[TK 8527 rerequesting ANH Stunt EIB status due to upgrade]

That's what I thought too, I couldn't put my finger on it but it sure does look non acrylic capped..... mmmmm

 

Anyway, again, with TM you just can't go wrong..... Nice one Dan..... it will be an easy pass buddy....

 

(time to flog my elite AP kit.... lol)

[Pre-Assembled Helmets]

Buddy there are plenty of tutorials here on how to assemble a helmet.... it's really not difficult at all.... Get yourself an AP kit and try it.... they are cheap as chips at the moment... and when you feel up to it.... get yourself a lurvely bumpy TE2.... (mmm that reminds me....... Toni...... lol)

[Follano lid.... advice and views]

Thanks Scott, the pics just don't do it justice at all.... next to my AP lid and my SDS hero lid (yes the uber expensive one), the GF just rocks... I won't troop in it at all...

[Preferred E-11 Blaster]

Unfortunately we can't get hyperfirms shipped over to the UK..... shame that..

 

My main trooping blaster is a custome made design from a UK guy called itchynutsdesign... (check out the pics in the blaster forum)..

 

My first blaster was a modded hasbro.... but now i'm also working on an all steel affair with genuine sterling parts...... no idea how much it will weigh though once finished.....

[Follano lid.... advice and views]

As promised, here are the pics of the GF lid.... oh I took the liberty of adding Keith's awesome hovis.... enjoy

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[New Year, New Helmet]

Oh, and Keith's hovis look good aswell..... lol

[New Year, New Helmet]

Paul's kit is just incredible.... it's glossy, it's crisp, the pulls are outstanding..... and now this new faceplate is well... near as damn perfect as it's ever gonna be.....

 

I gotta get rid of my AP kit and go full TM..... it's a no brainer.....

 

Oh... down girl down..... Good Salma.... hehe

[My First Armor build : AP Helmet and hand plates[*AP]]

Dennis,

 

Build seems good buddy..... another thing regarding the lid, see if you can put it on your head as the AP lid is generally a snug fit... sometimes people will cut off more around the front of the lid so you can get it on your head easier....

 

Another useful tip, regarding the ANH strips, i'd cut the excesses off so that they sit flat again the edges of the armour, otherwise you'll find that they will catch alot especially when you troop.... also they will dig into you giving your 'trooper' bites....

 

Just take your time, AP is not the easiest kit to assemble.....

[Happy New Year 2010 to All]

Well guys, it's gonna be 2010 in 6hrs and 13mins from now (here in the UK).... so Happy new 2010 my TK brothers from a wet and cold UK ....

 

Here's to a great year for trooping in 2010......

 

Pezza, first official Pic of 2010.... awesome buddy....

[Good Vader voice box?]

We saw the actual prototype at one of our troops a couple of months ago, it's a very impressive kit.... In terms of cost, well that's not finalised..... it's a matter of waiting buddy and i'm sure as soon as we know in the UK, the rest of the community will know too....

[New device to keep children from messing with your R2's]

Brilliant....... lol, erm that's would make a great 'stun' prop for E-11's lol.....

 

Now all we need is to project that stun blast about 20 feet infront.... hehe

[Good Vader voice box?]

Watch this space... there will be a new ROMFX V3 out in 2010.... it's designed primarily for Vader but will later have TK sounds too..... it's gonna be a killer! Have already seen/heard the prototype and all I can say is... Oh my God!

[A belated hello from another UK member.]

Goodness, that's some great costumes you have there buddy....

 

Get yourself over onto the ukgarrison.co.uk, register youself, get your costume cleared and start trooping with us buddy.....Theree are quite a few guys from your neck of the woods in the UKG...

 

And yes, let's see some pics of your TK's...... (AP & TM very very nice......)

 

BTW, what version of Fett have you?

[Cut the cod?]

I thought long and hard about whether I should cut my COD too but decided against it....... I prefer the rigidness of one piece of armour, it just feels more right to me... and if you gotta take a leak well so be it..... off comes the armour during a break time... nuff said.... lol

[MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM TK-4510]

Merry Xmas buddy and yes, PM in the post my friend...

[Hovi Mics]

Paul

 

You will find many of the UKG guys use a Nokia car speaker attached to their belt or better still under the chest plate.... The sound will be louder than mics placed inside hovis..... However, I prefer to have my Mics in my Hovis as it just adds to the realism of sound coming from the trooper's lid as opposed to the speaker on the belt.... 6 of one half a dozen of the other.....

 

BTW, PM if you want a set of Hovi speakers as I have a spare set going dirt cheap...

[What is this helmet? Is it good?]

Just doesn't look right.... too much bloat in the faceplate for my liking...... ekkkk

[New recruit from the land of Oz]

Good advice from Darren there...... stayaway from online sellers as the best armour is not advertised.... (hint hint), there such a deep chest of knowledge here on FISD, just ask members and you will find your answers..... As a guidance here are a few fan made makers of the lovely shiney stuff (not in any particular order):

 

1. AP

2. ATA

3. RTMOD

4. SDS

5. TM

6. TE2

7. FX (FX2 is on the horizon)

 

There are probably a few more to add to the list, but the above are the main ones.....

[Favorite Holiday Movies]

I was watching IMPS relentless last night.. what a laugh that was...

 

For those who have not seen it, IMPS stands for "Imperial Military Personnel Stories...."

 

Basicially it's a fan made starwars film, well 2 actually.... the quality of the CGI is outstanding, the costumes... ok not very 501st clearable (check out the hovis and you'll know what I mean..... lol).... check it out guys... it's a blast...

 

Oh Merry Xmas and happy holidays to everyone.....

 

Shiv

[TK 8315 requesting EIB for ANH Stunt.[89][VT]]

Well done no. 89.... it's a good feeling isn't it....

[Hello from Wales Uk]

Pinky ... did they let you loose on here too.... , was great trooping with you at Lister Hospital buddy.... your coastume looked great.... click click

 

Anyway, Craig... welcome buddy..... as all the UK guys have said, get yourself over to the UKG.... and regarding voice amps.. ROMFX buddy.... that's the way to go.....

 

You'll find everyone on here and UKG very helpful....... just ask away.... note, on the UKG we do not discuss armour makers, however here on FISD we are more or less relaxed, well actually pretty much horizontally laid back regarding armour makers.... so ask away....

 

And welcome on your StarWars journey......

[Holding your E-11]

As an ANH stunt trooper, eventhough "leftie" is preferred option due to the position of the holster, I prefer to hold my baby in my right hand... Also I find, when in your right hand, no punter can grab the Mag or pull on the power coils...

 

I do have to think twice when I holster the blaster as by instinct I go for the right side....

[Master Replicas Blaster Mod]

OMG, now that's an impressive mod Chris.... do tell this story....

 

How difficult was it to drill out the cocking lever slot?

 

If anyone has a battered MR E-11, i'd be willing to do this mod......

[Doopydoos DLT19]

Also, the aftersales service from doopydoos is excellent.....

There're a great company to deal with.....

 

Shiv

[Doopydoos DLT19]

Fantastic quality...

 

Look at Obihans thread here, you will see the doopydoos DLT-19.... before and after he weathered it..... simply awesome dude.. Treat yourself to one... you won't regret it....