SlyFox740

Were you nervous when cutting the kidney notches? I'm curious as I have an AP kit on order, I'd like to eventually get it to centurion level as well.

Speaking of which, I'm not sure if there's already a thread about that but is there any special technique for using the facilities or do troopers just set the armor itself aside for bathroom breaks? I've seen the split ab/cod piece before which could flip up if unbuttoned from the butt-plate.

Are "morphsuits" otherwise known as "Zentai" suits allowed for 501'st approval? I've bought these from this website before and you can order custom configurations and custom measurements, (no hands, no feet, no head, crotch zipper, ect) it's very affordable too. Usually when you see people wearing these suits they cover everything from head to toe, face, fingers, toes and all, this website will customize your zentai suit however you want it. The Lycra/Spandex fabric these suits are made of usually has a bit of a shine to it but this version is a Cotton/Spandex so it has a matte black finish with no shine at all. The only zipper it has goes up the back and will not be visible once your neck seal is on. Again there is also an option to install a crotch zipper if requested but I'm just wondering if the armor codpiece and butt-plate will conceal it good enough. The zippers are also black and very fine with a tiny handle to grip, they're sewn into the seams so the zippers are actually hidden pretty well. Here is a link to the bodysuit, what do other troopers think? Is this a good option? and if so would the codpiece and butt-plate cover a small crotch zipper? http://www.zentai-zentai.com/black-cotton-bodysuit-fullbody-spandex-cotton-lycra-zentai-suit-products-271.html

Okay thanks for the tip, I fixed the link. Not sure why it didn't post the first time? Here it is again: -----------

I'm really new here and I've only begun making a list of things I need to complete my kit, so I'm not sure if this has been asked already or what other trooper's opinions on Zentai or "Morphsuits" are? These became really popular in recent years, I'm sure you've seen that random guy at events walking around in a blue bodysuit covered from head to toe, hands and everything and you can't see the face. Well you can get them customized with no hands, feet or head if you want, I've done it and it's actually very affordable. Usually the Lycra/Spandex material has a little bit of a shine to it, but I found this Cotton/Spandex version which has a matte black finish. No logos whatsoever and the only zipper goes up the back which allows you get into it but this will be easily concealed by the neckseal and armour. Also there is an option to install a crotch zipper for those times nature calls while trooping, but I'm wondering if a crotch zipper would be concealed enough with the cod piece and buttplate are on? Here is the link to the bodysuit:----------

Newbie here from Cambridge Ontario, I also just made a deposit on a set of AP (Authentic Props) Armor and Helmet as well as Holster & Gloves. So excited to start my first build. Lots to learn along the way! I will be following your post Hope to see you in the 501st Canadian Garrison in the future

Andy if you are you still selling these Power Cylinders? I'm interested in buying a pair.

Very Inspiring! excellent job trooper

Total newbie here, this may have already been asked a thousand times but has anyone heard of this company and if so is it any good? I'm already getting the impression that it's a good idea to stay away from commercially available kits. http://www.anovos.com/collections/the-imperial-collection/products/star-wars-classic-trilogy-imperial-stormtrooper-pre-order any help or advice is much appreciated, thanks.