Hawk Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 EDIT 6-26-08 Hello everyone! First of all, thanks for a great forum! Okay... here is the scoop. I have my new FX-LITE ARMOR coming! MY VERY FIRST ARMOR!!!!! I am extremely excited!! It should arrive on monday the 30th. Sadly, not in time for me to wear it in the 4th of July Parade (which is something I was REALLY hoping to do this year, but it would take something akin to a miricle to get it completed in time for that I imagine)...but...we move on.. Still.. I cant WAIT to get it together and get trooping!! It's going to be a blast! So I have (or will have my next monday) the following: Helmet - has voice amp and cooling fans. (though I plan to get the voice amp that has both static bursts and changes your voice a bit) Armor Kit - this is the lite version so I guess it doesnt come with anything but the armor pieces. Hasbro Blaster - I got the paints to paint it with too Holster Backpack - well, I dont have one yet, but I guess I have a freind of a friend who is supposed to be making me one Neckseal - going to order one from nikkimat on ebay I need advice and recommendations from you guys on the following: Under armor - I was told I could get some at wal-mart, but I wasnt able to find it there. (I might have just looked in the wrong places) Can anyone help me find some? I can pay for it and shipping. I'd like to get a two piece set. I found a lycra body scuba suit that is $45 shipped, but that would be tricky when nature calls. Boots - Anyone have a pair Gloves Pauldron - orange preferably Sandtrooper armor parts Ammo pouch (also need to know how to attach it) Voice amp - that alters voice to soudn more like a trooper & has static burst Some type of suspenders??? I think I saw someone mention suspenders before. WHAT KIND OF SUSPENDERS DO I NEED? Am I missing anything? Also.. I need a list of materials and tools I will need to purchase to assemble my armor. I have : a hot glue gun dremmel rivet gun. Industrial strength velcro (10 ft) blue painters tape sandpaper What else do I need? I know I need some type of 2 part epoxy glue... right? Clamps? How many and what kind & size? What else? ALSO... Any advice on assembling my armor? I was going to try to use Dave's Garage on Youtube. Any recommendations or advice? Thanks all in advance for advice, tips, tricks info, and whatnot! I CANT WAIT TO GET TROOPING!!!! One final thing of note. I cannot get together with people from the local detachment because the nearest are like 2 hours away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Pauldron: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dl ... category0= Right now there is none, but there use to be. I´m pretty sure there will be some up again from TK510 asap Sound: http://www.romfx.com/ Boots: http://www.caboots.com/c=ZSSoraQoBJYJSN ... BOOTS.html And: http://www.barnstormers.co.uk/acatalog/ ... BOOTS.html Gloves: http://www.1sks.com/store/hatch-gloves- ... loves.html Pouches: http://www.ima-usa.com/index.php/cPath/ ... fa95d86904 Or search ebay mp40 pouch etc... http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php ... cts_id/325 Weapons: http://www.doopydoos.com/star-wars-prop ... s-31-c.asp Or: http://www.cushmanpaintball.com/Starwar ... apage.html Or: http://www.sci-fire.com/ Sniper knee: http://www.tk899.com/whitearmor/sniperplate/index.htm Neck seal: iewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/Stormtrooper-Costum ... dZViewItem Hope you can use the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 GK Welcome! Only two bits of advice.. 1. you are going to need more velcro 2. CAN NOT SAY THIS ENOUGH take your time... Its sooo ez to want to rush your armor I know some of my fellow troopers can build a perfect trooper in less then a day but better to get it done right then to want to pull your hair out cuz u ruined a peace. Everyone here at mepd has been super helpful to me as I am new myself and just now getting everything the way I want it. good luck and don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck. and oh yea take pictures lots of them and share. filed packs are alot easier to build then most ppl think. all it takes is 50 bucks and a trip to wal-mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Here one more very nice pouch ViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Sand-Troo ... dZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Here one more very nice pouch ViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Sand-Troo ... dZViewItem Hi TD-252 ! Thanks for the links... I have a few questions though... Neck Seal.. Are the cotton neck seals better than the lycra ones? (please explain) B/C I see some lycra ones on ebay too. But they are actually more expensive. It seems cotton would be more comfortable...but I cant speak from experience on this exactly. lol Ammo pouches... http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php ... fa95d86904 Are these difficult to paint/dye black? Thanks again! And great armor btw mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Here one more very nice pouch ViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Sand-Troo ... dZViewItem Hi TD-252 ! Thanks for the links... I have a few questions though... Neck Seal.. Are the cotton neck seals better than the lycra ones? (please explain) B/C I see some lycra ones on ebay too. But they are actually more expensive. It seems cotton would be more comfortable...but I cant speak from experience on this exactly. lol Ammo pouches... http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php ... fa95d86904 Are these difficult to paint/dye black? Thanks again! And great armor btw mate! Your welcome buddy. I will take the cotton neck seal, a plastic one will be when you get hot under the armor . I dye my canvas pouches whit black humbrol paint. It make them solid, and the paint don´t dye your armor. But stay on the pouch nicely. Remember to foam the pouch, before you paint it. I use foam. some use wood or cardboard/paper . Thanks for you words on the my armor . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphoid Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Your welcome buddy. I will take the cotton neck seal, a plastic one will be when you get hot under the armor . I dye my canvas pouches whit black humbrol paint. It make them solid, and the paint don´t dye your armor. But stay on the pouch nicely. Remember to foam the pouch, before you paint it. I use foam. some use wood or cardboard/paper . Thanks for you words on the my armor . I used 1/2" sections of PVC pipe in mine. It turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 TK409 also sells neckseals. TK4205 on the FISD boards sells underarmor shirts with the neckseal already attached. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=1119 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 What kind of suspenders do I need? As special kind or something/ Can I just get them at walmart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hey all. I purchased my under armor yesterday! I got it from a place called ZYFLEX.COM The guy was really friendly. I will let you guys know how good the quality is once I recieve it. It was a little cheaper than Under Armor, but basically the same stuff it seems. The leggins where 50% off for this week, plus I got free shipping! So thus far, Im happy! Okay. So update time: I now have all of the following: MR CE Helmet (on its way) FX Helmet (assembled & decaled with fans and voice amp) - I am thinking I will swipe the amp and fans from that and use them in my new helmet when it arrives. FX Lite Kit Hasbro Blaster - Currently in process of painting. Holster for 'bro Blaster which is actually not big enough for the blaster to fit.... Neck Seal - I got the cloth version. But it sits sort of funny. I may have to make some adjustments to it. Boots (got the Dark Side Stormtrooper Boots from Dan on ebay) Suspenders - Heavy Duty Under Armor - from ZYFLEX.COM Pauldron - Orange I am still planning on starting out as a TK then eventually making the alterations to make it a Sandtrooper, or as I like to call them... Stormtrooper Commando. (it just makes more sense to me, as Im sure they function in other environtments than Tatooine. I mean... would they still be "Sandtroopers" on say...Felucia, or Kamino?) So all I need for my TK at this point is: Gloves - I am planning to go to the local hardware store and picking up some of the rubber chemical gloves. I read that is what they used in the movie anyway, and that they are cheap. Voice Amp - I am planning on using my basic one that is in my FX helmet for now. But I want to get the Hyperdyne or the RomFX. Probably the Hyperdyne since it is cheaper. Then I will need to just get the Stormtrooper Commando stuff: Ab piece Knee plate Ammo Pouches - Zac said he has a set for me Backpack Lewis rifle Hopefully I will be able to start assembly of my armor today! Im still interested in advice, tips, comments, ideas, etc. Thanks all! You guys rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wow sounds like you are doing great The under gear you bought sounds great. The field pac is actually very ez to build. What type of lewis are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wow sounds like you are doing great The under gear you bought sounds great. The field pac is actually very ez to build. What type of lewis are you getting? Hey Xavier! I dont know. I didnt realize there was more than one kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wow sounds like you are doing great The under gear you bought sounds great. The field pac is actually very ez to build. What type of lewis are you getting? Hey Xavier! I dont know. I didnt realize there was more than one kind. I am guessing that you are reffeing to the British Lewis Machine Gun which the T-21 was based on. If thats the case you can choose from the HYPERFIRM LEWIS T-21 there is a nice one on ebay right now or you can do a Cushman T-21 which are sold as kits. if you look in the forum under Lewis 21, MG-15, MG-34 Heavy Blasters you can find more info and pictures (including mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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