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I noticed that when I navigate to www.whitearmor.net it takes me immediately to the Forums instead of the 'splash' page. I was not logged in at the time.

Great work so far - my suit is still over a month or so away but I am following your progress closely!

Mine should be here tomorrow - good luck with yours!

Hey Eric - instead of posting a new thread, I thought I'd ask you directly since you built the same armor I will be building. What size did you cut your webbing down to for snap plates? I have a pretty long wait ahead of me, so I plan on using it to do all of the prep I can before the big brown box gets here. Also, I picked up here & there that getting glue on the metal part of the snap is not a good idea - where did you glue on the webbing to avoid this? One last question - how many snap plates should I make ahead of time? I was thinking sets of 3 for each side of the ab & kidney plate, 3 on the top of the butt & crotch, 3 on the bottom of chest & back with 2 on each at the top of those pieces to connect them over the shoulder, plus the ones that will go down each arm and one on each thigh for garters...I came up with 47, but am thinking more wouldn't be a bad idea. thanks to any & all who weigh in on this Jason

All of the above, and if you haven't already, make contact with local 501st members - I will potentially have an 'armor party' when my RT armor gets here . The spreadsheet is fun to have...just don't make a formula reflecting how much you have spent - funny how fast it adds up!

I did finally get a reply and tracking #...but unfortunately don't have an estimated delivery date (sigh)...oh, well - other goodies are on the way

Thanks, guys. I'm not trying to sound impatient...but do wish they would respond to my inquiries.

Huh...I did not get a response from my recent inquiry to them thru ebay. What have shipping times from date of order to delivery been like for those of you who ordered from them (UK to USA)?

Awesome! One less thing on my pre-armor delivery checklist! thanks Jason

Hello Eric, I am planning on ordering the RT kit and as others have said above, this thread will be my 'build-bible'. Quick question (and forgive me if I overlooked it above) - did the kit come with the backside of the drop boxes, or did you have to get them elsewhere (and if so...where?)? thanks Jason

Thank you for explaining that, Daetrin - makes perfect sense and is obviously well-deserved by all recepients. I would be hard-pressed to find another forum as informational and helpful (outside the other Detachment forums) as FISD. The same question might be asked 100 times here, but it is always responded to as if it were the first time. (whoo-hoo...one post closer to Corporal!)

While this topic is active (and to build up my # of posts ), what do the ribbons (aside from EIB/Centurion) signify?

Thanks, dashrazor. So would the back 'stretching' be mandatory for EIB/Centurion, or does it depend on how it fits the wearer? I had seen the chest mod but was hoping it wouldn't be necessary for me (long torso)...but I'd have to have the armor on to see (and post pics here for everyone's feedback).

I was thinking about the same exact set-up. How much modification does the AM need compared to the RT to go for EIB/Centurion?

I concur with all of the above - I'm 6'3" ~210 lb w/34 inseam. The XL top/bottom fits perfectly. Almost went with the full-zip dive undergarmet but decided this would be easier for nature calling(s)

Got it - thanks guys!

Thanks, Locitus - I can see it in your picture now. So, the hole is placed so it is under the cover strip in back? It doesn't look like hooking the lower one would be easy, with your ankle in the way.

Maybe I am not seeing it...but what do the hooks connect to?

That would be an awesome get-up to be a zombie in the "Run for your Lives 5k"!

While I am awaiting budgetary approval for my first set of armor, I find myself doing a mental inventory of items to liquidate to speed the process along. Unfortunately, you don't always get what you think 'item x' is worth...or it doesn't move at all, you take a huge loss, etc. So, I have other projects to work on - my Doopydoos E-11 kit has been ordered, and I am playing around with a homemade DLT-19 build. I also set aside the odd dollar here and there, have a list of relatively inexpensive parts I can afford sooner (Hovi mic tips, canvas belt, detonator belt clips, drop box 'insides'), and read the build forums A LOT so that when the big brown box does grace my doorstep, I will be ready! Best of luck!

To their credit - I did get a response to my inquiry, and they are aware of the issue. Good to know for future orders!

Does anyone have experience with the Rothco nomex gloves on Amazon?

Thank you kind sir! Will go the eBay route!

Hello all - this might not be the correct forum to ask this so mods/admins please move to the appropriate forum if necessary. I am trying to order an E-11 kit from DoopyDoos web site but it is not allowing me to pay. When I get to the order screen and push the 'pay pal or credit card' button, it takes me to a blank screen. I have tried ordering with both Firefox and Internet Explorer. Has anyone had this problem? I sent an email, but they are only available M-F...and it is ~2am Saturday over there.