Jump to content

Scout Trooper fiberglass kits


Joktimus

Recommended Posts

Hi guys, 

I'm currently a member of RL and am about to start with my first 501st entry with a Biker Scout. I was just wondering how heavy Biker Scout fiberglass kits are. It's just that where I'm from, we only have fiberglass kits available, and ordering, importing, assembling an ABS kit is just more expensive -- like almost three times the fiberglass' worth. 

Just wanted to ask if the difference in weight would be worth it. 

Thanks!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, Joktimus said:

Hi guys, 

I'm currently a member of RL and am about to start with my first 501st entry with a Biker Scout. I was just wondering how heavy Biker Scout fiberglass kits are. It's just that where I'm from, we only have fiberglass kits available, and ordering, importing, assembling an ABS kit is just more expensive -- like almost three times the fiberglass' worth. 

Just wanted to ask if the difference in weight would be worth it. 

Thanks!

That's the Mardon kit right?   I've only seen one guy here in the US with it.   From what I remember, it's not a great looking kit but if that's all you can get, that's all you can get.

I don't remember it being particularly heavy when I got to look at the kit out of the box.   

Mardon's helmet is heavier than most, but it's not too bad.  You might get a little tired of wearing it after awhile, but a lot of people have the MLC so it's not so bad that people won't use it at all.

Biggest problem with fiberglass kits is the inability to really mod them.  But if that's not an issue for you, then you should be okay.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for the response man! Im not really sure if it's the Mardon kit, will check though! Im just a bit concerned about the weight of it all, since I have this minor (more of just nagging) lower back injury and Im afraid I wont be able to troop in it for as long as I want or need.

Thanks again!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for the response man! Im not really sure if it's the Mardon kit, will check though! Im just a bit concerned about the weight of it all, since I have this minor (more of just nagging) lower back injury and Im afraid I wont be able to troop in it for as long as I want or need.
Thanks again!
You can't put a price on your health and if you think the armor is too heavy then don't do it. ABS is a lot lighter and the extra shipping cost may be worth the pain you will be spared.

I have lower back pain too (two herniated discs) so I understand! Trooping can be tiring even under the best conditions so don't make it worse if you don't have to!

Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...