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Yep, there is some along the top edge. I might end up putting a little dab on the top edge all along. It seems like the middle gets a little slack when curved on my waist.

Definitely. Once I get the shins correct I am going to revisit my straps. Those are first on the list. At least it's an easy fix to shorten. Thanks for the feedback!

Hi Galton, and THANKS for your submission for ANH Stunt Expert Infantry! That is an awesome looking set of armor there, sir, but unfortunately there is an issue you need to correct before we can get started. The control panel (raised rectangle) on your TD is similar to those used in ROTJ and will need to be changed to the ANH version. I know your armor is TM and they certainly make an ROTJ version of the TD plate, but I have never seen the particular one you are using. It's kind of odd that the round "washer" at the top is correct for ANH, but not the rectangular area. Yours ROTJ (screen used) TM ROTJ TD plate ANH screen used TM ANH TD plate Also, please post up some detail pics of your bucket as seen below- As soon as you get this sorted please post up some new photos: Suited up (rear shot) and a close up of the new plate so that we can move ahead and get that EI badge under your name. Thanks!!

I GOT CENTURION TODAY!!!! My pack build was approved! Huge thanks @Chemi @TKSpartan and @justjoseph63 You guys made me very happy. And I'm specifically mentioning you all because... I'm now changing my pack. See, I wanted to build a replica of @equuspolo's Kenobi pack when I started this. Step 1 was getting the pack built and Step 2 was reaching Centurion. Because Ardeshir started out with a Centurion pack before modifying it for the show, I wanted to start from the same place. It makes sense in my head anyway... So. No disrespect meant to the DOs at all by my modification of an approved pack. Thanks for declaring my build Centurion Quality! I just am moving onto Step 3 - Recreate the Kenobi HWT Pack. I was SO excited when I saw these two run onto the screen. Seriously. I liked the Heavy Weapons Trooper pack and CRL before, but seeing it on the screen, even if just for a few seconds... it ignited a fire. I started buying parts for it that same week. This was the best screen grab I was able to do myself. It shows all the lights, the E11 mount, and pack config. I will not admit to buying software just for this... I used it on my E-11 ANH Leia Leveller replica build also!! So I already had the screen enhance software laying around... heh. All photos below were taken by and shared publicly by Ardeshir. They are not mine. Ardeshir shared these photos with the FISD staff and on the Facebook HWT group. Ultimately, it was decided against having a CRL for the Obiwan HWT... but I still want to build the pack. So I'm gonna! Very close to its roots. It just has some extra lights, switches, and the beautiful Disney drink bottle tops. (photo by equuspolo) Cog on the drop siphon, nice weathering, oval Meguiar's wipe bottle. I believe that's a battery box glued to the side of the radio box. (photo by equuspolo) Mortar tube side - pretty stock looking over here, just with the lovely weathering. (photo by equuspolo) The blaster side - I will likely paint up a Rubies E-11 because I don't have a Rebels one in my armory. Nice use of velcro tape! Also, Kenobi confirmed the existence of velcro in the SW universe (close-up of Leia's gloves). (photo by equuspolo) And LOOK AT THAT!!! That's the pack lights at night. Note that the blue lights are in fact white LEDs. It's a camera white balance making them appear blue. (photo by equuspolo) I cannot wait to have this. It will be mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or at least there will be another one in the universe made out of my own pack. (photo by equuspolo) So that's the next step in my HWT pack build - lights, an antenna, some switches, and a pack mounted E-11.

Looking good, a dab or two of E6000 on the drop box elastic loops can help the drop boxes stay in the right place

I prefer using bolts which allow you to adjust when assembling. References

it’s tough to tell with the 2 pieces separate. I found that it helped a lot to build the helmet and hold it together with the magnets to get a feel of what it looks like to see if the brow is good or not. RS propmasters has a great tutorial video for the helmet. My kit is an AP one , so not exact but it still helped a lot.

Thank you so very much for this link. I took a look at it last night and it was incredibly helpful. I’ll be using this as I go forward Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lots of info in the Rogue One area, this thread should be useful

My wife and daughter were laughing at me because I also said finally and rewound and paused it over and over to look.

I received info from Jim at Jimmiroquai a couple of weeks ago. His kits are flexible fibreglass and this is what he says about sizing. ”Without mods, this armor will fit someone 5'6" to around 6'1". Waistline 32" - 45" (guestimate). Thighs are 27" circumference at the widest part. Biceps are 17". If you are familiar with working with fiberglass, or know someone who is, you can modify the armor to fit outside the range. FOTK armor is actually more of a “one size fits almost all” kind of design with gaps being covered by the gaskets” hope this helps

Helmet

Welcome aboard Stephan! I think you'll find all the help you need here. I just ordered a FOTK kit from Deuno Novo on the 7th and am looking forward to getting what appears to be an outstanding kit. However, I would be interested to hear what others who have already received their kit think about it's overall size. Just off the top of my head, I know that @TheRascalKing @daryldoak, @Peregrinus and a few others have received theirs and posted build threads. They may have some input on it's size. There's a few other makers out there, so I'd encourage you to look around the forum and see what others have to say. When I receive mine, if no one's given you a good answer yet, I'll hit you up. Regardless, we're glad you're here and looking forward to seeing you start building.

Congrats Adam!!

Sorry for the delay, troops. Was out of pocket. All should be updated

It's going somewhere...

Finally Stormtroopers, about time No grey inside ends TD White Pauldron

Welcome to FISD Trooper, nice video !

Gotta' say, Adam, that was one of the finest builds I have seen in a long time. Seeing all that attention to detail was an absolute pleasure, mi amigo. Now that you have set the bar so high, I hope we continue to see more HWTs follow your example.

WOOO!!!!! Thanks DO team!!!!

Welcome to FISD. Love the photo.