Clamps

Thanks Tim, I already have a list of fixes to make this more troop-able and I want to take this to Centurion (need my resin blaster done). It felt so great to get the big step and get into the 501st officially and be recognized with EiB all within 24 hours. I also want to make this a Dual kit for ESB. I have handplates, a second bucket (not built yet) and I will make my resin blaster convertible to ESB. I will be a busy bee in the work shop for a bit longer, that is for sure!. The nickname "Clamps" came from our crew of local folks (Tantive IV Boarding Party) seeing photos of my build and the tons of clamps I had and was using (they were on sale, how could I pass it up). I have always been told (and I tell folks) to own it, so I did. so much so my ID # translated via telephone dialling = clamp. excite to be part of the organization and raise money for the kids!!

Thanks Glen, doing my best to hod my work to the highest standards my skills will allow! What's your ETA for your Armour kit to arrive?

Exactly right, I think I used like 1/4 of a tube of E6000 in that d@mn thing.

The AP sniper plate is a wonky thing. You will need to secure the sides for sure. I aligned the sides and just dealt with the front being a bit wonky. Shoot me a reminder pm and I will post photos of mine and how it sits when I get to my computer.

I used for sale sign material and e6000 and then black Gafe tape. White ducts would work as well this gives it flexibility.

Come on Andrea, we need to fullfill that goal of 300 EiB before years end, I have mic tips por vous, not too much more you need to do beyond the minor repairs. We'll get you all set on the 29th!

Drop boxes should be pretty darn close to belt. I used white elastic and made it as flush as I could without stretching it.

Full resin is a FUN build. Lots of extras you can add. Good luck!

What the heck. The weather was good so I painted the hengstler covers, scope, rail, cocking handle, end cap and power cylinders. All flat black. <br /><br />I STILL need to make my hengstler bracket mount. I cannot find the l shaped aluminum in the right size nor the piece of sheer metal of sufficient gauge. Gonna have to go find a Lowes as home depot is sucking' it.

Time to re-engage this build now that I am approved and EiB. Time to get working on centurion. Tonight sanding main body and then layering the flat black. Nothing special to see. It's just watching paint dry.

Congrats Joseph

I'll only miss it on formal events and photo sessions. Normal trooping will likely be the Hasbro (lighter and less worry about dropping).

Thanks guys an honour to join your ranks! next stop, Centurion!! Should be early October at the latest. I am considering an ESB EiB application to come this fall too. I need to study up and be sure I can do the required elements without any major mods to the main kit. Holster, blaster, hand guards and bucket will be a non issue, as I have all of those ready to be built)

Thanks Phillip, keep at it, nothing here in my build is original, just keep reading and trying to apply ideas to the kit. its hard at first, just like building the armour, but once you get some momentum and familiarity with the tools, it gets easier. That being said, mistakes will be and WERE made throughout the build. Some of which are easy to fix, some not so much, but hopefully no-one really notices (my hasbro mod was a comedy of errors,but turned out ok in the end to get me to EIB). This blaster will be the one to get me into that next level. I really wanted to get a Hyperfirm, oh lord that would be sweet, but getting one across the border here is beyond difficult, damn near impossible to legitimately do. So my next pet project will be either a SE-R14 or DLT-19 kit. Blasters are fun distractions from the countless tweaks my armour needed or still needs.

Good luck with your kit Travis. I just got my AP kit approved this week. Built to with Centurion in mind right from the get go. I wish I had gone straight for the resin blaster FIRST. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

actually yes, it spells "Clamp" the nickname provided by the Tantive IV Boarding Party. PROPS to you for allowing me to re-purpose the logo design!!!

Amen to what Keith said.

I'll submit better photos for centurion. These were my application photos and I took a chance that they were sufficient for EiB. I'll have a look at the TD clips. Eric. The water in Indiana has moved up to Toronto. We have a bunch of new folks in the pipeline coming up!'

PS I'm wanting to take the Centurion step as soon as my resin blaster is complete and I get the bucket updated to the hand painted look. Anything I can improve upon for that, please don't hesitate to share.

Wow I am honored to be part the EI team. I'll represent to the best of my ability. Thanks to everyone for your support and feedback!!

Love it!!

PS, thank you for your consideration, comments and feedback!

Armor= AP Helmet= AP Blaster= Hasbro Doopy and custom mods Height = 5’10†Weight = 175lbs-ish Boots = TKBoots Canvas belt = AP upgrade (Trooperay?) Hand Plates = White Rubber (Karin Queen of Handguards) Electronics= Aker-1505/iComm: TK6294 Neck Seal = TK9356 (Darman) via TK 6391 Holster = AP Front: Left Side Back Right Side Bucket Off Action Shots Three Ear Screws and 4 Bumps Correct 'Hovi mic' aerator tips. Ab/Kidney gap <1/2" Separate Butt Plate Canvas Belt Belt Square Buttons 1†TD clips Holster attached from rear, two chicago screws Hasbro E11 with Doopy add-ons and custom mods

I have a nice park across the street with a "rocky" softball diamond.. I may have hunt for some droids over there. Keith, have a look at the photos galleries I sent you and let's discuss EiB.

as promised, here are the photos: