Mordsith[TK] Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 Hi. So I am interested in buying/building my first set of armor, been looking at this auction on ebay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161228588518 Can anyone tell if this looks like a 501st approved set or if it is a good deal? All comments / noob bashing is welcome. Thanks. Mordsith Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 Good source material (AP), but crappy build. In my opinion it's too much work to bring it up to a decent standard to justify the cost. Needs some replacement parts as well. Quote
rugbyrat Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 The armor kit I purchased brand new (T/MC) cost less than this. Quote
Billhag Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 Not being funny BUT....what is wrong with these people? It's like there's a 'disconnect' from one side of the brain to the other. It's kindaa obvious that the builder as looked into how to build a suit properly (bars 'n' bolts etc) but for some bizarre reason as just gone off and done his own thing. As Mathias said, steer clear, far too much money for something that you would have to do a top-to-bottom rebuild on. Quote
zebrabuse Posted February 18, 2014 Report Posted February 18, 2014 Looks like they were drinking heavily on the build. Quote
Cantina Security[501st] Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Yes , What they said.... Man, them are some huge return edges , eh? lol... Quote
Scootch[TK] Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Well return edges mostly could be trimmed again and made nice, did he say what he used to glue it all with? if it's E6000 it'll come apart with some work but if it was ABS glue or solvent weld it's baked. If ya can get it cheaper you can find folks for replacement parts, Personally I'd rebuild it to fit me with a few replacement pieces from a 501st armorer homie, prime and paint the whole thing and rock on. Quote
Smiling Fox[TK] Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 This guy has been trying to sell that armor for months. The price has dropped substantially since he started. Quote
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Sad ending to a potentially fine suit. Quote
Dday[501st] Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Another vote to pass on this buy! The price is way to high for the work required. You potentially could get basic approval with this setup, if your GMO is being lazy and not looking into details. As said before, you can buy a brand new untrimed suit and make it look perfect for less. Quote
Mordsith[TK] Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Posted February 19, 2014 I appreciate all of the responses... Yea, looks like i will be passing on this one, going to keep searching, maybe try to build a new one. I contacted my local 501st unit (Dune Sea Garrison - Tucson Arizona) for some help in obtaining/building my first armor, but I haven't gotten a response yet. I understand this is probably the wrong thread, but if anyone knows anyone selling good armor, or can recommend any good ebay auctions/sites/sources So far, the best source I have found is "Ataworks".. anyone else have any experiences with them? Again, please excuse my noobness, just excited to "get my foot in the door" and get started! Mordsith Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 I appreciate all of the responses... Yea, looks like i will be passing on this one, going to keep searching, maybe try to build a new one. I contacted my local 501st unit (Dune Sea Garrison - Tucson Arizona) for some help in obtaining/building my first armor, but I haven't gotten a response yet. I understand this is probably the wrong thread, but if anyone knows anyone selling good armor, or can recommend any good ebay auctions/sites/sources So far, the best source I have found is "Ataworks".. anyone else have any experiences with them? Again, please excuse my noobness, just excited to "get my foot in the door" and get started! Mordsith Maybe these threads will help you: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/19329-where-what-and-whom-to-avoid-when-buying/ Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) I think I'm going to be SICK! ok... who puts the thigh belt pack on the wrong side on the armor... and then takes a photo with it on the correct side? there is a disconnect from the brain... but most likely it's at the base of his neck? Edited February 22, 2014 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote
bjsavage7[TK] Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 Yes, please read the links Locitus provided before you do anything else. All you will ever need for your first build is right here in this site, not eBay. I only stress this because many of us made the mistake of getting something off eBay only to spend more time, effort and money on fixing it up than just getting one from one of our vendors. Quote
Tolo[TK] Posted February 22, 2014 Report Posted February 22, 2014 I think I'm going to be SICK! ok... who puts the thigh belt pack on the wrong side on the armor... and then takes a photo with it on the correct side? there is a disconnect from the brain... but most likely it's at the base of his neck? The worst part is the seller did a nice job installing the sniper plate...hardest thing of the AP armor. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote
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