it came with an ATA helmet kit, pouches, pauldron, some triangle things that I still dont know what they are and a few other pieces. All that was missing (that I know of) was the boots cause they were way too small, gloves (too small) and waiting on the neck seal (which is prob too small as well, lol) I put everything on and took a few pics without adjusting anything. The straps were tight on one side, lookse on the other, one of the side straps had no hook, so I think with a little time and adjusting it can fit me "good" but not perfect. I think if I add shims on the sides, maybe on the calves and forearms too, it can come together as a nice kit, it just depends on how much extra $$ I am looking at. Worst case, I am sure someone can use this kit and I can just buy a new one. I have lost 15 lbs since february 1st, plan on dropping another 15-20, so I am going to avoid any cutting or permanent adjustments till then. I was really hoping to troop this one soon, but it still needs work. I dont think I look horrible in it, but you can see that it needs works Sorry about the bare feet

requesting full access Tim Stodard SL 2946

I just saw this thread, sorry I didn't introduce myself sooner. I just bought my first set of armor, I currently have a Vader and a crewman costume approved by the 501, working on my TD and TI now. Looking forward to trooping with you guys!

Well, I finally bought a set of used armor that hasn't been trimmed up, and I am having issues with it fitting. I bought an old FX kit, its really nice, but apparently I am too big for it at 6' and 235 lbs. Mt hands cant fit through the forearm armor, and there is way too much gap between the chest and back plate. What should I do? Would it be better to buy the few pieces and bash a kit together, or sell this whole suit and just buy a larger set of armor? Looks great too