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Here are some pics of where I plan to mount the bridges. Looks good to me, but please point out any concerns.

Wow, I had no idea! How did I get into the Hall of Fame? What an honor! Thank you FISD!

Hi Georgia We apologize for the delay in reviewing your Centurion application, but unfortunately we cannot proceed and get that Centurion badge under your name until all the L3 requirements are met. Please post up the updated photos and we will get right on it! These are the things (as listed in your E.I. review) that need to be corrected so that we can move along.... 1. The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle that that meets the outer edge of the cloth belt. Also, drop boxes should be vertically aligned with the end of the ammo belt with minimal gap between belt and box. Reference images 2. The top of the ABS ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels. Reference images 3. The back was overlapping your kidney quite a bit, so it looks like you have lowered the kidney. This has caused the back plate to go too low, covering the upper thighs. The bottom of the back needs to be trimmed (no return edge, like Luke's,). Thus, the back plate can be raised a little and everything will return to its correct place. E.I. app Centurion app Reference image No return edge(Luke´s) 4. In your E.I. app the cover strips on the thighs were perfect. However, in the new app the right one is facing to the side. We need new photos where the cover strip is correctly positioned... E.I. app Centurion app Reference image 5. We also need you to include an updated close-up photo of the of the ab/kidney connection (no belt, and without overlapping ). Something like this... That's all Georgia...We know it's a little extra work, but we're confident that you'll be able to make all these fixes, and thus get the Centurion badge under your name.

Thank you! I will do my best to carry out these adjustments

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Merchandise & Officer Hall of Fame Just For Laughs Update Your Build Threads Around the Detachment Celebration Costume Totals INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advanced Tactics Awards Public Relations Staff List 2020 Follow FISD The Singapore Garrison lost one of their own on 25 April 2022. Shawn Chak, TKID 7576, was a great friend to many. He could always bring smiles to any gathering, and his positive attitude towards life was always infectious. He will be dearly missed by the Garrison, who will hold on to their fond memories with him. Shawn is also missed by his wife Jessica, who shares his passion for Star Wars and the 501st Legion. Our condolences go out to his family, friends. "Buckets Off" The French Garrison suffered a loss in 2021 with the passing of Sebastien Veidt (TC-2432). His friends have written an eulogy for him, as follows: It is with great regret that our dear friend Sebastien Veidt joined the Stars to become one of them. Sebastien shared with us so many beautiful things in life: Passion, Friendship, Love and his Joie de Vivre. From his TC – 2432, he is an ANH Stormtrooper, an Imperial Officer, a Shoretrooper, an Imperial Soldier, a Stormtrooper Concept by Ralph Mcquarrie and a Clone Trooper. He became the greatest of the Heroes conveying a positive image of Human Values and knew how to highlight his happiness through his passion and his everyday life at our side, family and friends. We keep in our mind and heart, his smile and his good mood. We miss His presence and we know that in the Galaxy, one star shines brighter than the others and we know that our dear friend is watching over us. Our condolences go out to his family, friends. "Buckets Off" Eternal Legionnaire Gallery: https://www.501st.com/members/memoriam.php Greetings fellow members, Celebration Anaheim 2022 is looming and troopers from around the globe will meet and make new friendships, catch up with old friends and have a truly fabulous time. Unfortunately I won't make it there personally, but some of the FISD staff certainly will. They have planned a meet and greet time slot, to try and bring some of our staff, attache's and members together on thursday, 6pm. Also keep an eye open for any further updates on that. Our group photo time slot looks to be locked in Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 has organised this and the time slot for all detachment photos can be found HERE FISD time slot is 4:00PM Saturday 28th May Location is South Terrace of the Convention Center accessible via the second floor. When you enter the main entrance (that face the fountains), turn left and go up the escalator (there is also an elevator). The escalator will let you right off such that you will be able to see the first photo below. Head towards those doors and walk outside. You definitely need a Celebration pass to gain access to this area via the second level. Detachment Staff Update: Jim Ferrell (Rat) TK-95970 is taking a break from his role as DPRO managing our Facebook social media platform, and moving into the IPM. Thank you Jim for your service to the Detachment, the door is open for you in our PR team when you are ready to come back. Justin Reed (TheRascalKing) TK 61490 will be stepping into the DPRO role and taking over from Jim's duties for Facebook. Justin is a good fit as he does spend plenty of time in that social media platform, so keep a look out for his updates and posts. Congratulations Justin, we look forward to seeing what you bring to our Social Media DPRO team. I'd like to thank our DMBO James for the huge task of getting our shirt run organised, manufactured and ready to ship. He is still waiting on payment from a few members so please if this is you, get your payment in so Keepsmile can start shipping these out to you. This runs was not without it's ups and downs, But James let nothing sway him in getting us to the finish line. Before I sign off on this edition, I would also like to thank the members who currently have build threads underway on our forums. We are consistently blow away by not only the quality and detail put into these builds, but also the ingenuity of our members in coming up with more ways to assemble and create bits and pieces for their costume. You folk are a credit to FISD, you inspire others, and you keep this place the best resource for Stormtroopers bar none. Thanks for your time and enjoy the May edition. With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK11469 "Sly11" Detachment Leader Hello Troopers! The Racing shirts are paid for and the vendor says they are finished with manufacturing and they are preparing them for shipping. With hopes that they will make it before SWCA 2022! Once tracking has been provided to me, I will provide it to you! Keep an eye on your emails and please check your spam folders for emails from TK-12953@outlook dot com I think they look amazing and I hope you will agree. Here is the sample shirt being modeled by my son, TK-12140. With the 15th Anniversary Shirt Run almost complete, we have started a poll for a members choice Merch item. Please vote in the poll, or if you have an item that you'd like to see leave it in the comment! This poll closes on 2 June 2022, so get your vote in early. Once the item has been chosen, we will work on design work, so keep that in mind as well! Poll Link We will have at least 2 more items this year after this one. So be sure to be checking in to the forum to learn more! And for those of you going to SWCA 2022, I look forward to seeing you there. Please come up and say hello to your friendly neighborhood DMBO With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer Please welcome TK - 21175 Jim as March 2022’s Stormtrooper Hall of Fame! Big congratulations Trooper!!!https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/46139-74-tk-21175-hotel-troop-log/?do=findComment&comment=732734 And without further delay please welcome TK - 60446 Dennis as April 2022’s Stormtrooper Hall of Fame!!! My bucket off to you Trooper - epic work!!!https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/51433-4-tk-60446-aradunff-troop-log/?do=findComment&comment=729804 With Unquestioned Loyalty Aaron Gibson TK-99725 "Pyrates" Curator Hall of Fame "FISD Memes" Thank you to Luca "Morgi" TK66744 for starting a FISD specific meme thread, hope to see more of these in the future not only by you but by others as well. You can find the thread here WE NEED YOU TO UPDATE YOUR BUILD THREADS As most would be aware we are diligently working through the forums updating watermarked images, missing images and broken links, this has taken over a year so far and has been a monumental task but there is still a lot of work ahead of us. Members build threads are one of the biggest areas of watermarked/missing images and we are asking you the membership to help and update your build threads yourselves as this is just too big a task for staff. Build threads requiring updates are being moved over to this area https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/241-build-threads-requireing-maintenance/ Thank you in advance for your cooperation. New FISD Tri Fold Brochure We have just launched our newly revised Detachment Tri Fold brochure. It's been quite a long time since we actually had these available and since then many things have changed leading us to updating some of the text to include new costumes, and have more relevant information. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request, and are completed in a very high resolution to ensure quality in a finished product. The thread can be found here for more information and how to access the files. Hovi/Mic Tips - Origin Found A massive thank you to Mike "Prophecy Maker" who has recently posted an image of the original Hovi/Mic Tips. We give you the "Swirlerators" My E-11 Fan Film This month we also had an amazing E-11 fan film from Robert "Rob78", you can tell a lot of work went into this, well done Robert I'm sure everyone will enjoy the detail you have put into this video. You can find his thread here Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Star Wars Celebration has started officially announcing guests and panels in the past weeks. Several staff members will be attending SWCA this year and we are planning to host some FISD events framing the celebration program. Here are the dates for what we've planned so far: We start on the first day of Star Wars Celebration with a cozy meet&greet at 6pm in the Hilton's Mix Lounge. All FISD members are invited to have some chitchat there before going to the multi club bash, thursday at 8pm! All attachés, please check in on the staff & attaché get-together interest thread in the Attaché HQ. It's most likely going to take place on friday. Also on Friday: the "Detachments of the 501st" panel on saber guild stage at 1pm might be more than interesting for you! Attention! The 501st group photo has been moved to Saturday, May 28th, 1pm. Also don't miss the 501st Legion's 25th anniversary panel, saturday 3pm - right before our detachment group photo at 4pm! We close on saturday evening with a swag trade event for all club members at the marriott ball room, 8pm. You can find the Legion's Celebration main index thread with many more mesmerizing events alongside Star Wars Celebration on the legion forums here With Unquestioned Loyalty Danny Lauber TK55550 "Ripper_L" PRO Editor At Large Currently (as of 16th May 2022 ) there are 32,691 approved costumes in the legion, out of these under FISD there are 5.717 which is 17.49% of all approved 501st costumes. This percentage has been dropping for the last few years but this is the first time it has dropped under 18%, the larger the legion costume totals grows the smaller amount of TK's there are. Info can be found in the legion holocron INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards head here Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your adventures The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so get on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Field Exercise Awards -- Post your milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Award Recipients April - May TK66744 "Morgi" Luca - TK15028 "David G" David - TK89400 "revlimiter" Adam - TK15028 "David G" David - TK29118 "sharkbait" Rebecca - Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here Some of the benefits: Access to exclusive Attaché merch., including patches, IA patch , IA Rocker For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award Imperial Attaché Award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here ASK THE D.O.s For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR April - May the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: Mario "TKSpartan" TK48117 EIB TFA 2nd Award GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here You can find a list of multiple award recipients here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: Ben "benthemonkey" TK60421 Centurion 514 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here You can find a list of multiple award recipients here If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! Newsletter Editor If anyone has any content for the newsletter please contact me via PM For anyone interested in having a look through any of the older newsletter they have now been moved to the newsletter archive sub forum which you can find Here With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO Newsletter Social Media Hey hey amazing siblings of White and Chrome!Your Friendly neighbourhood IG PR lady here! WOW. Where has May gone? It’s craziness! Not much to report in. Hoping you are all well and building away madly.May saw the goodbye of my FB fellow PR mate Rat. It will be odd for certain to not have him to bounce ideas off of. You will be greatly missed sir.Justin, has come on board, and we shall see what we can do for you all! Please join me in welcoming him to our team!We shall be seeing you all in just mere days! It’s surreal really…. After postponing and delays, years!!!! Celebration somehow snuck up on us! For all those attending, you WILL see me there. I will not be in White or Chrome Armor, but I will be there with camera in hand, snapping photos of as many of you as I can. Running about in my racing shirts. If you see me there, shout out! I’d love to visit with you and check in in person! Looking forward to seeing all there at our meet up, and FISD photo. At the 501 tables and photo booths. Have an amazing time if you’re going, and those of us not going, be sure to send in posts of your troops out and about as well! 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Hello there! I spent a bit of time making sure the thighs are correct. But before I started gluing and do final fitting here is the current state : Remember that the outer parts are not cut to size yet, at least not completely.

As Glen mentioned, my door is always open and you can discuss whatever you need with me. If I can help, I certainly will. I do also speak with GML from all over the world if they have any issues or enquires, and I also do what ever I can to overcome problems for our memebrs. Troopers helping troopers.

Thanks Glen, and with an important addition as well: Don't know Frog Tape, but in Germany we got this awesome stuff called "Kreppband". Multi-purpose, essential and on top of it painter's tape! I've used this tape for painting and fitting and it works super well for either. Never had a single spot with paint bleed and it was strong enough to hold parts when fitting. Something that helps would be balaclavas. I don't know about you guys but here in Germany almost everyone wears one of those, hides everything up to the nose, so nothing is visible through the frown (not guaranteed with mesh, unless you have a lot of layers one can often spot the skin underneath) and, more importantly, nothing is visible from underneath. Those kids are small enough, they don't care about our frown, but they can and will try to get a glimpse into our bucket from below and unless you got everything blacked out well enough, a balaclava would be your best bet. Just look at this photo above, even used those in Rogue One Guess that's just one of those preferences that can differ. I prefer to have a teeth gap visible, as for me that's just part of a screen accurate stormtrooper. I found a good solution that will have neither face, nor mesh showing, but still allows for that gap for my ANH helmet, so I'll be replicating that with this helmet as well. Side-view picture from my ANH Stunt build-thread As always, thanks for the feedback and the opportunity to talk about stormtroopers

Many of us use an Aker amp with a head mic for normal trooping, some use a wireless system and I've not looked into the wireless mic's before. I use Aliexpress for a lot of electrical pieces and components and doing a quick search there are lots of small mic options, a clip on may be able to be used inside the mask, here is just one that may suit https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004100437731.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.31501cbfwq2RWB&algo_pvid=08524df2-24e2-4a08-8e24-77d0a6898944&aem_p4p_detail=202205171823471893055529452800008758301&algo_exp_id=08524df2-24e2-4a08-8e24-77d0a6898944-19&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id"%3A"12000028031814301"}&pdp_npi=2%40dis!AUD!!51.36!!!!!%40210318c216528370270075756e35dd!12000028031814301!sea Or something like this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001627067887.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.13b2530bBKjguk&algo_pvid=0d0668f8-3afe-410c-b381-ccba17f7276d&aem_p4p_detail=2022051718224845916712130840007656478&algo_exp_id=0d0668f8-3afe-410c-b381-ccba17f7276d-9&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id"%3A"12000016875781629"}&pdp_npi=2%40dis!AUD!!30.65!!!!!%400bb0623f16528369679364285e170b!12000016875781629!sea You could add a cheap amplifier to this setup so both could be heard through the same unit. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003931897869.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.289d2b481kxQWA&algo_pvid=671dda70-31bb-4627-a70d-5d176f17acb4&algo_exp_id=671dda70-31bb-4627-a70d-5d176f17acb4-23&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id"%3A"12000027496740834"}&pdp_npi=2%40dis!AUD!!6.92!!!!!%400bb0624316528374027788097e2789!12000027496740834!sea FYI I've moved this to Electronics for helmets-blasters area you may get more a response there

I guess I kind of already did this on my pre approval thread but figured I would post in the proper section as well. I was approved last week and really could not have done it without the help of many people here at the FISD. It was a long road (and not completely over) with some bumps, but in the end it was way worth it to build my own armor. I have learned a lot and competed something I dreamed of as a kid, so thank you all very much for the help! Can't wait to get out and start trooping. TK66007 ready for duty! Thanks, M

Hello I was hoping someone could help me get my affiliation with this site to show up on Detachment affiliations on my 501st public profile. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=30898&costumeID=126

Excellent, Georgia!!!

AWESOME to hear.. looking forward to seeing the updated pics, Trooper!

By the looks it is very much similar to Frog Tape, it's just not green Frog is painters tape and there are various grade you can purchase.

I agree with Dan on this. I chose to use internal cover strips to reinforce the front of the calves (a potential weak spot due to flexing open from the rear to get them on) and also my thighs. I actually used internals to aid in gluing the two halves together from the inside first before adding my externals on the thighs and forearms and calves. It allowed me to align the parts easily. I also can get pretty active in my armour in the right environment, yeah I've been known to break out in dance lol. Funk RnB style that is, not interpretive I used CA glue on m entire kit and it is still going strong over the last 8 years. There is also the old "if you cant see it, it doesn't matter" so no, internal strapping and supportive cover strips will always be allowed and a personal choice.

You can do this, Georgia! If you need any help, please feel free to contact us.

Not at all, Paul. I always put interior cover strips on everything! Although not "screen accurate" they are not seen and provide extra strength to the seams. Even if someone doesn't want to use them for the other limb parts, I always suggest at least using them on the inside fronts of the calves. Those pieces get a lot of wear from opening and closing when putting on your armor so the extra reinforcement certainly helps. Another reason for using them is that some armor parts have more of a curve and the cover strips are flat. Having one on the inside takes some of the stress off the one on the outside.

Guys! Thanks so much for the support here at FISD it means a lot to me. Question time, I know I should ask before doing but when I built my thighs, forearms etc I put additional coverstrips on the inside to strengthen the seam. Is this frowned upon at higher levels?

You can cut on an angle or leave flat either is fine, really depends on the make of armor, I prefer the more finished angle look, albeit they get covered by your shoulder bells You can see screen used armor had angle cuts to the cover strips in places A few threads on the subject https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/51701-arm-cover-strip-alignment/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26736-cutting-cover-strips-at-an-angle/

Flexible fiberglass would that be Jim's? The materials list was made prior to more recent costumes and the use of flexible fiberglass is somewhat recent and the initial list mainly covered original trilogy armor and makers but no reason it can't be added to the material list. Sorry to hear you have not had a good experience and have encountered issues. I've no idea what may be happening between a supplier and club officers and I've definitely not heard locally of anyone receiving freebies or discounts from suppliers but that's not to say it doesn't happen. As a GML for some years (about 8 from memory) I can tell you that every costume I review is unbiased and nobody gets a friendly pass, but again that's not to say it doesn't happen elsewhere. I would encourage you to message our Detachment Leader Andrew @Sly11 if you would like to talk about your issues in depth, I can't say whether he would be able to help or not but it is always helpful to know if there may be issues with a particular supplier. If you have issues with your GML and the approval of a costume again you could speak to Andrew or contact the LMO's (legion membership officers), I'm sure they would be able to assist, email for them is [email protected]. If you do have solid evidence of some impropriety with your garrison command you could reach out the the LCOG's (captain of the guards) and ask to remain anonymous to protect yourself from any reprisal, their email is [email protected]. I hope some of that information may be of help to you.

Agreed, mesh was not seen on any TK frown in the OT, thus the part of the CRL that states "Mesh MAY be used to obscure the face of the wearer". However, TKs seen onscreen had the advantage of lighting techs that (with a few exceptions as you showed) managed to hide their facial features underneath. BUT... When we troop, we are not characters on a screen. We are there in person.. close up. Sometimes mere inches away from a fan who wants to take a selfie. I personally would rather my teeth openings be obscured by 50 cents worth of bug screen and add to the perceived image rather than look like some stranger in a cool costume.

Here's a good reference of the "front fall/angle" from one helmet Just out of interest this is what it looks like swapping sides of the decals. Note no real change on one side but on the other the fall/angle increases Yet in this comparison of decals and helmet there does not appear to be much of a front fall/angle It's not as easy to change this fall/angle with ESB decals as they are one piece BUT with ANH being separate stripes you can tweak how you like. There are lots of other references with very little front fall/angle Sorry to hijack your thread

RS provided my decals which they said was printed from an actual helmet. I was given 2 sets and in each set there was one side with more even spacing between the lines and the other side not so much. I chose to use the decals from each set with the more even spacing as I didn’t think it mattered which side they went on. Is this not the case?

OK Paul.. so.... WOW! You are nailing this build, sir! SUPER nice alignment on the shoulder bell/shoulder bridge connection (no gaps) and a fantastic job on the ab/kidney rivet placement! Not sure if you are aiming for higher levels of approval (E.I and Centurion) but I think I can speak on behalf of the entire D.O department when I say I (we) hope so! Keep up this solid job, sir, and keep those photos (and questions) rolling in!

I must admit I've never listened to the whole file, only used it a few times in my pack. But yes I agree if you would like to share your edited file I'm sure many would be interested in a copy

Great tutorial right there, nice work. For anyone following Humbrol paint does not like to go on thick, it can wrinkle when drying so two light coats are the best option, also letting the coats dry fully before applying a second coat. Not sure if you have a similar tape in your neck of the woods but stumbled across Frog Tape and my local hardware a few year back, this has a finer layer of adhesive and great for fine masking and less bleed, could be something to keep an eye out for.

Helmet Paint As this is an ESB there weren't many areas that needed paint: the ears, the frown and the vocoder. Due to a need for two layers of paint and the high air humidity we got right now this took me a bit longer than I anticipated, but still got done easily enough. As I already had my paint out, I also took care of the ear screws and gave them a coat of white paint. I got the outside of the brow trim at the angled look you got to see in the previous pictures and as I had left the inside straight, it was a simple matter of putting the brow trim on the other way round to fix this issue and give it those straight edges. Hope this looks better No full bucket pictures of this yet, gotta wait for me to add the green lens foil (and the fabric behind the frown) next. Almost done, this went quicker than I had hoped, even though I stretched the work out a lot just to have something to do for a bit longer

congratulations!! let's the party begins!!

Great news, nothing better than BBB's, now wait for the excitement to end and the panic of "were do I start" sets in Good luck with the build and remember there are no silly questions only silly mistakes from not asking them

BBB day is finally here after 6 1/2 months due to supply chain issues. This is better than Christmas morning. So excited and a bit nervous to be honest. I think I will follow Panda troopers videos with respect to the order and building as I found them very easy to follow.

Hi, as glen pointed, you can trim it the same size

I normally cut my large tab down on the back to the same size as the other tabs, you don't really notice any difference in appearance of the tabs. A couple of references Some references from Josph NOTE: As seen in the photos below, there are no large tabs on the rear of the shoulder bridges. This is not specifically mentioned in the CRL, but removing them is highly recommended if possible.

Much happier with the posterior now. Added the v tabs, trimmed and added the snaps. I still have to add the split rivet to the cod area and make the strap. I was able to get the wife to take some quick pics with it on. I should have taken them with the under suit on instead of a t shirt and shorts, but I grab her when I can... Let me know if anything seems off or could be better. I know I said the belt is next, but I forgot I need to do the shoulder bridges next.