rade larkin Posted October 8, 2007 Report Posted October 8, 2007 Hi, I'm planning to buy me a stormtrooper armor and right now i'm trying to save my money for it. I searched the web for long to find the right one. but couldn't find an answer for my sizing problem. I'm 132,28 lbs (60kg) and 5foot 8inch (1,78m) - you see, very thin. Now I'm looking for an armor that matches 3 things: 1. as movie accurate as possible 2. the right one regarding my meassurement 3. and it should fit my wallet - so no sds can anybody give me a hint? thanks to you all! Quote
Bigturc Posted October 8, 2007 Report Posted October 8, 2007 Hi! If you use the search above, you'll be able to look up plenty of threads that threats exactly this subject. It seems to be THE question lately. These threads are all about armor size with guys around your size too: http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1514 http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1630 http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1676 Oh, and from what you're describing, the verdict shall be AP without much doubt Look around, and PM when you want contact detail Quote
rade larkin Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Posted October 8, 2007 Hi! If you use the search above, you'll be able to look up plenty of threads that threats exactly this subject. It seems to be THE question lately. These threads are all about armor size with guys around your size too: http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1514 http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1630 http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1676 Oh, and from what you're describing, the verdict shall be AP without much doubt Look around, and PM when you want contact detail Thanks for your response! I've read those threads and my problem was that most of those guys are heavier than me. Most are 150+ lbs. Expect one guy who has nearly the same measurements and he wears an AP My biggest concern was not my height but my weight. I'm worried that the armor could be to big so there is too much space between the armor and my body. I know that those problems could be fixed with foam, but I think that it won't look good with too much foam under the armor. Why do you think that AP would be the best? I know that they should be quite accurate and are made of thick ABS. But are they smaller than the other armors? And what do you think about TrooperMaster armor for me? The advantage would be that I havn't to pay customs duty because he sells from the UK and I live in Germany. By the way, it would be nice if you could mail the contact informations for AP if they differ from those listed at http://www.tk409.com/update0405.html Thanks, Patrick Quote
john danter Posted October 8, 2007 Report Posted October 8, 2007 Dude I have a complete never been worn SDS suit for sale. It won't be anywhere near the £995 he charges Quote
TK8280 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Posted October 8, 2007 Welcome to the FISD Patrick! where do you live? if you live in the UK, I'd say go for Johns SDS armor, and or TM's armor, ap would be the least expensive to chop down to your size while at the same time still having an accurate movie "look"...But AP is good for people who live North America because of the shipping costs...over sease, TM is the way to go as for armor kits in my opinion...with out paying the full price for an SDS...but, John D. has a whole SDS for sale right now for a VERY reasonable price...so your options are out there Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted October 8, 2007 Report Posted October 8, 2007 I just bought the AP suit and once I build it, I will post my thoughts on its fit for us smaller guys. Quote
yen Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 With the criteria you made its not difficult to choose. I would recommend TM all the way. Quote
Bigturc Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 You're right, I retract my verdict since I didn't see you were from Germany! Go TM .. I know I would have if I were from the European continent! Or the SDS from John! Quote
rade larkin Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Posted October 9, 2007 You're right, I retract my verdict since I didn't see you were from Germany! Go TM .. I know I would have if I were from the European continent! Or the SDS from John! I edited my profile so that it could be seen that I come from Germany. It's really hard to get gut stuff over here, except from the UK. Try searching ebay.de for Stormtrooper - nearly nothing regarding costumes. I look how much the costums duty could be and discovered that it could add alot to the cost of an armor if I would buy it from the States. I think I will go for the TM or the SDS then. Dude I have a complete never been worn SDS suit for sale. It won't be anywhere near the £995 he charges PM sent Quote
Kahler TK-8029 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Guter Nachmittag, Willkommen zu den Foren. We have a guy here in the Florida Garrison ("Old Timer"), who has a small build and he owns a set of AP armor. It looks really good too. Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Can you get "Old Timer" to give a little feedback on his AP and its fit? As well as his actual height? It would be interesting to know if he had to cut down the armor for a better fit and if so which pieces he trimmed. Quote
Kahler TK-8029 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Can you get "Old Timer" to give a little feedback on his AP and its fit? As well as his actual height? It would be interesting to know if he had to cut down the armor for a better fit and if so which pieces he trimmed. I sent him a PM over on the Florida boards, hopefully he'll post over here soon. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Why not share the info here Quote
DarkeSword2020 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Why not share the info here Not to hack your thread mate, but since we're on the note of sizing and such for AP armor? For me, I'm around 180, 5"11. Do you think that I should go with AP armor? That's what I had in my mind as the suit I wanted.. Just curiosity on my part..love a pm on it Thanks guys! Fitz Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 I don't see why not. I'm 6'0/180lbs and fit into TE2, which is comparable. No shimming at all - actually had to trim a bit. Take a look at my avatar to see the results. Quote
Kahler TK-8029 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Why not share the info here Ummm.....That's what I was trying to do. LOL!!! I sent him a PM over on the Florida boards, hopefully he'll post over here soon. The only way I know to get in touch with him, is to PM him on the Florida boards. LOL!!! Quote
Bigturc Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) DarkeSword2020 said: Not to hack your thread mate, but since we're on the note of sizing and such for AP armor? For me, I'm around 180, 5"11. Do you think that I should go with AP armor? That's what I had in my mind as the suit I wanted.. Just curiosity on my part..love a pm on it Thanks guys! Fitz 6'3'' 190lbs here .. AP all the way .. you can see some of my build in progress pix in my album here: ----------- I can't wait to update you guys with my final suit, probably up to the Elite standards .. before Halloween of course! Edited February 16, 2022 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote
rade larkin Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Posted October 10, 2007 Guter Nachmittag, Willkommen zu den Foren. We have a guy here in the Florida Garrison ("Old Timer"), who has a small build and he owns a set of AP armor. It looks really good too. Danke! I would like to here more details about his armor too. Does he had to trim a lot? And what is his actual size? I think I'll go for an TM suit. But I still got some questions. -Is it made from ABS -Is the helmet a 3-piece or a 2-piece design? -How dependable is TM? I'm just curious because the guy that produces armor over here is very unreliable - at least nearly everybody who ordered there told that. That's why I'm a bit cautious. ( I hope TM will not be upset by this!!!) I just want to get sure that my money is well spent. -Does he sell over ebay, too? Or is the forum the only way to contact him to order a suit? @Bigturc: I'm looking forward to see your finished suit! Quote
troopermaster Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) Is this skinny enough for you? PM me Edited February 19, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote
HPDblues[TK] Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 troopermaster said: Is this skinny enough for you? PM me Oh man! That's beautiful. T Quote
TK8280 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 -How dependable is TM? I'm just curious because the guy that produces armor over here is very unreliable - at least nearly everybody who ordered there told that. That's why I'm a bit cautious. ( I hope TM will not be upset by this!!!) I just want to get sure that my money is well spent. Sounds like you have been dealing with MFX armor Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 what is "Old Timers" name on here so we know when he replies to these postings? Quote
rade larkin Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Posted October 11, 2007 @Troopermaster: WOW, thats awesome! If already seen the pics of your armor parts laying on the ground even they looked superb! But that picture...WOW! Be honest, in fact this is the Lucasfilm Promo-picture. Or at least you have the original 1977 molds I think the guy wearing the armor could be of my build so yes it's skinny enough. Could you tell me his size and weight? PM sent @TK8280: You're right, I'm talking about Movie FX. I'm lucky enough that I never ordered anything from him. But I read enough about the problems with him being absolutely unreliable. I noticed that when I tried to email him and he answered ONE mail out of TEN I think! So that what makes me a bit cautious. Quote
kiyotei[TK] Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 your pose in the first pick makes you look like a gangsta trooper, yo yo yo:)) Quote
Butah Fett Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 what is "Old Timers" name on here so we know when he replies to these postings? He doesn't post here. Quote
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