ChicagoMP Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Gents! I have communicated with a few of you over the past few days with questions about the various kits and general advice for getting started. First, I just want to say thanks for all the help so far. Second, I have been in touch with many of the providers and between you guys and input from the manufactures I have narrowed it down to a three kits and would like input on the three before I shell out the $$$ and hopefully have a box waiting for me when I get home. The three kits I have decided on are RS Props, AP, and MTK. I know that RS is arguably the most accurate on the market now and the price tag does not bother me. As for AP and MTK they are comparable in price but to my rookie eyes they don’t look much different from the RS kit. Another thing I am worried about is how they are going to fit a 6' (1.83m) 210 lb. (95 kilo) man. I would like to work up through the ranks 501st to MEPD Ofc to SWAT and if I can do it all with the same kit that would be preferred. Also, take note that this is my first build so I need to consider the difficulty of assembly. Any thoughts? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 hey chris good to here from you again! im 5' 9 and about175 lb.my RS kit fits me perfectly! the best thing to do is email RS and ask there opinion mate. you never know you might fit into it! all the best mate and keep up the research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 The rs will fit with some shimming....AP armor samething...both are made with butt joints and are a bit harder to put togther, but easy to do with the great help from your brothers and sisters here,,mtk is some good stuff as well,,,i love his lids,,,an other options is the new NE armor,,,looks very nice but i cant make an opinion as mine will be here next Tuesday, the three you are looking at are based on a dude thats 5 9 and 165 lbs...not me and i fit in the armor just fine,,,but your hight may play a role in it,,,the NE can go that high,,there was a guy in RS armor that was about your hight and his had massive gaps in the legs,,,,,,that said....get them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hi Chris, I have just finished putting the legs & arms together on the new NE kit & am busy doing the body at the moment. the forearms are a bit of a bugger but do work out fine if you measure 10 times & cut once. i am 6ft and around 220pounds & have cut a fair bit out of the legs & arms & they fit perfect, i will however have to put some small shims between the kidney & ab plate as the mid life spread just won't budge!!!!!. NE was the old AM and was designed for larger troops originally. it is still slightly bigger but is now a more accurate armor. Thanks Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglorious trooper Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 dont forget to take TM armour into consideration aswell one advantage you have with his armour is he does some longer legs if you ask for them! also its a very very good accurate fan sculpt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoMP Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks Marcus, I got ahold of him through FISD today. Knowing he is part of the MEPD moved him up on my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Hey man! There is one for sale over on the 501st bourd for taller people!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoMP Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for the heads up Walt. I saw it but it looks like it might be too tall and it is shipping from Germany so I am going to pass. Besides, if I am going to do this I am going to try to do it from the ground up for my own personal satisfaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 You have no idea what satisfying path lies ahead...welcome to the dirty path Cris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoMP Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thank Luis, I finally made up my mind and ordered a NE lite kit and MTK helmet yesterday. They both ship pretty quickly so the boxes will me gathering dust for a couple months at my folks place while we redeploy. I am already, literally, having nightmares about the assembly though I am pretty excited to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 We all do have the same thoughts before buildup. When I received my kit I opened it, looked upon it and started out about 4 days later. Once I started there was no stopping the excitement. If you did your research have no fear. If you can get a buddy to assist you specially when it comes to measuring and fitting each part of the body armour. Anyways we are here so pop in the questions you need to aid you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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