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Ok, did my first test fitting with the bicep. Definitely understand what people are talking about as far as armor bite after flexing my gun (.22 at best) I'm going to cut off the overlap on the "thumbprint" portion so I can get a more accurate fit since I'll be using butt joints and coverstrips. I'll leave some room, since it is a lot easier to trim than to add ABS. I'm guessing it is a lot easier to hold a blaster while trooping since at rest the bicep seemed to flare out at top as the lower portion hits the torso. I was wondering how much this might impact the shoulder bells once assembled, but I guess that is why the biceps should be fit to the arm snug rather than loose. (You can see my shadow with the one handed cell pic, I got skillz

Love the "catchphrase" Eric and almost incorporated into my thread title, but I couldn't do it, just had to reinforce it. Here is a shot of my work space and some of the equipment and tools I've accumulated. I've banished myself to the garage in fear of my kids messing with anything. They wanted to try on my bucket after they saw it on me, but Daddy is not very good at sharing his toys. I'm starting with the arms to get experience based on what so many have recommended. My biceps aren't very beefy so I'll have to trim a bit to get a good fit. I've read a lot about making that first cut, so I dove in, made an 8mm guide strip and cut and sanded one of the bicep pieces. After trying the score and snap method with the guide strip, I decided to go with the scissors for the bicep. I'm afraid I'll slip and make a mistake with the razor blade right now. Perhaps I'll try the score and snap method again when I gain some confidence and have a little more leverage with a larger piece of plastic. BICEPS

After attending Celebration VI this past summer I finally decided to pull the trigger and become a stormtrooper. I've been a Jedi Knight (gross, I know) for the past decade, but I finally turned to the dark side...I hear there are cookies Based on my height, about 6' 3" and various advice here on the boards I decided to go with RT-Mod. Rob is fantastic to deal with and has lots of positive feedback, so I can't recommend his armor enough for those interested. I aspire to go for Centurion standards and have accumulated quite a fair amount of equipment and supplies necessary prior to the arrival of my armor. Waiting sucks, so I decided to spread the costs out over time by buying cool stuff and doing lots and lots and lots of reading here on the boards. Everyone here is awesome and a tremendous help. I feel like I know some of you so well, just by spending time here on FISD. I try to thank everyone personally and look forward to helping others and getting involved in my local garrison since this is my first build and I don't have a TK ID yet. Enough yappin' here are some pics Brown box of joy! I ran downstairs and my wife immediately comments "It's either Star Wars related or for the fish tank." She was right Armor layout...Can you find the R2D2 my wife had to stick in the picture? Can you believe the amount of plastic wrap surrounding the white shiny plastic? My Hyperfirm E-11 with (D-ring attached by me) chemical gloves and handguards from the Queen herself Undersuit from Eastbay, TK Boots (glad I got 'em a while ago), holster (modified to proper length) and neckseal from Darman Had to take one bucket shot of myself, wife wouldn't do it after I refused to take it off for an hour. I'm such a child More to come as I get started on the actual build. I appreciate all the input and advice from all of you. Thanks in advance for your help

Found it! Scroll down in the thread, and there are other links to mods for the hyperfirm e-11. Enjoy! http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/9835-tip-hyperfirm-modifications/

Can't find it at the moment, but there is a thread where I've seen individuals add glass beads to the scope, trimmed out the front sight, drilled holes in the muzzle, barrel and of course added the d-ring. I think the counter can be trimmed and wires added to the fuses too. So, it can be done, just a question of what details you'd like to have. I'll keep looking for the thread and link it if I can locate it.

Looking forward to hearing how this worked out for you. I was contemplating using this method for my build when I came across this method in another thread.

Still looking in case anyone has some spares...thanks!

Thanks guys!

As I prepare for my new build I realized I don't have any "centurion" acceptable rivets to attach my thigh ammo pack. I have 7 brass split rivets, one for the crotch and 6 for the ab. Can anyone spare a couple of rivets? Thank you my brothers

Please add me to the list. Been tagging along for this one, looks very promising and practical.

I find this soooo, confusing. Why is this information different than the posted tutorial reference. I don't know what is correct to follow anymore.

Who can I blame for hurricane Sandy? At least there is a good chance I'll have a day or two off from work...not sure if that is good if I lose power though Well I am heading out for a few hours, going to enjoy some football, out to dinner, then brace for the storm!

I am in the process of making these based on Jesse's tutorial and guidance. I plan on making two sets of clips (one for myself) and I'd figure I'd sell the other since I had to buy the whole 4 foot piece of aluminum bar anyway.

Check out this thread under ongoing sales...--------- Hope this points you in the right direction.

I play via PS3. chemisfun11 See you on the battlefield!

If sizing is an issue for anyone, they have a great easy return system. Truly a great find and deal as far as I'm concerned. Plus one of the few things you can figure out before your build

I love that Rob is so attentive to the feedback he receives. I hope he's able to implement all these changes by the time my armor order can be placed (waiting list for me now) So, yet another reason why I think his armor would be a great fit for me. Lot's of choices out there for everybody. I didn't want to have to shim my armor either Eric, and it seemed like trimming would be easier overall for the build. I won't do anything drastic with the belt, but if Rob makes the changes I won't have to worry much and can rivet the "traditional". For now I'll plan on snap plates and snaps on the belt as you suggested. I appreciate the advice. I'm long and lanky up top and a bit beefier from the torso down. I certainly hope my armor doesn't make my an impolite person look fat, probably just my fat an impolite person that's the problem. Lee

I haven't built my armor yet, but things add up and it depends on how "accurate" you want your TK to be, EIB, Centurion. The armor and bucket that I am ordering are going to cost me around $950. I've already ordered and received a lot of the accessories (they add up too) E-11 doopydoo blaster $125, Tk boots $60 Neckseal $25, Holster $48 Undersuit $30 etc. Plus all the materials you need for the build, E6000, neodymium magnets, clamps etc. I was at Celebration VI when I met some 501st members and started asking questions about how to get started. I was told you can spend about $1000 on the cheap side, and up to $5000 depending on how crazy you want to get with details. On average I was told between $1000 and $2000 to be realistic. Some catch the bug, and build other types of armor too ya know, so costs go up even more Anyway, FISD is awesome and everyone here has been super helpful if not more. So, you are in the right place. Everyone seems willing to help each other out, and like myself want to give back to others. I have a slight twist on making snap plates that are all borrowed ideas, but I don't want to post anything until I actually have built my armor, and test it out. But, I want to wait and hopefully create a build thread as I go through the process with pictures. Good luck, and don't be afraid to chime in with questions.

So Eric, I am expecting my RT-Mod armor within the next few months and been following your build and posts religiously to learn. It will be my first build, so I greatly appreciate all that you've contributed here. Besides, what I should do and what you suggest we should be doing to attach the belt correctly to the canvas, is there anything else that could be done to make it more accurate? I want to be as screen accurate as I can, but I don't have the body type for the other kits produced. Being 6' 2" myself it seemed to make sense to go with Rob's kit compared to all other's out there.

I just ordered some 3/4" x 1/8" N42 and they seem ideal to me. Got 'em for around $30 on ebay (25 magnets). Less thickness they'd break easier, you could go up to an inch, but cost more $. People always wish they had more to speed up their build, but I plan on going slow and steady since it is my first go around. Hope this helps