Robo Tarot

Thank you, Tony, for the willingness to help! I don't think I will tackle that task with this particular set of armor, as it is all assembled with CA glue, not E6000, and will most likely do more damage than good! There is always the possibility that I can attempt to sell my current build and hit up Cal and company for another set to start over with, keeping current Centurion requirements in mind! That is, if I can resolve myself to the fact that I would be armorless for a while! Steve, I appreciate the consideration and approach to handling submissions. That process can't be easy, but you handle it very well and in an encouraging manner! It is, no doubt, a bummer that I will not be Centurion at this time, but I see myself going for a round 2 in the future. For now I'll attempt to quell my obsession and have fun trooping!!

I do not have a build thread. I can share the shipping invoice on the day I received my armor (I started assembly the day after) as well as the date I was approved to be in the legion (March of 2014, I believe).

It is indeed overlap. I started constructing my armor in September of 2013. I may be mistaken, but the joining method required for Centurion was changed at the beginning of 2014? I wasn't sure if there would be any kind of retroactive exceptions and I understand if this keeps me from acquiring Centurion. It is about the utmost accuracy, after all!

Original post is now edited to include the thigh pack image. Thank you for the head's up and sorry about that!

Pete Hague Dewback Ridge Garrison Armor: MonCal Helmet: MonCal Blaster: DVH 2013 resin pipe build EIB Thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29381-tk-11721-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-status-mc428/ Height: 5’10†Weight: 155 Boots: TK Boots Canvas Belt: self-made Hand Plates: Sonnenchein Electronics: none Neck Seal: self-made Holster: TK Bondservnt

Thanks a ton, Sloth (Josh), for that blaster mod link! Super easy! *skips off to try and win an auction*

I know it's a bit odd posting here, but I'm having no luck on the Jolly Roger side of things. Also, weapon knowledge seems to be all encompassing, (not just limited to E-11's and whatnot) so I figured I would pick a brain or two here! I'm looking for a DH-17 blaster to purchase or build for a TIE pilot friend in the legion, but am realizing I may be able to mod a toy blaster if need be. Problem is that the only ones I can find now are Nerf versions... for over $50... made a couple of years ago. Is this correct? I apologize if this is posted in the wrong section. I realize that I'm looking to buy something, but wasn't sure if my question about altering and building a blaster had a fit here! A photo of a DH-17:

Having kids of my own <------ the princess kissing my bucket in this pic is one makes photos like the one above so heartwarming! Paul put it very gracefully:

I have some leftover sets of vinyl stencils I made for repainting my ab buttons the right color (French blue) and size (12mm dia.). I'd be open to paying it forward and mailing out the 3 or 4 sets remaining. PM me with an address and I'll throw them in the mail! Edit: There are 10 stencils per sheet. But, if you're good, you should only need 9

Thank you all! I'm super stoked about this and motivated to keep making changes that better my armor build! Shooting for Centurion is definitely on the agenda! I'll need to lower the scope rail on my blaster, get some black slotted screws for my detonator, and get some rubber hand plates (which I've ordered). I also need to cut down my cover strips on my upper body (totally dreading that). If you have any trouble finding gloves let me know! They were easy to come by near me.

I believe I've made the changes necessary Expert Infantry in the photos below. I'll wait to hear! Areas between the teeth on the helmet have be cleared of gray: Ab plate buttons have been enlarged to 12 mm diameters and the blue has been changed to "French Blue":

I know that accuracy is everyone's passion here on the boards, but I am still no less impressed that the size and shade of painted buttons can be assessed with 100% accuracy from a simple photo! "gmrhodes13", you were absolutely right about size and color. I used Humbrol Midnight Blue #15 (which was also specified along with #14 French Blue as approval worthy) and the size of my buttons were about 40% too small. Incredible! I've since purchased the French Blue and should have new pics up tonight! Thank you for helping me here and getting my armor to where it needs to be! Also, thanks to the couple of comments expressing encouragement and kind words!

I will get a hold of a larger size circle stencil and repaint the buttons within the next couple of days! The paints are definitely the correct Humbrol colors, but for the next go-around I'll take a brighter photo to better represent the colors (the bottles of paint may be conveniently placed in the photo as well I'll clean those up ASAP! Is there an easier solution than what I was thinking of doing: attacking at full force with a Q-tip and mineral spirits? I'm actually ordering a new detonator/clip combo fairly soon! Also, some latex hand plates from Karin are on the list (as soon as weather permits)! Hah! Curses, you are definitely correct, sir! Don't know how I missed this... Pulling my armor apart again may prove to be a bit rough to correct this mistake. I'm looking at my biceps and forearms, wondering if my Dremel/sanding skills are good enough to trim the cover strips on the armor. Oh, the dread! Centurion may prove to be more elusive than I thought, but I think I'm bound and determined.

Thanks, man! And congrats on earning EIB status!

Thanks for the reply! As far as belt boxes go, are you referring to how they sit in the full body pics while I'm wearing the belt or how they are resting while the belt is on the table? If you're referring to the table photo, the boxes can easily slide along the belt to go further outwards. If you're talking about my full body pics, then I may need to think about moving snaps (I "strategically" placed the snaps to keep the boxes from sliding too far outwards). The ab buttons are painted with the actual Humbrol paints borrowed from another TK in my garrison, so they are definitely accurate colors, but the photo may not be showing that. Painting the ab buttons bigger can definitely be done, if need be!