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  1. Review of Jimmiroquai FOTK Armor

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted

    come on guys- keep your facebook off the detachment and the detachment off your facebook. Can't you folks see the damage that facebook does to the forums? It's especially detrimental to garrisons. Other than the ease of posting pictures, there's no reason not to share it with the entire detachment.

    No different than the TFA anovos FB group, which I can only imagine you take part in?

  2. TFA Racing Shirt

    in TFA Stormtrooper

    Posted

    This is potentially a semi-accurate statement that you're making yes, but I'm putting distance between the FISD, the Legion, and these shirts as one has nothing to do with the others.  They're not designed, produced, or made available through Legion merchandise runs and as such not anything that we're really in a position to comment on.

     

    It is very likely that someone at the Legion level will begin to offer different shirts with TFA styling but at the moment, the FISD has no plans to do so, and I am unaware of any happening anywhere else within the Legion at this time.

     

    I get it, someone privately made the shirt so they can choose who they sell it to or who gets included on the run.  But no reason to restrict other 501st members.  We are all 501st, regardless of our armor makers (so long as they are approved).  

     

    If someone reading this plans to create their own version of this racing shirt I would request leaving off the Mickey Mouse looking helmet graphic on the back.  I think it would look great with just the First Order logo.   

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  8. Review of Jimmiroquai FOTK Armor

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    So to those of you with this armor and the anovos standard helmet: Repaint the helmet or did you find matching paint? Would rather not repaint the helmet. Suggestions?

     

    So I actually came on here just now looking for the person who is also using this helmet and Jim's armor.  I have the standard line helmet and testing out paints that will match.  So far I've only tested this paint last night, 2 coats, and today I checked and it did not come out as white as the helmet.  Maybe because my primer is gray?  Before I left today I wet sanded and added an additional coat so we'll see.  

     

    http://www.lowes.com/pd_283716-90-212682_0__?productId=3030334&store_code=1807&cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-Paint-_-SprayPaint-_-3030334:Rust-Oleum&CAWELAID=&kpid=3030334&CAWELAID=1220891316&k_clickID=9316cbc6-34d5-4b4b-b452-5eb342da1571

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  10. DV's First Order Build

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    I painted a FO helmet and those areas came out bad for me.  I recommend to keep on trying with the stickers! 

     

    Oh and I received my Jim armor yesterday!  The box was roughed up badly but luckily the only damage was to the TD, which should be easily fixed with bondo.  

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  11. Review of Jimmiroquai FOTK Armor

    in TFA Stormtrooper

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    I received my Armor from Jim , and all is true, it is fantastic, I was super concerned with painting and cracking because of it's flexibility, I had worries of having to have an auto Paint shop spray it with flex bumper paint but after buying a few different Vinyl Sprays I found one that I'm going to go with, it is Dupi Color Gloss white Vinyl and fabric paint, did a test and it has a huge range of flex, here is my kit and a couple pictures of my Paint test.

    Thanks,

    AL

     

     

    Did you use a primer first?  

  14. Alternatives to 50gal storage bins to fit in trunk

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

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    I have a 2013 Honda Civic sedan and I use the below chest for my TK which will fit in my trunk.  A fellow trooper uses this chest so I went ahead and bought it, surprisingly I could fit everything except for my helmet (which I carry in a separate bag).  You have to put everything in clam shell style with the thighs and all arms in side of it.  Buy it, keep the receipt, and take it back if it doesn't work.  

     

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-35-in-Mobile-Job-Box-222167/205053257

  24. MLC TFA Helmet build

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by UT Trooper

    I was able to get my hands on one of the first MLC TFA stormtrooper helmets (fiberglass).  You can see his build threads over on the rpf along with his armor, user mlcallanta.  The kit comes with the greeblies separate from the helmet for better painting and it also comes with a mesh screen.  Lenses weren't included so those will be ordered soon.  The quality is fantastic which is usually the case with MLC's products.  I think this is the best looking fan made helmet in terms of having more of that duck look.  I'll update the thread as I finish this thing off!

     

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    Here is a shot of a helmet Mardon finished:

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    Hello from England - TFA Help please

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    That seems to be the problem  - segragation of the fanbase  ...   Star wars was created for everyone - Yet 501st  are constantly given priority over the rest of the world. 

     

    No offence to you dedicated 501st troopers  - But we all spend thousands on lucasfilm products / merchandise to carry on the spirit & imagination star wars brings.

    Yet by the time it's released to everybody , many have already spent thousands on  fan made (lower quality) copies ,   it's a ridiculous marketing system they seem to use.

     

    I can see the frustration and trust me, I wish I was selected for Anovos. However, I look at it like this: Anovos selected the 501st because this is the largest Star Wars costuming community. A lot of people here eat sleep and breathe Star Wars costumes. They know we will put the costume through rigorous testing and building. This is free QA testing for them, which allows them to perfect the kits before they sell to the general public. A year from now you will own a more refined Anovos TFA kit than those original 501st members.

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