boomshakra

I'm pretty sure you can just close them off using a plate like you described. My kit came with the innards, so (fortunately for me) I didn't have that issue. I have read others use magnets/velcro to make the back cover removable so they can store keys/trading cards/cash/etc.

removing rivets can be kind of tricky. I took the ones out of the bottom of the earcaps on my helmet to replace them with screws (EIB/Centurion requirement). The advice I got on here was to drill it out - VERY slowly and VERY carefully. The friction of the drill against the rivet heats up the metal and can melt/damage your plastic. Someone more experienced in doing this can chime in. http://www.whitearmo...107#entry246268 What I did for my helmet was took a small punch and punched out the 'dot' which is what you can see on your photo of the inside of your sniper plate above. I then made the mistake of cutting off the end using wire snips, which took out the inside of the rivet, but deformed the shaft remaining. As a result, I scratched up my helmet around the rivet pretty good. See the link to my thread above - there is more advice from others in there. You will have a bit more room to work with your shins than I did with my helmet. Good luck!

I wonder who was hotter in their costume - Vader or Hulk? Great pics!

Great job! Congratulations!

I just started reading the first volume of the Republic Commandos series over the weekend. Kind of interesting to get some background on the clones, as well as character backstory for a future build

Definitely incorporate EIB/Centurion requirements to your armor as you build. Buy the side rivets/S-trim/resin blaster, etc. The mods don't really add much time to the build.

Thanks, Eric. I don't remember if it was you or someone else who said "We're taking over FISD, one RT-MOD at a time"

Good job - good mix of troopers. I don't think I have seen that many RCs outside of Con pictures...one of those is high on my 'to-build' list...

Woot! Thank you!

I had the same problem (timing out & then seeing my post went through...all 4 times) last night when I submitted my EIB thread - the admin on duty was able to delete my multiple posts so they are aware of the issue.

Name: Jason Sager TKID: 4796 Garrison: Star Garrison Armor: RT-Mod Helmet: RT-Mod Height: 6'2" Weight: 200lb Forum name: boomshakra Blaster: Doopydoos Resin Boots: TK Boots Neckseal: Trooperbay Holster: TK Bondservnt 2392 Handplates: Sonnenschein Belt: TKittell

Cool - thanks ya'll!

Seeing as I have absolutely no photoship experience/skills, is there an easy way to make the signature pictures/banners that so many of my fellow TKs display below their posts?

I'm in the same boat as you on thighs (chicken legs...)- took a good chunk out of mine and they are still bells on my legs - practicing for my Squad's flash mob dance I can really feel them bouncing around. I have vertical foam strips positioned around the interior, but I am thinking that your pic above with them making 'snug' contact at the top of the thigh might work better, or help what I currently have stay put. Your build is looking great!

Looks like an awesome good time was had! Your TK looks great (brow malfunction notwithstanding )!

Whoo Hooo! Congratulations!

I just got my Stanley tote and started putting my emergency repair kit together for it. So far I have included: white duct tape black & white industrial velcro (left over from build) extra elastic snap strips (from build) - for various places in armor, as well as a pair of white elastic to connect chest/back super glue old tube of E6000 pair of 3/4" clamps scissors exacto knife (and spare blades) foam pieces double sided tape alcohol wipes zip ties I also have a pack of gum and bottle opener, and will probably find an inexpensive multi-tool/leatherman. It all fits in a gallon ziploc which sits in the tool tray that comes with the Stanley. I'll also put together a checklist (like the one posted above) along with an emergency contact/medical info list.

Wow - that is an awesome 1st Event!

Congratulations!

Just to comment on t-tracks in general, the ones I used on my home made DLT-19 came from the plastic tracks used for sliding screen doors - just cut them to the right length and then separate them down the middle. I think they only cost $2-3 dollars @ Lowes.

Mine took right around 3 weeks, from brown box arrival to GML approval. I was lucky, in that the kit (RT-Mod) fit me pretty well out of the box, and the only real trimming I had to do was the ab plate and thighs (helmet came pre-assembled, so that was a time saver right there).

Sorry...couldn't help it - sweet lid no matter what the stand says!

Nice "Clone" helmet...

Very impressive - I'm trying to build a Mandolorian helmet using similar templates (for the dome, at least). Challenging, but fun - keep up the good work!

I also recommend RT-Mod. I'm 6'3" and if anything my shins/thighs are just a little bit long. I feel like they fit just fine, but it was pointed out to my by my GML when he was looking at my submission pictures - he thought the thighs were long. If anything, the top of my shins dig into the top of my foot a bit, but it's not a big deal - the more I troop the more I will adjust if I feel it is necessary. I think most of us RT-Mod TKs have pictures of our build/final fittings in our build thread, so maybe those might be helpful to look at for visual reference.