General Armor Question

[ECOLI]

Hi,

Everyone I have been around for a bit and have just finished a TD, although I think I need some alterations to be 501st accepted. I really loved the build and the outcome and now am looking into some other challenges etc to practice with. The TB looks fun but challenging but it looks alot more comfortable than a TD or TK so I thought I may try and tackle one. My first question in my investigation is what armor is the thickest.... I have worked with ABS .093 and it is pretty sturdy stuff, however I am pretty sure an MC scout that I talked to had some pretty thick armor almost a quater inch thick, any help or direction would be great-

 

Salud

Ecoli

[lonewolf]

The best is MC, just got the kit today, wow. Thickest? no idea.

[ECOLI]

Did it come with a helmet???

[lonewolf]

No I made my own helmet, this stuff is sturdy, SC seems a bit more flexible, possibly due to the lack of return edges but they are all a similar thckness of ABS, Kropserkel is the same.

I fully understand your armour thickness question, especially coming from Stormtrooper land. My Stormy is 1.5mm PVC, flexible and strong. Biker Scout armour is thick no matter which kit you go for.

Biker Scout is very comfortable, more vision and sitting down is easy, only problem is that I feel it is a bit warmer than the Stormtrooper cossy. If you want the most accurate armour go for the MC kit, a long wait unfortunately but worth it.

[chimei]

wore mine for the first time today...and it actually got a bit "toastie"....so i can't imagine how it will be in the summer (hot and humid here in NYC)...i may lose some weight doing this. when i was a US Civil War reenactor, i lost 6lbs by marking in the wool uniform. i'll compare that to a racing suit, and plastic armor!

[ECOLI]

Good info fellas, I appreciate it. I have heard great things about MC but the wait time is super duper long.... How long were you guys waiting for yours and can you tell me what you got in the kit cumberbund? undersuit?