ABS and HIPS material

[Trooper Zero]

I Know good and well that I will use ABS but I have no idea were to find this material and not too much of a clue on the proper shapes the armor should exactly be or look like. Can any help out, or am I just missing it without paying attion?

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Use it for what? Are you trying to pull your own armor?

 

It seems that you can find ABS suppliers simply by googling "ABS plastic sheet".

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

brian... if you look he's under 18... and this is his first post.

 

didn't that tell ya a little somthin?

[tkrestonva[TK]]

I didn't bother checking his profile, but I did notice the post count. And I still wonder what he wants to do with raw plastic.

 

Tanner, it would help to post an introduction in the New Member Introductions section and provide a bit of info about yourself and what you're looking to accomplish.

[carbonitekid]

I give it 10 posts.

[Trooper Zero]

Sorry guys for not giveing an introduction im going to do that now but, I wanted a ABS plastic sheet to make my own molds to save some money (don't have a job yet, and don't have much money).

[tkrestonva[TK]]

Sculpting and pulling your own armor requires a considerable investment in time, skill, and money. For what you'll spend for a proper setup, you can get a top-of-the-line kit for a fraction of the cost.

 

I realize you're on a teenager's budget, but there are kits available here for a wide range of budgets. Spending some time(actually, a lot of time) reading the threads here will help to find something reasonably affordable.

[Trooper Zero]

Sculpting and pulling your own armor requires a considerable investment in time, skill, and money. For what you'll spend for a proper setup, you can get a top-of-the-line kit for a fraction of the cost.

 

I realize you're on a teenager's budget, but there are kits available here for a wide range of budgets. Spending some time(actually, a lot of time) reading the threads here will help to find something reasonably affordable.

Thank you for the advice. I was able to find a troopermaster kit for someone of my size but I have not yet been able to get a idea of the price.

[TK-7980]

Alot.

[Trooper Zero]

How much is alot for a 6'3 suit?

[Trooper Zero]

Anyone?

[Trooper Zero]

Anyone at all?

[Trooper Zero]

Ok then, about 620 pounds (UK money) that is around $700

[Trooper Zero]

Oh yeah if you don't trust me, do the math http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html

[Trooper Zero]

oh sorry sorry about... $900!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited May 20, 2010 by Trooper Zero

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

go abs buy a TM kit

[tkrestonva[TK]]

If there is and image error I apolagize. I am about 6'4 and just over 242 ibs. My goal weight is 210ibs and once my leg heals I will do hikes with light to heavy packs, do a 2-5 mile run 3-4 times a week and work on my diet ( I will be abil to do this sence school for me is out the 25th).

 

At your size and assuming you have a typical teenager's budget, I'd seriously go with either an AM or an RT-Mod kit. It may take you working a summer job to swing it, but that's a lot less time than it would take to be able to pay for a TM, and you're much more likely to be able to make either one fit.

 

And yes, both AM and RT Mod are made of ABS. Both are also relatively easy to assemble.

[Trooper Zero]

I must say that I am not realy on a teenage budget, I just like to save my money, but I also want what is good.

[TK-7980]

RT-Mod would be better than AM. Just save the little bit extra. But if you want to go all out, go TM.

[Trooper Zero]

yeah, my original plan was TM at the start.