maxsteele[TK] Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 After a bunch of research and meeting up with my local garrison today, I have come to a decision on the type of armor I am going to purchase! I am going to get the Troopergear New NE lite kit and an ATA helmet. From everything I've read, this combination combines affordability, quality, and accuracy to get me not only a 501st-approved TK costume, but the possibility of EIB or Centurion approval at a later time. My one concern I had was whether or not I'd have any issue with color-matching Troopergear armor with an ATA helmet. I have seen several suggestions on these forums to use Troopergear armor with an ATA helmet, so I don't think this is a concern, but I wanted to ask before reaching that final decision. Any opinions on this armor/helmet combination are appreciated before I initiate the actual purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 That combo will work really well, the helmet does not have to match perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaa1304[TK] Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 That combo will work really well, the helmet does not have to match perfectly. But don't do it, if you arent 100% sure you are happy with the mismatch, no matter small, as it'll eat at you - I know, my TB lid was "slightly" different to the armour and I hated, hated, hated it, repainted it all and in the end, sold it! But I'm like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 But don't do it, if you arent 100% sure you are happy with the mismatch, no matter small, as it'll eat at you - I know, my TB lid was "slightly" different to the armour and I hated, hated, hated it, repainted it all and in the end, sold it! But I'm like that You know what kaa? You're absolutely right. I have no idea of knowing if I will be fine with the mismatch, because the only way I'll know is when I see the ATA helmet and the Troopergear armor in front of me. I'm getting a good deal on an ATA helmet from someone who has an extra one, so I'm going to order the full Troopergear set, with the helmet, and pay a little extra to also have the ATA helmet. Worst case scenario - I don't like how the color of the ATA helmet matches with the Troopergear armor, so I build both helmets, wear the Troopergear helmet, and have an extra completed ATA helmet for a backup. I pay a little more extra, but I get to have both helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 You know what kaa? You're absolutely right. I have no idea of knowing if I will be fine with the mismatch, because the only way I'll know is when I see the ATA helmet and the Troopergear armor in front of me. I'm getting a good deal on an ATA helmet from someone who has an extra one, so I'm going to order the full Troopergear set, with the helmet, and pay a little extra to also have the ATA helmet. Worst case scenario - I don't like how the color of the ATA helmet matches with the Troopergear armor, so I build both helmets, wear the Troopergear helmet, and have an extra completed ATA helmet for a backup. I pay a little more extra, but I get to have both helmets. Hi guys, The match is fairly close. I troop with NE armor and ATA helmet and sometimes a CAP helmet that is painted gloss white and have no problems. You are better off with the ATA helmet, even if not a perfect match, its more accurate than NE helmet. The money you save on a lite kit can be spent on another helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hi guys, The match is fairly close. I troop with NE armor and ATA helmet and sometimes a CAP helmet that is painted gloss white and have no problems. You are better off with the ATA helmet, even if not a perfect match, its more accurate than NE helmet. The money you save on a lite kit can be spent on another helmet. Thanks for the info! The purchase price of a full NE armor kit is the exact same price for me as buying a lite NE kit and a local garrison member's ATA helmet. For an extra $100, I can get the full NE armor kit and an ATA helmet. Then I'm able to have both helmets and have myself covered either way. I can always user another helmet, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thanks for the info! The purchase price of a full NE armor kit is the exact same price for me as buying a lite NE kit and a local garrison member's ATA helmet. For an extra $100, I can get the full NE armor kit and an ATA helmet. Then I'm able to have both helmets and have myself covered either way. I can always user another helmet, right? Save the 100 bucks and buy an amp for your ATA helmet or tk boots Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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