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great job!

Tk 42027 http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=17048&costumeID=124

TK 42027 requesting acccess http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=17048&costumeID=124 Thanks

Thanks guys yes Ian, my shoulders are ok now, they don't move! I will try to go for EIB, but first I'm on a diet and I will need to stabilize my weight (especially to know the shims size for the kidney plate). It would be great to have my 501st approval Sunday (if you know what I mean ), fingers crossed. It just reminds me I will also take a picture with my other cat when I will be approved

Almost forgot to share these ones : Holster : TD :

I think I'm ready for 501st (received and installed new holster and TD clips from Vern) So let's see how it goes

Hi Brandon, there was another topic on this one : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26022-ebay-blasternot-too-bad/ Based on this and as I'm from Canada, I decided to buy one from him last March. I'm far from being a specialist regarding E-11 but I like it. (I don't know if it will pass the different approval levels though)

ahaha, indeed, I didn't notice it but I swear it is black

Hi all! a few updates on my build, here is what I did so far, sniper plate done, it was a challenge but the result looks ok (at least for me ) male snaps on the butt plate split rivet on the crotch male snap on the top right corner snaps for the belt placement shoulder bells elastics

I've decided to install the inner drop boxes the way I've seen a lot here (ABS strips recycling) I have also finish the back of the shins with velcro and I received my E-11 :

Hi Ron, I'm not there yet and I will probably add shims on the kidney, I'm following also this build as my main reference : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/17863-tk-0393-ap-buildap/

Thank you for the validation Germain! so here it is : cap rivets installed!

These last two weeks I worked on the legs shins: I tried to place the knee plate but it seems quite challenging, I will work on it later later Thighs: front and back strips are done I had to cut the back and the result seems decent (forgot to take a picture), I am now able to walk and use the stairs before I start to drill, can you tell me if the position is good for the ammo pack?

thank you for the good advice guys!

thank you for your comment, I read the kidney-butt space would be hidden with the belt and I have no other solution for everything to fit behind I added shims and the strips are bigger indeed , I followed this post : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/17863-tk-0393-ap-buildap/page-2#entry246911 And I have big hands so I had no choice to do the forearms like this. Also I will have to use the same method for the thighs (see the space on the back of my thigh below). they are also hurting the back of my knees when I try to flex, I saw some people cutting the back thighs, they remove the red part : I didn't see any post about this method so I am not sure if it is the way to go...

arms finished! front : back: as you can see my left shoulder doesn't stay in place and is moving behind do you feel the happyness: Comments/advices are welcome

a little update : Thanks to my wife, I was able to do this I think it will need some fine tuning but I will check it when I will do my next test fitting. Shoulder bells and arms should be attached soon!!

thanks guys! Eric, I live on the South Shore (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), I met a couple of troopers and Stephen (Squad Leader) at the Montreal Comiccon, I was with my Jedi costume and the rest is history (no cookies involved!) My first test was not what I expected lol. A lot of tape but at least I have a better idea Here is the best shot I have, enjoy! As you can see Charles, I had my undersuit on me, and yes it makes a difference, it is also better for the pictures since last weekend my biceps and forearm are done (external strips added) and I have started the other arm. Also the snaps are coming nicely too : I will buy my belt from trooperbay http://trooperbay.com/stormtrooper-white-canvas-belts-2/ and I have some questions : what is the difference between http://trooperbay.com/accurate-nickle-split-rivets-and-washers/ and http://trooperbay.com/2-inch-fasteners-and-washers/ ? For me , they have the same function (ab plate and kidney sides) but the fasteners look easier to work with also I will buy the riveter set for my left thigh http://trooperbay.com/105-piece-hand-riveter-set/ a handful of snaps (I took the last ones from my local store, so I decided to add them to this shopping list (6 to 8 boxes should be enough!) http://trooperbay.com/8-heavy-duty-snaps-with-tool/ and finally the white velcro for the shins http://trooperbay.com/white-velcro-industrial-strength-hook-and-loop-tape/ I hope I won't miss anything After the arms, it will be the legs, stay tuned

Ok Todd, I will give it a try if I need to, thanks! Another step on the double enforcement method, still gluing the inside of the first arm forearm : also I have tested my skills with the snaps : I used a hot nail to do the holes and assemble the snaps with the provided tool and an hammer: it looks good I have also tried my heatgun : hopefully the next pictures will be this weekend for a little fitting test!

I will do it slow as it is my first try, so first step is the biceps and the inside strips, if all goes well I will be faster for the next parts and do several at the same time: strip cut and sanded for better contact with the E6000 Same for the biceps: The famous E6000: clamps, clamps, clamps everywhere!!! I put too much glue, it is not a problem as it is the inside but I will have to be careful for the outside parts I wait for 24 hours to see the result and if ok, I will glue the second part and then I test it on my arm and glue the external strip

cool thanks for the link, I feel better now

thank you all I'm not so good lol, it is my first time, I have shaky hands. I forgot to buy white paint for the screws so I will do them later. Also I will modify the holster when I will start to work on the belt (I still don't have it as I will need to check my size with the armor on...) thanks for the tip. The cat is one of my two Maine coons, I will try to shoot the second one later. So back to business : I tried to see how the arms fit and it seems I have big arms , there is a big gap and the strip you see here for the biceps is 25mm, the same would be for the forearm, here are some photos. What do you think?

Hi all! Here we go with the brown box (and the brown cat!) I took the armor pre-trimmed and I want to thank Mark who is a great guy and very helpful, he assembled the helmet and even put the stripes on! Here are a few photos : I start with the decals and the paint : That's it for now Time to sleep