Frank75139
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Armor For Larger Troopers
Frank75139 replied to OneStrangeCyka's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
I used this email address [email protected] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Lorelei's 5'4" ATA ANH-S Centurion-Hopeful Build
Frank75139 replied to TheLorelei's topic in ANH Build Threads
Sorry about your loss. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I would say about the width of the detonator. Don’t know if their are exact measurements but I’m sure if there is it’ll be in the next CRL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Painting the inside of my Helmet
Frank75139 replied to Kevin037's topic in Assembly, Mods, and Painting
Yep good ol plastidip, spray or brush on whatever you prefer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
TK 26640 reporting for duty
Frank75139 replied to Brynhyfryd's topic in Newly Approved Members - Sound Off!
Welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Stormtrooper costume
Frank75139 replied to tythetrooper's topic in Getting Started - Read this First!
No problem. That’s what we’re all her for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Stormtrooper costume
Frank75139 replied to tythetrooper's topic in Getting Started - Read this First!
AM Armor ([email protected]). I bought the whole thing, over $700 I think. Again if you’ve read the start here and armor sections you’ll see AM is for bigger guys. I’m about 5’10” 240 pounds (260 at one point). So depending on your size you might be able to get a standard kit. I personally think the AM is a great sturdy armor and can be trimmed down to fit just about anyone of average size. All the armors will run about the same price give or take. With soft goods boots and everything else your gonna hit over $1000 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Stormtrooper costume
Frank75139 replied to tythetrooper's topic in Getting Started - Read this First!
I built my TK myself. I was scared to cut it cause it cost a lot (to me it did). I think it took me a day to do a bicep cause I didn’t want to over cut and screw it up. After the first piece you kinda get the hang of things. And it’s a lot less stressful. I have AM armor which is great for non typical larger troopers. It’s very sturdy and even if I make a mistake they have pieces on hand so I could just purchase a new piece. Building is time consuming and takes up space. I used my garage (heated and finished) and it took me about 2 months, 10/17-12/17 and I became obsessed to get it done by the new year. I took a lot of days off from work and built nonstop. There is something to be said when someone says wow that’s really cool where did you buy it and you say I built it. I usually have to show my friends the pic on my phone of the box it all came in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Stormtrooper costume
Frank75139 replied to tythetrooper's topic in Getting Started - Read this First!
I think within a month of getting my TK approved I stumbled upon a 90% finished Scout up for sale on the pathfinders forum that I “had” to have. You’ll find that TKs are iconic and fun but offer a smaller range of movement. Scouts on the other hand have more room to move around and have some more fun. TKs are definitely something that’s better off being made to your body style/type. Where as a Scout can be something you pick up second hand and tailor the straps to fit you. Its nice to have a choice depending on who is going to the troops from my garrison. Moral of this story.... Have two costumes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Stormtrooper costume
Frank75139 replied to tythetrooper's topic in Getting Started - Read this First!
Welcome Ty. It’s all pretty much been said above just know there are no stupid questions so feel free to ask anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
First pic looks like the biggest gap of them all. If you soak the plate in some hot water it’ll soften it up so you can bend it and make it a bit more contoured. You’ll find you don’t have to let is sit for hours but keep an eye on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Follow up to this.... My credit card company has refunded the money since the Company has not answered the repeated attempts to contact them. I don’t plan on doing this again anytime soon but I hesitate to say I’ll never do it again. If was definitely interesting and fun, and you never know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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ANOVOS (DENUO NOVO) FOTK Armor Delivery Possibility
Frank75139 replied to JonnieBear's topic in TFA Stormtrooper
So basically if you order now, it’ll be easier to transfer it to your kid because you’ll probably be too old once it ships Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Help needed: Continue to use old post or start new?
Frank75139 replied to mjrose927's topic in ANH Build Threads
Hey Michael we are completely ignoring you, we actually don’t want to help you, we all thought it would be easier this way.... Just kidding. I tried clicking on the link through Tapatalk and it doesn’t even allow me to see anything. Not sure how old it is or if it works on the forum but through Tapatalk it is that it “does not exist or I do not have permission to view it”. I’d start the new thread and m just start off with the help needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I’ve heard stories about lenses fogging fast so I never experimented without them just used them from the beginning. The power supply cord broke so I lost them for a few hours. What a difference, I couldn’t see anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I have two fans and have no major issue hearing other then having a plastic helmet on. Even without fans at events you have a hard time hearing people due to background noise (music, people, machines). I tried the hearing assist and all it did was amplify background noise and I wasn’t getting amplification of the people I was talking to, plus I could never get ear buds to work properly, and speakers in there kept giving me high pitched feedback so I scrapped it. Did a troop without my fans for a few hours and my lenses fogged completely (apparently I’m full of hot air) and I couldn’t see. All of our troops have spotters who are familiar with the costumes either building or have one so they know to stay in your line of site and warn you when someone is behind you trying to get your attention. Other then that I try and read lips and if I can’t hear do the ol tap on the ears move so they think your intercom is broke and you can’t hear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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More people turning to the dark side! Welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Finally! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Looking good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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You can get fan kits on amazon to put together. I’d just purchase one premade. Unless you want to do something special with it all, the savings of doing it yourself might not be worth the little extra to buy one premade, considering you don’t want to do research and connecting it all would consist of a small amount of research. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Armory Shop New 3d Printed ANH TK
Frank75139 replied to Cicero1981's topic in Hard Armor (General Discussion)
It’s “pretty cool” Seems like a lot of work for something that really doesn’t seem better then what’s out there. I applaud the attempt though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I would only buy used if it’s through here or the 501st forums. Unless you live near that guy and can go see it in person and at that point you’d have to know what to look for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk