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I have been gathering parts and pieces since my last build... Many thanks to T-Jay for all the help and ideas, to Field Marshal..........WOW!!!! what can I say... his E-11 is damn near perfect. Also, to Dday's Pheonix Props kit, this kit is the base for this build. I just recently figured out how to repost pics. This time I am using IMGUR since photobuckets change to policy. I started with Field Marhal's M38. Since this is Aluminum, I used a Zinc Chromate primer. Once dried I used a base coat of Vallejo Bright Brass. I also "cast" the number 2 from my 1943 M38.. simply Hobby Lobby mold and resin I then over sprayed with a 2:1 Vallejo bright brass and brassy brass. I think I got the color close. I then used a super light layer of Vallejo sandy paste. Once dried I lightly sanded the "sand" with 1000 grit sand paper to give it texture. Once compete I covered with Vallejo chipping compound. I then painted it black and used water to "chip" the paint. This part takes practice and you can remove too much. But, the good thing is you can wipe it all off with water and start again. Once I got it where I liked it, I sealed it with Vallejo metallic varnish. Instead of using an airbrush for the varnish, I brushed it on. If you look at the original you can see brush strokes. I brush stoked the long axis... ooops, it should have been around the circumference. Ohh well. I dusted it with some real dirt and then darkened the white lettering. I used the "red/orange" lens from Tino's kit. I placed it behind to one that came with the M38... it gives it a pretty neat effect. Here is a close up of the chipping on the M38 and a side by side shot.

Not been on FISD for a while due to TT not working. Ohhhhhh it's gooooood to be back!!!! Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

I request the FISD logo be added to the top of the sight.

We have a name "First Order Judicial" I'm really hoping we see this here in Australia

Congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper

Looks like tapatalk is working again. Thanks everyone for working on this and our brand new website. Great job! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks buddy. Shame to have missed you. I left just before 3. I'll get some picks. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Congrats Darren! Nice to see a great hero build. :-) Personally, I find the humble toothpick/cocktail stick and brilliant tool for tweaking the tube stripes. You can gently shave away any unwanted paint to shape your stripes. Here's a before and after toothpick shot of mine. :-) Ps, hope you enjoyed the Toy Fair on Sat? I was there around 3pm having a chat with Phil. He mentioned I was the second new recruit to pay them a visit and I guessed the other one might have been you. ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Brilliant, thank you very much indeed. I'll get to work on this minor adjustments, the Tube stripes worry me a little but will do what I can to improve them. Fingers crossed...Centurion next

My new newest version m38 casting will be ready in a month

Hey Brock Andrew or myself will be with your shortly. While you're waiting please post the additional following photos: Blaster "D" ring, Thermal Detonator tube to clip connections, the interior waist belt connections, and the thigh ammo belt to thigh armor exterior and interior connections. Thank you

Way to go Web Team!

Sounds like you have it covered

Good to know that it is working now!

You can leave the 5th hole if you want. There were plenty of original helmets with the 5th hole cut out.

Awesome! Makes it so much easier. Thanks guys!!

I'd like to Thank to 10,000th Trooper!

LOL!!!

Great to know! Thanks for the heads-up - gonna get back on tapatalk now

Looks like Tapatalk Achievement has been unlocked! Great work to all those who made this happen

ha ha ha so cool..

Had to stop and make a few mags,,,

Going to have two numbers availible for the display

I get asked that quit alot... Dont see why not .. i did aquire the scope to copy whe n the time comes.

More trigger frame pictures,, ive got the side plates cut out and attached to my prototype..Ignore the extra hole where the select fire switch is , they are there for me to test with. ill engrave the proper letters in production.

Started the frame prototype,,,, this is the inner section.. Extra switches and functional safety shown... Two out thinner pieces will sandwich the inner part to give it the same layered look of the vintage frame..

The hengstler counter plastic front and window has arrived from the molding shop...

Going to make a few back cap rings (or at least thats what i call them) Im setting up to cut the bayonet slots on the mill NOw