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We're only at level 2, but good pick up looking forward to Centurion.

Fantastic looking build Adam. Hopefully my MTK comes up half as good. Has that changed recently Mathias? CRL's currently suggest otherwise. For level two certification (if applicable): Ideally no shoulder bell straps across the biceps.If there is a shoulder bell strap, it shall not be visible across the biceps.

My MTK helmet came with the 'curve' in the mold lines. You can check my build thread to see. I'm pretty sure you could just estimate. Place the ear approximately where it needs to go. Mark the front and back, and cut somewhere in the middle. I think the idea of the curve is so the join stays hidden behind the ear. I'm guessing with a straight join that it will protrude front or rear somewhere along. If it doesn't protrude, I wouldn't worry about the curve cut at all.

Yeah, I raised it myself a few months ago and it does keep getting raised unfortunately. It would be nice if the powers to be could put a little "Mandatory for level 2 & 3" statement somewhere in the CRLs.

We probably don't need to go into it again. It's been discussed quite a few times. One thread below. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18412-blasters-optional/ Basically, they're optional for Basic approval, but mandatory for EIB or Centurion.

For level two certification (if applicable): Three rivets, approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter, are present on the left side of the kidney plate.Note: The original rivets used for the TK armor were bifurcated rivets or split rivets. Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge. The heads are rounded or domed.Note: Paperclip brads are not considered to have a domed head. Rivets are painted white. Technically not for EIB either, but Steve will be the final judge for you. See what he says. You may as well wait before you go to the effort of moving them. Whats the old saying, "Measure twice, cut once"

That's just a link to his build thread. What is he actually offering for sale? The armor he bought and built? A new mold? A copy of someone else? Did he give you any information about the origins of the armor?

Coming along nicely Kyle. Your photos are very deceiving though. That looks way more than 10mm to me. How wide are those rivets too?

Link?

WOW! It's going to be a shame to paint them. Have you decided whether you'll be selling any?

Haha, no pressure eh...... Trip to Ikea next weekend - 300km up the road to Sydney to the closets store. We're buiding a new house, so have quite a list of furniuture to buy. Will pick up one of those table legs to consider using it as a steel pipe build.

One box. USA to Australia postal service looking after us! I know that name. Woo Hoo!! First of all - Tim, I probably won't keep this thread name going. First thing I thought of was how perfect the cardboard box was after travelling half way around the world! Second - It may take me a while to build, I still have an unfished TK spread out on the garage floor and a TS on it's way courtesy of Scootch and Gabe. Thirdly - which I'll ellaborate more on once I start building. This is no Doopy Doos! From my brief experience with a Doopy kit for a Hasbro blaster and watching everyone elses threads of late, the Doopys appear very well produced, not much clean up, etc. The DVH will definately take some modelling skills. I think a lot of the details may be better, it has few more features I think, BUT a lot more air bubbles, chips to fill and sand, removal of flashings and waste, etc. Will probably start a fresh build thread later down the track once I actually get to some building. Cheers!

Steaming ahead! No messing around here....

That's a great idea and looks really good. I probably would have sat there for days carving out little lines with a knife. In fact, no, I wouldn't have tried it at all

Oh, and welcome to the FISD,

Plenty of threads about undersuits over in the soft parts section http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/42-boots-soft-parts-and-other-accessories/ First link - stormtrooper undersuit is fine. I ordered one but it was too big, so I sold it again. Would have bought another but found another local option so I didn't have to pay for postage. Second link - isn't linking to a particular suit, so no idea what you're referring to.

'Contributor' tag, well deserved

I believe the consensus was that the 'optional' part was for basic approval only. EIB OR Centurion must have blasters. Steve will confirm for you though. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18412-blasters-optional/page-2

Is it just me, or are the blaster pics not there?

Search feature - click the little 'cog' to go to the advanced section, then you can search words 'in titles only'. Works great. Helmet only - nah.... It'll only take you a few days to do the helmet, then you'll be twiddling your thumbs wishing you bought the kit at one go. Buy the lot. It will be cheaper in the long run.

I used boiling water. Boiled the kettle, poured straight into the kitchen sink, then the armor piece straight in. Calves, biceps, etc, fine.However - warning on thin pieces. I did then try it on the thinner knee ammo pack and it went out of shape. I had to bend back into shape by repeating the process.

I reckon the main meaning of "clamshell" is the torso (chest, cod, back, kidney, but) all stapped together, forming a clamshell. Kyle - I'm sure you've got it sorted, but earler you mentioned you DIDN'T have a folding stock, but you DID have the doopys kit. The doopy's kit comes with the folding stock (although it doesn't fold), so I'm not sure exactly what you do have and whether it is good for EIB. Post pics of what you've got if you're not sure.

Sorry, that was off topic. Back to the blaster build...

And then you get guys like us, who will add another post, rather than editing the previous one, just to get you to 21 pages.

I'm sure you'll find a way Tim. You can't let us down now. There's some threads on helmets alone that are over 5. Add 3 or 4 for the boots. A couple for the belt. You'll get there And speaking of innovation - they used Duct Tape in the movies. We've progressed to ABS paste. Metal brackets to snaps and webbing. There's one guy today talking about plastic buckles instead. Heaps of room for innovation still. Just not from me