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I got the magazine holder glued to the shroud. Note that I had put blue tape over that area before the painting and sanded it down so that the glue would have a solid area to adhere to. I sanded down the rear of the magazine holder slightly to help with adhesion. Be sure to clean those areas before gluing! Now for something that may be a little controversial- Does anyone notice something a bit odd in this screen used E-11? (Besides the fact that the scope screws are not painted black). If you noticed that the shroud (and the front part of the folding stock) has a "hammered" metal finish you would be correct. Why, I do not know, but I like that look. So, I have taped off the parts that should not have it and will be using Krylon Hammered metal paint on the rest. I spent about an hour with a roll of painter's tape and a razor blade, but I think I am ready for this. Please, Lord Vader let this turn out good. Otherwise I have to sand this down again and start from scratch.

It’s been a childhood dream ever since I saw my first SW movie early 80‘s so I am really really excited and that is an understatement hahaha

Hi Chemi, I am sorry the late photo.

Yeah, those hands are definitely not flexible. I def will cut & bend them when I get a chance. I'm going to fix up the knees. Thanks for the feedback!

Interesting, for some reason I never knew that. :/ I can easily fix that I think. The split rivets were a bear to get installed anyway. I'll fix that up. Thank you!

It's not at all required for approval, but your plastic hand armor will fit WAAAYYYY better and be more comfortable if you completely remove the return edge. Make it flat. Then heat it up and form it to the back of your hand. I did this (maybe stupidly) with a heat gun while wearing it. If you're gentle, you won't burn yourself and you won't deform the armor. And yes, that knee may get push back from your approval staff. It isn't supposed to be riveted on for ANH armor. Your ammo pack knee/thigh needs to be rotated up a bit so that it meets the cover strip on that thigh. Pretty easy to do with a little E6000. Your blaster and bucket look fantastic! As does the whole armor kit. I'll bet you get basic approval quickly!

Hi Alan, welcome to FISD!!!

Hello Jim! For the higher levels (L2 and L3) you need to do some adjustments, but it looks to me like it should** be able to pass for basic 501st approval! Good work on that armor of yours! ** - My only reservation is the sniper knee plate and how it is attached, it is a ROTJ style attachment method, but you have an ANH kit here!

Welcome to the FISD Alan! How excited are you?

Hi Christian and thank you, i am located in Franconia close to nuernberg. It’s been quite a while but it seems the German forum is not replying. But since I am still waiting for my BBB I am in no rush.

Hello and welcome Robert! I doubt that you won't love every second of your build! Make sure to measure twice and cut once If you need help, you are in the right place!

Welcome aboard Robert, looking forward for your advances .

Congrats!

Second Glen on this. This is one of the **best** file set available, Bryan is a truly amazing artist, he went to great lengths to see these parts are as accurate as possible next to the real thing.

Hello Robert, Welcome to the FISD forum.

Thank you. Soon, my friend, soon. Im just getting started. E-11 first, then on and on.

Awesome. Thank you once again.

That is great! Thank you for the poiint in the right direction.

You need to add a link to your legion membership profile, have a read of the first post in this thread

Hello Galton. Thank you for your application. In order to proceed, we will need a photo of this part: -Cod and posterior plate connections showing rivet/snaps (exterior/interior). Something like this: Ext. Int. Thanks!

Hi Alan, welcome to the FISD. Where in Germany are you located? Maybe we can help you to contact troopers nearby to help you with your build. Cheers Christian

Hi Alan and welcome to FISD!

Welcome to the FISD. There are many great people and lots of information here that will get you to the finish line. Have fun building your armor.

Hi Alan. Welcome. Looking forward to your build.

Hallo Alan, Welcome to FISD.

Hallo Alan. Nice to meet you.

Hi Alan, welcome to the FISD. Maybe you want to get in contact with local 501st members in your area?! This might help to tackle all this. Feel free to send me a PM with all your questions if you want.

Welcome to FISD Alan! While you wait for that Big Brown Box you have plenty of time to check out build threads and get the upper hand on those plastics when they arrive.

Hello and welcome aboard, some great info for you in the Getting Started section Good luck with the research and look forward to seeing a build thread from you soon

Hi Alan, welcome to FISD. Meanwhile your Armor arrives, take a look to this useful resources index . Good luck and looking forward for your BBB day!