mgraeme[TK] Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hi all, I'm currently building my AP bucket and although there have been a few things I would do differently on a 2nd attempt, overall its going OK. I have a question about the tube stripes that come with the kit . . . With the positioning of my ears and the tilt of my face plate (i.e. the way my particular bucket is constructed), I can only get 11 stripes on the jawline. I could possibly get part of a 12th if I unscrewed my ears but I don't really want to do that. My questions are: 1. Is there a minimum number I need to get on ? Is 11 sufficient ? I've been loooking at various pics and sometimes I see 12 or 13 and I have even seen a thread here about 16 ! Aye carumba ! 2. If I just go for 11, will the other TKs snigger at me and call out, "Hey 11 striper, go get us some coffees while us real stormtroopers guard the Death Star!" OK, question 2 is just for a laugh but if I can get some advice, that'd be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatshock[501st] Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 this question has been recently asked on the UKG forums - and the answer is anywhere from 0-16! think wots more impt in the colour, spacing and position on the tubes its placed. TK4510 really confused me when I got a set of decals for my MRCE and had 16 on em, and there was no way I could fit 16 on mine! was really paniced for a day or 2 till I got the answer. my MRCE had 13 atm. 11 should be fine. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Movie helmets varied from 9-16. Most stunt helmets had 13-16 range, and the hero helmets were in the 9-11 range. My AP would only hold 11 per side and no one ever noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Fargazer Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I had the same issue and went with 11 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapstertee Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yup - 11 each side for me too, looks about right. Go for it without fear of derision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) rapstertee said: Yup - 11 each side for me too, looks about right. Go for it without fear of derision! ....except from all of us twelve-thirteeners that is.... <_< booo!..hisss!,...get to the back of the line....what happened?, the others fall off did they?. ---------- http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/Billhag/12-13s.jpg Edited December 5, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapstertee Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 12-13ers?!?! pah! Less is more ! and not so wonky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Lmao! I think i can only fit 11 on mine aswell. Might push for 12 though, just so i can join the "12-13ers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 My SDS Battle Spec is a 12/13er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) That's it boys!.....Say it LOUD, and say it proud........ They're white, they're mean, they are the TWELVE-THIRTEENS Lerrh, Lerrrh, Lerrrrrrh Lerrh, Lerrrh, Lerrrrrrh Edited December 5, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatshock[501st] Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 12 on an MRCE pish posh 13 on mine although wife says in reality its half that ;P Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I have 13 on both of my TE2 helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiffy Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 12 on an MRCE pish posh 13 on mine although wife says in reality its half that ;P Nate lol... A baker's dozen on my MRCE mindyou - that's 12 plus 1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I have 15 on my current helmet. Keep in mind Scott M's 16 decal strip is only a little longer than the 13 strip. So you can fit 15 any place you can fit 12-13 because the stripes are narrower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I have 15 on my current helmet. Keep in mind Scott M's 16 decal strip is only a little longer than the 13 strip. So you can fit 15 any place you can fit 12-13 because the stripes are narrower. Are you still rocking the AP or did you get another lid Terrell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 My FX armor and AP helmet are on the hands of a 501st trooper in training. I upgraded (but that is for another thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Billhag said: That's it boys!.....Say it LOUD, and say it proud........ They're white, they're mean, they are the TWELVE-THIRTEENS Lerrh, Lerrrh, Lerrrrrrh Lerrh, Lerrrh, Lerrrrrrh I think I'm joining that club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 My FX armor and AP helmet are on the hands of a 501st trooper in training. I upgraded (but that is for another thread). Nice! I can't wait to see your thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 SuperTrooper said: I have 15 on my current helmet. Keep in mind Scott M's 16 decal strip is only a little longer than the 13 strip. So you can fit 15 any place you can fit 12-13 because the stripes are narrower. ....in my opinion, 14, 15 and 16 is just plain showing off Anything over 12-13 and it starts to look like the 'kill count' on the side of a P-51 Mustang Keep 'em chunky, keep 'em 12-13's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 If you hand paint them, you can get it screen accurate no problem (That said mine was a TE)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stukatrooper Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 set for stun on the TM so it has to be 15/16 but the AP makes it in the club .I see a sub section coming on line to the forum very soon lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Those look awesome, mate. Sooooooo shiny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgraeme[TK] Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Billhag said: The only way I am gonna get to join that club is if I stick a couple of stripes on the other side of my ear pieces Seriously though, many thanks for the input from this soon-to-be-11 striper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychotropic Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 on my ap i have 12 . whoo! am i in the club. go twelve and 13ers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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