TK4999

For "big thigh guys", the best solution is to add a shim to the rear seam of the thigh armor. That increases the circumference of the thigh armor to better fit the leg. You may have to vary the width of the shim along its length, depending on the shape of your leg. Some guys use excess ABS plastic for the shim, and others use some sort of vinyl plastic (like that found in a white plastic trash container. Good luck with the customizing!

Gino, for the most part, I think that folks are reading it. However, it is tough to "absorb" it since some parts read like a "he said / she said" diatribe that is extremely circular. So there is a certain amount of frustration from some that reflects perhaps a weariness with it all...

Wyatt is a man of many talents! Thanks for posting dude!

Simply amazing! Thanks for posting the pics, and thanks in advance for answering the cascade of questions that have (and will continue) to follow!

There was a trooper I met in London at CE who had the blue lights installed in his RC, but I did not get his name. So I know they are out there...

Paul, thanks for sharing this with us! It really contributes to our "hobby" and our passion: white armor! You rock!

Wow! This is awesome! Welcome to the FISD, Rob!

This thread seems to be attracting a crowd... Welcome, John! Look around, you might find some other threads interesting too! We're glad you've joined us!

Matt, thanks for the heads-up. I don't have your email, so hopefully you will see this note. Please send it to my email which is tallracer333 AT yahoo DOT com. Thanks!

Frankly, I have no idea which stories are inaccurate or not. So letting the charges and counter charges sort themselves out is informative... I think???

Nope. it is the "armor history" thread... and thanks for your contributions! P.S. I am trying to edit both sides but let you still make your claims.

Not banned. The CO said no f-bombs. So selected editing has occurred. In several posts. Mainly the crude 3-stooges style "oh yeah?...take THIS" banter. That adds nothing to the dialog, since we are all about armor history in this thread.

Congratulations, Joey! Lookin' good!

I need shims in my calves, and I used velcro since I also loan out my armor for some troops and need to be able to pull the shims out. I put velcro in the back seam of both calf pieces, and also on the shim piece. You just have to match up the correct velcro facing the correct way, so you can seal the calf piece in the back with or without the shims. If you want to glue the shim, you can, but make sure there is enough overlap width in the shim to allow an area to seal with the glue. I suggest fitting everything up with just tape to make sure the shims are cut correctly before gluing. You could use a card board shim first to make sure the measurements are correct before you cut the ABS for the shim. You will likely find that you need to taper the calf shim depending on the contour of your leg. (It will likely be narrower near the ankle then at the top.) The thighs would be the same, except less tapering is required. Check out firebladejedi in the UK. He makes awesome canvas belts! Here is the link for his thread: -----

lol... Joey, how about a 6'6" trooper?!? I am almost 2 meters tall and am proud to wear the white armor! At both C-IV and CE I was the tallest trooper! I need to be careful when I troop to not stand to close to really short troopers (or a short Vader... ), but I always troop with pride!

I agree. This armor looks like it was custom made for your body! Great job!

Sweet, Bernard! Awesome work!

lol... that shows you what I know... I have never heard about a "Don Post statue." I always assumed that I could have WORN that stuff. Good thing I never bought it!!! (Do you suppose the sales person would have cleared that up before the big purchase?)

I vaguely remember walking around in a mall somewhere and seeing full stormtrooper armor on a mannequin in a Sharper Image store, and then found it listed in their online catalog, but I don't remember the year. (Don't ask me how many times I circled back to the store to get a glimpse of that armor!)

Thanks, Ed. I was in the middle of editing this thread too when I realized that you had beat me to it. Dan, you are one courageous dude for taking this on. Gino and Matt, I strongly encourage you (dare I say plead with you) to work with Dan to provide as best as you can your understanding of the history of the armor. We all know that you both have differing opinions, and perhaps there are third parties out there that Dan can dig up to shed more light on all this. Or perhaps not, which means we will have official "gray areas" of armor history, like other histories over the centuries. (Who DID fabricate those statues on Easter Island? and were they recasts?) Seriously, we should look at this undertaking as an opportunity, and do the best we can to make it as successful as possible. Thank you.

Even if you never plan to sell your armor, another consideration is if you ever want to loan out your armor at a troop. I have done so several times when I played Vader, so we could have more stormies at the event. Keeping at least one seam sealed with velcro (industrial strength of course) gives you the option of letting others wear your armor.

I use the Novus for both fine scratches as well as overall polishing. For scuff marks, i use rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol. Some guys use lighter fluid for stubborn marks. Not sure about removing glue, though.

Dang! I really wanted to be there, but I had to stay behind to perform in two Weird Al concerts instead! Gotta support the home garrison, you know!!!

Ed, I can't help but laugh my a$$ off at that thought!!! I mean, I have seen lots of "wardrobe malfunctions" during troops (and had them happen to me too), but the thought of a costume failure that is totally unseen by anyone just has me roflmao!!!

You'd be surprised how comfy a wetsuit can be on cold autumn day in Minnesota! I have two "smoothie" wetsuits (2mm and 5mm) that have both come in handy as undersuits; one on a December day with single digit temps!