[The various types of armor and where to find them UPDATED 2023]

ABS Is always the best material!

 

 

 

Thanks for a great and informative post! 

 

I think I'll be going with RS.

Between the PVC and ABS, is one better for beginners?

[The various types of armor and where to find them UPDATED 2023]

Getting my Kit soon, but need the rest to finish, Boots, Gloves, Bodysuit, neck brace, gun and holster. Any info will be appreciated.

 

Thanks

Boots   TKBoots.com

Undersuit    Under Armor, there is nothing better

Gloves  Be creative, any black pair will suffice, shop around

Gun Hasbro E-11 Blaster with Doopy Doos conversion kit

[The various types of armor and where to find them UPDATED 2023]

Thanks Kevin, looks fine to me. Don't see much difference in this kit and those worn by newbies (I have an old FX). There should be no problem getting this approved.

[The various types of armor and where to find them UPDATED 2023]

Thats where I just got mine from and it looks good.  Haven't started building it yet.

 

Kevin

 

I just want to ensure that it is suitable for larger troopers and is 501 approvable. Has your Garrison CS seen it? I just want to make sure this kit doesn't disqualify me in any way.

[The various types of armor and where to find them UPDATED 2023]

is Trooper Supplies still a good source of armor?

[Where, What and Whom To Avoid When Buying]

is Trooper Supplies still a good source of armor?

[Blemishes and stains on TK Caboots]

You could just get some white shoe polish and buff it on.

 

 

I tried polish, it did not work, the stains are too set in.

[Blemishes and stains on TK Caboots]

if you suspect its from the inside, perhaps try dying it from the inside?

 

If its on the outside, you may want to consider sanding off the gloss surface, it will weaken the boots and probably render it unprotected from the elements, but it should better match your armor. There is a how-to thread on this.

 

 

Thank you for the input.

[Blemishes and stains on TK Caboots]

I have Caboots for my TK, and I have seen several of us that have purple and pink spots on them. I contacted the company and they said that blemishes on Stormtrooper boots are normal. Does anyone here know how to clean them? I have tried various household cleaners, but these stains seem to be on the inside of the boot showing outwards. I am sure others have this as well, what can we do?

[FX Armor Too Big?]

heh no probs man - so many experienced folk around here - I wasnt sure if u were joking or being serious. My comments werent meant to be insulting - hope u foudn the post interesting and TROOP on!

 

 

 

Oh Yeah, you guys are the bomb...So much knowledge here, that is why I asked the question here first. I believe most of you could easily work for Lucasfilms with your knowledge.

 

I had no idea a typical TK was so complex. I did not know they were different in every movie too. I look forward to learning more from you.

[FX Armor Too Big?]

Heatshock said:

Hey Rick - I hope u were joking - but just in case u werent; heres the link to Thayne and Tom were talking abt

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its abt rounding the edge of a cut bit of armour

 

 

No, I was not joking. I am a brand new TK, have not even been to a troop yet.

[FX Armor Too Big?]

What about cutting the FX-plates a little and then giving them the return edge as shown in another thread for the chestplate using a hobbyiron?

 

Looks like it´s doable.

 

 

 

WTF???

 

 

Hobby Iron? Do you cut armor using a iron?

[FX Armor Too Big?]

Amish Trooper said:

Here is a set of fx(bottom ) vs more accurate ones (top)

 

 

 

 

yep, that is what I have. Thank you very much...

[FX Armor Too Big?]

to the best of my knowledge - yes

 

good luck with ur build!

 

 

Thank you very much.

[FX Armor Too Big?]

I recently purchased new hand plates from EBay. These plates are considerably smaller than the FX hand plates. I E-mailed the seller about them and they responded that the FX hand armor is way too big, and the more accurate hand plate size is smaller. Please help, I know there are experts here. Is this true?

[New TK In Town]

Ha My mom is a lunchlady at Riverview Highschool. Before I moved to Brandon I lived in Shadow Run in Riverview

 

 

My neighborhood is actually right across the street from that school.

[What does your TK-number mean to you?]

Saluting metal is always great!!

 

And Transformers in the mix as well.. Sweet! Love Transformers

 

 

That was the bomb in 1984...Too cool. It's always good to meet another fan.

[New TK In Town]

Hey bud Welcome to FISD. Where at in Tampa are ya. I lived there for 13 years just left 3 years ago. I had a place in Brandon

 

 

Riverview Actually. I have been here for two years.

[New TK In Town]

Welcome! I've only been in the Legion for about a month now as well. I'm dying to get out and troop

 

 

 

Really? Your new too....I am lucky I suppose with the clone wars just coming out. I did not troop the event but I was a handler. It was good experience to see how things work during a troop. I can't wait to do more.

[New TK In Town]

That is your rank soldier!!! Be proud of it and accept it. You will earn your stripes by putting in a little time and effort.

 

 

 

 

Here, that would be on your user profile. Click on your name in this thread, and you will see yourself and your recent posts. You can also "track" posts by using the options tab in the upper right of the thread.

 

 

it's my rank? I see now, I thought it meant that my information would not show because I am a private user. Thanks for the helpful information.

 

It's actually nice to be a private. I am a Master Sergeant in the Air Force, so being a private here is relaxing, no pressure. I can just sit back and see how my fellow TKs do their thing. The Floirda Garrison had many nice things to say about this unit. I am glad to be here.

[New TK In Town]

Welcome to the FISD Rick.

 

To load an avatar go to My Controls and look under Personal Profile. You should see Edit Avatar Settings.

 

 

Thank you, worked like a charm. In my Garrison thread, I could see everything I posted to in my control panel. I don't really see that here. Any advice on how to keep track of threads posted and such?

[What does your TK-number mean to you?]

My TK is 8417

 

84 --- 1984, a great year for Heavy Metal. Dokken, Ratt, and Twisted Sister all had top hits on the radio. Many of the top bands of that era can trace their roots back to this year (the bands I liked anyway).

 

Also, Transformers was introduced in the United States.

 

 

17--- My old baseball number.

[New TK In Town]

Welcome to the forum!

 

 

 

Thank you very much. can you tell me how to get rid of the "Private user" and put my picture on?

[New TK In Town]

Hello everyone,

 

I am TK 8417, assigned to me this week. I live in Tampa Bay Florida and a member of the mighty Florida Garrison. I have been associated with the 501st for only one month so far, and I have already been on a troop in Orlando Florida to celebrate the opening of the Clone Wars.

 

I look forward to talking with everyone.

[TK4488 requesting Elite status.[31][FX]]

DUCT TAPE FTW! shoulda' know, it fixes everything else! I taped my camera's battery door back on/together

I can't put my O2 can on by myself.

 

 

 

Greetings my fellow Florida Garrison...

 

 

I am confused. You cut your armor...You told me that was a bad idea...Did you cut it and then regret it later? How does cutting the butt plate help with mobility?