CureMode[TK] Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 There is a guy (piratetrooper) on ebay selling Flexible HIPS armor. Don't know who he is or where his stuff came from, any info? Ebay Link Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 23, 2009 Report Posted July 23, 2009 There is a guy (piratetrooper) on ebay selling Flexible HIPS armor. Don't know who he is or where his stuff came from, any info? Ebay Link That is DaveTheDane - a former 501st member who is banned from FISD for recasting TE2. Quote
TD2802[501st] Posted July 25, 2009 Report Posted July 25, 2009 You had me at 'flexible'. Title said it all. Quote
Torisempai Posted July 25, 2009 Report Posted July 25, 2009 hmm i wonder if that can be capped in black >.>?? Quote
SupaTrooper Posted July 26, 2009 Report Posted July 26, 2009 what type of glue do you use? silicone? flexi glue - E300??? half strenght:) Quote
redcommando2 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Posted July 26, 2009 I... want... that... kicka$s armor!!! Quote
troopermaster Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Posted July 27, 2009 I use white ABS adhesive for this suit, very simialr to what was used originally, but it does crack if stressed too far. White E6000 would be better for costuming. I am not sure if it is available in black, sorry. Quote
FettFanatic Posted July 27, 2009 Report Posted July 27, 2009 Really cool material. Looks like it will be really great to troop with. Quote
PuttZGTI04 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 I've been following this thread ever since I first saw it. My question is has anyone else seen that someone is selling "flexible" armor on ebay now? Here's the title: Star Wars - PT Stormtrooper Flexible Armor Costume Kit What's going on??? Quote
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 look back a few posts and you'll find this.... That is DaveTheDane - a former 501st member who is banned from FISD for recasting TE2. Quote
troopermaster Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Posted August 2, 2009 It may be flexible, but is it unbreakable? Quote
james007bond[TK] Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 Paul do you know of any UK stockists of white E6000? If so, PM me when you have a moment... Thx Shiv Quote
james007bond[TK] Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 One more question regarding the armour, many people seem to put return edges on their armour to give it the added thickness look... Would it be possible to do the same with your flexi armour, or would using a modelling/sealing iron be a bad bad thing? ta Quote
troopermaster Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Posted August 2, 2009 All my armour has return edges, the flexible armour is no different. I get my white E6000 from the states. Quote
NIMBUS Posted August 9, 2009 Report Posted August 9, 2009 It may be flexible, but is it unbreakable? Unbreakable armor would be awesome. Perhaps the thicker armor would produce more cracks and rigidness. Looking forward to seeing a full suit Paul Quote
TomG[501st] Posted August 16, 2009 Report Posted August 16, 2009 Good work Paul. Next step is hire some original TK/TD actors to wear it for promo? Quote
Madmartigan Posted August 16, 2009 Report Posted August 16, 2009 It may be flexible, but is it unbreakable? No, it's not. I have the same glossy HIPS type suit (a CAP suit), and the knee plate did crack during assembly (really my own fault, not the part). The face plates and cap n back are also vulnerable and can crack when demolding. I've put less stress on the other parts. Not that it is not highly durable stuff, but I would not classify as unbreakable. Quote
troopermaster Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Posted August 16, 2009 No, it's not. I have the same glossy HIPS type suit (a CAP suit), and the knee plate did crack during assembly (really my own fault, not the part). The face plates and cap n back are also vulnerable and can crack when demolding. I've put less stress on the other parts. Not that it is not highly durable stuff, but I would not classify as unbreakable. Just as I thought. I have a full suit of glossy 1.5mm HIPS which I made a couple of years ago and even though it does flex quite a bit, it does crack when flexed too far. This new plastic can be bent over backwards and will not break. I will have to get a couple of photos to show just how good this new armour will be. Quote
firebladejedi[TK] Posted August 16, 2009 Report Posted August 16, 2009 Aseet i look foward to seeing those Paul Quote
Madmartigan Posted August 17, 2009 Report Posted August 17, 2009 No, it's not. I have the same glossy HIPS type suit (a CAP suit), and the knee plate did crack during assembly (really my own fault, not the part). The face plates and cap n back are also vulnerable and can crack when demolding. I've put less stress on the other parts. Not that it is not highly durable stuff, but I would not classify as unbreakable. A correction/retraction -- apparently the cap and back are not vulnerable, necessarily, when demolding. It's more about technique or the moulds, I guess. What I should have added earlier, and why I personally love my suit, is that the glossy HIPS -- while not unbreakable -- is, indeed, much more flexible as compared to regular HIPS or ABS. It will be very interesting to see how Paul's suit compares. Quote
Berbs42[TK] Posted October 3, 2009 Report Posted October 3, 2009 Any new info on this armor, Paul? (I found this thread while looking up info on the PT armor - what a shame) I'm another "someday soon" Noob on a budget, but am hoping to see where this one is headed and whether or not it'll make the final list of armor choices for me. - Berban Quote
troopermaster Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Posted October 3, 2009 I'll be updating this thread soon with some new photos of my 1mm armour. I have it about 95% finished so I'd prefer to wait it's completely before I show it off Quote
firebladejedi[TK] Posted October 3, 2009 Report Posted October 3, 2009 You guys are going to love this armour and your eyes are going to pop out of your head! Quote
troopermaster Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Posted October 3, 2009 Okay, sneak peak to get your juices flowing This is with unmodified abdomen plate Quote
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