TK Monkus

Thank you very much. I am 99% sure I am going to go with the RS self build, which I think is just the hard armor but will confirm. I am going to make a separate post, but do you know if his strap pack is worth purchasing as well? Thank you for the tip on the boots. I will reach out to Imperial boots, do you know if they respond while "on break"?

Thank you for the input! I think I am going to at least order my armor. Now I just need to choose which vendor I am going to buy from. Hopefully I will have build thread up in the near future!

Thank you very much! I actually found your thread a little after I initially posted this and found it very helpful (and encouraging). You did an amazing job putting that all together and it is a godsend for new people like myself! I am in the US and think I am going to go for it at least ordering the armor. I now just need to pick which vendor I am going to use. Thank you again and hopefully I will have a build thread up in the near future.

Thank you for the reply and input. I will check out those threads.

Thank you very much, that thread looks amazing. Is there another set you would recommend that may be a bit thicker? Do you think with nothing to start in the way of tools and what not, it is still something that is doable? Obviously if I did do it myself I would need to invest in the right tools but not sure if there are major things that are needed and hard to access right now do to closures and social distancing. Thanks!

Hey there, I had meant to start my build over 5 years ago, but life happened and the finances went away. I finally am back to a point where this is a possibility again. I have a few questions before I buy my armor. I am looking at building ANH Stunt and had originally looked at buying it in PVC from RS Propmasters. I am based in Southern California, USA. I am also in the socal garrison forums and will post there as well but as this is the spot for Stormtroopers, figured I would start here. My questions are, since it has been a while since I last looked over all this, is RS still the best place to buy from for ANH stunt armor? I am new to all this and so am also wondering if I should sill try and build it myself with everything going on (I see RS has a commission option where they build it) I am guessing armor parties are on hold and so the next question is, is this really a good time to start this? Maybe I should at least order the armor now and wait to start building until things start to open up? I know building it yourself gives a great sense of accomplishment and being able to say "I built this" while I am wearing it is something I would love. Any input on both questions would be appreciated, and thank you! Matt

I am planning on building ANH stunt from RS, thanks for the link also, helps a lot!!

Yes it does! Thank you for your advice!

As the title says I am deciding between ABS and PVC. I am leaning more towards PVC right now because I have been reading around and seen that PVC is generally shiny, I like shiny, it does not discolor, and it generally will not warp in heat. I live in California and it can get pretty hot. Is one harder to keep clean than the other? As a person that has never built before is one better to build with than the other?

Thank you

Ok thanks.

So for someone that has no experience with this it is sounding like I might want to look into having it built. If I don't build it myself though won't it not fit properly?

So I just have some questions before I make my purchase. I have decided to build ANH stunt and buy from RS. My first question is what material is better? I want to go ABS but just wanted to ask around and see if maybe the PVC was better for some reason. Second question: They have something called an Accurate Assembly Bundle that includes: Replica Belt made by Clothears Costumes. Fabric belt made from six layers of fabric, all matched to the original belt. A very faithful replica. Black rubber gloves with painted latex hand guards. Chemical style black gloves, with detailed finger nail and palm, with rubber latex hand guards bonded to the uppers. Screen used style metal torso brackets, for mechanical fix with nuts and bolts. Made to the same dimensions as the brackets used on our original suit. Elasticated strapping for torso, to allow the armour to move as the screen used suits Bifurcated ‘split’ rivets for left hand side torso join and cod piece. Replica ’S’ spring snaps for ‘Han Rivet’, belt, cod and shoulder closure with ’S’ Spring snap setting tools or pre set in the studio if applicable Correct thickness and colours of elastics across the suit, black or white as required Sewn vintage style snap fastenings for shoulder bell attachment (pre-sewn). Bonding adhesive for limbs (Stellmax available) Elastic closure for shins, with accurate hook pre-sewn Armour under belt, fully adjustable here is a link to the site as well http://www.rspropmasters.com/product/accurate-assembly-bundle/ Just wondering if that is something worth purchasing or should I just buy everything separate? I also want to go centurion from the start and was wondering if there are any other RS centurions out there that could give any other advice?