trooperexpert Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well, I had some soul searching to do the last weekend while my wife took all her belongings out of the house. When I returned I saw what was left of my stuff and it hit me: All I am is these suits... Time for me to move on and find myself. I want to be more than a guy thats makes plastic suits. I will always be here and I love you all, but not in any other capacity. I have made such wonderful friends here and also many enemies. Believe me, more will be coming down the enemies path soon enough with the AA/SDS trial coming up. So, as a last hurrah, I will offer 15 more suit kits and at a nice price of $800.00 Plus shipping. So tell your friends, and let people know quietly that TE is hangin them up! I will start a list and once filled and paid for, they are done for good. I will also be selling off the molds on ebay once I have filled the last of the orders... I am filling some suit kit orders this next week and then also some pack kits and Guns broken pack part ( been so busy but have not forgotten!) The only thing I will do in the future is the TE2 helmets and the prices on those is going to go WAY DOWN so get ready! So PM please if this floats your boat. And just so you know, I am ok with this decision. I really am. I am 34, have done EVERYTHING I wanted to do with my life and more. The last goal I have is happiness and honestly the bikcering and BS of suits has prompted me to want to leave and then write my book: The Great Armor Wars. I love you all. Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year! TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Best of luck, Matt. I appreciate everything you've done for everyone as well as myself. I think what I'm working on at this moment will honestly make you very proud! I hope you find yourself... I'm 31, and have yet to find a career that suits me long-term, so I understand to some extent where you're at. And lastly, I think your book would be an awesome read. I seem to find out something new about this hobby everyday - both good and bad, but always interesting. Cheers, Mike Harrison TK/TD-1536 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Stormtroopers and Sandtroopers alike will be losing a GREAT friend when TE steps down. I will certainly be on guard for the gigantic fallout this will bring in the world of "armor wars"... I will NOT say goodbye my friend just "aloha" for now. I am sure our paths will cross sometime in the future. My very best wishes to you AND I've got a XMAS card coming your way. Aloha & God bless, Anthony "Guns" SAGUN ePS: Remember, if you ever make it out to this side of the galaxy, my casa is your casa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice in the crowd Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 What you have done for the hobby cannot ever be underestimated it is a very sad day when TROOPER EXPERT hangs up his spurs. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Cheers Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeR Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 That is really sad news. Your suits are amazing in every way. Good luck in your journey buddy. Joe Ps: Can you pm me what you want for the moulds? I am very interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Best of luck to you Matt, the Force will be with you. As always, we'll be here, so don't be a stranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNerves Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 As they say- you gotta do, what you gotta do. Good luck man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Speechless . PM sent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Matt, I sent you a PM earlier but just in case, please put me down for two sets of armor please. Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Much Garlic Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Sad news, but I get it. Hope you find yourself. Good luck with everything in the future. Cheers and e-mail sent. Sincerely, Carsten Hedegaard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 So long and thanks for all the fish...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 sad to hear such news... i send you a PM also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 PM sent for one suit. Every ending gives birth to a beginning. My fortune smile upon your new adventures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMANavy Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Wow, it will be sand when you do hang it up. Count me in on one fo the TE2's. I can't pass on one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperexpert Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Hey Guys, thanks for all the kind words and the interest so far. I have made a list and keep it near the computer. I have 9 suit sopts left and thank you all for listing that you want one so far. It means alot that you all love what I do and want something that I spent a lifetime to make possible for us all. I have replied to all PM's and Keep em coming! TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 TE2 Helmet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNerves Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 The Sandys were nestled, all snug in their beds While visions of TE2s danced in their heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperexpert Posted December 16, 2005 Author Share Posted December 16, 2005 Update: only 6 more kits for the list to be filled. Tell your friends and tell them often. Once filled, no more. TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefTrooper Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Update: only 6 more kits for the list to be filled. Tell your friends and tell them often. Once filled, no more. TE PM sent. Please put me down for one. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD1009 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 PM sent as well. Sorry to see you retire from the armor biz TE, as I said in my PM we have you to thank for so much. Thanks again and I hope to see you hanging out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDPE STORMY Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 TE Email and PM sent mate. Sorry to hear you pull the plug. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamedgeezer Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Finally bit the bullet. I'm on the list. How much finishing work is required for one of these kits? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 "Creamedgeezer"??? That's an absolutely outrageous ID...I love it! I just had to be the first one welcome you to MEPD! Before I can answer your question, we've got to form a baseline. Do you currently own or assembled any armor in the past? (maybe FX?) I've been honored AND blessed to have two TE armor sets (sandtrooper first and I just finished my stormtrooper) TE armor comes in the RAW. There's nothing like the feeling you'll get spending hours with your armor! You'll get up and personal with it for sure! I spent about 6 -7 days just trimming off the excess before painting and final assembly - the helmet comes already assembled (thank God). A little sweat (and blood) and patience will reward you in the end with the BEST armor this side of the outer rim terrorities. Welcome aboard and good luck. Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamedgeezer Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Never worked on armor, but I have built a Tom Servo And Crow T. Robot. Lots of trimming and fitting there. Also worked on a fiberglass Vader helmet. So that is the extent of my building experience My name is strange, but definately original! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMANavy Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 You should be okay. The trimming part takes the longest and you will spill a little blood in the process. Check out Tk-1536's website ( www.tk1536.com ) He has the best tuturial for building the TE armor. AFter you build it and fit it you also have to paint it as well, that tkae a bit of time but if you did a vader you should be okay. We are all here to help and you will find alot of TE builders on this site, so when you think you might have screwed you armor good, come runner here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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