Black Wolf[TK] Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Hi guys, I'm still getting my head around everything and weighing up my options on what path to take before I buy anything this time. Weighing up a potential Shadow Trooper option too. Do any of you know about CTM Props? They have a facebook page. Seems like a really nice guy and willing to share any information asked of him. He says several customers get approved into the 501st with their kits....as long as you assemble them and finish them according to 501st guidelines..you can get approved...he says their helmet is similar to AP and armor is similar to TE2 Over to you guys to help a rookie out here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 may I ask... have they recast AP and TE2 to selll you a kit? so why don;t you avoid this person who steals the AP and TE2 armor and wants to sell it to you? we call them recasters. IF you don't purchase AP from AP or TE2 form TE2 himself then you are looking at a RECASTER. just skip this person and order from AP or TE2 directly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wolf[TK] Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks! I did more research on here and saw that they are a couple of members doing recasts... Noted and staying away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'd say for with RS Props Masters for ANH and even ESB, and CfO for ROTJ. Simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 If you take a look at this thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19329-where-what-and-whom-to-avoid-when-buying/ CTM props is listed on there already as a re-caster. That's a good list of who to avoid. Over on this thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/ you'll find a good starting point for armor providers. I suggest sending emails to each of the contacts and asking them what type of armor they provide. You'll get a response and you'll have a better idea of the type and price of the armor you're getting from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wolf[TK] Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 If you take a look at this thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19329-where-what-and-whom-to-avoid-when-buying/ CTM props is listed on there already as a re-caster. That's a good list of who to avoid. Over on this thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/ you'll find a good starting point for armor providers. I suggest sending emails to each of the contacts and asking them what type of armor they provide. You'll get a response and you'll have a better idea of the type and price of the armor you're getting from them. Hi Ron, yeah already underway with making contact. Currently looking at T/MC and NE armor. Actually wouldn't mind going down the route of a Shadow Trooper now as I've just worn myself out trying to mod my Rubies armor for the past few weeks (sighhh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 So...is this yet another thread on recasting??? And if so......why has NE not been pinned for recasting RS Props??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsteele[TK] Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 So...is this yet another thread on recasting??? And if so......why has NE not been pinned for recasting RS Props??? It is my understanding that NE is Armormaster, which is cast from custom molds. TupperwareTK, Troopergear and others are just resellers of the AM armor. I am basing this off this post: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/22616-armor-sizing-question/page-2#entry283438 If this is incorrect, then I would like to see information to the contrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Armormaster armor is an updated version of the old FX armor. It was remolded using new sculpts practically from top to bottom. Although not accurate, the armor was geared towards larger troopers. Some of the parts were darn right HUGE but gave larger troopers the chance to join the party. Take a look at Pandatrooper's build. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/10434-pandatroopers-am-build-threadam/. FX/AM was always picked on for being "less than accurate" armor. Good for basic 501st approval, but the armor stopped there. http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=5766&st=40 here is a very interesting link from the MEPD regarding the new "NE" or "No Excuses" armor and some comparisons. Page 3 shows a photo breakdown of the AM armor part for part. A few pages later, it shows parts from the new "NE" armor with some interesting developments. Back in Dec of last year and Jan. of this year, I had the honor and pleasure of being involved with my first RS Propmasters build. I have completed one other and am on my third as we speak. I saw several build threads popping up about the "Received my new NE armor". I looked at the threads and rubbed my eyes. I scrambled to find out why RS had renamed their armor so soon. I contacted people involved with the RS project and RS themselves. There were some very surprised people on the other end of my keyboard. I am currently taking pictures part for part of the RS Suit I have in my possession and am gathering pics from other NE builds. There are certain little mold characters that the RS suit has: a point here and a swoop there, parts in the pre-trimmed stages that are longer than others for some reason, I could go on. The NE parts are just plain and simple, too exact to not be recasted. I hope to post some of these pics soon but many are already in the MEPD thread I posted above. Edited August 13, 2013 by gazmosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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