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Here is how the thighs came out: Left back: Left front: Right back: Right front: And I finally made some ABS paste! Also on the sniper plate: Good thing the front of the legs already were coverstripped insted of overlapped.

That’s a GREAT removal of the frown paint from the gums! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As long as you don't go past the top ridge line (see arrow) with the mobility cuts you will good for Level 3. Same goes for the top of the calf.

TK-41808 Reporting For Duty : I'm very excited to join the ranks of the 501st Legion / Georgia Garrison / Terminus Squad and FISD. I'm thrilled to be a part of such an amazing community and am looking forward to trooping with you.

Thanks Sweet! I’m so excited!

A mate of mine in MA just received his! Exciting times for you [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Hello and welcome aboard, I've managed to purchase a couple from shop closing down sales, may be worth keep an eye there. If they have removable arms and legs it can make it easier to dress them .

Great news, fingers crossed one is heading your way

Hey everyone! Small update: KB announced recently that kits will start to be shipped today! Fingers crossed that the BBB comes before the week is over And that is pretty much it. Until next time

Nice job trooper!!

Looks GREAT, Erick... nice job on those fixes!

OP (MV) Post #2 Research here on FISD continues, and several purchases have now been made, including an E-11 blaster, decals, and flex hand guards from Trooperbay (Holiday sale!), and several crafting supplies from Walmart. In my next post I will document all my running purchases and costs for this build, and will update that specific post throughout this build process. For now I simply have a few thoughts and more questions for those already indoctrinated. Since TK-4510 shipped my Trooperbay order so quickly (ordered day before Thanksgiving and shipped on Black Friday), I am expecting tomorrow (Monday) to be a MBB Day. That is, a medium brown box day worthy of recognition since my rubber E-11 will be inside! I'm new to this 501st universe so I must preface this by saying I've never even seen the old Hyperfirms or newer Praetorian blasters before, but based on the social media images and videos from Mike and Hellhounds Props, I have HIGH HOPES and am super excited! I will try to do a review of the blaster by this next weekend, with many close-up images. Stay tuned in the Weapons Locker forum for my post! In my initial new member introduction and first post in this thread I mentioned that I'm expecting this build to take 6-9 months, and while I still suspect that such a time frame is still likely, I've identified another sub-goal which I'd like to aim for. After checking out the FISD monthly newsletters from the present back to July, I realized that I may be able to land in the first 1,000 individuals to be awarded EIB status (a current program by FISD!), and also the first 500 for Centurion. Based on the number of current awards in those areas (947, 451 as of the Nov newsletter), and the monthly trends from the past five months, I should be able to remain in those thresholds if I finish in the next 8 months. Sure, I know such a goal may not have much meaning, but I thought it'd be neat. I like nice round numbers. Speaking of numbers, I've been pondering what five 501st ID numbers I'll be submitting on my application, and I found the threads mentioned in one of the recent newsletters fun to read. I like how the posts offered a personal look into the individuals in the faceless suits. I currently have seven TK numbers I'm considering for various reasons, and look forward to being able to post the significance of my eventual selection on those threads. Questions First, late last week I had a freak-out moment when I realized that I may be too large for ATA armor. I am 6' tall (some Doctors say 5' 11 3/4") and currently about 185 lbs (I fluctuate between 180 and 190). I wear size US 34 pants, and the actual measurement around my pants-line (hips) is 38 inches. The largest circumference of my stomach is 40 inches around. Should I expect to need to shim the kidney and ab sections of ATA armor? Similarly, I wondering about the height of the high pieces, which cannot really be shimmed. The height from the top of my knee to my pants-line (hips) is 18 inches. Are ATA thighs tall enough to minimize black caps and enable me to pursue Centurion status? Regarding TD clips: I am planning on purchasing some but want to make sure I get the proper curve for Centurion status. Does it matter which way the bend on the armor side of the clip bends towards? I'm currently eying @ukswrath's pre-made clips. The photo below shows a few of the craft items I purchased, and I am working off of @justjoseph63's supply list, also linked below. Can anybody speak to the quality of the Dremel 7700? It received mixed reviews on Amazon due primarily to the battery, but I'm curious about whether even a low-model Dremel brand product would be similar to a different brand (i.e. Avid Power "Rotary Tool Kit 1.5 Amp with 110pcs Accessories" on Amazon). Did I purchase the correct E6000? I got two tubes, and figured the clear color would be best. I plan on over-applying the flue when doing my cover strips so that I can easily pull off the excess in one fell swoop. Are these the sanding "sponges" that Joseph intended in his supply list? I also plan on getting the flexible sandpaper that he mentioned, as well as the appropriate files. Should I look in a cosmetics section for such files? Additionally, I'm utilizing imgur for the photo below, and it wasn't as easy as I was expecting. It wasn't difficult, but the steps noted in a recent FISD thread didn't work for me. I couldn't find the BBCode link to share, and instead had to right-click and copy the image location, rather than just copying the imgur post URL, which wouldn't paste properly here into the forum. All that is beside the point, though, since my real question is whether or not there is a way to resize the photo below. I figure there may be times when I'd like to insert smaller images for various reasons. Finally, what's the proper forum etiquette for tagging other members? I didn't see mention of that in the forum guidelines, and I wouldn't want to be inappropriately tagging the awesome Troopers whose information and products I'm referencing. Alright, I think that's it for me. It's 2:15am here in Georgia and I need to wake up in less than four hours for work. I have a bad feeling about this... Caleb [MV]

Don’t be like Anakin and hate sand lol. Sanding is good for glueing surfaces. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Assuming you will (hopefully) be using E-6000 adhesive on your build, giving the areas to be glued some sandpaper love (and then cleaning them after to remove any dust) will definitely help and will give the glue something rough to bond with. I suggest 120 grit sandpaper for this. When in doubt, before attaching any parts be sure to post up a pic or two before you do.

Simple answer polish, depending on how dull or scratched it is will depend on what polish/compound you use. Try with something gentle (fine) first but for heavy scratches/dull areas use a compound polish then finish with a fine polish. This thread may be of help

Updated with new photos/requirements.

Final pictures of my blaster. A few minor things that I might work on later is putting cover over numbers in counter and some kind of lens in sight.

2019-11-23// Louisville // GalaxyCon

Here are some fixes I've done for EIB status. Fixed the rivet on the cod. Fixed the paint on the frown. Here's to hoping!!!! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Here is the fix to the rivet. Fix to the frown coming soon!! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

12-1-19 Update.... From the advice received through PM, email, and above I have worked out the following: 1. Temporary shims to back of thighs accomplished and proved that they will fit and appear to be able to be high enough for approval. I have shim material coming from Mark at AP to be able to shim them properly and then fill and polish the area. Cover strip will be added after the fact in the proper place and orientation. 2. Full length shoulder straps are also being sent by Mark which will solve the issue with the chest plate being too high and resting on top of the abdomen. Chest plate appears to rest properly now. 3. Shoulders are too narrow and so they ride over the biceps in a way that forces them outward and creates a gap that is too large toward to chest plate. I will warm and flex them outward so that they rest further in over the bicep and I think that will solve that issue. 4. Forearm is too tight (slightly) so I will open one seam and expand it with a small shim on the inside so long as the cover strip will still cover completely on the outside. Working on that this afternoon. The rest of the fit should be easier when I recruit a grandchild or two so that I have a second set of hands to help (That is what grandchildren are supposed to do, right?) . Working alone is abundantly difficult but progress is being made. A couple pics... Side note: Dog hair and black compression suits do NOT mix!! LEFT Thigh has garter attached and is at the height it will probably work at (I think)...

This Shock Trooper is getting close for Deployment. Weathering done on the body armour today, the bucket is all that needs to be done (which I'm freaking out about a little). Then to finish off the strapping, finish off the belt, TD clips to be made and padding in the bucket. The countdown is on for the first suit up. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Welcome to FISD! I, too, am a new recruit and starting to pull together all my build items. You are spot on with aiming for Centurion (as am I), and the fine folks here will be a TREMENDOUS help. I look forward to following your progress on a build thread, and working simultaneously on this journey to the Legion! Caleb Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome brother. I'll be ordering my armor soon. Kool garrison name.

Your gonna love AP armor I’ve heard great things about it. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Good luck with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk