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Very nice! Good luck

Good luck!

I got a Husky 50 gallon chest at home depot for mine. Has 1 set of wheels and a handle for pulling. Works great!

Thanks for letting us know and hope things get settled soon!

Good luck

Good luck with your build...we're all here to help

Congrats and welcome to the EIB ranks!

Congrats and welcome to the EIB ranks!

Huge congrats buddy! This is a really inspirational build!

Nice job Rowan! Good luck

Welcome to the FISD Aleksi! Best of luck in your TK journey

I'll just sit, watch and learn

Nice job! Good luck

Something to think about is that building is a lot easier than you might think. Yes there is tons and tons of wonderful information here but the build comes down to a metal ruler and sharp knife, e6000 glue, tape and clamps and patience. You can get your kit pretrimmed. I got an AP kit pretrimmed and 3 months later I was in the 501st and applying for EIB and Centurion status. I thought and as many have too, don't want to mess something up. Not like you can go to your local store to buy a new forearm. But once I started, I felt better I wasn't going mess anything up....it's easier to think you'll mess something up when you haven't done it before. We all admire you for the reason you want to join, it's the core meaning of the 501st. Seeing those kids and even adults so excited with seeing you is one of the best feelings!

I was nervous and wanted all the experience possible when I started, we've all been there. But like Steve and Tim mentioned, it is such a great feeling knowing you did the build yourself! Whether a local member helping or all the great help here, you aren't alone!

Nice job Mark. I would suggest bringing your belt boxes up so they are flush with your belt. I was going to say paint your left side rivets but looks like you did after your full pose pics? Also looks like you have a little overlap on your back piece and kidney plate. Just raise it up a little. Good luck

While a lot of people go the commission route, I would also recommend getting in touch with your local garrison. A lot of them have build parties and workshops where they can help you with your build. I went with TK Boots and they are great. Even if they don't have your size, ask about their discounted ones that are ones with slight wrinkles in the leather. Your boots will wrinkle anyways.

Looks awesome!! Good luck!

I don't know about ATA but AP should fit you

What an awesome story! Thanks for posting this Q.

Have you checked the garrison website's in those area's for someone? Here's some links: http://501stgarrisoncarida.org/ http://www.501stner.com/

Hadn't seen it but looks cool! Thanks for sharing

I don't know much about TM but you can check to see if they'll send you the armor pretrimmed. That will help you out a lot! Also, contact your local Garrison. Some have build parties and maybe they'll help you out as well.

Sorry, didn't realize this was in the getting started section. Guess you are already checking it out!

Hey Chip, welcome to the FISD....best place to start out is in the getting started section where you'll find a lot of info on the different armors if you haven't already. Best of luck in your TK journey!