The various types of armor and where to find them UPDATED 2023

[Dark PWF[Staff]]

Should we get a "sellers to avoid" list going on par with this vetted sellers list? In my short time here I have seen a number of threads of people asking about armour from various places.  With some showing up all the time ie) Originalstormtrooper, Jedi robe etc

 

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I know that there is the ebay section, but maybe a new thread in this "getting started" sub-forum.

Will this one do?

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19329-where-what-and-whom-to-avoid-when-buying/

[Jinsei[TK]]

Well dang ,  I got nothing  Now that I see that, I remember reading that thread. Although my brain is pretty scrambled with how many threads I've scanned in the past while lol.

Edited December 8, 2015 by Jinsei

[Dark PWF[Staff]]

It happens. There is a lot of information here.

[TheFedoraTrooper]

So what do you best recommend for a fella like me who's around 6'2"/6'3" with a slim build? I'm a 38 for coats, so where does that leave me?

[Cheewah]

I need help, I am 5'8" ,Asian, weighing 75kg<br><br>

Choosing btw an ap armor or rs<br>

I think with conversion of the currency,both comes close.however I realised that rs is close to a centurion.rs has all in the package.ap has too, but I think a little short of some stuff(I think)<br><br>

Now, what's more important to me is if ap or rs armor suits me well.meaning without it being too loose at chest ,abdomen,posterior or Kidney armor.<br><br>

Pls help guys

[Locitus[Admin]]

At 75 kg your not too skinny for RS. And if the height is an issue you can shorten the forearms and shins a little.

 

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[crobb]

I am 5'8, athletic build, and 155-160lbs. Based on what I am reading I am thinking of going with RS. Is that what you guys would recommend?

[Locitus[Admin]]

I am 5'8, athletic build, and 155-160lbs. Based on what I am reading I am thinking of going with RS. Is that what you guys would recommend?

RS, TM, AP, ATA, whatever you like. They are mostly the same size. RS and TM are the most accurate ANH/ESB versions. CFO and TM have very accurate ROTJ kits too.

[biogradbooth]

I am 5'8, athletic build, and 155-160lbs. Based on what I am reading I am thinking of going with RS. Is that what you guys would recommend?

Depends too if you are wanting a completed set or are going to build the kit yourself.

 

I saw a guy in the local 501st who had RS build him a completed set and its looks fantastic on him. Skinny guy little bit taller. He actually got them to do it as a shadow trooper. He said they probably won't do black again because it was a nightmare getting the paint right.

 

 

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[crobb]

Thanks guys. Seems like I have read a lot of good things about RS so that is why I am leaning that way.

[pjtoadie]

Has anyone had experience with Authenticprops' ready to wear suit?

Edited December 23, 2015 by pjtoadie

[aliens8us]

Although I have had my ANH TK from AP and love it, Mark Harrison is terrible with contacting you and follow through. My left shoulder strap snapped in half and being held by glue and duct tape. Ive contacted him several times; where he said I would be taken care of in afew weeks. This was FIVE MONTHS AGO. So be advised, if you need replacement parts from AP, don't expect anything anytime soon

 

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[pjtoadie]

That's horrible! I asked him a lot of questions yesterday and he was responsive but he didn't have to replace anything. I will keep this in mind if I order one from them...thanks!

Edited December 23, 2015 by pjtoadie

[Knockerbot[501st]]

Also keep in mind he was retooling all his molds over the last 4 months. So I wouldn't take these delays as normal.

[pjtoadie]

Also keep in mind he was retooling all his molds over the last 4 months. So I wouldn't take these delays as normal.

Yeah I think he mentioned that yesterday. I'm really thinking I might go with them for my ready to wear armor. He said the whole process should be around 10 weeks because there's 9 ahead of me to be custom made.

[mauvia[TK]]

Hi everyone, Im looking to start with a TFA trooper armor,

any suggestion where to start or go to?

this fora post onlt leaves me more confused,

i would like a real www if possible

 

:-)

[biogradbooth]

Hi everyone, Im looking to start with a TFA trooper armor,

any suggestion where to start or go to?

this fora post onlt leaves me more confused,

i would like a real www if possible

 

:-)

If you're looking for a real www or something akin to an actual full scale company. Then your best, and maybe only, bet is to get on the Anovos.com mailing list and wait until they release theirs. It's going to be probably $1,800 to 2,500 without boots or blaster. Your other option is to look for a private maker who has been vetted or has great reputation.

 

 

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[Optimasatin]

I am deciding between WTF and RS for a trooper armor kit.... and opinions??

[biogradbooth]

Ive seen an RS that was done as a shadow trooper. It was beautiful. Complete commission done by RS.

 

 

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Edited December 26, 2015 by biogradbooth

[The Muffin Man[TK]]

Greetings exalted one...thank you for this post, it is very helpful. I just received my cadet email today and this is great for a newbie that feels a little overwhelmed. Thanks!

[wrxdadrick]

Any suggestions for someone like myself who is 5'6 205lbs thick arms and legs with a little bit of a belly. I wear a 34/36 in jeans. I've been looking into the kits/ builds listed here but in not sure where I fit in range wise I've seen shorter members but most of them were skinny lol

[Kredal[TK]]

Any suggestions for someone like myself who is 5'6 205lbs thick arms and legs with a little bit of a belly. I wear a 34/36 in jeans. I've been looking into the kits/ builds listed here but in not sure where I fit in range wise I've seen shorter members but most of them were skinny lol

Hey Rick,

 

I'd recommend AM2 armor for anyone a little thicker around the middle.  Given your height, you will have to trim some (ok, probably a lot) from the tops and bottoms of various armor plates, but AM has plenty of extra material around the outside to cover you up without having to shim.  His contact info is in the first post in this thread.

 

Good luck!

[Airborne Trooper[501st]]

AM or AP (with the new upgrade) will be your best bet if you don't want to shim. You're an inch taller than me and I had to buy AM thighs because I couldn't fit in my MTK ones without shimming. I had to trim them a lot to fit. But remember, it's easier to take away than to add. Whatever way you choose, make sure you do a lot of research. Measure 3, 4, or 5 times and cut once

[Kopaka9111[TK]]

Seeing how this original topic was posted in 2010 is most of this info still true? I'm looking at starting my 1st TK build but still confused about all the different types. I'm a bigger guy 5'11" and 250lbs and I wear a size 38/40 pants (39 really as 38 is tight and 40 is loose). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[Darth Aloha[Admin]]

Seeing how this original topic was posted in 2010 is most of this info still true? I'm looking at starting my 1st TK build but still confused about all the different types. I'm a bigger guy 5'11" and 250lbs and I wear a size 38/40 pants (39 really as 38 is tight and 40 is loose). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Yep. We maintain and update this list still

 

-Eric

 

 

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