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how durable are stormtrooper suits?

Discussion in 'Costuming and Props' started by shieldwolf, Aug 1, 2005.

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  1. shieldwolf

    shieldwolf Jedi Knight star 1

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    Would they take a hit from balsa wood?
     
    shieldwolf, Aug 1, 2005
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  2. Abhors Elder

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    Yes.
     
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  3. shieldwolf

    shieldwolf Jedi Knight star 1

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    without denting?
     
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  4. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Please clarify. I assume you are talking about costumes and not the actual "in the movie real TK suits".

    From there, it all depends. The balsa wood, is it a dowel rod? Sheet? How thick? etc.

    The suit, is it ABS, styrene? How thick? Where are you hitting? etc.

    Common sense says "no" but given the right situation it wouldn't dent, but possibly crack.
     
    Q99213, Aug 1, 2005
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  5. loki41872

    loki41872 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Mines ABS and I've taken a pretty good hit from an FX saber a time or two. I also have fallen down and hurt myself more than the suit.
     
    loki41872, Aug 1, 2005
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  6. The_Sith_Hunter

    The_Sith_Hunter Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Personally, I'd prefer never to find out what it would take to dent, scratch, or damage my investment, I mean, armor...
     
    The_Sith_Hunter, Aug 1, 2005
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