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Main diferences are here in the CRL's http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_hero http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_stunt Helmet is the main difference, Hero have 3 teeth per side, Stunt 4 teeth per side. I you you want to build a hero you have to either fill in the extra holes or heat and push them out. Also ears are different 3 bumps not 4 and screws retaining the ears have only 2 screws, stunt have 3. Bubble green lenses on the Hero and flat grean on the Stunt. I have my hero set up wit the grappling hook, box and comlink but this is not a requirement for basic approval, also hand plates are different but not a requirement. Holster attached with 4 rivets on Hero, only 2 with stunt. Make sure you spend some time researching each version, also study EIB and Centurion approvals for each as they go the extra mile in the details

Good luck with the build, there are lots of NE threads on the forum to follow, remember the old saying measure twice and cut once

From the maker, have a look in the getting started section, some armor makers will sell seperate pieces

Awesome work loving the weathering, nice job keep it up

Awesome build can't wait until you get started, good luck

Satin black for me

Nice work, looks like you have done some research, keep up the good job

8mm are just what you need

Hi Darren if you first post a build thread you will get a lot more people post answers rather than aksing in an old thread . Secondly have a look through some of the other helmet build threads, seeing what others have done gives you a lot on insight into how pieces fit. Ears are the worst to make fit, take your time and sand a little at a time, less is more I never worried about the bolts inside at first I just trimmed them down so they didn't stick out too much, I now have a block of foam either side which covers the bolts, the foam stops the helmet from wobbling around. I aslo glued velcro on to the back of all my foam so I can take it out after sweatty troops and wash them. If you use the lense film there are lots of ways to keep it in, hot glue, tape, silicon, no one way is right, it's what ever you are good with, some don't trim the lens and put a full rectanle in, I use a firm lens, cut to suit the eyes and fitted with hot glue . Oh and a curvy straw may help your drinking problem

Looking forward to the build

I'm 6" and wear ATA, I have a little more gap around my knees and thighs but apart from that everything fits nicely. Don't worry too much you can adjust where needed to suit your frame

Looking good so far, for mine I glued one outside strip first next the inside strip and then continue on the other side once it's dried. Some times a little heat can be helpful just to tweak pieced so they sit right.

Another great read, thanks all

sorry to hear the news, I hope things get better for you, as to a helmet you could try Scootch he does one or there is ATA, contact details can be found here

Looking good, I would bring your thighs up a little and also shortend the gap on your shoulder bells, good luck on approval

You can download Pandatroopers templates here, I think they have been fixed, originaly 19mm wide, should be 16mm or get them from Trooperbay

You can just trim the stripes to fit, the CRL states "Tube stripes are medium blue, numbering between 9 and 16 per side with the curve bends extending backwards". I can't find it in the CRL but I am sure you need to paint your screws, you could always change back to unpainted ones later Don't forget tube tripes are placed a pencil width from the side of the helmet

Awesome news, take a deep breath and don't rush into it, research first and remember the old saying measure twice cut once , good luck will be watching your build thread

I'm using a battery pack from remote control cars, nice and flat and lasts a lot longer than the 9v batteries

Congrats and welcome to the double centurion club (your not the first btw lol) Some forums allow the UK shoulder decals. The Pathfinders (biker forum) do not allow the UK shoulder bell decals for their L2 approvals

Congrats trooper and welcome to the ranks

Website seems to be down, you could their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/501stCarolinaGarrison

Congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper

Hello and welcome aboard

Congrats and welcome to the ranks