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Awesome thread. Almost gives me enough confidence to tackle this project.... Kudos Mynock...

Wow , cool Terry you are the man... I have seen your videos, and I love your approach and teqniques . I really appreciate your feedback. I am trying to replicate the TD sergeant with the white pauldron earlier in this thread. I believe I used one of your references . I had RS build the suit, and they weathered it as well. I notice the trooper I am replicating was very little weathering, or so it appears in photos. I am going for swat, so I need the detail to be correct. I did start a thread on MEPD, so I'm sure I will get some more feedback such as what you suggested. Again thank you for putting your thoughts in. Do you mind if I message you about further process to get this correct?

Wow you have quite the collection of characters , very nice.

One thing I notice, is that the seller is 6' tall, being vertically challenged myself, it makes me wonder how much modifying would need to be done. The arms appear to have some room to accommodate, but the legs and Cod area may be tight. I'm sure you will need to make some minor adjustments, but the price seems fair. Good luck...

Thank you sir, I will however be bringing my TM to the EIB...

Thanks Fellas... I appreciate the feedback. I sent RS a couple emails and have not received any response. Not any messages that imply I want a refund, just questions on how to fix my problems.IE: paint used, and weathering procedure, just to make sure I can match what they have. I'm an artist, so painting... I can handle...lol , I have been very polite and understanding, but still no response...

Are TD's allowed to go for EIB? if so, I'm surly going for EIB. If TD is a no go , I will wait for my ESB TM...

Thank you fellas for all the feedback. I am enjoying my RS, just need a few "tweaks " and she'll be ok... Already straightened the brow trim... Need to tighten up the gray on the frown, and reinforce the mic tip area, and it will be much better...

Sounds like a good idea. What do they glue the elastic with? Regular CA glue? Just in case I want to put it back.

Better Photos later when my Handler comes around. Surprisingly able to install myself, with a bit of contortion....

So Whats This Thing Looking Like?

yeah, it is more comfortable than even my Shock Trooper, or my JR for that matter. Fits better too, with the exception of my neck, i may need to trim the neck line a bit. Also the helmet seems to want to sit on my shoulders. maybe more padding?

Get Er Done...

Thank you Kyle I was actually thinking of messaging you about some of these matters..

Yes It does Look good. I am all for durability as well, I think i may be over reacting a bit, so ,I will post some pics later of the kit installed. Oh, Yeah By The Way... I was approved into the legion the other day...YAYYY CT20421...yeah baby....

Right, that would be horrible.

This was also my reference to RS, an actual screen shot, from my DVD, not blue ray. I guess it is a bit closer to this reference.

Thank You Loctius as well, no Rugby, and possibly Reinforce.

Thank You Sir... MEPD for sure...

--------------- this was my reference... In your opinion, does the weathering match?

Am I being too Critical?

Compared to the JR lid, which weighs twice as much. The first thing i noticed was the mic-tips were super loose, and wobbly. i started to tighten, and the lid started making all kinds of cracking noises. it was the THIN ABS. basically very thin and flimsy. i then noticed the paint detail on the teeth. clearly outside the teeth area, and not covering the teeth in other spots. next I noticed the trap painting, black outline, just sloppy. The brow trim is offset. this is just what I've noticed in the five minutes I have had to inspect. I have been looking at near perfect builds here on FISD, so i was hoping for a bit nicer than this. I had sent in a detailed Reference for a specific Trooper to be replicated, and the weathering is,,, well almost correct. I will post that pic as well. I guess all in all, i had higher expectations than what was received. On a lighter note, it shipped from England yesterday, and was received today....

Weathering...

So I received my RS TD in the mail today, I must admit that I feel like the helmet and the armor itself is quite thin. Some of the details appear to been clearly rushed through. I have to admit I expected a little more for the price I paid for this kit. I did have it completely assembled by RS not sure if they were rushing my order, or if this is standard procedure. i will post pictures momentarily. Feed Back would be greatly appreciated.