maxsteele

I knew there had to be perks!

Through my searches for armor, I came across Troopergear making sets of armor. I've also seen it referenced as "New TE" and "TG" armor as well. I have also seen a reference to Armor Master, though the thread at http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/ says that Armor Master is no longer made. I'm a bit confused on that. I am 5'11" , 190-195 lbs, with a 36" waist. I wanted to know people's opinions on this new set of armor / helmet that Troopergear is making and the possible fit for someone of my size. It is trimmed and sanded, ready for assembly. It is quite affordable, and if this is good armor for a first-time TK owner, and will pass 501st approval, I may go with this set. If this has been covered in other threads here, I sincerely apologize. For some reason, every term I type into the Search window comes back as "No Results". Even if I put in common words, it never finds a match.

I know the base certification is 501st approval, for getting into the 501st, but I have also seen two other certifications - Expert Infantryman and Centurion. What are the reasons for getting these further certifications? I have seen the extra details that are required in the costume database to get these certs, but are there restrictions during troops for those who don't have EIB or Centurion certification?

Ah, excellent! Did you have to do any extra cutting, or was it just a matter of assembly? Also, I was told the trimmed / assembly kit does not come with any straps or velcro. How did you procure (and know what to procure) the necessary items? Also, I was curious on your body dimensions. I'm 5' 11", 190 lbs, with about a 36-38" waist. The suit looks wonderful!

I'm looking for opinions from people who have ordered a pre-trimmed TK set from AP. I'd like to know after you received it if you needed to make any other adjustments, or if it was a matter of attaching straps and velcro, and it was ready to wear? As I have said in other forum posts, I have the craft skills of a toddler. If it comes down to having to get an untrimmed set of armor, then I will try to get as many people as possible to help with the cutting, drilling, and assembly of it. But if a trimmed kit from AP makes my life easier at the cost of a few more dollars, it may very well be worth it for my sanity.