Star fortress productions blaster

Hi, new member looking for advice, i've used these guys before and thought the quality of the flak vest and jumpsuit i bought was very good, but i've seen on the website that they do a webley replica like the ESB version, anyone purchased one or know anyone someone better to deal with for a similar item.

Huffy

http://www.starfortressproductions.c...baesbrifle.jpg

Hey there, welcome to TDH!! I'm assuming your doing the ESB suit?

I'm sorry to inform you though. The members here have tought us all to stay away from SFP. There have been so many horor stories. That, and most of their stuff isn't that good. There are, however, a bunch of people on this site who make really cool stuff, much better quality than SFP could ever dream of. There are blasters here, and I"m not totally sure who makes them, as I've been after the ROTJ blaster. I'm sure someone will let you know soon though.

I hope that doesn't scare you off or anything, but just a warning about Starfortress. this is about the most tight knit community on the net, and I mean that. Everyone here is really helpful, and will answer any ?s you have. Also, try the search, and look up ESB blaster, and you should find more info.

Can't wait to see some progress threads!!

Welcome to another Fett on the boards Good to see another face here

Straight off, the stock is completely wrong, from the shape and size, to the greeblies even... they are poor versions of the RotJ setup.. ESB is completely different to those ones...

Secondly the D Bracket is way off the mark, it is supposed to be curved, with no major angles in the curvey part of the D.

Also the Scope greeblies look way off as well, not good enough quality in the pic ot be sure but id say so...

Lastly ive heard many times that the thing is soo damned heavy you will probably never ever troop with it....

My reccomendation, stick within this group, NEVER EVER GO BACK TO SFP, and browse around here... Sidewinder is the person you want to talk to about a blaster, and most probably alot cheaper without the long wait..

Hope that helps you out there.. If you need some more opinions on SFP, use the search button in the toolbar and type in SFP or StarFortress... im sure you will find many many reviews on their products..

Good luck and welcome to the group, I hope that you stick with it all, and take in the advice that everyone here gives you its always spot on

The only half decent thing I have heard about SFP is about their jumpsuits. The rest I've heard mostly horror stories. I personally have not ordered from them, but I do own their gloves and ammo belt which are not screen accurate. I hear that sidewinder makes great blaster kits. He has some pics on this forum. Jason

For the 1000 and two time, SFP sucks.

SFP is like a bad fast food restaurant (pick one, most are terrible). The burgers on the posters look appetizing. Then you get your order, and it looks like something you ran over last March and it's been stuck under your car for the past year. It tastes terrible, makes you sick, and you get fatter. And the guy who cooked your burger is wanted by the FBI. That's StarFortress in a nutshell.

well put bro.

Originally Posted by Bountyone

AGREED PW! welcome Machuffy, you are the only guy I have EVER heard on this forum to say anything good about SFP. you bought a flight suit and vest from them and you say it's pretty decent? would you mind posting some photos of said items so we can all take a look at them? here is a photo of my Sidewinder Blaster a while back before completion. Sidewinder is the only way to go IMO.

Sidewinder hands down, and a very good price too!

Originally Posted by pennywise

For the 1000 and two time, SFP sucks.

You kill me bro


FP

Just out of interest, is there clone armour bad too then? I am lookiing for a Commander Bacara set, everything.

Originally Posted by old_jedi_mind_trick

Just out of interest, is there clone armour bad too then? I am lookiing for a Commander Bacara set, everything.

Beeeeeee careful I've heard people wait 6 months for the clone stuff. And, it is all recast off of someone here in the states from e-bay. They didn't recast the good stuff, that much is for sure.

FP

Yes it is, one of KOTE's members ordered Clone armour from them before we could stop him.... it wasn't pretty

Hi Guy's, don't think i've been made to feel more welcome anywhere, Thanks for all the tips, now i need to make contact with sidewinder, i wish i could show you the items i bough from SFP, but i sold the lot on eBay after my son was born, didn't think i'd ever get time to finish it, shame too i has nice metal armour and helmet at one time, i think the only piece i didn't manage to get was boot's, No mean feat in Scotland (No pun intended), i've got a new BM lid coming which i'll start an ESB scheme

Huffy

Hey MacHuffy,

welcome on board

I'll second the notion that the jumpsuit is pretty good. I own one and I'm pretty happy with it at this point. My costume is nowhere near finished so I haven't trooped in it or really warn it more than a few minutes, but it was comfortable when I had it on. It's got a double zipper too which is nice for potty breaks. I had no real problems with them at all in the ordering process as many have indicated, and my turnaround time was pretty quick, it's been years though so I don't remember the exact time. I wouldn't touch any of their other products and I don't think I'd order from them again seeing the quality stuff offered here so don't take this post as an endorsement.

I have been collecting props for the past few months. No doubt, I have not bought anything from star fortress..... I have enough bad experiences and wasted some money to learn: "listen to the masses".

Hi, made contact with Sidewinder, quality of his blasters seems to be excellent, just need to aquire the funds for a completed one

Huffy

When it comes to Star Fortress Productions, generally people say to just stay away from it. I know people who have ordered their product and have been happy with it, but 90% of the time they are extremely disappointed.

I think everyone pretty much summed it up, dealing with them direct is iffy at best.

Also, I have to applaud my Garrison Mates fast food analogy... good thing I wasn't drinking or I would have spit all over my screen.

Originally Posted by old_jedi_mind_trick

Just out of interest, is there clone armour bad too then? I am lookiing for a Commander Bacara set, everything.

*beating head on wall* Sure if you think this looks good

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FP

Originally Posted by fettpride

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FP

Originally Posted by pennywise

*beating head on wall* Sure if you think this looks good

Better than FX

Ok, you guy's have convinced me!, Never shall i buy from SFP again!, Btw anyone out there with a set of upper armor that's going at a reasonable rate?, got BM bucket and sidewinder blaster in production, just looking for decent armor, finished or unfinished.

Talk to Daz/Bobamaker..

Since he is doing up a Helmet for you, you might as well get the rest of the armour you need from him... He is doing up a huge order for me, and as soon as i make the final payment itll be all mine

But FP who has commented in this thread a few times... was it reall 1003 FP? :P... anyways FettPride has some pretty snazzy armour as well too. Many here do If you want your metal armour back, talk to Wickedbeard. He has that much metal armour i want to meet him wearing full kit while im driving a shipping crate loader and see what happens

Just kidding if ya read this WickedBeard

Hope that helps ya a bit

Yeah i'll end up going with daz for most of the items i need, good bloke!, reply's quickly to any and all questions.

Originally Posted by MacHuffy

Yeah i'll end up going with daz for most of the items i need, good bloke!, reply's quickly to any and all questions.

Since your on that side of the pond that is totally who I would recomend

Originally Posted by pennywise

Since your on that side of the pond that is totally who I would recomend

I second that. Many parts of my costume are coming from DAZ too. Great guy.

Pennywise: what is that....like a Holiday Special stormtrooper?

Originally Posted by precentorjames

Pennywise: what is that....like a Holiday Special stormtrooper?

It is, well....."special"

Wow...not to resurrect an old thread but I am sure as heck glad I found this before I ordered!!!


Thanks everyone!

Pennywise,
You may have to keep saying that until star fortress is wiped off the face of the earth.