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Looks AWESOME man! Been a fun thread to follow, thanks! (I got to arrest Batman on Halloween, lol!)

Just got my new set of 9's in... AWESOME! They fit great (very similar to my old-style TKBoots) and I'm LOVING the taller ankle on them.

Well... Shipping to Canada took 2 months... But it did finally arrive, LOL!

For belt creep use some velcro from belt to kidney plate. That's how I prevented belt sag when I have my holster and E-11 on. Thighs look good. I think the thigh that you have taped tighter is your left thigh. Either looks alright though man. Which feels better? They look a good distance from your shins too.

I think it's like you say, the bells are just rotated towards the back a bit. Try and make them sit more forward and they will look just fine. I have long monkey arms too and even my AM biceps seem a bit short, but yours look good to me! They look low enough and as long as you're not sacrificing movement for the sake of looks it's just fine. Looking awesome man! Great progress!!!

Whoo hoo! Nice progress dude! You're flying along! P.S. - My ATA is shipping within a week for a TD, I think if you do another, you should do a TD! I tossed around the idea of a clone (Ep III), but after learning that no actual armor was ever made for those troopers and that it was all just CGI... Well, that kinda spoiled the fun for me...

PICS!

No reason to be wary... Heck, I had a Corona in my hand the whole way through my build, LMAO!

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Awww... I like the whole "knee high hooker-trooper" look though!

The Hovi's that come with ATA lids are accurate also. Not sure about T/MC or Trooperbay's.

25mm is what I used on the back of my shins (AM kit).

Yes... I too detest the Vario Pliers. I ended up getting the proper setting tool for not very much $$$ at Tandy when I bought my last batch of snaps. It works awesome! I'm super curious to see and hear more about how the snaps work in the webbing.

Looks like a cool "idealistic" lid, but far from being close to accurate on an original. WAY overpriced too.

I was totally going to say something... but I just keep scrolling up to look at her br... I mean, wait... wut? *scrolls up*

FINALLY! Welcome Rob! This is your place for everything TK and more! *Edit: Start your build thread, post a lot of photos and have FUN!!! We're here to help you in any way possible,

Canadian beer is pretty awesome. It's our national pastime, lol! Beer drinking. (You read my beer thre... I mean build thread, right?) I bet you're going nuts waiting to get home and finish up your build though...

I just got word that my size 9's are finally shipping, I have a pair of the old style (3 yrs old now) but I've been waiting for new stock for a while. Can't wait to get home and try them on now!

Btw... Wth are you doing in HALIFAX? Lol...

Good start with TKBoots. I've had mine for 3 years now and they rock! Just got a second pair of the new "taller" style for my ATA TD that's soon to be in progress, Any undersuit will do so long as no labels show and it's sorta shiny black. I use a 2-piece Underarmor suit. If you're slim like me a set of screen derived is probably best, but I modified an AM kit to fit my 6'1"/160lb frame with not too much hassle. It does involve a LOT of trimming and a fair amount of heat gun heat molding, but it's do-able. You can see some pics here: ----------- I made my own neckseal from a $9 turtleneck and it's pretty awesome. I use tactical gloves like these: http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum2175.php but I didn't pay anywhere near that much. I got mine at a local military surplus store for ~$40. TKittel can hook you up with a cheap and GREAT canvas belt, For a screen derived kit I would lean towards ATA or T/MC.

Yep, photobucket ftw

Hmmm, if I assume right, I think you're correct in doing it the way you suggest. My AM is sculpted different than screen derived so I had pretty even seams. Using the belt to cover the difference sounds like a good idea to me though. I did that to cover my cod cut, I'm sure others will chime in though.

Well, if it won't go into the US, then it sure as &$%# won't make it across the border into Canada... Oh well, was worth a try.

Hey all! I've recently found a UK arms dealers that has a deactivated REAL Sterling MkIV for a somewhat reasonable price. However, being in Canada, I'm fearful of the importation of it and all the hoops I'll have to jump through and if it will actually pass through customs... The beauty is on this webstore: http://www.mjlmilitaria.com/ Has anyone imported anything of the likes recently? Any advice from and fellow Canadians or Americans on importation of said deactivated firearm? It's so bloody tempting, but a daunting task... I'd love to have one to use for making my own resin facsimiles or copies out of pipe and sheet metal (and just to say I have a bloody Sterling!) Yes, I have my POL (Possession & Aquisition License). Yes, I am pretty sure I have a certified importer (fellow I know at a local indoor shooting range). I'm just worried about customs turning it around at the border and am looking for advice. Cheers! TK-3484

Just cruisin' along is right! Makin' some serious progress, I love it!!!