[Thermal/O2 tank clips]

Going to start tonight!

[Thermal/O2 tank clips]

Thank you so much! Been racking my brain all day

[Thermal/O2 tank clips]

I've been looking for the measurement for the thermal clips. I saw a link awhile ago but can't find it now.  

How long does the clips have to be from the end to the bends?

 

[Armor clicking]

My armor seems to click a lot when I walk. Mostly from the knee area. Will padding help quiet the noise?

[Thermal/ o2]

While building the thermal/o2 tank I split one the the end covers. Is there a way to find them at the hardware store or does someone on here still make the thermal detonator with clip?

[AP armor for sale]

is the holster 501st approved? And can I buy the gloves and holster separate ?

[Bicep dimple]

Thank you guys!

[Bicep dimple]

My phone is being a jerk today...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br><br>

My armor has a dimple in one of the biceps and I was wondering what arm does it go on?

[Bicep dimple]

I tried to search but with no luck

[Core armor strapping]

I'm almost to the point where I need to start strapping.<br>

Do I need snaps for the back armor, kidney armor and butt armor or can I just glue those straps in place?

[return edge or not to return edge... that is the question (butt plate)]

Thanks guys... this really helps!!!

[return edge or not to return edge... that is the question (butt plate)]

So I've been looking at pictures and pictures of stormtrooper butts and I'm still not sure if I need a return edge on the butt plate down where it touches my legs.  I know I need one on the top to strap it to my kidney plate. But in the pictures I see some with and without a return edge on the area around the legs.

 

So what did you guys do in that area?

[MTK armor question?]

Hey Jason and good choice in your armor selection.  MTK is great armor and Mike has made improvements to it every step of the way.  I got my armor in spring of 2014 and I know of 4 improvments that he has made since then to make his armor that much better. 

 

There are no mods that you will need to do to his armor.  It will all come down to your assembly.  There are multiple MTK build threads on this forum that will help guide you on your way.  Research them all and there are some great tips you will find.  Also don't be afraid to go onto trooperbay.com and view his videos on how to assemble stormtrooper armor.  The videos are a great guide to help get you started.  Then you may use techniques from those videos as well as what works for you. 

 

Good Luck and have fun!

 

 

Thanks Steve!  This takes some weight off my mind !

 

I've must have watched the TB videos about 1000 times and i've read some of the MTK builds but taking that first step "cutting" is a bit nerve racking but I'm ready.

[MTK armor question?]

So after lurking here and at MEPD I finally pulled the trigger on the MTK sandtrooper armor since the price was right and I had to spend the money before the wife did.

 

Since this is my first build I was wondering how much modification needs to be done if any to the armor before it can be accepted into the 501st? I know it depends on the quality of work I do but is there any mods to the armor itself that needs to be done? I’ve read a lot of good reviews about the bucket and armor but I was just curious before I get too far along.  The armor should fit well on me since I’m 5’8 with a medium build.

 

I’m just nervous since it’s my first armor build.