weekenny Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 I'm going to swap out my FX bucket for either an MRCE or an AP originally I'd just been thinking MRCE primarily because I don't want to have to paint it. But the AP is also ABS so wouldn't need painted. Which other buckets come in ABS?? How does the AP price compare to the MRCE?? Cheers Quote
Bigturc Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 Let me see .. MRCE and AP are both ABS (not 100% sure on CE though) .. so no need to paint. Price is around 100$ for MRCE .. while AP is around 250$ .. BUT you can have a flawed AP helmet kit for I think, aruond 160$ which, from the people here who got one, isn't even flawed to their eyes .. a few thin spot maybe, but I do have it on mine too anyway (not a flawed kit) and I definitely don't mind anyway. AP is much better looking then the MR one .. and the price diff is not enough to truly make a diff in the balance. Plus, pretty much all MRCE bucket we see on FX kit are completely off in the color ... Again, my opinion .. and I'm completely sold to AP too Quote
weekenny Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Posted November 17, 2008 Is it possible to source AP's in the UK?? Or would I get stung for tax? Also where can I source one. Cheers. Quote
Bezerkus Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) I agree with Bigturc, picture speaks for itself...----------- Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
cr4nky Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 Go for AP. Loads better looking than the CE. I have the CE, and I'm happy with it, but took loads of work and ended more or less at the same price as an AP. The only thing that would keep you away from AP is if you have broad shoulders. The AP is a little on the small side. Inthat case you have a great choise in TM in stead. Quote
weekenny Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Posted November 17, 2008 I'm only 5'8" and not broad shouldered so it would probably be fine. Any ideas on where to get one? Thanks Quote
cr4nky Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 I don't have his contactinfo, but I'm sure someone here will shoot you a PM soon. Loads of people here who have it. Bezerkus: That's a Don Post or something? (# 3 from the left). It's not the MRCE at least:) Quote
Bezerkus Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 Bezerkus: That's a Don Post or something? (# 3 from the left). It's not the MRCE at least:) Argh, you are right, edited. People on ebay using a don post helmet to sell an MR CE. Quote
cr4nky Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 Hehe...that would at least be more of a pleasant surprise when you got it in the mail. Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 I'm a little late on this topic but I would go with AP. It looks so much better than the MRCE. You would be much happier with an AP in the long run. Quote
rapstertee Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 Is it possible to source AP's in the UK?? Or would I get stung for tax? Also where can I source one. Cheers. PM Sent. Quote
Murray1134[501st] Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 If you are in the UK, you might also want to hit up TM. Just throwing out another option. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 Go with the AP. The MRCE is not an exact color match for ABS armor, so you'll be two toned or have to paint anyway if that's your concern. I'm 6'0" and the AP looks good on me - no worries there. Quote
weekenny Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Posted November 18, 2008 If you are in the UK, you might also want to hit up TM. Just throwing out another option. Isn't the TM stuff HIPS and requires painted? Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 I've heard some members on here saying TM uses ABS now. I'm not sure if that is true or not maybe someone can chim in and give the correct info. Quote
weekenny Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Posted November 18, 2008 I've heard some members on here saying TM uses ABS now. Cheers for that, anyone care to shed light on this? Quote
troopermaster Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 From early 2008 I have been using high gloss acrylic capped ABS which is brighter than AP ABS and the same as AA/SDS ABS. Not sure how it matches FX ABS though? Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 Cool I thought I was right on TM using ABS. Thanks for the info Paul! Quote
weekenny Posted November 18, 2008 Author Report Posted November 18, 2008 From early 2008 I have been using high gloss acrylic capped ABS which is brighter than AP ABS and the same as AA/SDS ABS. Not sure how it matches FX ABS though? Cool could you PM me some costs, thanks. Quote
Star Wars Helmets Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 The MR CE is okay but really doesnt compare to something like an AP, TM or TE2 which are considerably better IMO Cheers Jez Quote
ThayNerd[TK] Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) weekenny said: Oh any pics?? Thanks You can see pics of fan made armor and helmets here: ------------ Hope this helps. Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
Billhag Posted November 18, 2008 Report Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) weekenny said: Oh any pics?? Thanks Kenny Here ya go mate Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
tk-trooper[TK] Posted November 19, 2008 Report Posted November 19, 2008 Can somebody send me a pm on how to get an AP helmet. Thanks, tktrooper24 Quote
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