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I forgot about that thread Mason, sweet!

Holy poodoo!

I've looked at his stuff before. Personally, I would see if anyone on this board is selling before I went to ebay.

Little late for that Mark, but thanks. Brian, that's what I was thinking too. I could probably get down to a 34" waist in a few months of hard work. Vern, I was thinking that also...I might have to see what pieces RT has laying around.

Trooper, report to the base barber...quickly!

So, I’ve been on this forum for about a year, read every build thread and had my ATA armor for about nine months. I decided it’s time to get off my butt and get this kit finished! This is my first “I need help!†post. Years ago I was a pretty serious bodybuilder. Today, after not training for 10 years, I’m in terrible shape (about 230 with a 38†waist). After trimming pieces, I think I’m going to have to shim EVERYTHING! The armor biceps are about 14 inches. Mine (hanging and un-flexed) are 17. Don’t even get me going on the thighs…I expected to shim the waist (and start working out again soon ), but I didn’t give a thought to the biceps and forearms. Has anyone good pictures of their bicep shimming? Heck, for that matter, how about thighs, calves and anything else? Thanks in advance!

I was going to stay out of this, but I agree with Dennis. However, I'm a believer in; if you're going to keep it to yourself, then keep it totally to yourself. I personally don't enjoy threads that read something like: "look what I have, no I'm not going to tell you what it is or how I got it." It's too close to bragging in my opinion. "Look! I got the EXACT ear screws used by trooper #3 in the 'Stop that ship!' scene." Guess what? No, you didn't unless they came out of that bucket. Times change, materials change, and manufacturing processes change. You have ear screws from the same manufacturer, that's all. Cool, but sort of; meh. (Disclaimer) My post isn't meant to make anyone angry, it's just my opinion. (edit for punctuation)

Of course Julie would NEVER act like an insane, woman possessed, ready to to action, kind of gal.

Wow, glad to know the back-story. Much like Tom, I have known some crazy ones too.

LOL...great post Julie!!!

I usually just tell them I need some plastic, duct tape, lye and a axe or maybe a chainsaw.

I hadn't heard the Midichlorian Rhapsody before! Thanks for sharing.

I'm no expert, but nice try. Those aren't the gloves you're looking for. (But you already knew that.)

Surely, I concur with Ryan.

I saw this somewhere else yesterday and bought it...lol. I think it was $3.95 for an 8x10.

I wonder how the paper survived in that wetish environment? Cool though!

yo de lay he who Happy Birthday!!!!! (Get it...cause you're Mountain Garrison?)

I sure wish we had a "like" button on the forum. Well said, Tom.

Great job!

+1 for Karin

Never watch Law and Order with a criminal defense attorney: "Object! Come on...that's heresay! Lack of foundation and no basis for personal knowledge! Oh...this would NEVER happen like this."

Great thread Julie, but my favorite is still the trooper bouncing his melon off of the low hanging door. Just goes to prove you really "can't see anything" while wearing a bucket.

Take lots of pictures! (And watch out for little clown bicycles).

Looking good trooper! Can't wait to see this build.

Congrats on the MRCE! There are a couple of great threads (search) to make it more accurate. Did you get the "new" ESB version?