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Having a hard time choosing between ATA or RS, not sure if the extra $300 is worth the plunge, aren't the kits similar when finished?

Also check out this video from RS props, looks pretty neat, 

 

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I think I might going to hold off on making an FOTK, I don't see many other builders listed other than one person, i'd like to browse my options and see what's available.

I'm most likely am going to lean towards the Empire style instead of First Order for now.

Though I do have questions, I saw this video. at 9:34 he shares his opinion on Anovos vs RS Props armor kit

So Anovos has more details, looks shiny and crisp. but RS Props is more screen accurate, even though it's not as crisp or looks as finished.

Anovos isn't listed under vetted vendors however, and RS Props is. I don't quite understand why is that the case?

How about ATA (Affordable Trooper Armor) how does that fare in comparison to these kits? What armor set has the most bang for your buck? Would ATA be the best for the majority of people in terms of cost to quality product ratio? Or would it be better to spend a few hundred more for the RSPropStudios version?

Would it be better to buy a completed kit that includes soft goods than to buy each item individually?

ATA (Affordable Trooper Armor) goes for $540 for helmet and armor kit
https://www.facebook.com/ATA.Armor

RSPropMasters goes for $850 for helmet and armor kit; $1450 For completed armor and helmet + soft goods
https://www.rspropmasters.com/store/stormtrooper/stormtrooper-suits/stormtrooper-self-build/
https://www.rspropmasters.com/store/stormtrooper/stormtrooper-suits/stormtrooper-fully-finished-kit/

Anovos goes for $900 for helmet and armor kit (Currently not in stock); $1950 For completed armor and helmet + soft goods
https://www.anovos.com/collections/star-wars/products/star-wars-imperial-stormtrooper
https://www.anovos.com/collections/star-wars/products/star-wars-imperial-stormtrooper-pre-assembled

 

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10 minutes ago, Kredal said:

ANH stands for "A New Hope", aka Star Wars: Episode 4.  First Order armor is going to be either TFA or TLJ.  You will only find fan-made versions of that for now... I don't think the screen-used kits have been scanned and recreated exactly yet (but I could be wrong!).

 

oh that's what the acronym meant haha, im dumb; Well That's a bummer on no FO kits, hoping to see the list grow some more for them.

For the Empire style storm trooper, I'm not sure whether to go for ATA ( Affordable Trooper Armor) or RS Prop Masters. 

I'm 5'10" 140lbs, 30inch waist slim build. On the list of vetted vendors, it says that RS Prop Masters seems to have everything almost ready out the box, which seems more appealing to me, because of time, though I'm not sure.

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On 6/15/2010 at 5:38 AM, Daetrin said:

ANH Derived: traces back to a screen used helmet. Armor came from an incomplete ROTJ suit that was supplemented with parts from a tour suit, with this base being modified to be more ANH accurate in detailing. 

Can someone explain this to me?
ANH: it's the original source used in the screens or company that made them?
ANH fan made: that it's a replica made by a fan to look similar to the original?

So in terms of detail and bang for your buck, I would want to go for something that is ANH because it has the most screen accurate detail right?
Is there ANH  armor for First Order Armor? I don't see any listed under vetted, I only see one fanmade.

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4 hours ago, ukswrath said:

 

I've built a few 850 (AW) kits from Shoretroopers to Deathtroopers, very easy to assemble. A short while back his armor details were pretty soft and their delivery times were lackluster but their process has improved and I recommend them as an alternative supplier. I also built an FOTK and Shoretrooper that Jim makes, again easy to assemble.

 

Both suppliers have their pros and cons. After building both IMHO it's easier to work with ABS vs fiberglass. That said Jim's armors are far more detailed and in most cases more accurate.

 

It's a coin toss.

 

Hope this helps  

I am 5' 10" weigh 140lbs , fairly skinny/athletic build. What armor type would you recommend? of the two? What makes ABS easier than fiberglass to work with? Both seem really expensive, and I only have a limited budget to work with, so not sure what is the best overall. Or if there are different armor makers that also make FOTK that fit my size. if so, I don't see it listed under the recommended vendor list, so I'm quite lost.

You say Jim's kit is harder to work with because it's flexible fiberglass but the results are more in detailed. Would that be compared to all ABS armor?

Flexible fiberglass armor (looks better, harder to make) > ABS armor (not as detailed, easier to make)?

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would you recommend using this armor kit from Armor Works? made of ABS 850armorworks.com
Or
this other armor kit from Jimmiroquai? attached is the pdf of armor maker, made of flexible fiberglass.

I want to make a FOTK but I'm not sure who to buy from, or what materials are going to be needed after the purchase of either one. 

Jimmiroquai FOTK 2018.pdf