Graysheel

I have a quick question. I am a fully approved Shadow Trooper but one thing I dont like about the build, and I am being picky, is my knee gap. I am between 6'2 and 6'3 and weight about 185 lbs. I have an ATA kit that I love but just don't like the gap. Does anybody have any suggestions to reduce this gap? Do any other armor makers offer longer shins and thighs? I would even buy some TK parts and have them painted. If they were longer. Any ideas / suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff

Greetings everyone. I have a couple questions for those of you that have went this route. I am interested in purchasing the twin MP40 ammo pouches for my belt and was wondering two things. Which looks better and better quality...leather or canvas? Where are some good sources to purchase these pouches? Thanks for your time and input. Jeff (Graysheel) TX-60473

Quick question. I am a newly approved Shadow Trooper and today was my third troop. I have ATA armor and am between 6'2 and 6'3. The armor looks great and fits awesome other than this gap. Now all I see in any picture is the shin to thigh gap. I really notice it when I stand next to shorter TK's. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how to lessen the gap? Thank you for any help, Jeff (TX 60473)

I am working on my first build and it is for a TX Shadowtrooper. I have a buddy of mine who is already in the 501st with an approved TK Stormtrooper. He said that the ears for my helmet may not work. Two sets came in my ATA kit. I love my kit and the build is coming along just fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff.

Sounds good guys, thanks for the quick response. I will also look at the FISD boards like was mentioned above. Thanks, Jeff

Hey guys and gals, I have a quick question for you. I would like to know where some good places to purchase gloves for my TX build. I know that the real screen accurate gloves were made out of rubber or laytex. That is fine and dandy, the only problem is that I live in south Florida where the temperature and heat can be ridiculous. All of you who live or troop in Florida can attest to that. With the humidity being so high, I don't want to have gloves that just fill up with sweat on outdoor troops. So the question of the day is......are there any alternatives that are 501st approvable gloves that might be cooler, or at least allow the hands to breathe a bit? If you have any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated and if you have a link to a site, that would be even more awesome. I thank you all very much for the continued help and support of me while I ride this crazy adventure of building a TX! Thanks, Jeff

Thanks a lot guys for the information. I forgot to look back at the CRL on the 501st main page. I see it plain as day right there....black tube stripes only. Duh! Anyways....thanks again!

Hey guys and gals, I am currently working on my TX build and was trying to decide which tube stripe color choice I will go with. I know I want the mirrored lenses with the silver frown. Does anyone have pictures of any TX buckets that have those color choices that I had mentioned above? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jeff

This sounds great AL.....This points me in the right direction! Thanks again. Jeff

Awesome guys. I love this forum.. I am a complete noob and the quick and responsive help and feedback I get is awesome! Thanks again! Jeff / (GRAYSHEEL) / Jediberserker73

Thanks for sending me the link. I appreciate the help! Jeff / (GRAYSHEEL) / Jediberserker73