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Got my shins just about finished, with the exception of the fasteners in the back… got the cover strips on - gotta trim and even up the bottoms yet, took care of the knee ammo belt on the right thigh; just need to hit the rivets with white paint… I was also able to get the sniper knee plate attached to the left shin…. You’re not kidding @TKSpartan, clamps, clamps, and MORE clamps..!! That knee plate has some serious torque on it!! Gonna give it a solid 48 hours, if not more, to let the E-6000 cure

Here you go

Having someone competent adjust you during your photo session is probably all you need! Plus, I'd wait for officially required feedback from the DOs before making more permanent mods - it looks great! You'll likely need a new blaster for L2/3 though, as that one is accurate for Rogue One, but not ANH (though not required for Basic approval). If you end up getting a different one, let me know and I'll buy that one And just to be clear, to reach L3, you need to: 1. Submit to your local GML (Gary!) via email with just front/back/sides/helmet off photos 2. Wait for approval at basic and a TKID to be assigned to you 3. Once approved at Basic, post a new thread with the additional photos and info required here and request L2 Expert Infantry status 4. Receive feedback from the DOs, make any required changes, and receive approval at L2 5. Post a new thread here and request L3 Centurion status 5. Receive feedback, make any required changes, and receive approval at L3! 6. Party. This particular Pre-Approval subforum is great for getting a gauge on your armor from people who KNOW stormtroopers, but doesn't have an official impact on anything. Hope that helps and good luck!

No problem and many thanks. Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

Many thanks! As soon as I get basic approval and tweak the armor, I'm definitely going for level 2 and 3! Thank you! Your armor guide was my number one resource. Thanks for putting that together! You bet! Thanks for the feedback! Will get that stuff together for level 2 and 3.

Thanks - Another post regarding belt height had indicated it shouldn't be TOO high, some wear the top of the belt covering half the lower button. How high is too high? https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26314-anh-stunt-belt-placement/ I have a couple of routes, let me run them by you: 1. Move the rivets on the ab plate (undo, patch, reinstall 5mm higher) 2. Move the rivets on the belt (pop buttons, cut rivets, punch new holes install new rivets, reinstall button) I kind of prefer moving the belt rivets, just less potential for error. Not really liking the velcro, I like the ab plate to be clean when the belt comes off haha

It's pretty common and happens to a lot of builds because of the angle of the kidney the belt wants to ride higher which drops the belt on the front. If you wear the belt looser I think you will find the butt plate will come into contact with your detonator, you can see in your image the detonator is already pulling backwards, note how close it is to the butt plate. Belts do sit quite high on the back, a little higher than how you have yours now. Personally I would move the rivets so the belt sits a little higher at the front, this would also bring it up a bit on the back. But as Mario suggested you could try some velcro in the center.

Hello there! My name is Natalie and I live in the central coast of Australia. I’ve just been approved for my ANH stunt TK kit! I’m so excited to start trooping with you guys! TK 12197 reporting for duty

Good point - technically, as the CRL is written, it may pass. But it will be up to the DOs, who take more than just the wording of the CRLs into account, and the RO S&T does have several notable differences from the actual Sterling SMGs the ANH E-11s are based on, as Glen linked. I'll be curious to see what they say at L3!

Correct the handles are both quite different. Here are the two reference areas for OT and RO blasters, you will find the RO thread will mention quite a few differences.

Looks great, we'll done!!

I moved my belt rivets (or snaps in my case), I did sew a small amount of fabric over each of the old holes as well just to make sure the snaps never pulled through being very close to the original hole. A few other references

Looking good Trooper At Garrison level you only get approved (basic) and the higher levels (EIB and Centurion) are done here at the Detachment. Apart from already beeing mentioned for L3 I would guess your belt need to come up a tad but you’ll never know, I would have requested it during my time as a D.O anyway, here’s a reference: (I was a picky one so you can just wait to see what the current ones say at your EIB) Regarding the shoulder bells, here's a look at how an original bell looks side by side with a not so accurate one. The original (left) is trimmed with a curve hence beeing more suited for closing eventual gaps to the chestplate, not sure If you have enough left to trim yours but it might help others And finally, prepping the armor for approval pictures are what many do and that’s fine but....I strongly recommend everyone to film yourself when moving around to see how the armor holds up. Atleast I want to be sure that when I’m moving around and then stoppning for a picture my armor still look like it should

Nice work, good luck with approval. For EIB there are a few things: I would bring your thighs up a bit, also noticed your backplate is sitting a little low so may want to bring that up too. Drop boxes should align with the end of the plastic belt section. You may want to bring your arms up a little, lift the biceps and forearms to give you a little room at your wrists, they are currently hitting your handplates Side ab/kidney gap will need to be reduced also Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide And perhaps try to remove the wrinkles on your belt Canvas belt must be firm / sturdy in appearance. No creasing or sagging  Once again good luck

Armor came out fantastic Luke

I am very impressed with the quality of your armor. I am happy to hear that you are going to request EIB and Centurion as soon as you get basic approval . Congratulations Luke!!! .

So I'm back, and while I haven't posted as much as I'd like, I've still been chugging along. And I am happy to say that I have submitted my build for basic approval! I still have a few mods I would like to make for EIB and Centurion (like replacing the belt with my Kittle belt) but I am so thrilled with how it came out! Thanks so much to everyone who has helped out, especially @ukswrath for creating the ultimate build Bible for Anovos TK armor. I couldn't have done it without the help and support of folks in this detachment. I look forward to joining your ranks hopefully soon, and down the line in EIB and Centurion! Until then...

I added the interior covers strips to my shins. I also evened out the front ankle side so there are no points on both. I will need to do the same to the back but will do that after I put on the front cover strips. I decided which shin will be left and right. I removed a little more from the left one and think it fits better. I also removed a bit more from my left thigh and will do another tape up test fit after the front cover strips are on the shins. Question: If it all fits well, should I add the rear cover strips to everything or is it worth leaving those off until the whole kit is complete if anything needs to be adjusted? Only reason I would like to do them now is to save time. Since it takes 24hours to dry I could have those drying while starting to work on the torso pieces. Pics: Both shins interior covers strips drying Left Shin Right Shin Thanks, M

Hey Eriberto! Hit me up if you have any HWT questions! I'm also SCG and helped put together Fire Team Heavy Hitters, the SoCal HWT Fire Team - we'd love to have you join! The pouches Joseph linked are the ones I used and was approved with, and I agree, are about as cheap as they come. Some guys use the more "Sandy" style pouches, but they're usually more expensive and in my opinion, don't look as good. I definitely recommend Sharpie-ing out the white stitching once you receive these (or I used a black paint pen), and using foam or some balsa wood to make "fake magazines" to give the pouches some shape, while keeping the weight down. I can send you pics of mine if it'll help. Good luck on your build and we hope to see you as a Heavy Hitter soon!