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  1. TK Stunt Neck Trim

    in The Replica Section

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    So I’m gonna throw this out there and see what people think or already know.

    I recently replaced the neck trim on my stunt and the one I got was considerably smaller and easier to work with. I don’t remember where I got the first one but with the smaller one it makes getting my head in so much easier. Is there, or has there ever been any talk as to what the size of the trim was? I only knew the ones size that was listed as a “TK neck trim”. This is purely a question out of curiosity, I in no way want to start something that’s gonna push into any CRL changes.

     

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  7. Under suit Compression / Thermal Armor

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

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    Just as an added note Trooperbay’s one piece has dual zippers so you can still go to the bathroom but honestly it’s a pain in the butt no matter what you have on cause plastic armor doesn’t have zippers. I agree with the going cheaper cause I’ve already found that compression wears easily. My Tommie Copper set was bought with a really good deal and it’s truly amazing but if I didn’t get the deal again I can’t see spending that much money on compression. Trooperbay’s was less expensive ($100) and seems like it’s less likely to wear due to rubbing. Starting out I’d get a cheap set from Amazon and see how you like it. You can always switch up at a different time. And I actually went over the logo on my two piece with black permanent marker, it helps but it’s not permanent.


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  9. Boot stripe widths and positions

    in Stormtrooper Commander

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    Took me a few minutes to figure out what stripes you were talking about but I’m on the right page now. I’m in no means an expert on the commander or anything for that point but I looked at the CRL and it looks like the top stripe goes across the the area of the foot where the leg curves into the foot around where the heel starts on the bottom. For the front stripe I’d just come off and inch or two maybe. Honestly it’s not stated in the CRL so I’m assuming nobody knows exact measurements but one would use a best guesstimate.

    http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_commander

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  10. Under suit Compression / Thermal Armor

    in Boots, Soft Parts, and other Accessories

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    I have two sets. A one piece from Trooperbay and a two piece Tommie Copper. I think I’m more partial to the two piece. I feel it is a lot lighter and cooler then the Trooperbay one, it’s also easier to get into when it tight spots like changing in small bathrooms. Neither are thermal but since the Trooperbay one is heavier I mostly use that when it gets a little cooler.


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  16. ANH Stunt build getting close to done Need Feedback

    in TK Pre-Approval Questions & Discussion

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    Bells- I agree lol Only issue I have with is I used to work out a lot and my shoulder muscles are still rather big even though i don't work out anymore lolz. What do you recommend I do to shape them differently to fit better. heat them up? that makes me nervous. the inside of the bells are just to tight. 
    Thighs- and calves are VERY close together and NO i cannot walk very well. I kept everything the size it came out of the box. can I just use a dremmel to shave down some? on top or near the knee? 
    Thanks again!


    My opinion is move the bells closer to the shoulder bridges and see how that works (marked in red)
    You can also shave down the tops of the thighs (blue) to raise them up and give you a bit more knee room to walk, just stay with the natural contour. I wouldn’t go too crazy just yet because you still have to velcro the calves which might help a bit.
    You’ll notice the stock CRL photo has some black around the knee (green), I know some purist say go for minimal black showing everywhere but I’m a firm believer if your not comfortable your not gonna want to wear this for hours on end and you will be walking a lot. You can also see on the back of the CRL pic the calf and bottom rear thigh are cut slightly curved to help bend the knee. So my opinion would be when you get the velcro do another test fit and if it’s still not better then I’d personally adjust the length a bit.
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