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TK5144

501st Stormtrooper[TK]
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  1. http://www.onlinemetals.com/index.cfm I had seen this referenced as where to buy for L brackets for building a ESB Solo DL44 scope mount, over on the blaster builders. Looks like they have lots of aluminum to choose from. Have never used myself. Actually still mulling over the scratch build E11 myself. Looking forward to your build thread! Are you going with the full Doopydoos kit, or full scratch?
  2. http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-STORMTROOPER...=item27ae3196fb looks like someone is making a resin helmet, cast from the MRCE? brow, neck trim and all! What will they think of next?
  3. Maybe the poll is misunderstood - I interpreted it to be what blaster do you currently USE for trooping, not what is your favorite or preferred/ideal blaster.
  4. What is the size of the D-Ring for the back endcap of the E11? http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_D_Ring_p/mdr.htm They have several sizes, caliber of wire, and even squared vs rounded corners. I was looking at the 1.5 inch lightwire size, with rounded corners. does this sound right?
  5. I think AM has the same bicep piece for right and left - thumbprint on them both.
  6. Should this thread be in the "TE derived Armor" heading?
  7. You gotta give us more info! Did you have to trim any? was the fit nice and flush out of the box? Are you using glue or velcro (or one each side?) to close it? Really looking forward to seeing this one come together.
  8. a little off your topic, but what helmet is that? is it Kev's ANH 2.5? or is it 2.0? the helmet looks as sweet at the T21!
  9. Did you build these? I don't have a keen eye for recognizing the blasters.
  10. The only other ABS kits I am aware of cost 1.5 to 2 times the advertised cost of the AM armor. Especially with the weak US dollar. (AP, TM, RT) Hard to comment on the helmet as it is still not seen. If it is good, the full kit will probably be a strong competition to the RT kit. I think the real market here is the bigger trooper. RT seems to do it very well, altough don't see many here.
  11. That is an excellent idea. I don't have pics yet - but I added elastic to the shin piece in a U shaped "stirrup" that holds the piece down, with the U going under the foot, inside the boot.
  12. I would assume strength would be equivalent to FX - VERY strong. Someone will surely have some reports as soon as it starts shipping. I had no weak spots on my FX. I would suggest getting the LITE version of the AM for now. Get a better helmet. For $150 more that they will charge for the full kit - you could get a nice lid like MRCE, or any number of other makers. Even the VT helm that you initially referenced would look good with the AM armor. IF... AM comes out with an all new helmet that looks more screen-like - that would be cool.
  13. there is a public thread over on mepd http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=5766&st=40 about the new AM armor. It will be the replacement for FX. Should be just as durable as FX. the price is right.
  14. For now, I think I am going to carry the DLT19 only, no holster, no E11. My E11 is just a Hasbro painted all black - no mods. My holster is also lacking - the standard issue FX on the right side.... someday I will do the E11/Holster right. For now - just the BFG. I don't have any pics of mine yet, but you can see the build process (mine is one of the 3 pictured there) http://forum.mepd.net/lofiversion/index.php?t5897.html
  15. I am thinking of using a DLT-19, instead of E11 as a TK. I remember that there were some on the Death Star. I remember some threads with pics here, but can't find them. my question: If I carry the DLT-19, do I take the holster off the belt? If I keep the holster on the belt, do I carry a E11 in it too? The DLT-19 is just so cool, I have to use it! My first real troop is coming up next weekend - a Toys for Tots drive sort of event.
  16. plus with the ATA kit you get the brow trim, mic tips, lenses, neck trim. all of this purchased on your own will make the ATA kit actually cheaper than this ebay kit. I have built an ATA helmet, and was pleased. I have not seen or handled the ATA armor in person so I speak having only seen pictures of the armor. I assume the armor is similar quality to the helmet, which I am pleased.
  17. I have been battling the riding up calf pieces for a while, I think I have solved it for me 1. first I tried the weather stripping on the inside of the calf pieces to keep it tight. 2. then I tried velcro (hook on the outside of the boot, loop on the inside of the shin/calves armor) 3. the best method I have found is - I took 1 inch wide elastic about 10 inches length. I attached a small square of ABS (1 x 1 inch) to the elastic with a rivet, on each end of the elastic. then E6000 glue the abs squares inside the calf pieces forming a U shapped "stirrup", so that the bottom of the U is just at the opening to the ankle. I put my leg into the stirrup while holding the back of the calf open, then slide into the boot. There is enough stretch and tension with the elastic to keep it down very tight. I will take pics when I can - may be a couple weeks though. I hope the explanation is clear.
  18. looks like the site has been reworked - I like the new name "totally Killer boots"
  19. http://www.tk409.com/tk409.html looks like TK409 is back in the neckseal production business. Does anyone have a 409 neck seal to compare to the others on the market like oiftanker's?
  20. wow, I did not know they are up to $239+ shipping now. that does make it seem expensive for the amount of work that was required. One thing that I like about the MRCE is how solid and durable it feels. You don't get that from any kit helmet - the only thing as strong as this was Kev's ANH. Derek
  21. I thought RT helmets were dome separate from the back, (not all in one cap n back)
  22. Isn't that what VT sells? ABS armor, made from CAP's old molds?
  23. anyone ID it? Odd decals for the black under the chin.
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