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Voted. Congrats buddy! Great answers to the questions asked. Classy attitude throughout.

I just replaced my AM chest and back with RT. I'll post a pic in a few for you to see. As for the cover strip color match. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Mine was different too but its not a huge difference from the two kits I have seen in person.

Ya man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grats on the pass! Feels great doesn't it?

Well done sir! Congrats!

Right on! Another AM! Good luck bro!

can you post a picture of what you mean. i might have some ideas if i see it.

Mike, you made the day for me bro. I would not have gone if you were not going. I wanted to have you at my first troop since you were the one who showed me the ropes of the build and what EIB was in the first place. Im looking forward to next weekend to do it again. I wont lie though, I want some type of comm system now.

@Ingrid - thats funny "dont stand like a girl". @Mark - thanks man! It was a blast, we are doing it again next weekend. Can't wait. @Patrick - Its so fun, I think I liked it more than the kids did. People would do a double take and change directions to come over and see us. I had this feeling of, "ya, you just saw real stormtroopers". its a rush. @Eric - thanks man! Good work on keeping the site going smooth so I can even share this stuff!

Some more pics from the event.

Today was my first troop. I had a great time and it was nice to finally do something with my armor other than glue it. This was the running dialogue in my head for two hours: I hope nothing falls off. Did I drink enough water? Its so hot in this helmet.... I wish that sweat drop would stop tickling my cheek.... SO ITCHY.. stupid sweat... maybe if I make faces it will rub on the padding... High Five this kid walking up... ugh, I cant see him anymore hes too close... dont leave me hanging little buddy.... Could they have put more displays up in here? Baby Jesus, please dont let me step on a kid.... walk slower... shuffle a bit more Isaac. I bet these people think Im walking weird.... Oh look, thats a cool deathstar lego set.... Should I let this kid hold my blaster? I wonder if his parents would be mad.... Smile.. wait, they cant see me... Wave at that kid.... is he crying? Im going to walk over this way instead... oh man, there is that display again... My armor is kinda loud.. is that normal..ya I think it is... I need to move my fan so its not blowing up my nose.... group of kids want photos... Im just going to stand here because I cant see 'em. Are they still standing here? I cant tell... Im going to stand here until people walk away. Im the linebacker looking guy on the far left. (Please note the AM armor with RT-Mod chest and back upgrade since it took me all night to get it fitted)

That was EPIC!

Can you shim and still get Centurion? I see the "ideally there should be no gap". So would it be ok to shim or just leave (in my case) a large gap?

im thinking i might cut the cod and shim it under the belt. this will lift the ab up and eliminate some of the gap. This might ruin any chance at Centurion though so Im torn. the AM chest is about two inches longer and thats about what my gap is now. Ill research it more but if anyone has done this please share any info you have with it.

I'd buy 1 Husband, 2x Son, 2x Dad is a stormtrooper shirts.

Hi FISD, So in an effort to make my suit more accurate I upgraded my AM suit with RT-Mod chest, back, and shoulder straps. The issue I am having is that there is a large gap from the top of the chest when its sitting in the right spot. Anyone have an issue like this and how did you fix it? Or if you have a general idea of what I could try to make this work, I am all ears.

Chicago Screws like the ones that are on the holster already. I have seen some pretty slick setups with snaps on the inside of the belt that let you snap your holster on and take it off for troops where no blasters are allowed. Good luck this weekend buddy! Keep us posted on what ID you get!

*edited question - started new thread for it*

im in for 3 sets of patches. i want to give a set to an EI in my garrison who helped me build mine.

grats buddy!

I used a "for sale" sign I got from home dept. Get a one-sided sign and cut it to fit each side. I held the ab and kidney together. Measured the left over gap. divide by 2 and thats how much gap you will need to cover on each side. Add an inch on each side to give you some overlap and you are good to go. Good luck. Isaac

I remember going to a friends house after I got my armor and he was showing me how it goes together. I walked into his living room and he had his EIB cert framed on the wall. I wanted EIB so bad after that. I can't wait to see the new certificates! The combat photographer did a slick job on my pic, please pass along the thanks for taking their time to do it! Isaac

Does anyone sell the EIB Patches?

Darman's wife made my neckseal with a zipper and its great. You can look him up on here and PM him. Trooperbay has good stuff as well. Mike has the best customer service I have had in the TK world. The belt you can make if you have a sewing machine and 5 bucks worth of fabric from walmart. There are tutorials on here you can find on how to do it.. The undersuit you can get pretty cheap at a local target or sports store. There are tons of links if you research the FISD on where to get really cost effective undersuits. Good luck man Isaac

great kit! enjoy it buddy!

Congrats on the pass!