Mix and matching bucket and armor kit

[hon143]

I'm considering getting a MTk armor kit to go with my ATA bucket. Will there be an issue with approval if the bucket doesn't match the armor vendor?

Edited January 20, 2015 by hon143

[charlesnarles]

Not an expert on this, but you don't have to pair each piece brand-wise. I know that people replace certain brands' pieces with another brand that fits better. Color would be important to have a close match, tho. Vetted seller list says ATA is a special color blend, not sure how picky the higher-ups are. Hope this helps at all😅

[starsaber25[Admin]]

There shouldn't be any issue with getting approved. The colors may be off but most people probably wouldn't even see the difference. Check my signature and you will see I made EIB with a Troopermaster helmet and MTK armor. You can see a difference ibut it doesn't look that bad to me anyway.

[gazmosis[501st]]

No, there is no issue. MTK and ATA plastics are not that far apart so no one will even know

[hon143]

thanks for the info, everyone!

[CRISTONAMO]

Mtk on your left vs ATA on right

 

[wingnut65[Staff]]

And I'd assume the penguin on top is optional??

 

BTW, this side by side brings up a good question...  What color should the Hovi Mic tips be?  The CRL only calls for "Correct 'Hovi mic' aerator tips" under the Expert Infantry approval.  

[Polar]

my ATA came with the white ones and all black on the MTK, Ive often wondered this myself 

[doc623]

Please forgive my ignorance, but I am extremely new to this.  My son and I are beginning to assemble a set or armor for him and I wanted to know if there is any one helmet that everyone uses.  I've seen a couple of examples that appear to be quite different from one another.  Any help in this will be greatly appreciated.

[fuumantroop[TK]]

Helmets are all subjective. What most do is attempt to match the white of the armor to the white of the helmet when purchasing separately.

 

I just got an AP lid to go with my AM armor, the color match is darn near perfect