Stormy1992 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAP-TK-Stormtrooper-Armor-/321387618592?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad431e120 thoughts on this buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorenM[TK] Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Its ebay...... I would stay clear and go for some of the vetted armourmakers here on FISD...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I saw a post abut this earlier.. its made by a member of this site called Scootch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Link: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26383-cap-tk-armor-kit-on-ebay/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Scootch is a great guy to deal with, good costumer service and he makes some darin fine products. He is one of the very few good eBay sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 alright thank you! will CAP armor fit me? 5'11" 130lbs? i was told to go with ATA or MTK. wasnt sure if CAP was for bigger or smaller dudes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorenM[TK] Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Well I stand corrected then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 CAP, ATA, and MTK are essentially the same molds. At 5'11", you are thin and will have a lot of room within the parts once constructed. The only disadvantage to the CAP armor is that you will need to paint it unless you plan on doing a Sandtrooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuteman Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 No problems concerning size, but keep in mind that cap armor is HIPS plastic and needs to be painted. If that is fine for you then this will be great armor for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Nah, i want a clean TK. painting isnt that bad of a job.. i dont mind haha but i heard you can polish the parts for a shine rather than paint, and thats the ruite most go with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 thanks for the info! my set currently has a half hour left on the bay. if it sells this CAP armor will be mine. fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Location is Bakersfield so I assume that is Scootch. The armor looks good. I'm not a fan of HIPS. I recently bought a Snowtrooper kit from Scootch. I strongly recommend a thorough washing with soap and water to remove all residue before you paint anything. Even 3 coats of primer and 4-6 coats of gloss came off easily with paper tape. (This is not a fault of the armor, but a suggestion for the paint process). If polish is an option, and works, you might try that before painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Purchased his CAP Armor set! here we go again from scratch! doing it right this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I've bought several armor kits from Scootch. Great guy to do business with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kessel Run[TK] Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 there will be some mold release agent still on the plastic. Its just part of the pulling process. Make sure you wash each part before painting. I have a CAP armor set, I personally prefer HIPS over ABS but everyone has their own opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I will. any recomendations on washing? also polish works over paint yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 The downside of HIPS is it really needs painting, unless he's using a different type of plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Also, IIRC it's more accurate to say CAPv2, then CAP, which is not the same thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk[501st] Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I live down the street from Scootch & have sevral of his kits or parts. I've never had a problem with any paint peeling or coming off. I lite sand all pieces then wash with dish soap. Primer about 3-4 coats with Walmart brand spray paint (.97 can) then use Walmart white spray paint (also .97 can) 3-4 coats & finish off with a wet sanding. I prefer a dull/mate finish so I leave as is. But a coat of liquid car wax will make this armor shine better than any ABS. Big plus there's no 18mo wait time. Scooth has stuff on had at all times. If you need a replacement part he can ship that day or next. I had a guy who needed a TK. Scooth didn't have on hand but pulled an entire TK set that afternoon & was ready to ship out the next day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I recieved his armor set and am HIGHLY happy with it! its coming along very nicely! i have just sanded down the pieces and but a single layer of clear coat over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTrooper[TK] Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I recieved his armor set and am HIGHLY happy with it! its coming along very nicely! i have just sanded down the pieces and but a single layer of clear coat over it. I have not seen this approach, most paint the armor first, after assembly of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1992 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Well I figured, white is white. And its a Matt plastic so clear coat protects and shines:) boom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnelson521[501st] Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Can anyone tell me if this is legitimate and decent armor. I heard Cap armor is prtty good. And yes i am newbie and unable to make my own armor at least the molding and forming of it part. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAP-TK-Stormtrooper-Armor-/321468677599?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad906bddf Thanks for anyhelp I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyStormtrooper[501st] Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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