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  2. Black Series or no?

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    It's definitely a FX recast. I'd say stay away.<br>

    Doesn't mean your friend is screwed - if he makes the best out of it and changes the helmet, he might be accepted for basic approval or even EI. But I can't say that for sure without seeing some detailed pictures. It also depends on how good his building skills are ;)

  3. Where, What and Whom To Avoid When Buying

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    Hello everyone new to the group something that a lot of people may not know about storm trooper armour There are suits made from GRP Fibreglass, I recently purchased a set of armour made from this , I have seen the moulds for sale on eb ay in the uk for the same price of an ABS suit.( around £750 mark)

    Having worked in the aerospace composite industry for 12 years I am familiar with working with these materials carbon fibre etc.

    I was recently at an Antiques fair and a guy was there selling these suits I purchased one for £60, When he told me the price I nearly bit his hand off.

    The helmet is in x3 pieces very difficult to assemble however it is like a real suit of armour all put together the same way as ABS still in production some of the leg fittings have been widened using plastics strip and a heat gun on the inside of the moulds just for a bit of manuverability .

    Used this process many times in the past , Obviously don't try this with ABS not recommended, I will post pictures when suit is finished its not 501st accurate but it's going to be finished in a battle worn style and will be used for fund raising for a children's hospice

    I'd love to see  a Work in Progress thread of this  :popcorn:

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