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I'll make sure that I take a plethora of new pictures this weekend with natural light. I'll get the details of the scope, folding stock, ammo clip...everything. That way everyone can have a better appreciation for this blaster.

You got it! I'll post some more pics soon. This is the real deal...

I just got my new blaster from TK Bondservnt 2392, and am very impressed with the details that were put into it! If anyone is looking for a great scratch built, I recommend that you get on the waiting list This means that I MUST get my ATA ESB done soon! Thanks again Vern

Have fun & take your time, and don't rush with trimming without sizing it to you first. To me, the thighs were a little deceiving. I'm in the middle of my build, but it worked out to fit perfect, trimming to fit the 7/8" strips. Love the ATA kit so far

I got my handplates from John as well. I'm excited to follow your build. I started mine, but have been taking my time with it. I'm buying a blaster & holster from Vern, otherwise I think I would make one too. Have fun with it. The kit is pretty screen accurate, so don't let the "wonkiness" of it frustrate you like it has for me. Everyone on the boards have great tips & advice along the way!

I've moved on to thighs & shins & wow, what a difference! I've trimmed the butting joints to fit the 7/8" strips with no problem. I'll just need to trim a little off the thighs, but no worries there, I had to do that with my FX kit. I was so picky with fitting on my FX, that it consumed over 100 hrs trimming & assembly. I wanted to get the fit & look just right. Dang, that huge bobble head, though! . nothing I could do there. I am definitely taking time & patience with this build. I want to look great & I want screen authenticity. I appreciate everyone's feedback on the questions that I have posted. This detachment has proven to give me more support than I had expected. You guys are awesome! Hopefully, my build will be worthy to be called "Centurion"! For the Empire! In His Grip, Darren

So, I'm putting together ABS ATA, & one thing that I definitely noticed was the difference in circumference and length of the forearms. First of all, my arms are shorter than what the kit fits (no laughing please.. ), so I need to trim off about an inch of the forearms, & alittle off the bicepts, to get the picture perfect fit. I know that once I do this, the pieces will fit differently, with possibly more gap (especially for the forearms). I've already had to cut more off the back seam, so that both forearms somewhat fit the same. Oh, and also, the left forearm is about 1/4" longer. How much can I trim, and still make centurion? (that is if this kit starts coming together better) Any opinions/advice? Darren

Thanks for your quick reply, Nick.

I've got the decal kit from Mike for the ESB ATA helmet, but I'm having a hard time finding "direct" close-up pics particularly of the frown & vocoder/chin. Is there painting between the teeth, but still under the lip, per say, or is is like the ANH helmets, with only the teeth done? The vocoder on the ATA ABS helmet is not really that prominent, so I don't want to get dinged for centurion standards. Can a Centurion please post close-ups of the frown & vocoder of their bucket? Thanks! Darren

I didn't really think about that. ..Thanks! I'll look up Hobby Lobby & see what's up. Darren

Does anyone have any paint left over that I could buy or borrow? It seems like a waste for me, as I'm only going to use a little for the chin, frown, ears & ab buttons. It would really help out! I'm having to get alot of new stuff for this build, and money is tight (I know it's probably tight for most of us!). Can anyone hook a brother up? For the Empire, Darren

Thanks, again!

Awesome! Thanks, Tom. Do you happen to have the model #'s for satin black - Humbrol or Testors I want to be done with this helmet, moving on to armor Darren

Ok, try this one on: I painted my ABS FX armor white (Fusion Plastic - it matched really well to the original ABS), and then had a clear coat sprayed over it, obviously for the shine factor. So, here it is 2, maybe 3 years later & the entire suit & helmet are discolered to a dingy yellowish kinda color. Anything I can do with it to get the yellow out, or am I stuck with having to repaint it. I don't want to spend the money on repainting, as I am currently working towards my ESB ATA build. I figure that I can do a TD with some mods, and a new helmet, but the color will still remain unless I sand parts of it down to the original white ABS. Any & all suggestions are appreciated! Darren

I'm going for ESB Centurion. Is the frown & chin gloss black? Colors on the ab the same as ANH? Thanks! Darren