Squigs Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 I just noticed there appears to be a new Original Stormtrooper / Shepperton Design Studios Search Battle Specfrom SDS. Quote
cinderellaboy Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 Looks like its ABS without the acrylic cap and it's CNC'd to reduce costs... Quote
TooMuchGarlic Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 Honestly, it's beginning to look more and more like a Rubies costume. Quote
bobojuice Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 That trooper looks like he's about to toss his lunch. Quote
anphrax[TK] Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 Looks like a render instead of an actual photo to me... trash. Quote
Sonnenschein Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 Well.there's one positive thing to say about it.. . . . . . it's white Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 You'd figure that the guy is always yelling from the top of his soapbox about how accurate his stuff is.....you'd think he'd get the holster right. Quote
Mogwai[TK] Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 Well.there's one positive thing to say about it.. . . . . . it's white Quote
matt black Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 When you look at the more expensive armour on the website it still has the 'Elvis' boots and in the new pics of the battle spec armour you can see that they coloured over the seams digitally hence no side elastic. Also, i it just me or does that helmet look pretty 'funky'. The cap looks too small for the faceplate? Quote
bigironvault Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 I question why it's a render and not an actual pic. Seems silly to me? Quote
Smitty Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 does that helmet look pretty 'funky'. The cap looks too small for the faceplate? Yep thats a surefire tell of SDS armor and those recasted from it. "cough" Jedi robe.... Quote
Minuteman Posted July 23, 2012 Report Posted July 23, 2012 Why would somebody recast such a miserable helmet? Quote
Squigs Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Posted July 24, 2012 Ha yeah Jedi robe is a crime against humanity. Quote
carbonitekid Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 Ha yeah Jedi robe is a crime against humanity. Whereas Ainsworths crud is a crime against the pop/costuming community. Hear that scraping sound? Thats the bottom of the bilge let alone the barrel. Quote
cinderellaboy Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 As a novice prop collector and non trooper, I'm surprised at the level of anti Andrew Ainsworth feeling in this thread. When looking for a helmet and set of armour solely for display, I plumped for the SDS armour as I figured you can't get more authentic than one made by the original maker from the original moulds. Was I naive in buying the sales pitch? There will be few if any people reading this who have less experience than me and I know many have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject. I would greatly appreciate any member(s) taking the time to give me a wider perspective. Why is Ainsworth held in contempt by his detractors? What percentage share of 501st armour and helmets does each maker hold? Is one maker generally considered "the best". Any education you can offer will be warmly received. Thanks. Quote
matt black Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 The Andrew Ainsworth debate is something that has been running for a long, long time now and there are many facts and opinions regarding it. The best thing to do is search here for Andrew Ainsworth of 'AA'. A similar search over at the RPF will also show you a tonne of discussions. Also search for 'Andrew Ainsworth courtcase' on the internet. Interesting stuff. As for which armour is considered the best, it's really a matter of opinion. All the vetted armour makers here on FISD make quality stuff. It depends somewhat if you are more interested in trooping or more into the screen accurate side of things. Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 The short story is that his claims are straight up lies. Quote
bigironvault Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) As a novice prop collector and non trooper, I'm surprised at the level of anti Andrew Ainsworth feeling in this thread. When looking for a helmet and set of armour solely for display, I plumped for the SDS armour as I figured you can't get more authentic than one made by the original maker from the original moulds. Was I naive in buying the sales pitch? There will be few if any people reading this who have less experience than me and I know many have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject. I would greatly appreciate any member(s) taking the time to give me a wider perspective. Why is Ainsworth held in contempt by his detractors? What percentage share of 501st armour and helmets does each maker hold? Is one maker generally considered "the best". Any education you can offer will be warmly received. Thanks. Some may disagree with me, but I think the "best" armour is the armour that fits you right. These days from what I've researched, most armour (those found here on FISD) is really nice and accurate (TM, AP, RT, RS, ...). Fit to me makes or breaks the armour. For example, AM for my body type is not the best, AP is for instance. But AM is great for someone else. Catch my drift? Edited July 24, 2012 by bigironvault Quote
carbonitekid Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 As a novice prop collector and non trooper, I'm surprised at the level of anti Andrew Ainsworth feeling in this thread. When looking for a helmet and set of armour solely for display, I plumped for the SDS armour as I figured you can't get more authentic than one made by the original maker from the original moulds. Was I naive in buying the sales pitch? Sorry to be blunt but, sadly yes. http://www.therpf.com/f9/aa-sds-recasting-issue-2226/ http://www.therpf.com/f9/origins-aa-sds-armor-1553/ http://www.originalprop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Lucasfilm-vs-Ainsworth-High-Court-of-Justice-Court-of-Appeal-Ruling.pdf http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=13848&hl=ainsworth&fromsearch=1 Thread started by the guy who DID asculpt the original armour: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=13614&hl=ainsworth&fromsearch=1 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11328&st=20&hl=ainsworth#entry144744 Just a little light reading for you. Please help spread the word. Respectfully, Matt Quote
cinderellaboy Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 The Andrew Ainsworth debate is something that has been running for a long, long time now and there are many facts and opinions regarding it. The best thing to do is search here for Andrew Ainsworth of 'AA'. A similar search over at the RPF will also show you a tonne of discussions. Also search for 'Andrew Ainsworth courtcase' on the internet. Interesting stuff. As for which armour is considered the best, it's really a matter of opinion. All the vetted armour makers here on FISD make quality stuff. It depends somewhat if you are more interested in trooping or more into the screen accurate side of things. Thanks, Rob. I'll do as you suggest. If anyone has anything new to add.... Quote
cinderellaboy Posted July 24, 2012 Report Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks to Matt for the links... I'll get on them. Quote
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