carbonitekid

Sadly no. The Legion has a very weak stance on recasting that leaves a bad taste in a great many mouths. This is where the FISD has always bucked the trend and taken a firm position against them , and been vocal about it.

My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Looks like you had a fun troop. Nice looking TK but my hat has to be doffed to the proto Fett.

Most Haberdasherys (sp) should be able to source what you need.

I would have to concur. Given the far more accurate helmets created by fans these days, and at comparable prices, quite why MR is so popular amongst the costuming community eludes me.

There was a time that if you wanted a RoTJ suit this was the way to go armour wise ( the helmet has always been a throw away job) despite the amount of rework/modification required for clearance. Thankfully since the CFO suit has become available the Rubies TK , like all other incarnations of Rubies Star Wars costumes, has become fit only for the trash compactor.

I meant of course TK80085 One day I need to learn to count.

Ohhh. I see what you did there. ;-) They will have to nix some numbers. TK 8008135 anyone?

Jimmy , you have hit the nail square on the head. A good balaclava will help you keep cool not make you warmer, providing as Billy so rightly said you don't go for a 100% wool jobbie.

Welcome to the FISD mate. First thing I would do is sign up to the Uk Garrison forums: http://www.ukgarrison.co.uk One of the armourers there will be able to assist you with advice on both armour prices and which is likely to be suitable for your needs. Between the armourers over there and the wealth of advice here I'm sure you will be kitted up in no time.

Another one saved.

Humbrol works for sure. Chips off occasionally but that just adds to the lived in look.

Martin Walter, Hon Member of the UKG, makes some very good neckseals indeed. I can pm you his contact details upon request.

I'm guessing Brian chose not to embark on a battle of witts with you as you are unwilling to listen to anyone with a differing opinion other than yours, despite your claims to the contrary. Or maybe he, like I, finds the level of arrogance you display as some one new to the subject yet tottaly unwilling to listen to those VASTLY more experieced than yourself both distastefull and ultimately tiresome.

Then the question should be asked: If they/he is such a stand up seller why the need for multiple Ebay acounts?

Of the Acker Amps I have personal knowledge of in the UK, a large number have had tech/mic issues and have spoken out on how they wish they had bought a Rom. Just sayin........

Thats because ( if it has lenses and such) its a later model and not the 70's version.

Simple answer? Research. If your like most of us you have a raging desire to armour up and money burning a hole in your pocket. Ignore it for as long as you can. Search as many threads as you can on here to find the best armour for both your build and your needs. During this research you will soon learn the basics of identifying the poo from the shinola. If not then do as you have done: post a pic/link. No one here will begrudge you for doing so.

Looks like middle age spread has affected not just me but your lid also. Looks more like Jabba than a TK lol.

I never even bother to glue them in. Get the size right and they stay put by themselves. Real easy to remove then.

And John is a stand up bloke too. Drop him a line, you will not regret it.

Agreed.

Unless I'm going blind I don't see what the issue is. Its advertised as exactly what it is: an original stormtrooper helmet from 77/78. Its making no claim of being screen used , its simply stating it was the original available in 77/78 which it was. Is it ugly? Oh my goodgawd yes. Is it over priced? Yep. But other than that the listing is spot on with its info.

You nicked that from face book

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