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Hey Jess, he actually meant T/MC (Tray's stuff) and not troopermaster armour.

Making progress, chaps! I was applying too much pressure from behind the drill and turning the drill too fast as well. Thanks again! At least I bought a good length of pipe!

Thanks to all for the feedback. I understand I'll need to do a bit of sanding, that's fine. It was the total splitting of the tube between holes that was the killer. My drill is decent and can do slow. I'm going to try out different methods of drillign pilot holes and see what's best. Then just give it a go and try and do it slower and be more patient. Cheers.

These are great. Thanks!

I've drilled in up to four stages, using a larger bit each time. Tried using the large bit immediately, tried drilling in two stages, threes stages ... no use. I will look into the unibit idea. Sounds promising.

I'm attempting my first E-11 build from 40mm PVC tube and am having a torrid time with the drilling. I have three types of drill bit with for my drill: L to R: wood, metal, masonry None of these is producing the right results. Obviously I discarded the masonry bits immediately as they are totally useless for PVC tube. I wasn't going to use the drill bits for wood either but I had no success with the drill bits for metal so had to give them a try. As expected they just tear a really unsatisfactory ragged hole in the plastic. With the smaller drill bits for metal I can drill the pipe fine and get a nice clean hole. It seems to be the right type of drill bit. But as soon as I switch to the larger drill bit for the correct hole size it just breaks the tube. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Absolutely! A: Screen-accurate approach - replicate as close as you can even if it's not the most sturdy B: Sturdy approach - replicate the fastening points but use more secure materials (hidden on the inside) for sturdier build C: Budget approach - quick and easy, not necessarily replicating any fastening points or methods but sturdy enough Three approaches, all perfectly valid with different advantages and disadvantages.

I never thought I'd hear myself say this but ... I am in total agreement with Vern! Seriously, I'm glad Mark provided the only correct and fair solution in the end. @ Vern Well done for intervening and helping out a new recruit.

I think you are right about the figures. I also think it's going to be difficult finding a company which will make smaller quantities of a product which they in essence will have to custom-build from scratch. The initial outlay (development, new tools etc.) has to be rewarded by a big production order otherwise it may turn out to be prohibitively expensive. Don't be discouraged - leave no stone unturned etc. - but it might turn out be easier trying to source an existing item which fits the bill. Or even building somethign from scratch yourself? You're good with your hands and very creative, Jess, I bet you could build something out of scraps of ABS, or even make a mould and form parts. What about talking to Steve (TANGO'D FETT: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showuser=1939) about developing some resin parts. He's even casting the ESB greeblies in a rubbery material now.

They should be included. The chest piece in your photos has a production fault. It does not normally and should not look like that. I would ask for a replacement, along with some spare material for finishing strips.

I'm not sure Mark wants the prices published on the forum. I suggest you keep edit your post. And, I think you missed the point of my question. I know Mark does a Stunt helmet. I was under the impression that this was his only helmet and was asking whether he now had a Hero version.

Shouldn't be long now.

OK, so here's me kitted out with the final version of my ANH (with the new swapped helmet) ...

Finally got some photos take of Conny's freshly tweaked armour together with her new TM helmet. I think we're satisifed with it now!

I believe Pete has stated elsewhere that he is around 5'9" and 150 lbs.

Does Mark/AP do a hero helmet?

Amazing, Terry! Absolutely brilliant work!

All at once!

Oooh nice!

Behave!

Some parts of the AP seem to need a bit of help going together. I had to use a lot of clamps, a bit of brute force and some creative trimming here and there when I built my wife's AP. Looks fine when it's all together though. Also, if you haven't yet done so (I'm sure you will have but ... just in case), take a look at Pete's diagram of the shins to make sure you have matched them correctly ... ----------

It's a thing of beauty! Have fun with the build, Rolf.

Nothing. Just telling it like it is!

If you want to go really accurate, you have to paint random bits of your armour black anyway. It's 100% authentic. I've seen it on a real ANH suit!

You think you're joking, don't you! I don't know what belt he has but I think the only 501st approved armour he has currently is indeed an FX with FX helmet.