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  7. Phasma question

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
    photos updated gmrhodes13 2021

    Yerrp, there are a good few subtle differences but on the whole the standard TFA trooper suit can be used as a base for the Captain Phasma armour as it utilises around 95% of the same parts.

    The additional / different parts mainly being, Flame Trooper cod, C3PO ’style’ fingers guards, hand and wrist plates, shin extensions, double boot plates, and of course that awesome cape.

    You would also need to go for a purpose made lid (as stated) as they are completely different.

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  8. themaninthesuitcase Anovos ANH Stunt Build

    in ANH Build Threads

    Posted

    Looks like I might be the first cleared UKG Anovos trooper. There was a 2nd person given a pre-approval green light 4 mins after me. Just a case of who gets through the admin first!

     

     

     

    ....or maybe uses their persuasive powers on the GML in the form of a nice few bottles of cold Heineken B)

     

    Now,...where did I put that review kit?

     

     

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    :D

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  9. Anovos and RS side by side.

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    A few peeps swore up and down it was RS recast, you just help confirmed it wasn't. 

    do the photos show the clear difference?

    Clear enough for me.

     

    :blink: ...sorry, "side by side" means EXACTLY! that, each piece photographed next to each other to establish any possible comparisons and similarities, how can anyone say that these pictures in anyway make it "CLEAR" ?

  10. Diagram of snap placement

    in Tutorials, Tips and HOWTOs

    Posted

    I’m always surprised, and somewhat humbled, to see my old ‘Bill-a-grams’ still being used as a point of reference to help guys with their builds, especially since a good few of ‘em were produced many, many  years ago and methods and information as progressively changed throughout this time.

    Quite a few have been updated over the years as and when needed but please bear in mind that they were only ever intended as a rough guide to help or in many cases to answer someone’s specific question.

     

    :)

     

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  11. ROGUE ONE TRAILER - IMPERIAL STORMTROOPERS!

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Not sure if its the resolution not picking them up but in the top 2 pics there is a trooper in each that you can see the ab plate, neither if them seem to have ab buttons...

     

     

     

    Ab buttons are there, all be it modified as per the rest of the suit and lid. :)

     

     

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    One of the most frustrating things about the Rogue One TK is the complete disregard for continuity of the original costume. The timeline for the story is supposed to be days/weeks before ANH so the costumes should for all means and purposes be the same for any and all established characters.

    I get the ‘Then-and now’ angle that many have voiced regarding construction, ease of use, cleaner visual appearance, etc., etc., but I’m sorry, you can’t tell me that with all the modern technology that we now have regarding design, materials and manufacturing that if they REEEEELLY wanted to they couldn’t have come up with a functional and practical version that fits the bill whilst retaining the full essence and elements of the originals.

    I think it’s pretty obvious that Disney/the Costume designers wanted to stamp their own mark and come up with THEIR version, THEIR interpretation, THEIR take on the costume, regardless of what others may think. :angry:

    I suppose we should be grateful for small mercies, it could have been worse, it least we didn’t end up with Schumacher style nipples.

     

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  12. TFA variants spotted

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
    photos updated gmrhodes13 2021

    On 4/3/2016 at 8:24 PM, camprandall said:

    ....and a few guys carrying what look to be flashlights on their holster.

     

    Yerrp, still trying to track down what they were B)

     

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  13. FOTK Backpack

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
    photos updated gmrhodes13 2021

    There should be some nice clear pics start to surface now its released on download & Blu-Ray, but in the meantime here's a few references gathered together over the last year B)

     

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    :)

  14. ESB and ANH stun differences

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    On 2/5/2016 at 10:38 PM, aliens8us said:

    And the lens are bulbous in ESB whereas they are flat in ANH

     

     

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

     

     

    You may be mixing ESB up with ROTJ regarding bubble lenses in the helmet. :)

     

     

    The ESB Armour and helmets were for the most part reused, freshened up and slightly modded ANH costumes (with a few exceptions of new Mk.II examples sneaking in and not calling attention to its self  :D  ).

     

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  15. Anovos TK armor preorder

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    I'm disappointed that I have to put the helmet on by turning it sideways until it's around my head. I may buy a larger helmet from another manufacturer; which would be best? 

     

    This is my first time building armor.

     

    :D

     

    All good helmets are to be put on this way. It's accurate.

     

     

    Yerrp, as Mark said "It's accurate" and exactly how the original screen used helments were put on B)

     

     

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  18. Riot Trooper gear

    in General Weapons Discussion

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
    link removed no longer working

    We have some very talented members here in the UK Garrison who are working on or have already made a good few of the new First Order weapons and accessories, the Stun Baton being just one of many B)

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  19. The actual TFA Undersuit

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted

    For what it's worth, we have a very creative member of the UKG Armoury team who is in the process of replicated this undersuit into a more user friendly 2-piece so that you can utilise an existing UA top (or any other suitable brand) that you might have.

    He should be offering them up to troopers pretty soon :duim:

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  20. The actual TFA Undersuit

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted

     did they really supplied the undersuit for the film, I don't know.

     

    Yerrp, they did :) ,

    That site is part of Extreme Racing who provided the suits for TFA. They had them up on their main site way back in July-Aug 2014 but they removed 'em a little while after, they must have got their hands slapped by Disney / Lucas because they haven't put them back up since.

     

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  21. Anovos TK armor preorder

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    I have this fantasy. You know how swear words get transformed on FISD into something less offensive? The forum software can be configured to do that to anything really. 

     

    There is a good chance that I will make it so that anytime anyone uses the word Anovos on the forum it is transmogrified into "cute white fluffy bunnies sitting on rainbow next to a cute puppy."

     

    -Eric

     

    (not really) 

     

     

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    B)

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  23. ATA OR The shed of glittering delights?

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
    link not working removed

    On 12/27/2014 at 11:06 PM, Billhag said:

    BFA armour and helmets derives from CAP with all permissions granted by Chris years ago.

    (Which seems to be acceptable for other recommended and recognised Armour makers).

    Good, comparable quality with other TE derived armour (and in some instances better) such as ATA, MTK, T/MC, AP, SDS, etc.

    Good, Low / Mid-Range price point and as maintained a great reputation for customer service throughout all the years of producing this armour and other well established costume parts.

     

     

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    I hope this helps :)

     

     

    Bas

    Great start matey, take it nice and slow, and keep up the good work :)

     

     

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    Some info also here :- http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29542-bfa-lid-wip/#entry376849

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    BFA armour and helmets derives from CAP with all permissions granted by Chris years ago.

    (Which seems to be acceptable for other recommended and recognised Armour makers).

    Good, comparable quality with other TE derived armour (and in some instances better) such as ATA, MTK, T/MC, AP, SDS, etc.

    Good, Low / Mid-Range price point and as maintained a great reputation for customer service throughout all the years of producing this armour and other well established costume parts.

     

     

     

     

     

    I hope this helps :)

     

     

    Bas

    Great start matey, take it nice and slow, and keep up the good work :)

     

     

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