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Sorry to read this Mark!!! Hope everything is ok!! O___o

My bad I was doing this using TM, that explains, this is the reason why I wasn't finding him Sorry about that, but I'm new to this forum and You guys consider everithing obvious forgetting new members not being onniscent!! Thanks though!! Regards, Alberto

I see Your point, of course, I totally agree that there are armors waay better than this, now that I've been around for a couple of months around Rebelscum, RPF and PropDen forums, I understood everything clarely. That said, I want to get skills, starting from something that I don't have to strike a gun to my head if something goes wrong! Then, after going for that armor, having completed and made a decent result I'd feel to be ready for a prop replica armor as RS props, If I want ANH again, or CFO if I want a ROTJ. I'm 1,75m tall and I weight 69 Kg. Just want to get the challenge of taking out the best possible from this FX of mine, at least I spent some money (very little respect to the other armor indeed), the armor I got is well trimmed and has a very sharp pull, I just made the mistake of not reading around and got caried away by my excitement. That's my point so again, help appreciated to get the correct AB button panel, if the color doesn't match they're so small that paint them would be a piece of cake!! C'mon strike this phantomatic TM guy's contact!! It's definitely easier to find the USA President's private mail!! :laugh1:

I got a ton of things from trooperbay I'm ready to build my armor. I'm the kind of guy who wants to have everything in advance, in order to be ready and not to stop because missing something. But he does have only decals of the buttons, didn't see anywhere the complete plates (do I have to write him in order to ask??). Actually, better reading the specs there is written that only for centurion the additional buttons are not allowed but for EIB and level one thy're allowed, and since the FX is at least EIB, don't exectly know if it's worthy to remove the plates ans apply additional ones..... What do You think?? BTW what's the TM member name?? Maybe I'll try to send a pm.

How do you contact TM I made a search on for sale items and can't find him, I need therm det belt clips too. May you be so kind to post a link or something?? I actually don't get this super secrecy though. Regards, Alberto

That's nice to read!! Actually I think they made a very sharp pull out of the cast and they trimmed really nice! I'll go all the way with snap on with plates and straps!! If it was a Centurion worthy thing I might have installed brackets, for it to be a real prop, but since movie accurate strapping is not needed for EIB approval... Would You be so kind to indicate a seller which has the two proper accurate ANH button plates?? Regards, thank You in advance! Alberto

Tell me what You think, the buttons positions look to be ready to acquire external buttons, which are provided with the kit though!

I'm going ANH. Getting a different AB plate from a different Maker, they shougn't match with the back part so I'd be forced at least to get also that?? Is it possible?? The button panel is not removable of course! As I wrote before anking about dimensions, in my kit the butt is already trimmed, don't exactly know how good, this is why I asked esact dimensions on where it should have been done, in order to understand if I had to add and subsequently cut some more! I didn'r read anything about strapping except something about shoulder connections for being approved....did I miss anything? Regerds, Alberto

Are You planning to send me some money as a gift for getting the RS right now?? I can send You my Paypal for the kind donation! Now present is FX, the future...who knows!! Even EFX Hero Legend complete armor made by Gino.... For the moment please go on with suggestions and clarifications to my questions, let's follow my path!!

Ok I went through the thread and find very instructive I already got the Canvas belt; I can fix easily the holster; I already have a MR 501 Stormtrooper helmet (not that much motivated to touch it though. But I'm planning on getting ANH RS stunt, EFX legend hero, and ESB Gino V2, so no problem in getting a great helmet); side shimming...no big deal.. Only things I really miss are (Drop boxes must have full inner drop boxes to close the back. Flat covers are not allowed) , I don't have the drop boxes full piece covers; And I need the grey tube (the guy put a blue PVC tube and the guide states:This is an all gray cylinder without silver stickers or silver paint.) for the thermal detonator and the metallic supports, please indicate me on wgere to get them. ... but I have other questions questions. 1-it is mentioned to replace the AB buttons which are not correctly sized..but on the 501st guide is clearly stated that: Ab plate buttons must be integrated and painted directly on the plate, no separate buttons are allowed. In the kit the guy put the separate buttons.....so I ideally have the thing suggested in the thread so what's going on?? 2-In my kit the butt part is already trimmed and is separate from the upper part so the post states: "While there is a seam line on the back of the FX back plate, it's too high and the cut should actually be lower down, about 1/4 to 1/2" below the belt". So how do I fix this?? actually I'm 1,75 tall so what are the exact dimensions (height wise) to look for the back part and the butt part?? 3-the thermal detonator control panel have the central button protruding upwards (like the CFO rotj one), is not like a donut with the button pushed downwards...is it a problem?? Any help appreciated here! Regards, Alberto

I'll follow this with big interest Mark!!

LOL!! I tried some research but it's very difficult to find something specific, would You mind posting a link to the threads with the best indications?? For the helmets, I'm planning in getting the best around (I just got a finished ROTJ from CFO), I plan to get the RS props for the stunt, and a Gino for the ESB, and the upcoming EFX legend complete for display. All of the above for mere prop collection. But for trooping I'd rather prefer to go with The FX and trying installing fans voice and filling.. Then who knows. Actually it's impossible to get centurion level with FX or there is a possibility... If so Which are the main modifications?? If these are too much questions feel free to answer whatever you might prefer. Regards, Alberto

Hello there, First of all I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Alberto and I'm from Italy. I'm an absolute SW lover and My personal Favorite are Stormtrooper first and Vader second!! I'm an engineer and I used to work in NYC ithe past. Back in Italy for a few years now. I collect props and Anime models . I made a big mistake, my bad, I got a FX armor, I know that You all will kill me for this, It's my bad, because I've done it without researching at all, only judjing with my eye to the movie!! I lurked around too late to find out this armor wasn't good that much. Said this I definitely want to get the best that can be done from this kit! I have it in a box trimmed, but did not touch it yet. I got everything needed by Trooperbay, gloves and soft hand guards, too. I got the correct boots from tk boots, I have holster and resin cast accurate E11 blaster from sds. Got clamps magnets E6000 and zap a gap with accelerant. Went through a million tutorial, I just would like from you the support to get the best from the worst kit and doing something really nice. Thank You in advance and let's start the slaughter, I'm all Yours! Regards, Alberto