Hermanator Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm thinking of starting a TD build because they look awesome. Always admired the sandtroopers. As I'm considering making the costume, I'm questioning how restrictive and uncomfortable the Pauldron gets on the neck & shoulder. How restrictive is it on your arm and head movements, versus the regular TK? I would likely use a midweight leather pauldron with elastic. Do you sometimes just want to take it off, or is it not even noticeable on top of the rest of the armor? It appears that the pauldron attaches under the armpit and around the neckseal. Does it attach to the armor as well? Does it get hotter than just wearing the normal TK garb? I live in FL, so this is always a factor. This makes a big difference on whether I build a TD or not, as I will not wear as much it if it's much more restrictive than the regular TK. Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKido Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 When I have it on I don't really feel it, maybe slightly harder to turn your head but not much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felice Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 You don't feel the pauldron anytime. You can move your head, you can jump and you can walk backward;-) If the sun is shining, the pauldron doesn't increase the temperature...the rubber gloves will:-) The pauldron isn't attached to the armor and nothing is attached to the pauldron. If i know there are just two pauldron supplier which make accurate ones: first is trooper1 here in the mepd second is trooperbay.com If you are ready for a special TD (like the Move Along Trooper), please consider the CRLs about the pauldron color!! Feel free to ask my friend! Cheers, Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 We TD's are used to heat so a pauldron doesn't concern us There were some without pauldrons in the movie , but to get 501st approved you need a pauldron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanator Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Wow thank you guys!! doesn't sound too bad all. may end up making one afterall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Wow thank you guys!! doesn't sound too bad all. may end up making one afterall You're more than welcome! Hope to see some pictures popping up of your WIP then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Yes, Pauldron is not a big difference on or off... But, consider that there IS a difference with all the rest of the gear together. I mean, it is very different once you wear the backpack, the pauldron, 3 pouches and a T21. Specially the BFG will become hevier as the troops goes on. But, we are used to it. Very VERY important thing is to have the correct/confortable shoulder straps on your pack. That can become a pain very easily. So padded straps are better. Anyway, the main uncofortable feeling will always come from the armor, not so much from the gear. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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