TX-8687[501st] Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 my armor so far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The other Jay Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 my armor so far.... Wow, that is looking really, really good, FX lid and all. I was really wanting to go sandy after ESB Elite, but ow the TXs are looking better to me. I'm spending next year's paychecks already, somebody stop me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlostdude Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I just got my TX armor yesterday and will begin assembly soon, I'll show off those pics once they're up.... now I just need to find someplace that sells underarmor leggings (my patience has now past waiting on shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-1422 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'm in the process of rebuilding my suit after years of abuse (removing all the old velcro and fixing the scratches from 5+ years of trooping). I'll post my pics when I'm done later this week - it better look fantastic as I'm the Spec Ops DL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 What kind of armor is this, its awesome! Best TX I have ever seen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Did you pull that in black HIPS? SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK2233 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hehe. TM beat me to it Yeah, it's a TM pulled in gorgeous high-gloss black ABS. To drool over (closely followed by a good polish). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 What kind of armor is this, its awesome! Best TX I have ever seen!! Absolutely! Great to see more Stealth Troopers move to more accurate looking armor Kev - I know what you mean. As DL of FISD I had to set the example too which is why I went TE2. I'm sure your TX when done will be fantastic! Great sharing guys - these are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlostdude Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I've been trying to figure out whether I'm going to paint my TX or just use the vinyl... if I paint the helmet then I will also cut out the "grill" type pieces, black screen the back and add fans to provide a functional vent. If anyone thinks that mod will keep it from being 501st ready please let me know. I think it would look really crisp, neat, and of course very functional. I want a suit that looks like it could actually be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 On your helmet you will want to cut out the frown pieces. It makes a huge difference in air flow and visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK2233 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I've been trying to figure out whether I'm going to paint my TX or just use the vinyl... if I paint the helmet then I will also cut out the "grill" type pieces, black screen the back and add fans to provide a functional vent. If anyone thinks that mod will keep it from being 501st ready please let me know. I think it would look really crisp, neat, and of course very functional. I want a suit that looks like it could actually be used. Definately drill between the teeth and then enlarge the holes to shape carefully them using needle files. Try to get the right shape though by following lots of reference pics. Then mask it all off and spray the teeth silver. AFAICS Humbrol #11 looks like a good match to my MR. Once that's done you'll need to put black screen at the back too. Lots of options here, but I use black-sprayed window screen. This will certainly not keep it from being 501st approved. In fact, over here, if I didn't cut out the gaps between the teeth, it wouldn't get approved. Then you've got to ask yourself about the colour of other details. I believe that standard TK decals are 501st approved colours, but to my eye, dark blue on black just doesn't look right (i.e. the tube stripes). Nope, I'm going the way of the MR Ltd Ed lid and using matt black decals throughout: tube stripes, teardrops and the ones around the crown. Matt black for the vocoder and ear tips. Good luck buddy. Post pics eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlostdude Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I was always gonna cut the teeth out. What I'm referring to are the other decals on the cheek and back of the helmet. There are black lines which I assume simulate a grill. I was going to paint that and then cut out the lines for a functional grill backed the same way as the front. I may be started a trend here If that won't be approved I won't do it and I'll save that for a display piece. I'll start another thread showing progress but here's a teaser of the test fit using tape. LAMPSHADE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 i think youll be fine, i actually did that on my TK, works great! and no one has tried to kick me out yet haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannamaker Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I need a couple of things to finish my suit: Mirror lenses, I have dark grey, can these be mirrored or is there an existing source? Black boots - you think it would be easy, but finding a style that matches the 1970's white boots is tough. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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