Braden_Xade Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I've been trolling the various 501st forums for a while now, debating on whether I should make Scout or Shock armor first. While reading about the various armor kits for Shock armor I've noticed a lot of people have mentioned height ranges, but most of them have been from the 5'8" to 5'11" range. I'm sitting at 6'2" and a lean 190 pounds. I'm not worried about the circumference, but I would really like to have a decent height proportion, and not look like I tried to borrow a Palpatine's Youth uniform or something. Anyone around my height range, or know if the TE2 armor would do well with that height? is there another armorer that makes armor for that range? Quote
SuperTrooper Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Your good with accurate armor for your size. Come on over to Michigan, we have a large group of TKs all over 6'2" with the tallest pushing 6'8". I'm 6'2" also. Quote
Sentinel Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I'm 6' 4" and wear my TK armor just fine. The maker is just a standard FX. Quote
Illinois Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I'm 6'4" and have the standard FX kit. I am in process of assembly, but all the upper pieces fit quite nicely. I am still trying to figure out how to best make the thighs and shins look just right with my boots without the look of "trooping through a flood" I don't mean to hijack the thread, but if any tall troopers have some pics of your overall armor fit, especially the legs, it would be helpful to me and might help Derek with his choice. Quote
Sentinel Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Here's a pic of me at the TRU Midnight Madness, I just sag my ab piece down so that the thighs don't have the unsightly gap. Also, my boots are built so that they rest higher up that other TK's. ------------- Edited July 23, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote
Illinois Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for the pic! Your armor looks and fits great! I think that is what I will do as well. Quote
ProfZoom Posted August 30, 2008 Report Posted August 30, 2008 Just wanted to say thanks for the thread. I'm at 6'2 and 210lbs (with a margin of error). Is FX still recommended? Quote
SuperTrooper Posted August 30, 2008 Report Posted August 30, 2008 Just wanted to say thanks for the thread. I'm at 6'2 and 210lbs (with a margin of error). Is FX still recommended? Your the perfect size for RT out of the box, but any armor can be modded to fit any body type. I'm about the same size and I'm working on accurate armor, and currently have FX armor. Quote
Heatshock[501st] Posted August 30, 2008 Report Posted August 30, 2008 short people of the world unite! the tall-lies are taking over!!!! damn u all and ur tallness *runs off to buy heel lifts* Quote
Murray1134[501st] Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 Just wanted to say thanks for the thread. I'm at 6'2 and 210lbs (with a margin of error). Is FX still recommended? Seems like you are about the same size as me. I have FX right now, and it fits good with only minor shims and adjustments. I'm looking to RT for my next suit, when the time comes. Quote
carbonitekid Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 Talking of tall troopers, anyone know whats happened to Steve Tk4999? Not see any sign of him for a while. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 CMANavy was 6'4", 240lbs, and managed to make TE(2) armor work for him, so it really is all about fitting it. I'm 6'0 - the only downside really is the shins. The differences between all makers for shins is miniscule in length and they'll all be too short. Phillip's solution is the best I've seen so far, but I'd really prefer one of those guys starts making longer shins, and perhaps even thighs. The rest of the armor (all makes) scales really well (I've owned FX, RT, and TE2 shins). As Terrell says - all will work, some just take a little more work to "work" than others ;-) Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Sentinel said: Here's a pic of me at the TRU Midnight Madness, I just sag my ab piece down so that the thighs don't have the unsightly gap. Also, my boots are built so that they rest higher up that other TK's. --------------- Looks like you have the same get up as me. Did you have any problem with the belt position in the back? Looking at ANH ref the belt should ride over the kidney plate. Mine is riding over the butt with the seam at the top of the belt. It's because I cut my Cod and extended my ab. Now my belt is riding way too low. Edited July 23, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote
Sentinel Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 I'm actually cutting the cod off and the butt piece off, so that I can make way for my canvas belt. It also lengthens the ab pieces so I don't have to hunch over. Quote
Jello[501st] Posted September 27, 2008 Report Posted September 27, 2008 I clock in at 6-02, and I don't have too many issues with my ANH kit. I'm still trying to dial in the legs, but I think that I've found a good compromise. I'm still waiting for the inevitable crack about my height... lol Quote
TD2702[501st] Posted September 27, 2008 Report Posted September 27, 2008 Im 6'4 and 260 and I have FX. It fits me pretty well, though I wish I had thought about getting boots made with the higher ankle. Quote
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