xurbit

Greetings Dalma and welcome to the 501st. Like you, I too have been searching for "vendors" that are willing to either build the armor (fully commission) or have parts that are 501st requirements. When I joined in 2008 the competition on the market weren't really out there until now. (What I mean by this - there weren't many vendors who were making armors that met the 501st requirements.) I still remembering seeing on eBay for a Stormtrooper armor for $800 + shipping which look really "Halloween" and flimsy and wasn't even made out of ABS or PVC, which is a red a flag. I would advise you stay away from those. Thankfully times have changed and now the market is more saturated with really good products out there. Of course the higher the quality the more expensive it is, which is also a reminder of how much you can afford or willing to invest. If you're like me who lives in a small complex unit, and have no access to tools or garage/work bench I would definitely think about getting a commission armor, something basic that doesn't require a lot of details. For example a Stormtrooper - ANH or ESB. You mention "Propmasters" and I'm not sure which one you're talking about since there are (2) in the UK (That I know off, I could be wrong - if so please correct me.) -Propmasters.net - is one that I've heard before with also some backlash reviews, I think it's mainly a collectible type and not really "Cosplay" material (I could be wrong) however having some friends who ordered from them, they weren't happy at all so I would advise you stay away from them. - RS Propmasters - is one that has been recently new and it getting well earn reputation for the accuracy and attention to details. Why? This is one company who had access to the original molds and details which means more appealing to the public and those SW Events. You can get a fully commission suit from this company that also gives you step-by-step easy installation using Velcro. Personal opinion: I plan on purchasing my stormtrooper from this company soon. Con: It's going to be expensive no doubt but a worthy investment. You can also get the un-build version as well, which is cheaper but you'll have to find other vendors for the neck seal, under suit, blasters etc. Of course, you'll have to build it yourself which can give you more freedom in fitting. - 850 Armor Works - this is one site, that I've purchase my shoretrooper squad leader kits from, the price is fair, and the quality is good. The only con I have with this company that it takes AGES. This is due to high demand of various armors being made. Since they don't make them in singles, pretty much your armor is combine with other armors that are similar. I'm still awaiting parts and its been a year... I know this is a long response, but I hope this has given you some insight as well and for anyone else who is new. Keynotes: - Make sure your armor is ABS or PVC and meets 501st CRL Requirements. - Don't buy from eBay - Decent armor can cost around a few hundred dollars to thousands. Anything below $50 is not ideal, unless your a lucky person who bid the armor on ebay for 50. - look on Esty (but be careful) again pay attention to details what looks movie accurate vs Halloween can give you a second perspective.

Thanks justjoseph63! The link you sent over was very helpful and also gave me some insight on assembling wear! Thank you! Thanks Harbinger, I wasn't sure if I needed to create a new account for the sandtrooper detachment, even thou the outfit is special operations..

Hello, fellow troopers, it's been a long time since I've been here. I don't even recall having a white armor account lol, but I do and that's a start. Wanted to ask if anybody knew where I can get a sandtrooper backpack or if its possible commission one to order? After some years of bad luck and some financial difficulties, I'm finally starting on my Novatrooper Elite Project - which I'm very excited for. I'm also having difficulties finding any prop weapons like the DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle or RT-97C Heavy Blaster Rifle on eBay, Facebook market even Etsy Shops. I know blaster rifles are not required for application admission but would be nice as a "complete set." Thank you for your help and any information that you can provide. Yours Truly, - Craig PS: Can somebody tell me how you wear a backpack on a stormtrooper? Does it require a frame system? Straps? Velcro?

Hi everyone! I'm sorry if this question has already been answered but I just wanted some input before I make a big error. Likewise thank you for your time in reading this along with your co-operation and any feedback would be most grateful. I've started some work and completed some of the limbs piece, I'm now up to the belt and was wondering should I be using the two plastic strips for it, or should I used "Vinyl material" (which I already bought) I've look on the site by TK300. http://www.tonybarnett.plus.com/beltmod.html (own and copyright by TK300) and decided to do a similar belt modification, however the only thing concerns me is that if I do purchase a radio pouch as well as blaster for the holster, I fear the weight of it may drag the belt down. Vinyl isn't strong and I couldn't find any leather type material. On the other hand if I use the two plastic strips, it be pretty difficult as I already used it for spare parts. What do you guys think? Another issue I have is head amour, I drilled the holes already but I miss calculated and drilled this hole to close to the center of the big two holes, is there any way I can fill it up? I was thinking of gluing blue-tak but I'm not sure hot glue would make it strong enough and thus causing it to make more "nasty." I could also use this for my forearm piece after hot gluing them, the edges are firmly tight but there are wider gaps in the center, so I thought I could fill it up using some plastic filler if possible. Also you know how the stormtrooper has the O2 Tank? Dose that go on the belt or somewhere else on the back piece? Any help would be most grateful!! Thanks for your time and happy thanks giving!! Yours Truly, Xurbit

Hi everyone, I'm pretty new here and building my amour, first of all I like to say thanks for your time in reading this post, secondly thank you if anyone can give me some information or has sources, thirdly I really apprciate your co-operation!! Well I was going to the home depot store and was purchasing rivets, and rivet gun, however when it came to screws I wasn't sure what size is recommended. And seeing a lot of experience builders here I wanted to ask what screws did you use for putting the amour together? Also is there such a thing as "Rivet Washers" which is specific for 1/8 (3mm) rivets? Any help would be most appreciated!!! Yours Truly, Xurbit

Thanks mate, really apprciate your help!! Xurbit

Hi guys, sorry if this question has already been answered, I'm pretty new to this whole amour thing. I was just wondering for the helmet part, dose front & back go inside the top piece of the helmet or dose it go out of the helmet? I took some pictures so you know what I mean. Picture 1 (Helmet & Back piece goes inside of helmet) or Picture 2 (Helmet & back Piece overlaps helmet) I've seen some people who did it those ways, so I was wondering which way is the proper way to do it? Any help would be most appreciated, thanks for your time and your co-operation, Yours Truly, Xurbit

Well I got my amour from ebay around 300 ish USD, and its a Stormtrooper FX Armor. Brand, not really sure. Yours Truly, Xurbit

Cheers!! Yours Truly, Xurbit

Hi guys, this is Xurbit, I'm pretty to new to the whole 501st Legion, I'm a member of the SCG and I just got my amour today. *Dances* So I started to take everything out, and I relies there wasn't any instructions So dose anybody know where I can get some of the "Beginners guide" or how to put it together? I've check both SCG and online but there mostly advance instructions about modifications. Also dose anybody know where I can get those velcro with button clips so I can do the "Strap system" for the chest plate to the arm. something like this: ----------- Reference courtesy from TD2253, from Southern California Garrison. If anybody can help me with this, I apprciate your time and your co-op!! Yours Truly, Xurbit