Exodus

If you would prefer to purchase a complete kit and save the time wiring it up, the voice amp kit from skullworx is really good. I have it in my FX bucket and I would recommend it, even though it is a tad expensive. The trade off is wire it yourself or purchase the complete kit (I went the kit route)... Thx, Ed

I believe that makes them easier to put on via a twisting motion. The buttons for a TK are push in and a pain. I had wished the TK black butttons where threaded.

I believe AP is still investigating options and appreciating the comments as he wants to make the suit both desirable and continue his reputation. Thx, Ed

Posted on the 501stforums, a great idea from tk4626. "just a suggestion for mounting the mouth and ear pieces on your tk buckets. I screwed a bolt through a bit of abs and glued it in side each piece to make mounting posts, drill corresponding holes and attatch with a nut. these pieces are fully removeable if need be at a later date and wont pop off during a troop"

Here's an update from AP: " [snip] PVC might not be for sure the material we will use, we are still in a plastic testing stage. We received many emails asking what is PVC (Polivinyl Chloride) Check this link for different type of plastics and applications. http://www.midlandplastics.com/srtd_pvc.htm Flexible PVC is one type of plastic we are planning to use, but we will test many other plastics. We will do many test pulls using different type of plastics in the .60 gauge range, varying from PVC, Styrene ect...You can rest assured that we will use the most durable and flexible plastic possible to meet our standards. We guarantee you will get the best quality product for the money. "

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After reading a comment from a member on a sister board, I thought I would offer up this post. As the FX instructions in the FX kit are shall we say lacking, how did you build your armor? I spent quit a bit of time researching and found various websites for suggestions and improvements to the kit. There should be a master list of links (I'll double check after I finish this). A did receive a good piece of advice, "measure twice cut once." You don't really think about it until you start trimming for a good fit and oops you cut too far or at the wrong angle. Another good piece of advice, ditch the velcro that comes with the kit. It won't hold. Take a trip to Home Depot / Lowes etc and purchase industrial strength velcro. Secondly, glue as much as you can for an overall stronger hold. Examples, I glued my forearms and thighs together. My calfs and glue the front and run a strip of industrial velcro down the back. Rivets are great to hold the ammo boxe and plate on the thighs. Another small investment (or borrow one). Examples: http://tk861.com/armor_tips/armorcaveat.html#Mods http://www.multiplehat.com/whitearmor/mods.htm Also, I would personally recommend not using velcro to hold and assemble the suit (together). I experimented and implemented a snap system with webbing and elastic to wear the suite. Great tutorials and implemenation at http://www.tonybarnett.plus.com/tutorial.htm Lastly, the helmet. This took me as long as the entire suit. I would build this last and take even more time. Cutting out and painting the teeth is a pain but as you will find from reading is a must for realism. Then adding a screen behind, paintining the chin, ear caps and then putting the whole thing together. This is a thread on its on. PM me with any questions or add to thread. Thx, Ed

This happens to be my next big mod as I am also a 32 waist. I'm going to make a more realistic belt with white canvas. As irony would have it, my wife wanted a sewing machine. As I bought the thing for her she is excited to make me a belt. Then I will tackle the swimming in the armor problem by using the "extra" abs from my old belt. I have already been thinking about heating it etc. Now, I do know of at least two guys in the Golden Gate Garrison that have done this. I'll contact them and ask they join and add their wisdom! Thx, Ed

Team, As we now have the official detachment name the logo has been created to follow along with the theme of our name and of what this group represents. The intention of the Stormtrooper logo is to draw upon that the Stormtrooper is the primary military force of the Empire. This military is rich in tradition and history and thus is very symbolic. The symbolism of the detachment logo draws upon this history from the original concept of the Stormtrooper to the evolution of clone trooper to Stormtrooper. I am very pleased this logo and I hope the team is as well as this is our logo. Please feel free to comment (either PM or on this thread). Many thanks to our 501st LCO for his graphic talents in taking the vision and making it into reality (thank you again M'Lord!) I present to you the (proposed) Stormtrooper Detachment logo: Thx, Ed TK4878 XO Stormtrooper Detachment

I must recommend this mod (both front and back abs) as it gives you the flexibility that won't know you need - until you need it. And as the belt covers the split no one can tell you have the ability for added mobility. From one split opinion Thx, Ed

We're number #1, we're number #1.. Heck, keep it! First Imperial Stormtrooper Corps. Very first in and very last out. Thx, Ed

I actually took a green welding face shield and made two sent of lenses of out it. All it took was a good pair of scissors and a little leverage to cut through. Way better than the stock lenses in a FX kit. Thx, Ed

Maybe next year, can't fly and ditch the wife with our new baby...

Throw in one more addition, however its going to have a tough climb up with an ongoing vote... Or, we save that name (I like it) for other stuff like for a t-shirt, etc... Thx, Ed

I'm not much of an artist, but I'm working on my idea today and should post it in a few hours. Thx, Ed

Does anyone have any opinions of the TE2 armor? I've seen posts on various forums that is sounds like its coming soon, or may already be available. Anyway care to comment on any facts regarding this armor?

No concern of an overload to the fan drawing all that current from the 9Volts in series?

I did a quick google search and found a few website including a listing an ebay. I can PM you the links if you are interested. Thx, Ed

I posted a question to Tk-1536 earlier this year and he provided me those pics and the following insight: Take a piece of 9 inch wide canvas and fold it over three times and sew it together. The length around the waist is up to you as to how you want to wear it. You can run it all the way around and rivet the abs to it. Or you can have two pieces with the abs belt in the middle. This is my next mod and hope to have it done soon...

Rob, very cool of you. Thanks for sharing.

Sounds like a great mod, can't wait to see how it turned out!

Even though it not always be there, I just can't fathom a TK without a TD... one opinion. Thx, Ed

I've done okay with two fans, one behind the grill sucking air in and one low in the helmet circulating air around my sweaty chin. I haven't had my lens ever fog up, which is odd and I don't have any anti fogging on them. Thx, Ed

Folks, Please keep the thread free of any derogatory statements towards sexual preference, race, or religion on the boards. We do not want offend any members and / or have our detachment application disapproved due to misconduct on the boards. Please direct any questions directly to me in a PM. Thx, Ed

Here's a great list of websites for those just getting started on a suit of armor (copied from the legion forum): Reference Sites: h-----