Jakeputt Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 I am considering on buying my kit from either far away creations or studio creations I am trying to find the pros and cons of each The vendor I am buying my bucket from is creating it out of fiberglass and indicated it doesn't come painted. What kind of paint do I use on fiberglass?
Stroker Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Well FAC is at least a 6 month plus wait. Sc is about 2 weeks. Faraway is MC. The armor is more accurate than the SC,but SC is super nice. I use a mix of SC and MC. The helmet I would use rustolem acrylic enamel. That's the brand that is primed with. Dig around the board and you can get a abs helmet already painted a nice gloss white. Seek Spike here on the boards. 1
Tristancraig Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 As a recent purchaser of SC goods I can attest to their wicked customer service and speed. The armor itself is super maliable and easy to work with. And asln as you take your time and research like crazy ( and bug a couple people in private messages) it can be completed quite easily.
Oberkisstillalive Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I am going on 16 months waiting for my armor from FAC (aka MC). Unless you don't mind waiting until 2017 (and I am not exaggerating) to get your kit. MC is the most screen accurate and he gives you all of the parts you need, however. But it's really up to you. I am most likely going to receive my kit in the next few weeks and I will be very happy when I get it I am assured. Although it takes a long time a lot of folks are saying it is worth the long wait.
Jakeputt Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Is it easier to get Lancer status with Far away creations than it is with studio creations?
01Hawk Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 You can get Lancer with SC... Who are you getting your helmet from. And as everyone else says MC is nice but if you can't actually get it what good is it? SC stuff is nice and honestly unless another Scout is judging you most people won't even notice the " imperfections". I have SC stuff and love it since it hasn't turned yellow and I can actually wear it vs bragging about how accurate it will be in 2 years when another armor may get here.
Griffin-X Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 He bought a CB lid, and I hope you get it man. That was a risky decision given the current situation. I agree too, SC armor all the way.
01Hawk Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 That's what I thought when I saw fiberglass. Shame cause CB stuff is pretty nice.. Hope it goes ok as well.
01Hawk Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 New name of Kripton5 it seems... Sad it says " 501st Approved". Also says completely untrimmed - should be interesting to see how that arrives since all his old ones came assembled.
Jakeputt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Posted October 28, 2015 I will let you know what happens with Christians lid. Like I said in the forum I give people the benefit of the doubt. He seems pretty legit. Its just hard trying to have a successful business when it is only you. I know this from personal experience.
Griffin-X Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I will let you know what happens with Christians lid. Like I said in the forum I give people the benefit of the doubt. He seems pretty legit. Its just hard trying to have a successful business when it is only you. I know this from personal experience. That's understandable and commendable of you. But there is a LONG history of issues with that seller. You read about it and chose to go down that road. Please keep us posted, but it's not the best course to take.
01Hawk Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Jakeputt- normally I would agree with you- people get jammed up in real life stuff and it can interfere with what products they supply- it is worse with Boba Fett parts as I am finding out- but they are very open about it. With this vendor I can speak from personal experience that he isn't always honest and here are a LOT of people here who have paid and have no product. For the same money and work you could have an Altmanns done and on your head in wayyyyyy less time. I hope it goes well for you but there is a reason he is the only vendor in the problem vendor list. None of the stuff I bought from him fit and it took longer than it should which everyone blames on customs - which is not the case and easily proved when there are dates on the package. 2
zarintyr Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 I have a KS bucket and quite happy for now (aside from me having to repaint it)
Jakeputt Posted December 6, 2015 Author Posted December 6, 2015 I have a KS bucket and quite happy for now (aside from me having to repaint it) What did you use to paint your bucket?
zarintyr Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 Some kind of white lackor spray. Haven't yet. Need to reprint whole. Kit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Jakeputt Posted January 19, 2016 Author Posted January 19, 2016 Where did you get your buckets from and would it work for a guy with a big head? I'm also looking for lancer status as well.
Bowfanny Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Where did you get your buckets from and would it work for a guy with a big head? I'm also looking for lancer status as well. Got my helmet from Altmann-spike has a nice barn find thread.
Griffin-X Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Agree 100%, the Altmanns lid is what you seek.
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