jeff.t.hammond

No worries Cadger as I didn't specify that in my previous posts. I have added the shoulder bells, ammo belt, and sniper plate. The abodmen buttons are all black but I'll get some blue paint. I need to change the belt out with some canvas as soon as I get to the store and buy some canvas. I'll post more pics as I have them.

In hindsight, I of course wish I would have found this forum about a month ago. But I already purchased that suit on eBay and am just about finished assembling it. The good news is I got it for only $255 + $120 shipping, so $375 total. I am about 1/2 finished with the helmet and the rest of the armor. The photos below were taken last week and I have done quite a bit more since. I plan to trim the thigh pieces so it will fit me a little better and will also see what other modifications I need to make once it's all together. I have also purchased a neck seal, boots, and body suit. So at this point, I am interested in the possibility of getting a different helmet so I can make the most of what I have. Tolo, do you have any links of recommended helmet kits?

What about this one? How does it compare to the FX helmet? $300 seems pretty steep for just the helmet though. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29017-mtk-esb-helmet/?hl=helmet#entry373591

Based on some cursory googling today it seems that one of the biggest complaints of the FX armor is the large "bobble head" helmet. So two questions, 1) where would be a good place to get a replacement helmet for an FX kit and 2) what are the other issues with FX armor? Is it accurate that it would be 501st approved but just not for level 3?

Good? Bad? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Wars-Stormtrooper-Armour-costume-ROTJ-Kit-Made-in-UK-Halloween-/221648436590?pt=UK_Collectables_SciFi_fantasyCollectables_EH&hash=item339b46bd6e