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biker scout
Topic Started: Jun 8 2007, 05:10 PM (605 Views)
Evilpiggy	Jun 8 2007, 05:10 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 1 Group: Members Member #308 Joined: June 8, 2007	has anyone done a stealth biker yet. if so can we post some pictures. is there any images of them from book or any thing thanks



DZ 1641	Jun 8 2007, 06:14 PM Post #2
Tusken Pirate Posts: 145 Group: Members Member #86 Joined: March 28, 2006	Look here for black biker scout ref. pics and information: 'Scout Commnado'



TX 116	Aug 13 2007, 10:46 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Posts: 51 Group: Members Member #321 Joined: June 24, 2007	perkeo Jun 8 2007, 06:14 PM Look here for black biker scout ref. pics and information: 'Scout Commnado' i hate that game bite me! i was bitten 4 times i wish you could be human though!



crazas	Aug 14 2007, 12:29 AM Post #4
Captain of the Guard TX 3758 Posts: 1,057 Group: Supporter Member #228 Joined: November 6, 2006	If you are interested you can buy a Black ABS kit for around 600-650. It is a little expensive but it look incredible cool!!! There is one thing about this kit that I'm not sure about, as far as I can remember most of the references are NOT glossy black.



TX 116	Aug 14 2007, 12:51 AM Post #5
Advanced Member Posts: 51 Group: Members Member #321 Joined: June 24, 2007	crazas Aug 14 2007, 12:29 AM If you are interested you can buy a Black ABS kit for around 600-650. It is a little expensive but it look incredible cool!!! There is one thing about this kit that I'm not sure about, as far as I can remember most of the references are NOT glossy black. yea... but I LOVE GLOSSY FINISHES!!!!! I CAN SEE MY FACE OH YEA! :lol: :lol: :lol:



crazas	Aug 14 2007, 02:05 AM Post #6
Captain of the Guard TX 3758 Posts: 1,057 Group: Supporter Member #228 Joined: November 6, 2006	SO do I that's why I have my Stealth!!!!



TX 116	Aug 14 2007, 04:28 AM Post #7
Advanced Member Posts: 51 Group: Members Member #321 Joined: June 24, 2007	crazas Aug 14 2007, 02:05 AM SO do I that's why I have my Stealth!!!! al riggghhhhtttt :lol:



COS_Vader	Aug 14 2007, 04:46 AM Post #8
Detachment Leader Posts: 1,607 Group: Supporter Member #1 Joined: June 1, 2005	* Topic moved to correct forum *



DZ 1641	Aug 14 2007, 10:47 AM Post #9
Tusken Pirate Posts: 145 Group: Members Member #86 Joined: March 28, 2006	I've been thinking of weathering my scout after it gets dinged up from being worn. I was bitten so I just wanted to pass it on.....(insert madmans laugh here)



crazas	Aug 14 2007, 04:22 PM Post #10
Captain of the Guard TX 3758 Posts: 1,057 Group: Supporter Member #228 Joined: November 6, 2006	This is how this kit looks



tavrikgannon	Aug 15 2007, 01:23 AM Post #11
Advanced Member Posts: 217 Group: Members Member #105 Joined: May 15, 2006	That is some beautiful armor..... I want some. I am saving up now!



DZ 1641	Aug 27 2007, 09:11 AM Post #12
Tusken Pirate Posts: 145 Group: Members Member #86 Joined: March 28, 2006	That back plate looks better then the one I got from KS. My back plate is all smooth. I'm having a little trouble getting the tank to attach properly.



tavrikgannon	Aug 27 2007, 06:17 PM Post #13
Advanced Member Posts: 217 Group: Members Member #105 Joined: May 15, 2006	That set of armor looks like the set that comes from an armor dealer (that I won't mention) that I am familiar with. I think these guys are really cool. They have always had great costumer service via email correspondence. Although, a friend of mine who is a TB got a replacement piece from them and wasn't impressed with the quality of their armor. $600 - $650 seems excessive for basically a black biker scout armor set. And for anyone to tell you that black is more expensive because of the color difference is deluding you. Black, white, red, green or blue, it doesn't matter. The cost of sheets of abs plastic are the same regardless of color! And it doesn't take any more time to mold the pieces in black plastic than it does in white. The bottom line is that you have to careful when purchasing your set of armor. A TB armor set has a going rate of about $300 - $350. This is excluding the helmet, of course. I am just talking about the armor set itself. So why pay $300 more dollars for the same set of armor in a different color??? It makes no sense to me. One could buy the white TB set and give it a good paint job. With modern paints out there like Krylon Fusion, which is designed to bond paint to plastic on the molecular level, this is certainly a viable solution. Heck, even buying white armor and taking it to an automotive paint shop is still (probably) cheaper that buying the black armor sets for that much money. I understand that armor suppliers are in the business of making money. But, geez, do you have to hose us costumers in the process? They wouldn't hose a TB costumer for that much money on the white armor, so why do it on a set that is of a different color when the cost of the sheets of plastic are the same, regardless of color??? OK, I am done ranting for now... I think. :ph43r:



SpitFireScout	Aug 27 2007, 07:04 PM Post #14
Advanced Member Posts: 309 Group: Members Member #347 Joined: August 21, 2007	I think i know which armorer you're talking about, i recognize the picture. As far as the price goes, supply and demand, they only had two sets (if we're talking about the same supplier) and that kit included the helmet in addition to the armor set. But i understand you frustration. btw, are we not allowed to put up links to armorers here, whats the policy on that, i've seen it more than once where armorers contact info or names were purposly excluded from a post. Just want to be informed on the rules of engagement there.



tavrikgannon	Aug 27 2007, 09:22 PM Post #15
Advanced Member Posts: 217 Group: Members Member #105 Joined: May 15, 2006	It all has to do with the deal that the 501st has with the Lucas franchise. We aren't to make any money off of our little hobby. If so, we run the risk of getting nasty cease and desist orders from the Lucas camp. How can he do that? Well, he owns all the patent and copywrites of everything Star Wars. Because we do our thing for charity and is completely non-profit, he allows it. But should anyone attempt to make a profit off of armor sets and they are not licensed to do so from the Lucas camp..... well you get the idea. It is a matter of self-preservation of our club. This is why the "How do I get armor" threads are shunned. Or at least the broadcasting of unauthorized dealers is, anyway. Asking if there are any armor dealers out there and the proceeding to take the conversation to PM is one thing, to publicly discuss the issue is another. And you will find this to be the case on any Star Wars forum. Be it here, at the 501st forum, a local garrison forum or any of the various forums on theforce.net.


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