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Welcome.
You've come to the right place. A little quality time researching the wealth of knowledge here will take you a long way towards your goal.
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Welcome. I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for here.
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Great looking TX!
Hopefully things work out for you over the next couple of weeks and you'll be able to hang onto it.
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A new blaster and a few costume adjustments, and you'll be all set.
The makerofthings blaster looks like an ESB E-11 (no Hengstler counter), does he sell ANH blasters?
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I had the same problem with my chest plate riding up and shoulders riding back. Billy Haggis showed me a way to strap the ab piece to the chest piece, it solved both problems.
http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=5749
In addition to shortening the drop box straps, I suggest attaching them to the plastic utility belt instead of the canvas part, and using 1" wide straps across the biceps (it looks like you have 2" straps).
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No kidding. I'm usually working on mine the night before a troop!
Too true.
Welcome.
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Once again, outstanding job. Congratulations, it's well deserved.
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Is this kit made of ABS?
Also, since the forearms and biceps are glued and as such nonadjustable, can you measure the internal diameter?
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It looks like the bells have been trimmed in PART 2 of the photos.
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Looks good. Then again, I'd expect nothing less from the UKG.
I didn't see any problems, should be an easy yes.
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Welcome. Pull up a chair and dig in.
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Welcome to the FISD. No one will ever mistake you for the Dark Lord here.
Take your time, look around, and ask questions. We're here to help.
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Any armor can be made to fit any frame.
Having said that, you seem like a pretty big dude. How much do you weigh? RT Mod (the Rob you refer to) is probably right up your alley. No painting required.
RT Mod
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Welcome. I can tell you're excited, and it's great to see the enthusiasm. You'll have a great time.
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I use snaps, that way I can take the holster on and off, makes for easier packing. Rivets are no doubt more secure, but permanent.
Hang on to the right-handed holster. If you decide to go ESB or sell it to someone who wants to go ESB, it'll come in handy.
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For fast, easy, non-precision cuts I use tin snips. For detailed work, I prefer the score/snap method using a hobby knife. I prefer not to use the dremel, as I've found it tends to melt the ABS.
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Wow.
Once again, the UKG sets the standard. I'm going to have to find a way to make it over there one day.
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Sounds like the life of an infantryman. Grunts are the same everywhere, just the equipment is different.
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That's where I have my butt cut.
The cod cut up front isn't required for EIB, and I've seen mixed opinions on whether or not it's worth it in terms of going #1. Personally, I didn't do it. I'm just careful about managing my fluid intake, especially during long troops.
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Thank you for your service, sir.
Here's to the next 3,000 posts.
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Welcome. It sounds like you've got both the motivation and experience to go a great job with your AP kit.
Have you hooked up with your local 501st garrison (Garrrison Carida) yet? Did you attend either the opening or closing weekend of the Star Wars - Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit in Philly last year? Carida and the neighboring garrisons put on quite the show.
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Welcome, and enjoy that first troop!
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Welcome.
Be sure to register at the Florida Garrison's boards, you can find a link at the main 501st site.
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Most of the buckets we see around here are Stunt version, which may explain why you expected to see different teeth, lenses, etc. Still, kudos for recognizing the lineage to the MRCE.
Definitely an excellent find.