Jedi Robe Armour

[Cantina Security[501st]]

I am inline for some new armour. Waiting patiently for TM. In the meantime I am thinking of modifying my Jedi Robe armour to try and make it 501 approvable . Would any of you fellow troopers be interested in me making a modify thread on this?. Basically so everyone can see what this package is all about?

[Tolo[TK]]

Why not!
 

[Cantina Security[501st]]

Cool, everywhere i look i can find nothing on this stuff. All i can do is make it better and show everyone what this suit is, even if it is not the best, this is the spot for critique, and i can certainly get pointed in the right direction here. I am making adjustments already, starting on the forearms. Waiting on some parts and such. I have a photo or two on my introductory thread, just for starters. I am getting the hang of navigating the site and should be able to post progress in photo form. I look forward to the input.

[Cantina Security[501st]]

Velcro is how this thing is strapped, which for some things it seems acceptable. The calfs do ok, since I need to open them to put them on. The forearms, I'm thinking I may glue, although the Velcro does make adjustments easily. The rest of the suit is just plain noisy with Velcro, so I may try and glue as much as I can. Looking into E6000 or something comparable . Anyone have a link for the rare earth magnets?

[Cantina Security[501st]]

Going to move this thread to the appropriate topic location.

[Cantina Security[501st]]

Maybe not, I see people avoid this topic like the plague , ordered my RS TD today.....................

[Cantina Security[501st]]

In line for TM.....oh yeah....life s good....

[TK Keith[TK]]

Trooperbay.com carries some of the smaller rare earth magnets. I didn't use magnets on my build though, so I don't know what size other troopers have used.

 

http://trooperbay.com/?s=magnets&x=0&y=0

 

Good luck with your build!

[DizzyStormtrooper[501st]]

all i remember is everyone hates jedi robe

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

I started out with a Jdi robe armor, I modified for 501st standard, but only trooped in it once, since I got TM instead. You can see my comparison thread here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18754-commercial-vs-fan-made/

[Holnave (evan_loh)[TK]]

I started out with a Jdi robe armor, I modified for 501st standard, but only trooped in it once, since I got TM instead. You can see my comparison thread here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18754-commercial-vs-fan-made/

 Thanks for the comparison Morten

 

I wonder if jedirobe is aware of all the comments and comparisons and have even made an effort to re-sculpt their molds.

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

I really dont think so. Dont think they care enough, and there will always be some people bying from them, because they dont know about FISD or the 501st(like I did when I bought mine). So as long as it sells, they will likely just keep it as it is.

[Cantina Security[501st]]

I really dont think so. Dont think they care enough, and there will always be some people bying from them, because they dont know about FISD or the 501st(like I did when I bought mine). So as long as it sells, they will likely just keep it as it is.

Right , all I saw was 501 , trust us, the most accurate armor available., total B.S. I purchased the armour then went to the 501 sites, totally the wrong order. All I can do is learn from the situation and modify the armour. I sent them an email the other day, asked , what type of plastic are you using for your armour? They replied with, " our manufacturer will not disclose the actual material used " like its a secret or something, I then asked , what is actually reduced with the reduced size armour, they responded with , " calfs , shins and forearms."

 

Lesson learned. Still awaiting my slot with TM....

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

If you still havent modified it. RETURN IT! The material cracks easily and can be glued with regular model glue. I used Humbrol Hobby plastic glue for mine, but I cant remember what the exact material used, is called. poly styrene or something...

[Cantina Security[501st]]

I purchased it in October, do you think they would still take it back? It still looks cool in my office...but not as cool as my RS TD , or my ESB TK from TM will look... Anxiously awaiting TM, think I will send him another message. RS contacted me, they are done with the build, weathering now , and assembling back pack.... Man o man..., in the meantime I have been building a Kev series season 4 clone grunt shock trooper. Pretty cool, keeps me busy , and my mind of the other builders... Until I get on here, lol...

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

Hmm... If you have unpacked it and had it on display, I dont think they will take it back... Maybe make a death trooper from it

[Cantina Security[501st]]

Hmm... If you have unpacked it and had it on display, I dont think they will take it back... Maybe make a death trooper from it

That is a really good idea....

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

Many have done it before, and its a good way to use an expensive costume