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I finally got it right....Most of the weekend I tried getting the counter window size right, couldn't do it. I just did it in half an hour! Doing this stuff is loads of fun but sometimes....

Thanks Steve for confirming . Can't get the accurate look let alone be that creative lol

Thanks Si, especially for the notes. I think I'm going to start fresh with a new piece of abs and file the window Dow. To where it needs to be using your template...I'll putty what need to but starting fresh will be easier...

Never thought of that! I may give that a try....thx Edit update....I took the counter piece off and filled it in with putty! I had gotten a template from SIMpixels when he sent me the counter numbers jpg he made but the outer area of the counter window was a little short. I'll be referencing that again! Thanks again for the putty idea Aaron, one of those things should have thought of!

Hey all, I just added a counter to my hengstler and wanted to get some thoughts on the number size....Doing this gave me a lot of grief! I had a lot of trouble cutting out the hole in the ABS piece. Since it gave me so much trouble, when I finally had a nice cut, I found the hole a little bigger than I wanted so I made the numbers a little bit bigger to fit the hole. Now after a while since working on it, I'm wondering if its okay....As you can see, I applied putty and waiting it to dry so I can sand it down and paint. Any thoughts of on the counter size? Will it have any affect on getting Centurion status? Thanks to all...

Great edition and pics! I love the story about Katie and Allison and honored to be part of the 501st because of stories like that! Thanks for including the first troop experience topic I started...

That is awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

Unfortunately I can't give any advice but want to wish you good luck with making your choice...

Probably doesn't feel like it but looks you're getting this done quick!

Great pic Steve....thank you for clarifying!

Happy 4th and Thank you to all who serve in the military! You are real life heroes!

Nice build....good luck!

Agree with Andrew....everything I've seen, they attach that way.

Going to see what I can come up with! I'm proud to be part of a group that works against bullying!

Good luck with your final approval, sounds like you'll have no problems! My first troop was a blast as well. Like you said, seeing the smiles on peoples faces, especially the kids, was priceless. My first convention will be in September and I can't wait! Good luck in the parade, let me know how it goes...

Thanks guys!

I did find it was better to have it a little thick and sand it down...

Sorry, see my edited post....I hit submit before I was done lol

How thick or runny is your paste? You want to add acetone a little at a time. It literally took me about 2 or 3 hrs to get the abs scraps to melt cause I wanted to make sure it was right and not to runny to melt the areas where I was applying the paste.....

Beat you by one spot! We both earned it along with all the members of EIB! Good luck if/when you apply for Centurion and see you there

I used e-6000 with my whole AP build and it worked great. You'll be happy you use it when you have to take pieces apart. The only problem I had was with the shims on the front of the shins and I had to use CA glue because of the curve in the shin.

Hey Maxim, congrats on being approved!

Still enjoying watching your build come along....hope you are still enjoying it. How can you not LOL

Steve Langenbrunner 51500 EIB Letter

Yahoo!!!!!!! Thank you very much sir!! I paid a lot of attention to other EIB builds because this was a goal! I was actually worried about the blending of the sides but it feels great you thought they are great! I will definitely make the changes for centurion level! The only change I'm concerned about is the left thigh and will get with when I get ready to make that change.... Thanks again!! And I definitely love the blaster magazine LOL!