thatthingonthefloor Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 A good friend and Legion brother of mine unfortunately had to sell his TD (still in kit form, complete with backpack), which left him with only a couple of cleared costumes. Sometimes making house and car notes sucks more than it should, but at least it went to a good home. My lady was all kinds of excited to be a Trooper; So, I'm here to research and ask all sorts of newbish questions to do her build. Hope I don't bug you fine folks too much. The kit was identified as a.... Vongher, Vogner, Vongher, Vong-something-or-another? I'm not sure what version of the backpack we've got, either, nor am I sure how old the kit actually is. It is ABS plastic, not sure what thickness. The boots are a Men's size 11, and are new. They will not fit me or my lady, so I would happily offer them for sale or trade. Here's what I've got got: Obviously I'm missing the under-garb, gloves, and boots that will fit her. As far as greeblies/decals/paint and such I'm missing, all I know is that I'm without lenses, the sink aerator looking things that go on either side of the "mouth" of the bucket, and whatever decals go on the bucket. What else am I missing? Does anyone have any recommendations for fitting this to comfortably fit a woman? And no, I'm not talking about getting the "sexy trooper" breastplate for women. The armor is androgynous, so no one will know she's a lady until she walks around and swings her hips or speaks. The armor is still rough-cut, and so making it fit her won't be too big a deal, save for the butt-plate. And I say this with every bit of love I have for this woman, but baby got back. I like it, she likes it, but DOGONE is it a REALLY tight fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hmm, well armor looks a little like a TE2 derivative, Pauldron ?, great TKboots, nice suit. Now to put it together. As for the maker name? Never heard of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatthingonthefloor Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks, Jay. I guess my first question is if you have any helpful advice for fitting the armor comfortably to a woman. Namely the butt-plate. I say this with all the love in the world, but... There's some junk in that trunk. Baby got back. She likes it, I love it. But, gonna cause problems with armor. I do have a box of shims, though. I guess worst case I will have to get creative with those, but I'm open to suggestions! Next question involves attaching the armor together, and getting it on a person. TDs are not TBs or TKs, thus the shoulder and ab bridges must be different. But what about suspenders? Thirdly, she's 5'3". I imagine there's going to be significant trimming to make the ab and kidney plates visible, with minimal overlap. As well as the thighs and shins. Any advice from experience out there on that? Fourth, gloves. Recommendations for a supplier/type? And attaching the plates to the gloves? Fifth, can anyone identify the version of the backpack, and pouches so I can determine what CRL I'm following? Sixth, other than boots that will fit, gloves, and an undersuit... what am I missing? Can I get those decals from trooperbay? What about those sink-aerator looking things that go on either side of the "mouth" on the bucket? Lastly boots. With the kit came a pair of new, unused men's size 11 TKBoots. They will not fit her, or me. They are up for sale/trade if anyone wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper1 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Sorry been out. .?? Where to start. Send me a PM, and I will try to help either by a call or email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottie Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 That's Karla stuff..Karl in fl right?.. .The pack is a dirty boy. Paul den is a trooperbay I think..The pouches are anthonys ..yes the boots are new...she's 5 3. Hang on to trooper1...you will need to mod the legs for sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatthingonthefloor Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Correct, Walt. Karl Ruhl and I are in the "correct way to spell Karl" club. Thanks for your help, gentlemen. PM conversations are underway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Honestly the name Vogner and address looks more like an address it may have originally shipped to. Defo a TE style kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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