Dark PWF[Staff] Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Should we get a "sellers to avoid" list going on par with this vetted sellers list? In my short time here I have seen a number of threads of people asking about armour from various places. With some showing up all the time ie) Originalstormtrooper, Jedi robe etc edit: I know that there is the ebay section, but maybe a new thread in this "getting started" sub-forum. Will this one do? http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19329-where-what-and-whom-to-avoid-when-buying/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinsei[TK] Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) Well dang , I got nothing Now that I see that, I remember reading that thread. Although my brain is pretty scrambled with how many threads I've scanned in the past while lol. Edited December 8, 2015 by Jinsei 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 It happens. There is a lot of information here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFedoraTrooper Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 So what do you best recommend for a fella like me who's around 6'2"/6'3" with a slim build? I'm a 38 for coats, so where does that leave me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheewah Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I need help, I am 5'8" ,Asian, weighing 75kg<br><br> Choosing btw an ap armor or rs<br> I think with conversion of the currency,both comes close.however I realised that rs is close to a centurion.rs has all in the package.ap has too, but I think a little short of some stuff(I think)<br><br> Now, what's more important to me is if ap or rs armor suits me well.meaning without it being too loose at chest ,abdomen,posterior or Kidney armor.<br><br> Pls help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 At 75 kg your not too skinny for RS. And if the height is an issue you can shorten the forearms and shins a little. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobb Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I am 5'8, athletic build, and 155-160lbs. Based on what I am reading I am thinking of going with RS. Is that what you guys would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I am 5'8, athletic build, and 155-160lbs. Based on what I am reading I am thinking of going with RS. Is that what you guys would recommend? RS, TM, AP, ATA, whatever you like. They are mostly the same size. RS and TM are the most accurate ANH/ESB versions. CFO and TM have very accurate ROTJ kits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biogradbooth Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I am 5'8, athletic build, and 155-160lbs. Based on what I am reading I am thinking of going with RS. Is that what you guys would recommend? Depends too if you are wanting a completed set or are going to build the kit yourself. I saw a guy in the local 501st who had RS build him a completed set and its looks fantastic on him. Skinny guy little bit taller. He actually got them to do it as a shadow trooper. He said they probably won't do black again because it was a nightmare getting the paint right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobb Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks guys. Seems like I have read a lot of good things about RS so that is why I am leaning that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjtoadie Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Has anyone had experience with Authenticprops' ready to wear suit? Edited December 23, 2015 by pjtoadie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliens8us Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Although I have had my ANH TK from AP and love it, Mark Harrison is terrible with contacting you and follow through. My left shoulder strap snapped in half and being held by glue and duct tape. Ive contacted him several times; where he said I would be taken care of in afew weeks. This was FIVE MONTHS AGO. So be advised, if you need replacement parts from AP, don't expect anything anytime soon Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjtoadie Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) That's horrible! I asked him a lot of questions yesterday and he was responsive but he didn't have to replace anything. I will keep this in mind if I order one from them...thanks! Edited December 23, 2015 by pjtoadie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knockerbot[501st] Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Also keep in mind he was retooling all his molds over the last 4 months. So I wouldn't take these delays as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjtoadie Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Also keep in mind he was retooling all his molds over the last 4 months. So I wouldn't take these delays as normal. Yeah I think he mentioned that yesterday. I'm really thinking I might go with them for my ready to wear armor. He said the whole process should be around 10 weeks because there's 9 ahead of me to be custom made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauvia[TK] Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Hi everyone, Im looking to start with a TFA trooper armor, any suggestion where to start or go to? this fora post onlt leaves me more confused, i would like a real www if possible :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biogradbooth Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Hi everyone, Im looking to start with a TFA trooper armor, any suggestion where to start or go to? this fora post onlt leaves me more confused, i would like a real www if possible :-) If you're looking for a real www or something akin to an actual full scale company. Then your best, and maybe only, bet is to get on the Anovos.com mailing list and wait until they release theirs. It's going to be probably $1,800 to 2,500 without boots or blaster. Your other option is to look for a private maker who has been vetted or has great reputation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimasatin Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 I am deciding between WTF and RS for a trooper armor kit.... and opinions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biogradbooth Posted December 26, 2015 Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) Ive seen an RS that was done as a shadow trooper. It was beautiful. Complete commission done by RS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited December 26, 2015 by biogradbooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Muffin Man[TK] Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Greetings exalted one...thank you for this post, it is very helpful. I just received my cadet email today and this is great for a newbie that feels a little overwhelmed. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxdadrick Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Any suggestions for someone like myself who is 5'6 205lbs thick arms and legs with a little bit of a belly. I wear a 34/36 in jeans. I've been looking into the kits/ builds listed here but in not sure where I fit in range wise I've seen shorter members but most of them were skinny lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kredal[TK] Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Any suggestions for someone like myself who is 5'6 205lbs thick arms and legs with a little bit of a belly. I wear a 34/36 in jeans. I've been looking into the kits/ builds listed here but in not sure where I fit in range wise I've seen shorter members but most of them were skinny lol Hey Rick, I'd recommend AM2 armor for anyone a little thicker around the middle. Given your height, you will have to trim some (ok, probably a lot) from the tops and bottoms of various armor plates, but AM has plenty of extra material around the outside to cover you up without having to shim. His contact info is in the first post in this thread. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper[501st] Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 AM or AP (with the new upgrade) will be your best bet if you don't want to shim. You're an inch taller than me and I had to buy AM thighs because I couldn't fit in my MTK ones without shimming. I had to trim them a lot to fit. But remember, it's easier to take away than to add. Whatever way you choose, make sure you do a lot of research. Measure 3, 4, or 5 times and cut once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopaka9111[TK] Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Seeing how this original topic was posted in 2010 is most of this info still true? I'm looking at starting my 1st TK build but still confused about all the different types. I'm a bigger guy 5'11" and 250lbs and I wear a size 38/40 pants (39 really as 38 is tight and 40 is loose). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Seeing how this original topic was posted in 2010 is most of this info still true? I'm looking at starting my 1st TK build but still confused about all the different types. I'm a bigger guy 5'11" and 250lbs and I wear a size 38/40 pants (39 really as 38 is tight and 40 is loose). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Yep. We maintain and update this list still -Eric Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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