DroidHunter

Last episode has a TK with a white one.

Bring it on!

Cheers to all!

That's the Rubies set, isn't it?

It is hard to say exactly, to be honest. Some of the fitting certainly comes from the internal strapping system that you use to hold everything together. But the fit depends in large part on how the armor pieces fit together. For example, the shins, thighs, forearms and biceps are all rigid pieces after construction that you slide your arms/legs into. No amount of strapping adjustment will prevent a large arm or leg piece from being to large. You can pad them out with foam to a certain extent, but if you need too much padding, it may not look right. Now, depending on how the armor was constructed, you may be able to un-glue the pieces, cut them down to your size, and then re-glue them. So it all boils down to how big the size difference is, what kit was used, and how the armor was assembled.

Thanks to one and all for the kind words. Better late than never! Good to see you brother! You're just making rounds on all of the same boards!

I can't see the need or the desire to troop in TK armor that looks like this. I'm fine with the design for the cartoon, but that's not the point. We already know what TK armor looks like. We've known since 1977 and we've been sticklers for trying to perfect that look here. The TK from Rebels is nothing more than an artist's interpretation of what we already have. Why muddy the waters or create a CRL for an artist's vision of what we already know and love. Just doesn't make sense to me. The idea should be that the image of a TK from Rebels is what we already are, reduced to cartoon form. IMHO On a separate note, I walked around on Halloween with my TK kit on, and was flagged down by a dad that was strolling his daughter through the neighborhood. The little girl was about 3 years old, give or take a few months. He told me that his daughter spotted me, and begged him to come take a picture of the guy from Rebels! There's a whole new generation of fans on the way. And even a 3 year old knew that I was the embodiment of that cartoon trooper.

What Gaz says. I think he is worried that the split between the two halves does not appear to be symmetrical. TK armor is just like that all over. Its not just the helmet that's wonky.

I'm a bit late with this, but thought I'd post up anyway. Got out and trooped with my garrison mates in Carida on Star Wars Reads Day last month. It had been a cold and rainy morning so crowds were light at first, but picked up as the afternoon wore on. I was on my 3rd day of antibiotics for bronchitis and a sinus infection, and our navy man was under the weather too. But we managed to pull through . Nothing like a good troop to make you feel better!

That's an awesome picture!

Research is key, but you won't ever feel comfortable until you dig in and start cutting. Measure twice, cut once. And post up with questions when in doubt.

That's normal. Is part of the fun of the wonky helmet. You'll see that it many of the builds including the one Gaz just posted. Once you anchor the pieces together and put the ears on, it looks correct. Keep in mind, the whole thing is a asymmetrical and looks warped even when finished. That's what gives it it's charm.

There has been some debate about this over time. The primary opinion is 15 mm for the arms, 20 mm for the thighs and shin fronts, and 25 mm shin backs.

I see it now. What Gaz said -- cut along the groove.

Can't see your pic. Not sure if the issue is on my end or not.

It is really a personal call. If they weren't all great kits, they wouldn't be here on the vetted sellers list. In person they all look great. I am 5'10" 175 and ATA fits great. I love the kit and customer support/contact was always just an email away. The wait is long though. You won't be disappointed no matter who you choose from our list.

Doah! Sorry my friend, I missed that post. [emoji47]

Has anyone seen this is person yet? Look potentially more accurate (new scope, possible D-ring, some form of folding stock, front end, etc.) but hard to tell from this single pic.

Lots of pics in the EIB and Centurion submission pages.

Yep. He sells the split rivets and cap rivets for cost.

I'll let the other guys join in here, but you want a good fit so that the pieces are neither too loose and baggy, nor cutting off circulation. You want to achieve that movie look. Have you joined up with your local garrison? Sometimes the best thing to do is squire with other people and look for an armor party. The troopers there will be happy to help get a good fit.

Looking good Tim. Technically, you don't need inner strip at all, only the outer cover strips. They just give added stress support.

Great thread but glad it wasn't here when I stated my build. I knew the cost of the kit and some accessories, but if I had added the whole thing up before I got started I may never have jumped in head first! [emoji1] sometimes ignorance is bless.

Growing on me, but I agree that it looks like a motorcycle helmet.