Drftfan

After an 8 year retirement I finally finished an old MTK kit I had. I submitted photos the other night and was approved. This kit is a stand in kit most likely though. I found it difficult to assemble because there really are not obvious trim lines and some of the pieces like the legs I trimmed years ago. In that time I have improved my making skills. I had a challenge ahead of me by having to work with bad cuts I did 8 years ago. The arms were easier because I had never trimmed them. The left leg I had trimmed way too much off. Massive credit to Trooperbay for working me up a set of replacement lower legs. I only used the left one and there is only a slight color difference. The helmet I am very happy with. I like my armor not looking super pristine and I can say "mission accomplished" lol. The funny part of my submission is I am wearing the same lower undersuit I did when trooping back in 2013. I have replacements on their way. I am really excited to be back in the 501st. I should have never left and I cannot wait to get out their trooping again. I also already built two versions of Kylo Ren and have a Snowy on order. After that is done I will reevaluate doing another TK and am currently exploring doing a FO.

Well maybe I will give it a try and see what I think.

I was looking around at armor reference pictures and I am sure this has probably been discussed, but it seems clear that there isnt a strap holding the bicep to the shoulder. Has anyone ever built their armor this way?

I am finally assembling a set of MTK armor I have had since 2013. I used to be in the 501st and now I am looking to get back involved in my local area. Well the armor for the most part is still pretty white but there are marks here and there. I did have one pretty bad spot on the cod area I ended up sanding out because it was a little too noticeable. I was watching ANH last night in my theater room and of course the original armor was banged up pretty bad so I am wondering if that is more or less acceptable? I plan on trooping in this armor for a bit but am planning to replace it next year with a "hero" version so I don't want to have to invest too much time into trying to make this set perfect. Opinions?

This armor is long gone. I emded up throwing it out. Yep really

I bought the last kit before Halloween. Very nice. Loving the helmet.

I just ordered this kit as well. I sold my last tk quite a few months ago and I decided I wanted to go about it again. I liked how this kit looks and after seeing your pics I am happy I went with it. Plus I couldn't beat the price.

E11?? I haven't seen one yet here in Denver. I have my hyper firm which I love but really want a hasbro one as well

Pretty sure it is mot armor.

Hey guys. I know the trooper that was selling that armor. He is very new to trooping (had his first one last weekend). I am sure he wasn't trying to directly deceive anyone.

I am learning that is for sure. Until reading through I thought aa was rather original. Now I know better

I already have a new set of armor on order. Getting it from tray. I think I may just put this back up on eBay and resell it for whatever I can get out of it.

When Is it acceptable to recast something? We all know who maker of things is on eBay. Well I received a set of his armor before I knew better. He won't allow returns and been struggling to even make this a display able suit. It is so thin and flimsy I have had cracks from on the face plate and the ab plate. I just am really irritated at this guy. He is just flat out ripping off people. But I am pretty sure his armor is recasted from what I have read. So if you had the capability of making yourself castings from it would you do it? If you weren't selling it.... I just want to make something decent from it before I end up just throwing this pile of plastic away.

Are the hand guards silicone

There is a girl in my garrison who is about 5'3 and about 100 pounds. She is using the armor tray Nichols sells. Beautiful set and a very fair price. Waiting on mine to come in simply because I liked hers so much.

Superglue doesn't tend to flex. If your in the states using dap contact cement to bond latex plates to rubber gloves is a more secure way to go. You can get a small bottle of it at any home depot for 4.00. Apply some to the gloves and the plates. Wait a minute till is is sticky then just push the two pieces together. Bonded.

I personally really liked mine. I just sold it with my old armor set since my new set comes with a new helmet. I added the ear screws, and changed the lenses as well as adding the fourth tooth. Really it was simple modifications and it is a nice looking helmet. But everyone has their own opinions.

I just contacted him. I stated I would be filing a claim against him on eBay. There is so much more to this than the cheap quality. Because he also includes NOTHING to help you build this a builder would end up spending more money just to put it together. Mainly I am referring to the helmet. It is just the face, cap and ears. No lenses, no trim, no aerators. I mean if your gonna make a cheap set of armor you could at least help someone out to build your junky armor. As you can tell I am just irritated by this. I have been making batman pieces for years now. I sell on eBay because it opens me up to a larger market which allows me to focus on other avenues like acting etc. if I sent out such a poor quality piece as his armor I would be out of business. I have no idea how he has 100 percent feedback. I think a warning specifically related to his armor should be posted. He is beyond a recaster. He is a poor maker of things.....

eBay is the issue. You have to look on here.

So I like many other people purchased that lovely set of armor from maker of things. I really didn't think at the time about how thin it was. I assume if he bothered to make if out of abs it would be stronger. So take this as a word of advice. Stay away... Period. It is just a really horrible set of armor. The helmet face and the ab section is cracked. It is not flexible and it flat out will not stand up to any sort of abuse. I have now purchased my third set of armor from tray and I am looking forward to receiving that. I will be taking some pictures of this crap armor though and putting it back on eBay with a disclaimer it is meant for display only. I at least kinda knew what I was getting with it but now that I have had it longer I have just come to realize how much he is ripping off people who dont know better.

I am currently using the fx armor with the efx helmet. Works pretty well for me but I will be upgrading. Believe me though on Saturday when I was walking the the st Patrick's day parade in Denver kids could care less what I was wearing which is the most important thing to me no matter what.

Yeah I am over it now. Bugged me at first. I did swap out the lenses, removed the mouth mesh and added the proper ear screws. So far much happier. But will replace it soon I am sure. Well before celebration vi along with my armor.

Tk4558 requesting 501st access

I have been in the batman costuming side of things for a long time. He is very familiar in Gotham let's put it that way

I may be letting go of my fx armor in my pic. Check the for sale area