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Thanks to all for your help. TE2 armor now ordered. Many thanks, Jamie

Hey Guys, Thanks No'1 for the vids, this will help me big time, as yes, i have made my decision....... i have just had a pm back from T, and it seems i will be going down the route of TE" helmet and armor. Many, many thanks to you all for posting on this thread. it has helped me no end. I will keep you all updated on the progress. Jamie

Oh By the way, many thanks Rogue Trooper for the link but when i click on the videos it just opens a screen full of numbers and letters.

Great Guys, this is all fantastic info and thoughts. I have pm'd TE2 today to ask about pricing and shipping of his kit..... I am starting to have a change of thought and maybe it would be better to go stright in with something like a TE2. Is there any way of obtaining TE2 in the UK or will it have to be Shipped from the US? Maybe someone could PM me. I am still waiting for my activation email to The UK Garrison, so i can't get chatting on there yet Cheers, Jamie

Thanks, so much, especially to No 1, who has helped me with some great info. Just one thing though. I noticed on a screen grab i took of the 'Move along' SD from ANH that the brow trim finishes in line with the trap wher as the MRCE trim goes past the trap. See pics: ------------ Is it possible to refit the trim to this position or does it really have to go past the trap to look right on the helmet? Hope this makes some sense. Also i am having real trouble finding an MRCE helmet and wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction, preferably in the UK. Many thanks again, Jamie

Thanks heaps guys for all your help here. A couple of things. I totaly get what you say about AP and TE2 lids and appreciate the accuracy. However i am really into mods and tinkering. I have built many models over the years and pulled apart and rebuilt many things. I guess i am a typical tinkering male with a fair ability and knowledge etc. so it sort of appeals to me to tinker and mod and it seems that the MRCE is respected as a good lid when the effort has gone in to mod it correctly. Also, as this is my first attempt, my idea was to start with MRCE and learn, mod etc and then possibly at a later date move onto a second 'posh' lid special events etc. That said, we all strive to make the most accurate armor we can so it may go the way of AP or TE2. Just so that i can guage it further, what sort of cost am i looking at for MRCE against AP/TE2? Also, i have tried joining the UK Garrison, i have had my invitation, filled out the registration but have not had my verification email back even though i have sent a follow up email...... maybe i am not wanted? Cheers, Jamie

Hi All, Noob here and i must say, thank you to everyone who has answered my questions and welcomed me in. It's always a little nerve racking starting with forums etc. Anyway. I have done my research over the past 3 weeks and it is payday today. I really like the idea of the MRCE helmet and making all the required ear,brow, trim etc mods to make this helmet better. I know what amp system i am getting and have bought the fans. so am ready to go all i need is to buy a helmet. Could somebody point me in the right direction please regarding where to purchase from. Many thanks, Jamie

Thats great, thanks, i will track down the posts. Just think that for my first helmet i would like to experiment without spending big money. I can then aim to get a better more accurate bucket at a later date and use the MRCE one for parties etc. Thanks again

Thanks for that. i must say though that after looking at the MRCE helmet and yes yes i know it is one of the cheaper ones but it does look good! How much moding do you think would be needed to get it looking better? I don't mind moding, infact i would prefer to do the work and make it more individual, especially as i am wanting to build a Sandtrooper kit (Deployed/Dirty) Also would the 501st accept the MRCE helmet with FX body armor? Cheers, Jamie

Hi all, Passionate newbie here. I have been looking,reading, noting all sorts of information on build techniques, materials, electronics etc before jumping in on my armor purchase but i do have a few questions and wonder if anyone can help me out please. I am 6ft 1" slimmish build. I think that i have settled on FX armor and wondered if anyone has any thoughts on how it will fit someone of my build. Are there any other manufactures armor that is better suited to the taller build? Also, i would really like to start with a helmet and get that right before buying the rest of the suit. mainly so that i don't rush and mess it all up trying to get it finished in my excitement. Do FX supply just the helmet? Many thanks for any help that you can give me. Cheers, Jamie