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AM is the biggest out there, I believe TM is around the same as ATA, RT a little larger.

Just looking at the shoulder bells, they are both from the same mold so will need some work to make them look mirrored, a large taper on the raised section will need to be trimmed, also the bell sides to match

Can't beat a BBB day, good luck with the build

Looks like you are on the right track, good luck with the build

just checked the postage label and it's 6.440kg

Congrats trooper and welcome aboard

Kit also came with Phasma pieces, I must admit I've not looked into all the detailing of that costume so I'll leave those until later. The clasps/greeblies seem more like a fiberglass resin so have that weird surface you get when it's molded, I would think a plasic would be better No recess or detail for clasp/greeblies or side box placement Section missing from the back, does not align with ab Found a small crack on top of the ab lip, I would say this was from transport as I've been pretty careful Some measurements to show sizing

A few issues with the spats, some overhang when pieces are held together, also when they are they are still quite open, would need some heat to get these to stay closed with no tension. Forearms are really large, advantage as it would allow for sizing but because if you need to trim them down to a minimum arm size then they are hard to fit together, even without trimming them I can see the angles are forcing the pieces outwards, even bending in the corners when I try to gently hold. Some details not quite right form screen images seen.

I like to use gloss, matches the armor then

Thanks guys 2 loops on the back of the pouch slip over the vest strap Pouch thread here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38031-qs-first-order-stormtrooper-shoulder-pouch/

Fist troop and surprisingly comfortable

I take that thank you back, no access yet

Thanks Tim, those drop bears be cray cray

You would need to remove side screws/rivets and either bring the faceplate forward or you may be able to slightly tilt it down to reduce the gap a little, personally I don't think it looks bad but it's up to you. If you move the facepate forward it will upset how your ears sit so they will need adjusting and the holes will no longer line up. As to the bump in the middle of the trim, you could bring the centre down and add a little glue to keep it in place.

There is enough room to take off one end and move it to the side, the elsastic has enough give and holds well. I only used it a few times when I have been at a troop without a wrangler, just pop my keys in there. The angled abs pieces are glued inside the end caps, then a piece of elastic glued to one of them with Velcro attached to the other end, glue the opposite Velcro to the other angled abs and done. At least using the Velcro you can take the end off completely if you need too.

I don't have access to post in that section either

If you are a little scared I'd suggest a hand plate or two, can't go too wrong there and gives you a feel for what you are using and doing

I have had a little time to go through a few of the parts and I have sent some preliminary feedback to Peter, there are a few pieces that have been trimmed too far, the trouble area on the yoke and back plate on the sides, which will make it difficult to assemble as is, these would need some modification and reinforcement otherwise they will just crack if worn. Knowing how my reinforced kit has gone over the last 8 months this would definitely need to be addressed. Just holding a few pieces together with magnets to look at fitment Also issue with top of spat, right foot Detailing on biceps short and wide TD will need a lot of attention, a few areas not quite lining up, above or average builder should be ok but will need some heat and bending, also no shoulders on either end. Chest section detail very soft

If you check my thread I have already compared other armor to FN armor. I am not aware of what process was used to pick anyone, I was first contacted by Peter from FN amror and then I discussed this with Tim (FISD DL) and he was happy for me to take part. Kevin (KB) has contacted me and he will be sending some pieces for comparison. Could be I have built quite a few sets of armor of different makes not just for myself but for other members and I may know what to look for

you do that here http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16-501st-trooper-status-requests-include-link-to-your-501st-profile-in-your-request/

Ahhh that nervous panic of WHAT DO I DO NOW IT's HERE lol. Good luck mate, just remember measure twice and cut one

I found it stays better if you start behind the vocoder but some prefer the back.

Just pinching a photo from Evin's Jimmiraquoi build and comparing the ab plate, a lot of differences, I'll just point out a couple of obvious ones

I found the sticky back Velcro does come loose, (it gets pretty hot here) so I use E6000 on normal velcro