mrfurious Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Does anyone here own any of the shepperton armour? is it good quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1226[501st] Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Does anyone here own any of the shepperton armour?is it good quality Superb quality, comes fully assembled and ready to wear, together with an undersuit. But.... it's not really encouraged. Lucasfilm is pursuing them in court, and, IMHO, the manufacturer told us too many lies to tolerate, regardless how good his product is. Regardless what mr. Ainsworth says, it's a recast. the choice is up to you, but I'd suggest TM armor from Paul ("Troopermaster"). I haven't seen it in person but it's definitely the most screen-accurate kit money can buy. I don't own a Shepperton, but I had one over for reference in making my own armor. you can see me wearing a Shepperton on my avatar (except for the helmet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfurious Posted August 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 thanks for your reply, i see that the shep is looking good, i could also buy it in parts with them as i cant afford it all in one go. i would like to hear from troopermaster first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jax Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 thanks for your reply, i see that the shep is looking good, i could also buy it in parts with them as i cant afford it all in one go.i would like to hear from troopermaster first though. As the shep is a recast of TE's ROTJ suit, I would also advise another maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfurious Posted August 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 As the shep is a recast of TE's ROTJ suit, I would also advise another maker. yes ive given up on the shep route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1226[501st] Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 As the shep is a recast of TE's ROTJ suit, I would also advise another maker. Yeah... It's been proven several times over that it doesn't match the armors we see on screen in a number of areas. We were supposed to pay Ainsworth for original moulds, for accuracy. He gave us a DIFFERENT story of the armor moulds in each revision of the SDS booklet, and now we know we get neither original moulds or accuracy. OF COURSE it's a beautiful armor that CLOSELY RESEMBLES what we see on screen, and comparing it to FX would be blasphemous, but it's not the original and paying such insane amounts of money for something that offers you essentially the same thing as a TE suit (most excellent, by the way) for the price of several of them just doesn't compute, now does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Yeah Andrew is a really nice guy and his suits are really good and as far as Im aware it's the only screen accurate suit you can buy ready assembled. I do own a suit but don't troop with it as I like it too much and won't trim it to fit. His stuff, as much as it pains me to say, is probably a recast that someone has done of his original pulls Ironic but probably true. I'd go for RT or yes TM armour here in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonius prime Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Im wearing RT at the mo, and Im over the moon with it, better than FX, but not screen accurate. I would love a set of TM!!! Personally, I think SDS is INCREDIBLY overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK:TK Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 I have the AA/SDS armour and helmet and I think they're great. The weight is nice, the trimming has been done right, and overall they best evoke the look from the movie. The color matching is appreciated. The plastic is milky white - not blue. Is SDS expensive? I remember seeing a suit for sale about a dozen years ago that costs $6,000 (no joke - at that price I assumed that the blaster must really work). So, I was well over "sticker shock" when I saw the SDS prices. Besides, the SDS stuff is already assembled (not that it doesn't require a lot of personal outfitting). I have three small children and the opportunity to assemble a suit is nonexistent. The kit would still be sitting in a box. One of the indulgent joys to owning an AA/SDS is the cache it offers. When I show friends the armour, it's wonderful to just be able to succintly say that it's made by the guy who made the originals. There's no long-winded treatise about other sculpts, or degrees of screen-accuracy. We can reverently sit and take it its coolness - until the kids start crying (see above re: the three small children). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4935 Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 it doesnt hold up well to trooping either. mine is suffering many cracks and will probably have to be resigned to the mannequin soon. which is GREAT cos then i can get a TM WOOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jax Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 One of the indulgent joys to owning an AA/SDS is the cache it offers. When I show friends the armour, it's wonderful to just be able to succintly say that it's made by the guy who made the originals. FORMED the parts for the originals, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jax Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Yeah Andrew is a really nice guy and his suits are really good and as far as Im aware it's the only screen accurate suit you can buy ready assembled. It's a cleaned up ROTJ suit. It's not screen accurate. Is this thing on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest T*E Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 It's a cleaned up ROTJ suit. It's not screen accurate. Is this thing on? I have seen an AA suit and I can say that for sure it is a recast of a suit I offered in ROTJ form YEARS ago. The suit is soft in details and is a total turd compared to a bunch out there. Save your money. He is using his name to charge totally outrageous prices. He first siad it was a suit off of the ANH molds, then admitted he threw out the original molds and is now using copies from skins he formed. But the kicker is, it aint an ANH copy. There are many MANY tells that give it away. Again, glad you like it, I would pass though... TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4261 Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I almost bought the AA armor and I'm glad I didn't. #1. price #2. I was able to get an AP untrimmed kit which can be put together the right way to look accurate enough, but will never be completely. Which is cool with me. #3. I was able to get a real leather holster. (thanks Mike TK-4510!) #4. I was able to get a nice canvas belt. (thanks firebladejedi!) #5. I was able to get a Skullworx kit for my bucket (AP helmet will be stunt) #6. I was able to get a set of Hovi-Mix Tips W/speakers (thanks Stomper!) #7. I was able to get a great underarmor W/neckseal. (thanks TK-4205!) #8. Dave's Videos ( thanks Dave for making it fun and inspiring to assemble our armor!) #9. The treasure I'm waiting to arrive is a TE ABS Hero, which I'm sure it will be awesome.(thanks TE!) #10. All of this was able to be aquired for the same amount of an AA kit! Thanks to everyone on these forums! Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025[501st] Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Best argument I've ever heard Curtis! Truth speaks volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefhawk[501st] Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I would love to see one day a comparison shot with some armor next to each other, with an overlay pointing out the differnces between them. This would be educational for all of us. Ultimately we all strive for quality and the right prices. Ive seen some nice comparisons on other forums with helmets. It was a visual treat! I love that post from curtis. This is because it is so informative and not just an opinion. Nice one. Thats my penny's worth anyway. cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4261 Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 I would love to see one day a comparison shot with some armor next to each other, with an overlay pointing out the differnces between them.This would be educational for all of us. Ultimately we all strive for quality and the right prices. Ive seen some nice comparisons on other forums with helmets. It was a visual treat! I love that post from curtis. This is because it is so informative and not just an opinion. Nice one. Thats my penny's worth anyway. cheers all Thats a good idea Chef. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 There's a boat load of pics on the MEPD somewhere comparing AA/SDS to TM piece by piece. I'll have a look for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4261 Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 There's a boat load of pics on the MEPD somewhere comparing AA/SDS to TM piece by piece. I'll have a look for the link. I would like to see that thread, I looked but I couldn't find it. Thanks Paul, Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefhawk[501st] Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Paul that would be really good to post up. Especially as your armor is rated as one of the best. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefhawk[501st] Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Paul that would be really good to post up. Especially as your armor is rated as one of the best. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4205 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I sure wouldn't mind having a sheperton. I held a set at C4. Thick ABS and good detail. It was an older set so maybe that's why it was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 The link to the comparison has now removed but the man who took the pics has kindly sent them to me and I will upload them very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 cool, I can't wait to see those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 uuu great news!!!!! cant wait fot pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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