Lion wrote:

Brinkco wrote:Welcome, it's good to see another beginner around here.

Curious about your armor though, are the molds you've made based off of the eBay suit you bought, or of something else? Many of those eBay vendors are recasters, meaning they made their own molds of someone else's molds without their permission,( or maybe even copied from someone who did that). I'm no expert, but some of the staff here like CantinaSecurity and those on the FISD forum (whitearmor.net) can get you on the right path.

Welcome aboard and never be afraid to ask for help.

Thanks for the response. The armor I have at present is a re-cast done by "Maker of Things" who is on the no-go list. We realized that after doing a bit more research. We have only casted the helmet and the ear pieces from molds of the MoT armor, and we are already planning to get either RS Props, ATA, or Troopermaster and to scrap the project, although we plan to finish out the helmet as a display item. Research before you buy I suppose.

timbremer wrote:A quick update from Missouri, due to my fiance needing her gallbladder taken out my move date has been moved to the 16-18 of this month. Things are still moving forward with the job and move.

I do have a question that some here might be able to answer in regards to housing since I plan to buy one tthere. Is there any areas around Winston that I should avoid when buying a home? I am looking at the 27105 zip area to be close to work, however I am willing to drive a few more miles to get into a better area. And I also would like to consider school districts as well. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Cantina Security wrote:

Lanil wrote:Always glad to have new faces!! Fixed your original post to show your images directly.

Thanks Brad, nice lookin out!

rasman06 wrote:Ha!! I hear yA man! Happens to me every time I go to Jason's. That dude has some cool rigs and such. I am hoping he adopts me.

Ha, you guys are always welcome!

RogueTrooper wrote:
Ronnie I got dibs first sir!!

And now comes the exciting part!

Lanil wrote:Always glad to have new faces!! Fixed your original post to show your images directly.

Cantina Security wrote:Yes our unit is growing. I hope your mom wasn't mad for waiting those few extra minutes . It was fun. Exciting. I think I get just as excited as you guys when y'all get new rigs coming...

rasman06 wrote:Ha!! I hear yA man! Happens to me every time I go to Jason's. That dude has some cool rigs and such. I am hoping he adopts me.


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RogueTrooper wrote:

cantondude wrote:Thanks for the info rogue trooper and xapologiesx. Apologies any suggestions for tie reserve pilot costume parts or vendors locally?

Lot of the Tie Reserve and Bridge Crew parts are the same....

Info and where to get parts. I have link you to some of the correct parts vendors that have a great rep and you are not going out and having to take a stab in the dark. Also the info on the Imperial Bridge Crew is on the 501st Detachment "Imperial Officers Corp" Link: http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/

For Tie info: http://www.jrs501st.com/forums/

Note the some or most vendors are on the Imperial Officers Corp. You can google and ebay but most of the times you will run into cheap product or will not fit even though the site said it would or the retail image is a great image of the item, but when you get the product, it does not look like they "said it would be"

These are great vendors with great rep and product (some do have Ebay shops) :

Jumpsuits:

best jumpsuits are from Far away Creations $90.00 plus shipping: http://www.farawaycreations.com/index.p ... s&Itemid=7

The only thing you have to do is remove the bottom pockets (which ez)

If you are going to need a costume jumpsuit;

Arkady (Carole) i can get you her contact info (if you need it)

"imperial cog" emblem for the shoulders (screen accurate): http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... lder-cogs/

Imperial Hat:

Hats are something you spend about $40 and up for one..Why? cause the ones that are about $16 to $30 on Ebay normally do not fit well and do not have the structure crisp look (cheap looking) David Jordan (other GML) just purchased a very nice Imperial Hat, because he did buy a cheap one and it did not fit him and was not crisp looking (lesson learned) . I will see where he got it from ...

I think is was this: http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... -for-sale/

Same maker/vendor (two links):
http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... r-hats-fs/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Wars-Imper ... 2c9523d835

May need for some hat vendors do not hat the proper disk:

http://www.elvistrooper.com/disk.htm

Gloves ( T Pilot and ROTJ Bridge Crew only)

http://www.leathernext.com/Movie_Replic ... lot+Gloves
http://www.jrs501st.com/forums/viewtopi ... =vaderdave



Belt:

Good belt with buckle and disk:

http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... creations/

http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... icer-belt/

Also one of the 501st that has a Ebay account (very good/top notch) FYI, make best offer:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Wars-Imper ... 3398c647f1


Boots:

German Jack Boots are not ez to find at a low cost.

Where I got mine is here: http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.ph ... -heelplate

You can look on Ebay. Note that some the water proofed ones are very tight on the legs (guys that have muscle etc) like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/EAST-GERMAN-GEN ... 4ac6f7cb58

The ebay link above I do not recommend those style at all.

the Jack Boots are not ez to find, but if you post up you size of boot wear, I will be happy to point you to some that are great.



Imperial Communications Pad (T pilot and ROTJ bridge crew only):

accurate not to have the LED:

http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... n-pads-fs/
http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... ompads-fs/

(LED style)
http://www.jrs501st.com/forums/viewtopi ... lit=compad



Add ons:

Code Cylinders (ESB bridge crew only) :

http://www.elvistrooper.com/xtool.htm


Belt boxes (for Bridge crew):

http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... -for-sale/

(dosimeters style for ANH Ties):
http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/in ... uy/page-10


Can point you to some great armor/lid vendors when you are ready........