Have you tried logging in to IOC ? You account is likely already activated so that could be why the link doesn't work.
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It's an interesting discussion, but you are missing some of the points. The idea is replica. Not suit. You don't have to be able to wear it. And if you have allergies and are overweight, you stick it on a mannequin. But you do not make alterations to it that strays away from the goal.
Yes, it is very much a selective program and none I will partake in even myself. But those that have the gear can do. And it makes fantastic reference for the rest of us.
You can't compete in the Porsche race if you don't own a Porsche. But you don't have to have Porsche branded air tubes in your wheel houses (aka newey snaps). But it's certainly a plus if you do.
If we did the replica award, that would include the weapons as well I would imagine.
Centurion is about doing it as close to screen accurate as the 501st and our needs for trooping permits. A replica award would be also open to non-501st members that just want to own a truly screen accurate suit, even if it has oddities like no stripes or an odd number of teeth cut out.
While it's unfortunate that you did not find any other good NE threads, the reality is that NE is built just the same way as any other kit. Only a bit of research separates them on very specific build points. But the high level detail is identical. So you don't need an NE special build thread.
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EIB was created as a way to get people to move away from the FX helmet. So let's keep that in perspective. Centurion is about doing it "right". But not necessarily as a prop replica. But we could create such an award if enough people want it. That's why I've already made a forum section for it.
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I told some people that I wasn't going to ban you, because it's too easy to circumvent. But now I'm fed up with this crap. Jeff, you have been banned, and if I see any new accounts created by you, they will also be banned on the spot.
Congratulations... I think. Certainly a fine set of moulds, no doubt. I just hope you didn't have to remortgage your house.
Now you're forcing me to rework my armour-tree, as if it wasn't cramped enough already.
The CRL's are what they are. But only you as a member can really make the difference. Those that really want to make it accurate, they do it without having CRL's to rely on.
In my experience, these things come and go in waves. In other 6 months there might be a flood of really accurate troopers signing up.