Jancelot
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Well done and congrats!
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Check my Centurion thread below for samples of smoothing out the side shim transition. ABS paste and wet sanding with fine grit.
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It is the most challenging part of the AP kit. Check out my Centurion thread in my sig for my two rounds of fitting (plus a couple more in my build thread).
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Welcome! Looking forward to seeing you around at troops. Cheers.
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I love my AP kit and Mark is a good guy. That said, I'm 6' and feel that's about the max height. I reworked my strapping several times before I found a good balance. You will likely have quote a bit of black showing and notable challenges with the torso spacing.
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Welcome, Dan!
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Welcome to the FISD!
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Well done. Contact your garrison GWL for steps on 501st approval. Once you are approved then you can apply for EIB.
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A real beaut, I reckon'!
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Congrats and well done!
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Congrats, Michael! You look great and I will hopefully see you in a joint troop sometime (Celebration at the least).
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On the topic of EIB and Centruion...my view is that EIB is mostly a checklist award and Centurion is achieved by actively demonstrating the willingness to go above and beyond. It's derived from and embodies the spirit of troopers helping troopers. The application post being the start of a journey, and the suggestions are opportunities for improvement. That an item might be missed on an earlier application is not a misfortune for the current person but a boon for a better suit.
That said, I readily admit to having a few moments of exasperation during my application process. During those times I considered backing out and being happy with EIB. While I know it is not the intent, it can come across a bit like being picked on, death by a thousand cuts, etc.
It would be nice to have a more thorough and ongoing list of items. It would save frustration and time for both the applicant and DO. I don't think applicants are looking to skirt requirements, but the process can be nebulous and feel a bit like a Sisyphean task at times. In the end it comes down to fit and polish relative to the applicant's body size, body type, and the armor kit of choice. There isn't a way to encapsulate that ideal that doesn't involve visual inspection and possible adjustments.-
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Welcome! I'm a Bay Area trooper so perhaps I'll see you around. Cheers.
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Very nice! The suit fits you great. Per suggestions on my Centurion thread, I toned down the brass on my Hyperfirm scope. A light dusting of semi-flat black did the trick. Also, the handle shouldn't be weathered. Not required but a nice touch to accuracy.
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Well done and congrats!
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I'm 6' and my AP is maxed out on me. It took several rounds of strap adjustment to make it fit properly. While the suit looks great, I would go for a bigger one if I had the chance to go back... or for my next one.
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Hello and welcome from another GGG member. We're scattered all around the Bay Area and a friendly bunch.
As others have said... read, research, ask questions, repeat, then execute. Troopers helping troopers is the spirit and motto.
Cheers
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Check out my Centurion thread (and AP build thread) linked in my sig. I have pics of my stuggles. It took the most effort of any part of the kit.
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Hello and welcome! "A bit" of money. Heh.
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Congrats! You are now part of the tribe.
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Hot glue. Wet a rag with cold water and hold it on the opposite side to prevent any warping. I've never had a problem with this method.
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Congrats! See you at the Giants game tomorrow.
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Congrats! See you out trooping
Hello from California
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Welcome! Yeah, don't worry too much about the time. You'll want to research thrice, measure twice and cut once.
I found I needed to take occasional breaks between various stages. Cheers!