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It just occurred to me that TDs would have to be deployed in other harsh desert environments, like Geonosis. It might look cool to weather a TD in Geonosis sand colors instead of the usual Tatooine colors. Then again, it might just look like I screwed up the tatooine weathering. Any thoughts? Has anyone ever seen this in any form (comic, costume, artwork)?
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This is mine
BUT I like the leather option. Once a photo has been posted I might change them.
Ask and you shall receive.
Here are a couple of pics. I still haven't painted the rivet heads or applied dirt yet. I like the straps, as they are solid enough to rivet to, and solid enough to support my shoulder/bicep armor, but still flexible enough to be comfortable. I just bought a white belt in the women's dept., which BTW are slightly curved unlike men's belts which are straight...this makes it fit the shape even better.
The down side is that they are fairly thick, so if your'e not wearing a pauldron , they might not look as good as a thinner material. But wait...why wouldn't you be wearing a pauldron?! What was I thinking? Forget I said anything.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/ ... traps2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j295/ ... traps1.jpg
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Where can i get a canvas one?You are right after seeing Mikes his does look better...
irob, I bought a pair of canvas replica pouches from ima-usa.com for $24.95 plus shipping. They're green, but can be easily dyed black. Search for "magazine pouch" and you can see the different colors, or just search GG4025 to take you right to the green ones.
Hey, BraksBuddy, do you know if any of the troopers wore canvas pouches on their belts? I've never noticed definite evidence, but several shots could be interpreted either way.
-Tom
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The shoulder bell straps shouldn't be attached to the canvas straps,they're attached to the vest/neck seal (I believe).
-Paul.
Hey Paul,
This is the first I have heard of the shoulder bells being attached to the neck piece. Just curious as to why you think they are attached this way.
I have to agree with braksbuddy. I've never heard of this before either. I just chalked it up to being a relative newbie to the hobby.
BTW, I went with leather and it worked like a charm.
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Thanks a lot, you guys. I'll certainly take the advice to heart.
I had thought I would simply shorten the strap attaching the bicep to the shoulder bell, but I can't get the bicep armor to go any higher on my arm. I either have to trim the bicep tops, the bottoms, or add a shims to allow them to move higher. I think I'll try a very slight trim at the bottom first. I really don't think it will take a lot to alleviate the pinching. As it is now, I can hardly put my helmet on due to the pinching, so any little relief will help.
I'll let you know how it works out. Maybe I can raise the biceps a small amount along with a little judicial trimming.
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I'm done with the basic assembly of my armor, and am currently at the fitting stage, and the inside of my elbows keep getting pinched by the bottom of the bicep pieces. I could possibly move the biceps pieces further up into the shoulder bells, but that would result in a lot more black showing all the way around, so I'm thinking of trimming a slight curve into the inside bottom edge of the bicep pieces.
My question is, has anyone here ever done this, and does it look okay with a slight curve there? Perhaps it just has to do with HOW slight I could make it and still fix the problem.
-Tom
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I'm actually right in the middle of building my first set of armor (I tried it on for the first time last night), and I decided to make canvas straps. Turns out, this was a mistake, as my shoulder bell straps visibly pull on the fabric. I'm going to remove the canvas ones this weekend and go with leather.
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Interesting. I'm gonna try the inexpensive variety then. I don't plan on sticking my hands in a fire while trooping anyway.
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Thanks for the good advice, guys. I'm sure i'll be all over this forum over the weekend, and for some time to come. I really do appreciate it.
So, from what I can tell from the instructions, the sides of the helmet are held together by the screws alone. Is that right, or should I try to glue it in some way? Are the screws really enough there?
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I've noticed that the nomex flight gloves really run the gamut pricewise. I've seen sets for anywhere between $16 and $50. I'd guess there's some qualitative difference betwween these price points, but how much is it? Any ideas? Have any of you ever bought nomex gloves that were just crap?
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Wellllllllll, I got that box of plastic in the mail today, and have now begun my journey. After debating long and hard, I decided on an FX kit to start with (because of both my stature and my bank account) with future plans for a more accurate bucket. Until then, I have a coupla questions.
I keep reading that many people tape their helmet pieces together to test the fit before assembling, but since the face plate on mine is a little wide (it needs to be bent slightly inward) it keeps pulling the whole thing apart, even with good tape everywhere. Maybe I should heat it a bit, but I'm terrified of screwing it up. I've seen tutorials wherein the lid and back are attached to each other first, then the face and ears are fitted. Which way do you think is best?
My second question is regarding the ab and back plates. I'm a little thicker than the armor pieces, and even tho it's only an fx kit, I think it'll bug me to have that black gap on either side. I've read a lot of posts about people shimming extremities, but never this. Is this done often? Are there problems? I suppose I could connect the pieces with black elastic and would have an easier time bending over, but I'd prefer the look of the plastic going all the way around. Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated.
BTW, I decided today that I'll be a TD from the get go. I was tempted to do TK first, then convert, but then came to my senses.
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I think I have all the previous Hasbro versions of sandtroopers, and not a single one of them is even close to correct, even if you figure in some amount of artistic license. The Kubrick version, while still not perfect, is better than anything Hasbro's made that I've seen.
It's too bad they couldn't get it right this time either.
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I don't have one to check for sure, but toys are generally unreliable for reference.
Agreed. Unfortunately pics are also unreliable due to distortions introduced by lenses and lighting. It really is too bad no one has at least one set-used prop version of these so we'd know the dimensions.
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What's the general consensus out there? I know everyone pretty much agrees the Marmit pack is too large, but what about the Kotobukiya? Do you think it's more correct in its proportions to the figure? I have to say that, to me, it looks a little on the small side, but maybe that's due to the fact that I've seen so many troopers with larger-than-life packs.
-Tom
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Please add me to your list. 2xBlack & 2xGrey. Like many others, final decision would depend on price, but I'm definitely wanting these.
Thanks for pursuing this!
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I outlined most of the difference on my site, click the banner in my sig.
But, in short - FX is fan sculpted, TE is as close to the real thing as you can get. (However, Troopermaster Paul continues to tug my interest)
Hey Mike, thanx for chiming in. I've already crawled all over your site. Thanks for such a comprehensive overview. It IS appreciated, and has been an excellent resource!
-Tom
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fret not, diets are wonderful things.. I know a certain expert that lives in Hillsboro, OR that can help you with making sure it fits. Lose some weight and magical fittings can take place.
I will be helping Irob with his and a few other locals in WA as well...
Matt/STE
Spoken like a marketing genius. I'm a few pounds overweight...maybe 5-10 considering my body type...but cut a brother some slack, wontcha?
Hey, if you're not the nominal size for something, you just gotta deal with it, right? I mean, you can't really be 4' 11" and expect to be a decent Vader for events, even tho you could do it for fun.
I'm actually a good match for Vader, but since there can only be one Vader at each trooping event, only the elite ever get to troop in the suit. I do, however, want the suit to look proportional on me. The height issue concerns me more than the girth.
-Tom
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Thanks a lot for the opinions so far. All valid points. I have to admit to considering a combination of sorts...maybe starting with an FX kit, and upgrading to a better helmet later if it looks terribly oversized on me.
A couple of follow-up questions: I've read that GT and FX are the same. Is that true?
Would it be better to start with an FX since it's cheaper and I might make some mistakes while assembling it?
-Tom
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Hi all,
I've been a SW costumer for some time, but am going to take the plunge and work up a set of stormtrooper armor and join the 501st, with my eventual goal being to apply here for deployment with the MEPD. Of course, the first step is purchasing a kit.
What I'd appreciate advice on is this: should I bother with an FX kit, or save my money for one of the new TE sets that's rumored to be coming out, or maybe a SDS set? I'm not rolling in dough, so the FX is appealing, but I keep reading lots of posts where people say they started with an FX and a year or two down the road they upgraded. Is the FX really as bad as it's said to be? Mind you, I'm a pretty big guy(6'3"-230lbs.) so I think the bigger bucket might actually benefit me.
Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!
-Tom
shoulder straps - what to use?
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I went to Ross, and just bought a plain $7 white belt. I think the one I bought was made by a company called Nine West, but pretty much any white belt will do if you find the right width. Whatch out for the shade of white too, but even if it is too cream colored, a little dirt'll fix that right up. I simply cut the one I got with scissors and used industrial velcro to assemble it. I think rivets would also work fine if you wanna permanently install it.