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Update: I ended up using the 501st-creations hovi's with the ROMFX. Working good so far. Even used the suit outside. No problem what so ever. No feedback either. I've also mounted the ROMFX-speaker behind my chest plate for bigger (more noisy) events. Not had the chance to try that out though.

Cheers for the input

I hear ya (couldnt resist!). It seems theres a quite a few with that opinion/experience. However, there seems to be a few happy with HOVI speakers as well. In the end I might use HOVIs and a hidden speaker (or switch in between the two). For now, I just want to know what HOVIs I should aim for

My TD build is almost complete. One of the few things missing is sound gizmos. Im currently thinking of a mix between ROM/FX and a set of HOVIs with speakers. Ive been trying to find out what my options regarding the HOVIs are but Im lost. I want the HOVIs to be of as good quality as possible and ofc be as loud as possible. Does anyone have first hand experience with dif HOVIs? What sets them apart? How does Stompers HOVIs (does he still sell them) compare to those from 501st creations? Are there other HOVIs out there that anyone would recomend? What are the dif tech specs (cantt find that either) Cheers in advance Henrik

Woho! Give us those pics Mathias!

Update: Gluing the forearms. Ears in place. Man, those were hard to trim. There are no guide marks, whats so ever, on the TM ears. All upper body parts done, including straping system. Buttons on AB not yet glued. Rivets on the left side with snaps on the back. I might use velcro to close the left side instead of snaps/elastic. On the right side (not showing) theres a single "button" (I used the bottom side of a male snap) as there should be. That side is closed using velcro.

Started working on the helmet. I dare not cut the teeth more using the knife. I need another tool! Shoulder bells and biceps. Biceps not yet striped. Butt and Kidney plate with elastic straps in the back.

Update: All but the left shin are trimed, sanded and taped together to see how well the parts fit. I've decided to work on the return edges once the parts are glued (hence the somewhat rough edges). I will probably remove most of the return edges on the back/chest/ab plates as well. Also a new blueprint with the latest modifications to my T21 build.

Looking good, Mathias

I will. Done.

Work in progress. I've actually used a dremel instead of scissors/knife to do the triming. It works like a charm once you get the hang of it. I've been vey careful not to let the dremel skid away on the shiny outside !!! The TM armor unpacked. Back pieces trimed and sanded. A tiny return edge still to be trimed on the butt plate. Front pieces trimed and sanded. Note the kidney plate - I have not trimed the sides (yet) until I've figured out if I need to shim the kidney/ab gap.

Woho! Gz!

Mathias, Im about to order this poly weld Poly Weld.

Woho! Gz Mathias! I'm still waiting on my shipment. Damn I envy you!

Sick

Cheers everyone for the help. Almost convinced what armor to buy!

A few days later and Ive nailed info on most sets, save AP and TM. Still waiting to hear from Paul but could use a little help were to direct specific questions about the AP.

Cheers for the input this far. What about TM then? TM might be the suit I know the least about atm. Where could I read up a tad more about it?

The AM is just a sized up FX, isnt it? Wich suit looks the best in your opinion, the RT-mod or the AM?

Hi, Im about to buy/build my first armor. Ive tried to read up on all different suits (TM, RT-mod, AP, TE, TE2, FX, PT etc, etc, etc). Im a tad confused. What suit should I aim for? Im 6'0ft/187p with slightly larger then average legs (well trained/muscular). The RT-mod might be what Im looking for? What are the pros and cons of dif suits? Id def want to be able to troop so durability is desirable. How would one order the suits in regards of cost (not including all extras)? Ah, found How to buy armor. Good reading. Im dedicated enough to assemble/craft/modify myself. Looking forward to hear your input