Hello from the lowcountry.

Post by **Trey Ramsey** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:08 pm

My name is Trey and I live in Summerville S.C. I have been working on my TD for almost a year now and I am nearing completion. All that's left is the weathering and finishing the backpack. I hope to be done in two weeks. I think the charity that you guys do is awesome. I've been fascinated with stormtroopers and imperial war machines since I was 4 years old. When I learned that I could dress up like a sand trooper for a good cause I was so excited. I am going to take some good photos of my armour this weekend to let you guys tell me if anything needs to be fixed. I just wanted to introduce myself to you guys and say that I'm looking forward to trooping. I am available to help y'all at some events if needed til I get approved.

Post by **Rust Bucket** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:24 pm

Hey Trey! Welcome to the CG. We have quite a few people in the Chuck Town area that could help you with anything you may need. I live in Goose Creek so I'm just up the road. If you need some help with the armor, I may be able to help or at least point you in the right direction.

RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:36 am

HI Trey!!! Welcome!

Which armor kit did you purchase?

Which TD (sandtrooper) are you doing Captain (orange pauldron) sergeant (white pauldron) Private (black pauldron)

Which field pack did you do?

Are you going for the MEPD higher levels?

Cannot wait to see you images

Post by **Trey Ramsey** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:24 am

I got mtk armour. Im doing the private with pack 4 and a converted Hasbro e11. I'll plan on trying for the higher levels at a later point. I will be posting the pictures I took over the weekend tonight of my armor before I start weathering it. I'm kind of nervous about the whole weathering thing but I've watched a lot of tutorials on YouTube and I think it will go OK. I can't wait to start trooping with you guys .

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Post by **Trey Ramsey** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:26 am

I've heard some stuff about MTK being a recaster is that true? I really like the shape of his helmets.

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RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:11 pm

Michael T Appling (trooperbay AKA MTK) is a recaster and it is a very very sad story of a betrayal ....

TE2 Tony Sagun "gunz" purchased the molds of TE (trooper Expert) TE was getting out of the business and Tony renamed his armor TE2 . the "2" stood for 2nd or next generation (paying homage)

Tony paid a lot of money for the molds and rights (20 thousand dollars) plus in the deal paid for Matt G (TE) and his daughter to be flown out to Hawaii for a vacation....

Tony starting making TK armor

Mike and Tony became good friends.. Mike Appling was doing doing decal for helmets and "buying" TE2 helmets putting them together and selling and Tony trying to help Mike by offering Mike's decals to all and Mikes services to build their TE2 helmet (Mike $150 each)

Mike lost his job . The same company that Mike was able to print the decals from....

To help Mike out so he could have money flow.... Tony was GIVING Mike helmet kits (free) helping a friend .

About little over a year into making TE2, Tony's wife got sick and was not able to work and had to have treatment . Tony stopped making armor/trooping to take care of her an their children.

Side note Mike had been making recast of AP armor and selling it as VT armor on Ebay ( One of the FISD staff member caught Mike red handed)

Mike was selling the TE2 helmets that Tony had freely given him at a higher price (demand was up because of Tony not making any) The FISD staff noticed that Mike was having a loooot of TE2 lids more than we thought Tony would have given him... Started watching Mike..... Mike then popped up in the FISD and said he was starting a new line of helmets "MTK" and they were off of the older maker called "CAP" , CAP was a making long ago and told members they did not care if you recast his stuff....

But believe it or not each maker armor have tells (fingerprints) and TK fans/prop guys know and can tell you which is what etc...

The second Mike posted pix of his "new TK helmet" 10 different members jumped on it stating that is not from Caps helmet that is TE/TE2!!! Mike finally admitted that his new helmet was cast off of TE2.... and his armor as well.

The sad part is the betrayal of Mike to Tony especially while Tony was trying to help Mike when Mike was out of work....Mike doing this to Tony while Tony's wife was very very sick (evil soul if Mike has one). Tony is a great guy and would never believed or done this to Mike or anyone...

Mike has been known for hijacking Threads to sell his Trooperbay wears... like when some would ask "what is the best glue to use for holding the rubber trim for helmets" . Ez to reply any superglue or CA glue (walmart, hobby shops, even dollar stores) Mike would come in a state only this brand of glue and give the link to his site...(which the glue he was selling it the same at any hobby shop but he up charges) to someone new they would take his word if he was the first to post the reply....

The "T" Mike's middle name, we all feel it is "Thief"

Michael T Appling

So mike is a recaster and not a dude the FISD likes to see anyone deal with.... Mike is a thief and stabbed his good friend on the back and stole basically 20 thousand dollars of Tonys to make a buck.........

Trey Ramsey wrote:I've heard some stuff about MTK being a recaster is that true? I really like the shape of his helmets.

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RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:16 pm

Cool on the black pauldron .. most do the Pack #3 and orange captains pauldron great to see some others mixing it up!!

Look forward to seeing pix!!

Trey Ramsey wrote:I got mtk armour. Im doing the private with pack 4 and a converted Hasbro e11. I'll plan on trying for the higher levels at a later point. I will be posting the pictures I took over the weekend tonight of my armor before I start weathering it. I'm kind of nervous about the whole weathering thing but I've watched a lot of tutorials on YouTube and I think it will go OK. I can't wait to start trooping with you guys .

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Post by **Trey Ramsey** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:00 pm

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Post by **Trey Ramsey** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:12 pm

Man that's horrible about mtk. I guess I should have done more research before I made my purchase. I would definitely have gave my money to more honest people. Newbie mistake. Thank you for telling me that so I don't make that mistake again.

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RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:23 pm

it is and I was there witnessing it all :"(

I purchased in the same vein when I started from a bad vendor.....and you cannot know as you start out. Just help the next person with (Troopers help Troopers)...

Trey Ramsey wrote:Man that's horrible about mtk. I guess I should have done more research before I made my purchase. I would definitely have gave my money to more honest people. Newbie mistake. Thank you for telling me that so I don't make that mistake again.

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RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:31 pm

Hey Trey,

With posting images this forum, it works best to have an IMG code or using a media stare site like Photobucket and use the "Img' insert.

video about photobucket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2umUjZGpqs

or you can upload it on you FB page and use the Copy the URL and post it using the "img " insert.

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Post by **Trey Ramsey** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:49 am

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

Here is a few pics of my td. Sorry for the low resolution but my Dslr camera is being repaired. Any feedback or advice is always appreciated.

Cantina Security · Post by **Cantina Security** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:01 pm

When you post the links, use the Img tab and paste the URL between the brackets, then they should show on the forum, instead of just links to the sight. Easier to browse the photos this way. But from what I seen so far looking really nice... Just needs more dirt... Lolz

RogueTrooper · Post by **RogueTrooper** » Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:46 pm

Trey Ramsey wrote:http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... g~original

Here is a few pics of my td. Sorry for the low resolution but my Dslr camera is being repaired. Any feedback or advice is always appreciated.

Just place the photobucket URL in between the img. you have a"IMG" insert on your posting tool bar it is in between the tools [*] and URL.

I just added this part of your photobucket URL : http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... nfutl7.jpg

and placed it in between the the URL in between them. you have a"Img" insert on your posting tool bar.

and this is what you would see:

or you can use just the straight photobucket IMG code with is the last one of the four codes that is linked to each photobucket image.

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