[How to: Weather your ARMOR in the "Oily / dirt" style]

thanks for putin this together very helpful

[? canvas straping over shoulders]

when i get this dirty an make my switch will the change of the over the shoulder straps help keep my ab plate from poping over my chest? im slouching bad every time i stand up straight pop ab over chest . grrr its frustrating lol

[New Users, introduce yourselves here!]

Hey Ian, Welcome to the MEPD!

You have done the right thing by staying off from ebay.

Thing is that most vendors there will sell cheap plastic and bad quality armors, based on an armor that once was accepted by the 501st.

If you got one of those, you might take it to proper canon, but it wont last much if you troop lets say, once every other month. And then, after a few months, you will start noticing details on your armor that you cant notice now, if compared to better more accurate kits.

So... for a start, go here:

http://forum.mepd.ne...?showtopic=7240

Check all the info there and if you have any questions, let us know.

Also, approaching your local Garrison is a great idea. Maybe attend an armor party and check out their different kits and makes. To make a better more informed choice.

ATM, lots of troopers are focused on or at Celebration VI. But soon they will back and things will be back to normal regarding troops and gatherings.

Saludos.

thanx juan

i feel like a idjit i dint find this on MEPD site lol

appreciate it cept for the flood of questions im comin up with now lol

i understand there adjustable and all but im 6.1" pushing 240lb

an with that wich is easier to make sandtrooper rdy ?im assumming i dont need a high gloss

if im gonna wind up maiking it look like i weathered a sandstorm

[New Users, introduce yourselves here!]

thanx still just a civy atm but workin on being fully equipped soon

[New Users, introduce yourselves here!]

greetings sentient beings...

my name is Ian i just sighned up here have contacted my local garrison

Timberline garrison i live in idaho

iv contacted the GLO but yet to hear back..

now it has takin me awhile to get my wife onboard in supporting me lol

iv read the sites ect. that say do not buy on ebay.. as impulsive as i am i have held off

iv waited a long time to join the 501st so i wana do this right now that work/life ect. will allow it... for me the sandtrooper as a kid was just the most

memorable...and intimidating.

with that being said were do i begin? ive seen whole kits on ebay saying 501st approved ata armor for 160 to 300 somthin.. but with the warning of do not buy on ebay im listening. were do i purchase the kit/suit

thank you for your forum and i appreciate any feedback