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Sir yes sir! (done )......

Thanks I did that just after the pics were taken (I was in a bit of a hurry, as I was leaving for a course, that I am presently attending), I shortened the straps 3 cms, and now the thighs sit high and tight..

Costume Information Mandatory Information Armor = Trooper Master Helmet= Trooper Master Blaster= DoopyDoos full resin kit, with added details Optional Height = 180cm. Weight = 92 kg. Boots = Loake 290, painted white. Canvas belt = Trooper Master Hand Plates = Trooper Master, latex painted white Electronics= Icomm, Aker amp Neck Seal = Veedox Holster = Trooper Master Application Photos Armor Photos Full Body Front Full Body Back Full Right Full Left Right Side Detail Left SIde Detail Helmet Detail Photos Front Left Side Right Side Back Hovi tip detail Lens color (Backlit) Accessory Photos Ammo belt Neckseal Blaster left side Blaster right side Blaster rear Thermal detonator back Action Shot Optional Interior Strapping Abdomen Detail Thank you for your consideration.

I know how you feel. I got them to fit very well, by gently drilling out the two holes and then supergluing the wire ends to them. I also opted (after talking to the experts in here), for black wires... Glad you got the stand, and I agree, it is quite nice :-)

Looking good! ...you might have a slight issue with the blaster, because you have 7 T-tracks, and therer should be only 6... good luck on your approval.....

(warning, sarcasm may occur.. )... So if building your armour yourself is so much better, for fit, knowledge on how to repair, better looks ect. ? then why on earth do we buy our clothes and shoes ready made, or get them tailormade? when the best option would be to sew the clothes or shoes ourselves, to make a better fit, know how to repair etc?? I fully agree on the fun and satisfaction part though..

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Hurrah!..I just received my TK number..... TK-29066 reporting for duty!....woooohooooooo

I can only agree that making soething yourself is way more satisfactory in every way, no matter what you make. The reason I chose to have it built for me, is plain and simple, that I have entered my pre-deployment training, and will be going to Africa on a ToD in Januray, thus leaving me no time to build it. Choosing to build it myself would have forced me to wait a year before being able to troop, and frankly I did not want to wait that long.....

Hmm, being a total novice myself, any advice on the build will have to come from others. I ordered mine built by TM, on my meassurements with no possibility to try it on before finished. I must say that it is a perfect fit, and it is build to meet all CEN specs, and then some... I am totally ecstatic about my TM armour, so having TM build it for you should, IMHO, not cause you any concern whatsoever!......

ha ha ha ;-D..I love that expression....:-) ...ofcourse I have done all my research....as soon as that TK number ticks in, the EIB application will be forwarded....eveything has been made with EIB and CEN in mind....;-)...

thank you so much ! :-)

Hurrah GML has OK´d me, and all I need now is my TK designation, then I will officially be a member...:-).....oh the wait.....

I totally second what Morten just said, and when you do weathering, be very cautious as to not make it look like it has been painted on (using too much paint at the time)....-)

Nice build, with nice details...(the rod for the folding stock I particularly like ;-))....and the locking mechanism, I´ll probably copy on my own.. Re. the paintjob, I prefer subtle weathering, unless you are a sandy....... but great job!

Roger :-), sounds like a good idea..:-)....looking forward to follow your build thread :-)

Ha ha ha ha ......:-D....

Thanks David:-) Glad to hear yours is on the way....what is your time schedule?..finish before Christmas?... All the best on your build!

Thanks man!..and I concur :-)..

The wife flat out loved the armour, and demanded I wear it right away, so that she could snap some photos... Love at first sight Even Stormtroopers have to do (their) chores

Vielen dank Daniel :-)... Now that the wait for the armour is at an end the, wait for the application for membership, and subsequently the application for EIB and CEN, to go through can commence:-). I have been in and out of it four times since yesterday, both to get used to it, and decide the best way to put it on, and take it off, but also because i really enjoy it:-)...it is awesome...:-)..

Hmmmm, lets see what happens...luckily. I did not destroy the mic, but just detached the metal thingy.... Looking forward to it!...:-)

Vielen dank Stefan:-)...

I used, and I believe Alexey did as well, a 4 oz bottle. Approximately half of that will be used to paint one pair of boots.. Good luck on the paintjob..:-)

Thank you Scott :-)... All I did with the armour was unpacking it, put it on and adjusting a little here and there....:-)..