SuperTrooper
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One thing that jumps out at me compared to most 501st TK's is look how little black actually shows up on those guys. Very little!
Yep, the FX armor has short biceps, a high cut butt plate, and the thigh contour is off especially in the back. Someday I'll have accurate armor (I hope).
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Back then if someone suggested a CPU fan they would have said "A what?"
You know the fan attached to the commercial AC unit that is used to keep the computer room cool. A CPU fan right?
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Don't think that there is someone who actually sells them.
That's not entirely accurate
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There is a huge difference between the different suits of stormtrooper armor. Just compare the shoulder bells to see what I mean.
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Are you looking for the skimpy armor, or the modest version?
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I've also got a blue/green tinted AP helmet and FX armor. Look close in ANH, the helmets didn't always color match anyway.
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for the record, i only had to trim one. one was just right, the other was quite larger for some reason, about an inch larger.
Yep, the left is bigger. You'll have to cut an upside down V wedge to get the left and right to match. The left thigh is much larger around the bottom. A tailor's tape measure is great when matching them up.
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Ok, one quick question. Since you had to trim down the thighs, why not glue them in back instead of velcro? Other than that looks like your of on the right foot.
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Here is the difference between the two. The TE is a hair more accurate, and has to be painted. The AP comes in ABS so there is no need to paint it, and ABS glues better.
Both are excellent kits, and your really splitting hairs between the two.
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The ABS cement takes 24 hours to cure. I used Devcon plastic weld and it cures in 15 minutes. I love the plastic weld stuff, just make sure you keep it clamped the whole 15 minutes.
It's a great feeling when that big box of white goodness shows up at your doorstep.
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This is a great place to start studying up on TK armor.
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Hey Cujo, welcome to another forum I frequent. There's gold hidden in these here threads.
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Yes you have to use primer first. Be sure to lightly sand the surface before you prime. Then you can use either Krylon Fusion, or Krylon H2O. The H2O has a nicer finish to it, but I don't know how flexable it is.
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He has FX armor. He has an eight page help thread in the Midwest garrison forum, and our squad XO was helping him personally.
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Paypal sent. Gotta support my detachment.
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WooHoo, Bernard is back and better than ever. Glad your back from your tour.
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There is going ot be a second run. Keep an eye on the 501st only section, and there is a thread about it on the legion forums.
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John,
Your inbox is full. I've been trying to PM you back and your 501st profile email bounces back as well.
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- belt worn energy sinks (drop boxes) help absorb blast energy...
I have problems believing that one. Anyone ever see a stormtrooper get up after being shot
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It's good to be back. I missed you guys
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Try here:
http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=444
Keep in mind Bernard is out of touch untill mid August.
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Look at screen door repair kits, and cooking grease splash guards for screen ideas. Neither are more than a couple bucks.
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If you take your time and fit your armor you can sit down.
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The gaps on the side are one of the inaccuracies of the FX kit. There are several threads that discuss how close the gap.
On the chest plate, I used black velcro. Just mount it to the contoured corners (near where the bicep meets the shoulder bell in your pictures) so it's visibility is minimal.
Did you trim the left thigh to match the size and contour of the right? In my opinion it just gives a better overall look to the armor.
Other than that, it is lookin good. The ab button upgrade is a nice touch.