TD 654 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Im going to get some new armor to replace the stuff I have now. My question is this which armor would be best Im 6'2" and 230lbs. I was thinking about another set of FX but also have been thinking about some RT armor. So any imput would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiBes trooper Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 TE or AP is the way to go..at least thats what i would buy I would go TE for sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 TE or AP is the way to go..at least thats what i would buy I would go TE for sure.. Problem with that though, for someone of that fellas size, is it will look like a (recall the scene from Tommy Boy) "Fat guy in a little coat." It might work on some of the parts, but there will be a lot of black showing. Ideally, for a larger person, I think a mix of TE and FX parts would be ideal... mix and match for best fit, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 654 Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thanks guys I appreciate the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesand&dirt Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 ......... I think a mix of TE and FX parts would be ideal... That otta be real CHEAP!! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 http://www.dudehelp.com/free-funny-videos/...-tommy-boy.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I would say that the AP would work but you would have to shim the heck out of it. AN RT would def. fit too. Its made for bigger guys. And lastly the FX looks pretty good as a Sandtrooper as long as you toss that crappy helmet and maybe buy a TE2 to replace it. **** by the time you put the pauldron and mp40 ammo packs and backpack on it will look great. There are several guys in SoCal that are doing this and it looks great. here's a guy wearing FX armor and a TE helmet from our garrison. http://www.southerncaliforniagarrison.c ... height=480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 654 Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Yeah Im leaning towards the FX Thats what I have now so I think thats what I will go with. As far as the helmet goes I have an RT helmet that Im using now. But I would like to get a different Helmet also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4510 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 The RT is good, but may look a little small with your height. I suggest the TE2, its the biggest most accurate helmet. You'll pay more for the TE2, but the savings will be the FX armor. In my area I can get it for about $500.00 maybe less without a helmet. Check around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD 654 Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Any info on where to get A TE2 helmet if someone could PM any info with an approximate cost that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Ideally, for a larger person, I think a mix of TE and FX parts would be ideal... mix and match for best fit, etc. This is the conclusion I've come to also. I'd opt for AP parts myself since the ABS will match up pretty well, especially when weathered. The problem is that the kits aren't often parted out. I honestly don't plan on buying another entire kit. Now if I could just find a short guy who prefers an accurate torso and inaccurate extremities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 The RT is good, but may look a little small with your height. I suggest the TE2, its the biggest most accurate helmet. Is that true? I've always heard the RT-mod was the larger helmet since it wasn't based on the originals. Several folks on these boards have commented that the TE seems to be about 10% smaller than the originals. Is the TE2 larger than the TE? I thought they were the same molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 TE & TE2 are the same, it is taller than the RT though. The RT faceplate is a TE recast, and the cap/back is from a DP deluxe, which ran a little small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 As many have said, you'll probably be best with a frankensuit. Start with an FX base and swap out as many parts as you can. Most especially do the TE2 helmet. It's pricey but worth every penny. Someone may ask: but the TE2 helmet is HIPS instead of ABS, so shouldn't they match? Answer: not really. Brian in my garrison - and soon myself - mix ABS armor with a TE2 lid and the results are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Batches of ABS don't necessarily match, so that can't be relied upon anyway. Keep in mind that the ANH suits were glossy plastic with painted helmets that didn't match. When I did my TE suit I painted the helmet & armor two different whites. Its a very subtle effect, but lends to the authentic appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearden6521 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I kept my AP suit as is (glossy ABS) and weathered it. I painted the helmet for the same effect Batches of ABS don't necessarily match, so that can't be relied upon anyway. Keep in mind that the ANH suits were glossy plastic with painted helmets that didn't match. When I did my TE suit I painted the helmet & armor two different whites. Its a very subtle effect, but lends to the authentic appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Check out my TM armor I'm 6 feet and 200lbs and there is no shiming, I don,t think there would be too much involved for you to fit in to one. http://www.mepd.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... c&start=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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