R2trooper

Wow Brian, I am really excited for you! Not to sound like a school girl.... Anyway, everything is looking good. Have you worked with any other armor type before, how is the PVC thickness and handling compared to other types? Is the helmet and armor that shiny in person!? If so, I think that is awesome. Are you going for a EIB or centurion build? Ok enough questions from me. It looks like I will be able to get my Movie FX up to a good standard, the company does have good customer relations and support so that is awesome. I would really like to have it look top notch to show off at Celebration Europe II this summer. Well, good luck with everything, and see you around the forum. Dan

I bought the armor one year ago, December 16 2011. The time span of getting the armor and now has been a six month deployment. So between getting ready for that, and getting back, the whole project had been put on hiatus. I had bought the armor, and within a couple weeks, the whole set up had to get packed away. I did do some soft part buying when I could. I am fluctuating in body size at the moment. I am close in size as to when I got the armor, 5'10 220 lbs, 35 inch waist. I did get down to under 200, 32-33 inch waist, which is what the armor is made for, but a little too much revalry upon return has put me back in the 220, 35 inch waist range. I will get back to the 32 inch waist before CE II. I do have to say I do not regret buying this armor, but when one has paid a lot of money for something, then finding out some of the flaws in it can be a little disconcerting. But please, I don't want anyone here thinking that I am bashing on anyone, but yes, I am less than happy. When I bought the armor, I found a crack in the inside area from a drill hole. The screw had broken through it. I had contacted Guidion, and he was quick to repair it. I also had mentioned to him recently about the ab parts, and he agreed to replace them. I will be buying the Movie FX thermal detonator from him as well. I am sure that we will be able to come together on this and get everything fixed. Right now I know the helmet needs to be converted to either a hero, or stunt, not my current "he-runt". The left chest abdomen has the three rivets, not the right side, I would like to see what I can do about that, the knee ammo container is riveted in the wrong spot, the shin with yellow glue that seeped through joint. I will ask him to remove the rivets from the belt as well. Movie FX has been easy to work with, and I'm sure that this will be positive experience for the whole community to see another supplier-customer working together to make the best possible TK!

For 501st approval, it won't take much. To get anything higher, I will have to replace some serious parts. But, yes once a member, i am wanting to join the German Garrison. I met some of them at lego land before, nice guys.

Bulldog, I think you have made a way better decision than i did for my armor supplier. This stuff looks great. I will be watching this build closely, as I would love to get the PVC armor as well. Please keep a list of any new items that you find that you will need for the PVC. It looks like you are off to a great start, best of luck to you in this. Dan

Minuteman, thanks for the info. As much as I have seen all the helmets, and as much as I have looked at this one, I never noticed it being a weird hybrid. It is funny, no matter how much you read up on stuff, you are still always learning. As far as Guidon putting the armor together, you are correct. I don't have the tools, or the work area for something like this. I thought it be be a safe thing to have an " expert" put this together, who has a full work shop and does it pretty often. I was way, way wrong I guess. Yes, the glue is showing on one shin and has yellowed. Also, most of the joints or edge stripping is coming apart, or has fallen off. This is a year old armor, and has been in a cool, dark storage area the whole time. Military schedules can be hard on the free time. So, yeah, I am pretty unhappy about this whole deal. Insert Lando quote here... His web site says he has a two year warranty on his stuff, this will be getting fixed! Any other abnormalities that anyone can spot, please let me know. From what you guys can tell, is it worth trying to get fixed, or should I try working a refund? Thanks for the info and advice. Dan

Hi everyone!! Well, I am finally starting to finish up my TK build. Starting to finish... Anyway, first off I would like to throw out a thank you from the guys I have bought from here. TKittell for my canvas belt; Veedox for the neck seal, and TK Boots, for the, uh, boots. Everything is amazing!! Now to the armor. I bought it from Movie FX here in Germany. I live like 30 minutes from him. Now I have seen armor up close, and even this brand up close, but after watching it being made (formed) I think some of the magic was lost. He insists it is from original ANH armor. I will just say, I would like to get a second set of armor, but I will not buy from there again. Right now, I want to finish up the build to 501st approval before CE II this summer. It is two hours away from me!! Hope to see some of you there, first beer is on me. I do really want to get to Centurion level though. The only parts I have left to get are the thermal detonator, gloves, holster and blaster. I need to finish painting the helmet, add the screen and take off the ridiculous “belt†that is plastic and attach the canvas belt. I will add the strapping system to the armor as well. I am taking a few parts to him to clean up/redo like one of the shins, and I am getting new ab panels. Here are pictures for you all. Dan IMG]http://i1307.photobu...zpse38249d5.jpg[/img]