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Off to a great start, good luck with the build

I would think it will be like the original trilogy TK's, each movie had it's own CRL as there are differences, so I doubt you could use a TLJ helmet for TFA approval.

Shame about the bells but the rest is looking nice

Coming along nicely, every little bit adds up in the end, keep up the good work and you will be there in no time

The art work on the box had a black yoke though, probably just got missed in production of the figure, one of the Funko Pops is exactly the same, no black yoke but it is on the artwork on the box. Most other figures and artwork seen so far has the black yoke

Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper

Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper

If you give them a little tap first with a Philips head screw driver it helps to split the posts and they will ben over and grip better

Nice work good luck

I used some primer grey as I had it handy then coated with gloss clear, worked out well

Not heard of this one before, sounds pretty cheap though but seems to have received fairly good feedback.

Looking forward to the progress, good luck

Depends where you are trying to post, some areas you need a minimum of posts to access

I don't wear one with my OTTK helmet as I painted black inside which helps to hide my face and chin but I do wear one in my FOTK as the opening is a little wider and I like to be well hidden. I have fans in both helmets facing upwards/across, it helps circulate the air quite well and keep the screen clear. I only use one fan at a time or the two together can create a air block in the centre. Besides it's nice to be able to switch over during a long day of trooping if one battery back runs out

I placed some foam in front of my forehead, just enough to help bring it backwards a little and away from the chest.

Congrats on approval and welcome to the ranks trooper

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Congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks

Looking good, you could take a little more out of the corners of the teeth ;). I've heard some good comments about the Praetorian E-11. Do a search for Praetorian a few threads pop up

Thanks Paul And done

Heaven forbid we can't scare those younglings

Small update, since the Hot Toys photos emerged, a little bit more detail added, now for some more paint

Exactly

Never had an issue with Velcro myself The sticky back foam I find at a local hardware store, they use it for window/door seals. You could always use a soft foam and apply with E6000 too.

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