rhapsodyred99

LOL ok EDIT: I realize that thick ABS FX armor is not going to bend! I actually am upgrading my armor, I wanted to grab one of yours TM but I can't seem to source one. From what I have seen and read here you truely are the Trooper Master. Pictures of your armor is what got me to finaly decide I needed to ditch the FX. I am probably going to get RS Props PVC armor, which I understand is pretty flexible, but I was thinking of ways to put my old FX set to use. I may just try to sell it once I get the RS suit ready. I do not want to cut the RS suit as that would destroy its whole purpose of screen accuracy. Thanks for the reply guys!

Hello all, I know that traditionally the crotch plate and the ab plate have been one happy combo. But I know from my FX armor that not having a joint there makes the armor a pain to sit in or do any thing really other than stand straight. Now this could be because the FX also had a combo kidney/butt. I was wondering if anyone had cut the crotch from the ab since the belt will cover it, for increased mobility? Or would that disqualify the armor for 501st enrollment? I realize that plastic armor is not going to bend, but I have to wonder if there is anything that can be done, and still have it be stormie armor and not a jointed up mess.

Thanks!

I want to turn my GF stunt helm into a Hero. Does anyone know where I can get hero ear caps?

You mention its thin and that RS suggests PVC for trooping...But does the 501st allow PVC? I look at the guidelines and it says this: The armor parts shall be made from one of these types of materials or like materials: White fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), or HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene). I am interested into getting back into this hobby and want to upgrade my old FX suit with one of the newer more accurate types. I am interested in RS mainly because of its authenticity, but if its going to tear or crack the second time I put it on I am not going to be very happy. sorry to ask a newbie question in this thread! You have done a great job going for true accuracy and I am just amazed at teh work this had to entail for you. did you get the pre trimmed version?