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Unfortunately I didn't take any photos during the process so I'm not sure it'd be a very effective how-to.

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Unfortunately, we haven't integrated that function into the forum. I use this iLoveIMG website. That makes it quite simple.

My profile images is 48.0 KB (49,152 bytes) and 150 x 150 pixels if that helps. Unfortunately our forum only allows a certain amount of attachments due to our vast member base and size, we literarily do not have the space to host so many members images. Many of us use online image hosts, upload your images there then post a link to the images into your posts. Use "direct link" or link with full file extension ie: .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .gif, .png etc etc. Here is one of many free hosts available and How To Many of us were using IMGUR but unfortunately UK members can no longer access those images. Flickr is what I have been using https://www.flickr.com/ If you need help with a signature or other image information hit up @Nairy who is available to help with images

Has anyone thought of building a repository for profile photos and background images that meet guidelines for pixel count and maximum size, I’m struggling to make any image I can find work, would be awesome if someone that knew what they were doing could create a space to pick and choose?!? Maybe it already exists.. if u know, let me know

Awesome, thanks for the additional info

If it matters, this is PETG but I believe the package says it should work with acrylic as well.

got it! you werent kidding! lol, User ID:49814 screenshotting that one

This would make a great addition to the How To area, when you get some free time

That worked out great, must admit I've never tried tinting acrylic, but think I'm going to have to give this a go now, luckily our haberdashery store carries that line of dye

My pleasure, I've tried again and this should allow you access Go to legion forum https://www.501st.com/forum/index.php Click on Holocron/Census https://www.501st.com/holocron/login?returnUrl=%2Fmember%2Flegacy Enter your legion username and password then Login On the side menu click on Legacy/MemberDB and you should be able to access your USER ID

I haven't been taking as many photos because it's all just prime/paint/sand etc, but I've painted the calves, spats, thighs, and shoulders: I'm also fixing the last few imperfections in the chest and back: As well as priming the ab, biceps, and finally the helmet/snout: In non-painting news, I dyed the lens and it worked amazingly! I used one packet of iDye Poly, did the first dunk for 5 mins, then a second dunk for 2 mins. One of the lenses got slightly deformed because the water was a bit too hot, but it's thin enough that it can still be installed in the proper shape. (I'm sending one to @zediyeti because we are fellow tiny-TKs and our helmets are printed at 92% and 93% respectively). My grill has a burner so I was able to do it all outside and not risk getting dye all over our very white kitchen. I used these videos as guidance:

thanks man, I work in IT and couldnt figure THIS out?! lol thought i was going crazy

Appears the web team have changed something at their end and we are no longer able to access the USER ID, please standby A.C. NoVATie will be along in due course.

this is all i have

In the navigation bar post this link https://www.501st.com/member/85421/ and replace 85421 with your TKID then click enter Then you should see the following with your TKID and UserID

im struggling to locate where that is

Could you please also add your USER ID

Requesting access central California garrison TK93710 https://www.501st.com/member/93710/

TK-93710 of the central California garrison requesting access please

Please approve my 501st status access. Tk ID: 17009 UserID: 49709 https://www.501st.com/member/17009/

Front ab plate. Good thing about the powder is, it'll show you where scratches are located.

Little bit more productive progress today. Pre damage and painting: sanded and then blotched the ab and back plate with graphitepowder. Turned out better than expected.

So I'd like a sanity check here. I would appreciate any comments on all of the sections/pictures. I'd like to know if you agree with what I am seeing or if I am way off base. I laid my armor out and I feel that the back does not align well with the chest piece which then leads to the fit issues. Here is the armor laying flat on the ground. In my opinion the back shoulder pieces are significantly lower than chest ones. Here is the armor with the sides aligned the best I could by hand. Again, the back shoulders do not seem to align well with the chest. Here is me in the torso armor and the thighs. The thighs are pulled up as high as they can go. I think the top of the back sits too low and should be closer to my neck/collar, but there is also too much of a gap between the butt and thighs. Or am I crazy on the gap between the thighs/buttplate and it is fine here? Here is the front view. I think the chest sits too high as it presses a bit into my throat and there is obviously a lack of coverage at the bottom. Similar to the back, I believe the gap between the cod and thighs is a bit much. Here is the side view. The back sits too low and the front is sitting too high, however the sides are very misaligned and moving the back up and front down would exacerbate this issue even more. Am I crazy? Am I missing something?

Thank you for all of the information! Yes, I bought the complete kit from them under the assumption I would be able to wear it out of the box. The legs, arms, and helmet all fit fine (one shin is a little tight at the knee), its just the torso where I have the issue, hence all of the questions/issues. As for why I need to replace the buttons. One of the first comments that RS gave me for working fit issues was to replace the shoulder straps which which means I would have to replace 1 button on the right shoulder strap. Another major issue I have is the strap that goes between my legs is way too short which means I have to replace that strap and button as well. This is because the back armor set does not completely cover my back from collar to butt so it sits high. Looking through your thread, I had some questions on your strapping. 1. On the armor itself where you have the "male" end of the buttons, it looks like you used a short piece of nylon and attached 2 button pieces to the nylon and then glued them directly to the armor, correct? What did you use for the glue? Super glue, CYA, E6000? 2. I saw one question you had was about opening the rivets. Were you able to open them or did you end up buying new ones? Do you have a link for a source for them?