TK4999

Just sending a test message to see if this works... I didn't... what am I doing wrong?

That's close. I haven't actually made a measurement, since I don't know how close the two pieces of armor are supposed to be. Do they touch when you are standing?

True, I do not need more circumference in the thighs. My FX kit aleady had the larger thighs, so they are fine. I do need shimming in the calves though. I have attached a picture of me that has a good shot of my legs, if that helps. -----------

Crap. I can't do anything right today. Let's try again... Yeah, the real issue for me is the legs. The ab/back plate has LOTS of extra material to cover my torso, although I must admit that there is very little to spare. The arms are the same way since the bicep plate can extend fairly low beneath the shoulder cap (where once again I use most of the available space). But the gap between the torso/thigh and also the thigh/shin plates is where I have the problem. In a perfect world, there would be longer parts for both, since my sniper plate is below my knee. So "surgery" is really the only option. I am not sure, however, that I could do it well enough to avoid an ugly horizontal seam. Do you know of anyone who has done that successfully? By the way, regarding being a killer Vader, I also have a Vader as well, however, it is not yet official in the 501st. I am having the leather garment tailored a bit since the former owner had more substantial "girth" than I do.

Crap... that is what I meant. As you can see, my computer is having problems today...

Awesome dude! Lightning fast service. I am TOTALLY impressed with you guys! This detachment may be the largest, but it is gonna be the BEST! My contribution is on the way... This is AWESOME! Lightning fast service. I really appreciate it. My contribution is on the way...

OK, I admit it. I jumped the gun. I signed up for the forum while my membership in the 501st was still pending. So I opened an account with the "Newbie" user name. Bad move. Now I want to be TK4999, because that is who I am now. I tried to create a new user but it bounced me since I want to use the same email. So... someone needs to blow away my old username so I can start over with my new name. I looked but could not find a way to do that myself. Can you help me? Thanks, Steve "Commando" Carter TK4999 501st Legion Central Garrison

OK, I have already been asked "aren't you a little tall for a stormtrooper?" I am 6'6" and just received my armor. I plan to enlist in the 501st when my pics are ready, but am concerned about all the "blackness" between the armor parts on my legs. Are there any tall troopers out there who have stumbled upon or invented interesting mods to help "close the gaps" a bit? Thanks, Steve Carter