Daetrin

Saw this on the sandy boards regarding some changes in the AP molds and how they are now even more different from the original TE molds they came from: Full thread is here: http://www.mepd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...&highlight= This is good info to know for people planning on an armor purchase. The original FX thighs were also narrower before the new barrel thighs became the standard. Now it looks like AP is following the trend as well, leaving only RT & TE(2) to have originally scaled leg sizes.

TE2 is again producing kits. The armor will ship untrimmed and unpainted in either the TK OR TD configuration. The helmet will ship assembled with the bumpy cap & back only. The helmet will come with the authentic brow trim and helmet seal only. The mic tips, lens material, and blue tube stripes are extra. Each helmet will be signed and numbered. Keep in mind that unlike an FX suit, ANH suits (TE2 or AP) come untrimmed and unpainted, so will take more time to get assembled. Though the results will be worth it

Lord Vader, this is an unexpected pleasure. We are honored by your presence... We shall double our efforts. (blast doors open...)

Facts: 1. I have one of the first TE2 helmets pulled and the detail is fantastic. Check out this thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=17 2. The armor & helmets are made from the same molds as the original TE. 3. New sets should be available soon. I'll see what I can do about getting more info.

Here is the thread from the 501st boards: ---------

I've also heard of people getting a drum case and molding the foam for that purpose. Great for traveling as you don't worry about the case getting banged.

Smart move - nothing beats a well done TK But then, perhaps we're a little biased? ;-)

I kinda like it this way better. I noticed you also sealed the backs. I think it would be a basic mod to make these openable and usable, esp. considering there is no other good place to put stuff besides the thermal det.

I notice you have the drop boxes attached directly to the belt. This is contrary to how a lot of troopers - particularly FX - wear them. I took a look at a few screen caps from ANH & ESB, and from what I can tell how you have them hooked up is the way they should be. Is this correct in ROTJ as well? Don't have any caps to reference while at work.

The blast doors are open trooper - welcome home

IIRC the only person who has done this is TK-1536, and here is how he did it: -------------

You're all set!

Great feedback guys! I'll start work on some of the areas this week. If anyone wants the fame of contributing a section - all help is appreciated.

I found this poem the other day and it stuck in my head. Perhaps it's having read a lot of Greek & Roman non-fiction work lately, perhaps it was the news about more boys dieing in Iraq. Whatever the reason, it made my heart ache and pray for the safe return of our armed servicemen serving overseas: Arena Response Morituri Salutamus. We who are about to die, salute you, more or less. Because we don't want to die, don't care to salute. And all this mess about glory and honor bores us. Frankly, we're not to fond of this game, don't give two hoots, don't really believe that this builds character We'd rather be home with a wench and a brew, cheering those padded gladiators, Because this broken field running, this bloody scrimmage Just kills us.

As this is the last thing we need before turning in our application I'd like to close this up sooner than later. I'll close this thread on Friday 11AUG and we'll vote against what's been submitted by that time.

I'm happy to create sections but I need help getting content - can't do it all myself in anything resembling speedy manner. If anyone has some cycles to crank one out it would help get this done sooner than later.

Let us know your thoughts guys - or make suggestions to add to the polls.

Considering that in a bunch of screen shots it's apparent that not all troopers have a termal detonator, should this really be considered required for an ANH TK? Thoughts?

Pix! We want pix

Pix are worth 1000 words, and always helpful.

You kill me! I had just cobbled something similar and was about to post. Ugh - I could have kept working and just posted comments to yours. :-p ---------------- I like your overall artwork better, but here the one item I was trying to address is this: most of the designs are probably too complicated to have made into patches. In order to simplify, perhaps try: -> Use the outlines of the blasters. -> use a simpler type of helmet - perhaps just the outline of the dark areas like the CTN splash image -> I was also using Infantry Blue as a nod to US troops (my own addition) I know some hate it but I still like the cog as a design element. Perhaps just using a single circle as an outside border? I took a look at a lot of Army patches and noted that some of the best ones (IMO) are simple, like Special Forces and the 10th Mountain. Perhaps we should just use either the blasters or the helmet, but not both. Thoughts?

FYI I thought having a Mando slogan on the design might: 1) Make it look more like a military patch, such as the 2nd ACR's "Toujours Pret" 2) Tie in to the Mando continuity established by Karen Traviss from Mando-ARC-TC (and from there to TK). 3) Be a great alternative to English text, or even English in Arebush I took the liberty of emailing Karen Traviss on her thoughts, her reply is below:

Thanks for the image - I knew of the other three but this one was confusing me. Next question?

This brings up the excellent question of where to best place the fans, and how many. People who say they make a diff seem to have four of them, and they are placed to allow airflow. Most fans I see in helmets have no room behind them to really pull or push air in quantity.

OK, you guys are set!