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  6. TK-2918 requesting ANH Elite Status.[49][FX]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

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    Yeahh!!!

     

    Thanks to all! I'll definitely be using Billy's strapping setup, that looks like it'll both keep my chest plate in place, and bring it down enough (and with it my back plate up enough) to eliminate the overlap between the back and kidney plates without coming so far down as it covers my buttons. Two problems, one solution, SCORE!

     

    I'll also make the adjustments to the shoulder bell positioning so they don't slide back so much. My next troop may not be until late February, so I'll have plenty of time to make adjustments and improvements.

     

    Elastic strap around the biceps, already done. They're impossible to see in the photos but I've got them, just above the biceps. I need to wear the biceps a bit higher so they're visible.

     

    Level 3 TIE hangar, on my way! :salute:

  8. TK-2918 requesting ANH Elite Status.[49][FX]

    in Request Expert Infantry Status

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    Thanks Lisa!

     

    The shoulders have an odd way of riding back on me. I'm going to have to think about how to solve that one.

     

    If I could just get the chest to remain low, not only would it be at the perfect height, but the back and kidney pieces would just touch. Tried velcro but it doesn't hold. Anybody got any suggestions?

     

    The problem with the thighs is the size. Hard to believe, but I can barely get into them, even with no taper at the top. With this problem, I can't imagine trying to squeeze into AP/TE2 thighs without a lot of shimming. I wasn't really thinking of my future career as a stormtrooper when I started bodybuilding all those years ago, now it's come back to haunt me. :P

     

    Next kit will be RT-Mod, hopefully it will be more accomodating to my body type.

  19. Priority check...

    in Off Topic

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    I agree with Chris in that trooping and being a part of the 501st has been a blast, and an experience that has added a wonderful dimension to my life. I've made friends all over the world, brought joy to countless people, and gotten to live my Star Wars dreams. However, this is a hobby and school is partly about preparing for the future.

     

    A good rule of thumb I've heard when buying computers is to buy as much capability as you can afford, because the cheaper and less capable you buy, the more quickly it becomes obsolete. As for your computer studies, although it really depends on exactly what you'll be doing, it's better to have an overpowered machine and be able to grow into it than an underpowered machine and quickly outgrow it.

     

    It sounds like you've been a very responsible young man, what with attending and paying for school, paying for your car, etc. Good for you, continue to do so. If you can afford both the good computer and the AP kit, great! Otherwise, take care of you educational requirements first. We'll still be here, I guarantee it. :duim:

    f/s TK Armor

    in For Sale - Archive

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    I agree. I've watched several eBay auctions, usually bidding doesn't get hot and heavy until the last day of the auction. It looks like you have 2 bidders that are itching to get their hands on your kit, I wouldn't be suprised if it went up a bit more on the last day.

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