Lieberman

I really wanted to score a kit first to get the LE fiberglass helmet. The last 25 helmets have already been accounted for in another promotion according to ANOVOS. I get that it's his property, but it just shows no respect to the 501st and the uniform.

WOW! That's the first I've heard of that, especially since it's from a member in my own garrison and there are over 1,000 bags that have been in circulation for about a year now. These are regular reusable grocery bags made from the same material as many of the major retailers that are out there. SO, my advice would be not to keep anything in an armor bin except your armor. I will get some plastic and throw some bags in a bin to see what happens and I will report back with findings. If anyone else has had this issue please let me know, I know many have said they were going to carry their buckets in it.

My cell number was my inspiration - besides the area code all the numbers in my cell are in my ID. However I should have really taken my moms birthday which was available, she always took me to get every SW action figure.

I just ordered fans for my bucket, however, my ATA Works bucket doesn't leave alot of room fans and a battery pack. I love my ATA armor, just sayin', it's tight. Also consider taking off any stickers on battery packs. If you put the pack on top of your head, you may be able to velcro padding inbetween your head and the battery pack. if you don't remove any stickers, the velcro may pull itself off the batterypack when you try and remove padding. Another comment on batterypacks - be careful, the one I just got only took 5 minutes of playing with it before tabs that keeo it together, BROKE. Cheap plastic. Now a piece of Gorilla tape to keep the cover of it closed. All of this may make more sense if you have your fans and batterypack in hand and ready to be installed.

I got my replacement belt, bent it with no problems, now I'm a happy little trooper. Thanks all.

Thanks Vern!! I thought it had to be something like that. Funny thing is, at this point my ab, kidney,butt plats all connect and stay in place no suspenders needed. Fits like a bustier, so sexy, just kidding. Now if I add a downward force I may just have to add suspenders. Just when you think your done with one piece, another piece affects it. Thanks Again. I see you're not that far from me, hope to run in to you somewhere.

Started working on thighs. How tight should I make them. What keeps them in place? Unless i just missed it, I'm not sure what keeps them from falling down. Also, they seem a little long, Where should they land on you (your)knee? I know that may be hard to answer with the interpretation of where the knee starts.

Great news, I got the reply I was waiting for. I should have a new belt soon. Thanks for everyones help and suggestions. I'll attack the new belt a little slower

Here's one view. I hope the pic loads, I've had problems in the past.

I just overheated my belt while trying to bend it. Does anyone no where I can get one? I purchased ATA Works and haven't heard back about buying a replacement. I may just be impatiant, but I'm almost done with the armor and would like to join the 501st and MEPD ASAP. I don't want this one item to keep me from getting accepted.

I'm extra sorry for using the word "extra" so many times in my post, but I did mean every word.

Way to go Kirby!!! I'm building my TD Armor now to join the 501st and troop for kids. My son has Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus so we have spent many days/weeks in Children's hospitals. It's people like you who have given insperation to join in on putting smiles on children's faces. I have as much love for for the Empire as the rest of you, but those that spend extra time with children that could use something extra special to bring a smile, get an extra two thumbs up. Thank You. I hope to be apart of the Golden Gate Garrison along with the MEPD soon!

Thanks for the pics, the return edge looks very narrow. This will be TD armor.

Wondering how much of a return edge is being left all around, but mainly around the neck and sides. Tutorial photos aren't showing enough to answer my question. I'm starting this so I have something to connect shoulder bells to.

How do the male part of the snaps attach to a 1 1/2" piece of plastic? How thick can the plastic be? How large of hole should be drilled for a #24 or 5/8 snap? Or can I just glue it to the plastic?