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Don't forget to add a cut-out/step to the top of the ear as it allows the ear to come in more at the top. Just remember where ever it's touching you will need to sand to reduce gaps elsewhere

Your link is incorrect, try this one https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=42766

Lenses were there but under armor so I've moved it to under the helmet area. Neck seal some references here but hard to make out, we know it's ribbed around the neck though

You could google C3P0 builds, they use a gold base and cover in 2K clear which does not change the gloss finish. As for flexible most paints won't flex and can crack, plastic chroming may be the answer there depending if it's available close to you

Most appears ok for basic. You want to make sure your drop boxes align with the end of the plastic belt For higher levels EIB and Centurion you would need to address some gaps ab/kidney, you could perhaps tighten the strapping, the ab is also sitting lower than the kidney. Posterior is being pushed away from the kidney, V tabs can help this With a heat gun (or oven) you bend strips of ABS plastic into the shape of a V, only glue one side and the other remains free to allow movement when you bend. Just helps stop the butt plate from pushing back from the back plate. Also Han snap is a little far away from the corner Detonator gaps are different on both sides PHOTO GUIDELINES Photo size- At least 800 X 600 (preferably 1280 X 960) A neutral (solid) background color is suggested, more info in this thread

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Here are FISD we are no different and already a have a lot of parts available for members to download and print themselves. If you have something you have designed and are willing to contribute to other members then maybe an award will be coming your way. And finally the new 2024 racing shirt run is now live. These runs are not a small amount of work for the DMBO, or anyone who helps with them. This was compounded this year as we needed to request permission from every single unit commander to be able to use their logos on the sleeve, not a small task. Please join me in thanking the team for the huge amount of work they put in to make these runs happen. With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greetings fellow members, As you may have noticed, we are working on the Imperial Armoured Commando CRL. 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Hello and welcome aboard, head to the First Order Battle Group area, full of information and build threads to follow You can find your local garrison here https://www.501st.com/maps/imagemap-northamerica.php

That is a link to your legion forum profile, have a read of the instructions in the first post of this thread for the correct link

Hello and welcome aboard, research is the key, looking forward seeing a build from you soon.

Although not needed currently having a second set is great for long troops especially conventions when you can change into a nice fresh set after a long break, noting worse than putting on a cold, sweat infused undersuit

Very nice, if you wish you could also post in the 3D depository I know it's still early on but make sure when it comes to your submission you have the forearms on the right arms, note the small black detail in pill boxes should be on the inside of the forearms Getting close now.

This getting old poodoo sucks

And Hot Toys reference

Compression top and bottom work well for me, great for hot weather, on long troops I carry a spare set so I can stay nice and fresh. I also got a cotton set which I wear underneath my compression set for really cold troops, helps having that little bit extra warmth some times/ Luckily managed to find both at a local chain store, I hear others have purchased from Amazon or sporting stores. Having the two piece allows a toilet break in armor, just have to adjust the cod to the side and be careful not to pinch anything

Awesome, some belt info Bending the ABS Belt by gazmosis, Boba_Skywalker3 Attaching Belt to Abs by GnrlGrievous Holster Placement on Belt by CableGuy Current (2021) Holster Placement by gmrhodes13 (follow-up to previous thread above) Belt Assembly by ukswrath Removable Holster with Snaps by Harbinger Belt, Holster, & Drop Boxes video tutorial by RWA (youtube)

I think you are a bit stuck with those holes as they are quite high, you don't want to remove too much lower rim because this allows younglings to look up inside the helmet. I would glues some scrap abs behind those holes then fill with ABS paste, sand with wet dry sandpaper and use water, stops the sandpaper from clogging, use varying grits and finish polishing. I wouldn't trim more than this. If you trim here the gap should be reduced, albeit I think it would pass as is Would also be interesting to see the angle of your ears, although "ideally" they should follow the angle of the rear traps, this is only a suggestion and not a must. Nice work BTW, I think these are saveable, little bits at a time. I had "trigger fingers" sticking tendons in the hands so know exactly what it's like having finger issues Surgeon said he'd never seen anyone with trigger fingers on the middle fingers on both hands, told me to stop flipping the bird to people

You were too fast, ABS paste is better being applied with thinner coats, reason! the thicker the applied paste the more air bubbles can form inside during the curing process. Bit late now though, see how you go you can always add a thinner coat later.

Firstly congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks You should be fine for higher levels with your ears, note the CRL mentions "ideally" and that's for L3 Centurion but even then I've seen straighter approved: OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Ideally, placement of ears (and screws) should closely follow the rear angle of the trap above them Personally I'd say your screws are a little large and too close to the end of the brackets, comparison below. Would also pay to check your measurements and the gap between the end caps and control panel. Ultimately it's up to our @Deployment Officer Team who should chime in soon

If you look at those before you at their profile you will see they have not been upgraded as yet. A.C. has not been online to process these requests as yet, he will be along in due course, please stand by. Also note those wanting access for merchandise, both current runs don't end until the end of May so there is plenty of time

Just make sure you are not too tall, mobility cuts can work for those with shorter legs, but with long legs it can show A LOT of black area. If it's a case of you want more leg bending, most can't bend legs fully.

I wonder if they had strapping issues hence moving it over the belt, can really see the overlap in this reference You may want to do both version, although it could be ok for basic (depending on your GML) as this detail (so far) is seen on the Obi-Wan troopers we may see a new costume CRL or additional options added to the ROTK CRL.