AWHthethird Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hello y'all, I was thinking about getting into trooping and I need all info ever that I will need to know. Budget is 1000-1500 so lets make this happen, and thank you all Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Welcome to the dirty fold Howard! I would advice that you read and research a lot according on what type of armor and Sandie you would want to build and resemble. There's tons of great knowledge and stuff that you can get here inside the MEPD, as well as fine troopers to aid and put you on the right dirty path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthgrace Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I have been poking around here for 8 months. I finially pulled the trigger and ordered my armor. The best advice is to read. Read every build thread and search the boards for topics on builds, buying armor, weathering armor and such. These topics will lead you to a whole host of new topics to research. It is a long process but you will be rewarded in the end. Good luck and feel free to ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I have been poking around here for 8 months. I finially pulled the trigger and ordered my armor. The best advice is to read. Read every build thread and search the boards for topics on builds, buying armor, weathering armor and such. These topics will lead you to a whole host of new topics to research. It is a long process but you will be rewarded in the end. Good luck and feel free to ask questions. Nicely done Chris, couldn't have said it better myself. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWHthethird Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks y'all! My real question is finding armor that suits me, and I'm leaning towards AP but still deciding. I'm def taking any and all input, andf Thank you for instantly jumping in the thread and making me feel welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWHthethird Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oh and whats the difference between a police officer and a SWAT team member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oh and whats the difference between a police officer and a SWAT team member? See the Costume Reference Library above, but basically "Police Officer" is a level above the standard clearance required to join the 501st legion as a Sandtrooper. Police Officer requires you to have a screen accurate backpack (or as close as possible) and several other modifications that will set you apart from the normal 501st Sandtrooper, however there are no limits to weathering, pouches, weapons etc, apart from ones that were used on screen (or as close as possible) in any combination. SWAT is a level representing the highest level of accuracy that can be achieved without going down the route of prop forgery. SWAT team members of the MEPD have picked a specific trooper as seen on screen in ANH and replicated that exact look, with backpack, pauldron, pouches and weapons in a specific combination and all the bells and whistles on their armour. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWHthethird Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Sweet! Thank you! Also ordered my AP armor, i've been looking for a few months and this would be the best choice for my size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Welcome to the squad man....we are here for you when you need us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Just finished my first build and used AP... Awesome armor! Be sure to check out this link if Mark hasn't already told you about it... http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=7744&st=0&unlockUserAgent=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hey man. Check the links in my signature as well. And welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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