Rotty81 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hi all I'm mark from Essex and I'm looking at getting my first helmet and armour. I have looked at lots of options but feel i am going around in circles. I'm 5'11 with a medium muscular build with broad shoulders . If there is any one near by that could pm me with some options and how to contact people whom supply the armour / helmets I would really appreciate it. I'm looking at trying to get the best armour and helmet so later on I dont look into changing at a later date. ( this could always change i suppose ) Regards mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sounds like you should be looking at either CFO, TM or RS if you want the best (all suits your body size too). Conveniently they are all based in Britain too. Just be prepared to drop a big pile of cash for either of these, but they are well worth it. What movie version of the TK are you going for? It'll affect the choices of armour makers to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotty81 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hi locitus thanks for the reply, im thinking ANH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 In that case the two top of the line armours are TM and RS (CFO is ROTJ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Welcome to the FISD Mark! I totally agree w/Locitus and AP is also a really good one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) this thread is the best option to look at. Getting Started Edited July 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Locitus wow there are so many armor builders today last time I was active it was just TE,TM,AP,FX & ATA.. is there a new list for new armor makers? Welcome to FISD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Locitus wow there are so many armor builders today last time I was active it was just TE,TM,AP,FX & ATA.. is there a new list for new armor makers? Welcome to FISD!! See the link in the post above yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Glad to see you guys still up and about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotty81 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi all , thanks for the welcome and info , taking everything into consideration . I forgot to mention I'm Sbout 257 pounds but it's more of a muscular build but not over muscular. I think there have been a few threads on armour dimensions in regard to leg sizing and arm sizing in inches . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Ah. That narrows your choices a bit. I don't think you'll fit in TM or RS without excessive shimming then, even if you are built on the muscular side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotty81 Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Measured . Head 23 inches Chest 45 Inches Biceps 14 inches and 16 1/2 flexed ( wether that counts Top of forearm 13 1/2 inces Wrist just under 8 1/2 inches Weist 41 inches Top of thigh 28 inches Middle of thigh just over 25 1/2 inches Bottom of thigh 23 1/2 Thickest part of calf 18 1/2 inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotty81 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Chest measurement was all the way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 neck measurement? looks like you're too large for screen accurate armor without heavy modification. most troopers in the film were 5' 7" =175-190lbs 6' 195lbs most likely you'd fit RT mod or Am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotty81 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hi tk bondservnt I was thinking this . So I'm looking at loosing 4 stone and I don't think I would look too great lol . not too much I can do I suppose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotty81 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Neck is about 19 1/4 to 19 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ah. That narrows your choices a bit. I don't think you'll fit in TM or RS without excessive shimming then, even if you are built on the muscular side. Agreed. As much as we would all LOVE to be able to wear TM, RS, or CfO (and do so properly), IMO you're better off getting a costume that is better suited to your proportions as opposed to attempting to wedge yourself into a balls-on accurate kit that doesn't work for you. At the very least, it will make wearing it for long periods of time (and troops can go for many hours) a physically uncomfortable experience. The trick is taking that better-suited kit and, through skill, knowledge, and assistance, making it as accurate as is possible. There are plenty of armour experts in the UKG that can help you with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotty81 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hi tk Restonva thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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