[New From Vermont, USA]

Welcome to the FISD!

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3 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Some prefer to be hands on but no reason you can't have a commission build, many do and are happy, on the odd occasions some modifications need to be made, but nothing too serious.

 

While doing research make sure you check the ESB CRL's for specific differences, one of those is the blaster which is setup a little different to the standard E-11 most use for ANH (no counter or power cells).

 

Some ESB blaster references here, blaster builds area here

 

 

Will do.

 

Thank you.

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Indeed, time to play the waiting game.
I think I misspoke, I said build instead of commission. Perhaps I took the "easier path", if there is such a thing, with my first entry into this new world, but nevertheless very excited.

[Hello from Central Florida]

Welcome to the FISD!

Best of luck with your build.

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Order placed with AM.

Went for ESB version with the bucket breeze, Ukswrath voice and hearing, E-11 hasbro conversion blaster with boots, undersuit and neck seal.

Here we go!!

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I have been dragging my feet on getting my order done, terrible. Getting very close with AM now to finalise everything.

Slow and steady wins the race.

[Hallo and Hello from Germany]

Welcome to the FISD!

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20 minutes ago, Sly11 said:

What was the RS blaster worth?, you may have better options with high end resin printed blaster these days as the old Doopy Doos kit which many of us have are very hard to come by now.

 The two options they have for ESB are

 

https://www.rspropmasters.com/store/snowtrooper/snowtrooper-blasters/blaster-e-11-empire-strikes-back-style-stuntbackground/

https://www.rspropmasters.com/store/snowtrooper/snowtrooper-blasters/blaster-e-11-empire-strikes-back-style-hero/

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Ahh the joys of work taking my time away from this fun haha

 

Talking with Dave from AM, I am leaning towards his Armor commission build which he offers.

Has anyone done this method before? I am also interested in the fan kit option he has for the helmet and the Thermo Detonator clips with screws.

Also didn't know there were options to add electronics in the helmet for voice and hearing, amazing haha, Has anyone tried these or done something similar?

Looking around at the E-11's, are the one offered by RS propmasters approvable?

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Thank you all for the kind words.

Great to see so many friendly people.

Thanks for all your tips, I am sure I'll have many more questions in the future.

Got a reply from Dave C at davesdarksidedepot@gmail.com (armor masters), lots of helpful info about the kits with time frames and costs.

The excitement is building :)

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Yeah I was thinking the fan setup after reading that Vader's do it

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3 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Well it can get warm here and hottest troop in my TK was 39C. You do get hot but any slight breeze can help, also a compression undersuit helps keep cooler than using cotton, FYI Kmart have compressiom tops and pants in sporting area currently @$15 each from memory.

 

Most of us run fans in our helmets to stop fogging, it does also trick the mind into thinking you are a little cooler feeling the breeze on your face.

 

I'd say come to Supanova convention next weekend and say hi but it's just been canned, covid restrictions strike again

 

Nooooooooooooooo

Maybe next time. ☹️

 

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Thank you, same height as me!

I'll be sure to check out RWA as well.

If I may ask, what was your approximate costings for your suite?

 

 

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Thank you all for the kind words and guidance. Nice to know about the double duty with some minor changes.

Looking forward to the journey.

One question for you all, how hot does it get in a trooper costume, I expect it to get hot but hopefully not oven like haha

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Greetings from Australia,

I have been lurking for a week or so now and thought I would register and say hello!

New to the whole 501st world, already introduced myself to my local garrison on their forums. Love watching troop videos on the web, looks like a lot of fun.

Already reached out to Armor Masters for an ESB Stormtrooper setup rough costing as they are seemingly one of the best for the taller aspiring trooper.

Looking forward to one day getting out there.

 

Regards

Steve