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not 100%, but pretty sure it is. In Australia we got the black version whereas all I see everywhere else is the white version. I guess they're the same on the inside though??? Probably other hasbro build threads will confirm it.

Thanks Steve. Troopermaster also had a good explanation on the other thread. Paint on tomorrow and helmet just about done! Sorry for the thread hijack Bobby.

Thanks Paul. That explanation does make sense. Cheers

Deuce!

Thanks Bobby. Your pic i still a bit hard to tell, but it does look like my first option above (which is wrong). So I need the bottom decal, which I'll say has the longer part of the curve on the first stripe at the top, on the left hand side.

Congrats Bobby, I've been understandably following your progess, with my own MTK build. Steve, can you elaborate pn the tube stripe example, or Bobby, can you explain exactly which way they go. I've actually asked the question over here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/25829-anyone-know-where-to-get-anh-tube-transfers-to-paint/#entry335836 Might have to borrow your motorcycle helment idea too. I have an old helmet lying around. Cheers

I just went to our build thread Tony, and like most others, it's a bit hard to tell, but it looks like you did it the way of my first picture - top one on the left tube. More investigations required......

And...... which one is left/right. I'll search for your Centurion build and see if you passed

Thanks mate. Excuse the crappy photos. That's what happens in the dark, no flash differing degrees of distance in the same shot.

Thought I'd revive this thread rather than start a new one - these are trooperbay's paint masks that come with the MTK kit. I can't find the thread that spoke about which one is left and right. I'm thinking the top one is on the left (pictured) and the bottom one is on the other sde Correct?

I think they'll be fine for EIB and Centurian. The seam (or lack of) is the main thing, which you've got right.

Good point. For $2-, why didn't I throw some on my order.....

From doing all my research over recent months and reading half the threads on here, an of those kits will be fine and excellent quality. I was also budge concious, so nearly went ATA (too long wait), nearly went AP (no reason why I didn't), ended up with MTK. Check out the build threads and you probably won't pick any faults with any of the kits mentioned.

CA Glue, Zip Kicker and a buddy to help hold?? With CA and Zip Kicker, you only need to hold it (can do so manually with your hands) for a few seconds.

I'm watching this closely getting ideas for my full doopy build. There's no way I can see myself, or anyone (sorry peeps) for that matter matching this!

Poll entered. Hope this includes 'in progress' builds.

Frown cut. Mike tips in Buttons painted. It was hard to purposely NOT be perfect. Trying to make them a little uneven and rushed. I would have normally liked to make a mask up for stuff like this, but that wouldn't have been as accurate. Even these are probably too neat.... Ammo belt curved. Main belt marked. I read somewhere that the belt should be 10mm down and 13m accross or vice versa, but then re-read the CRL's and they say 45degrees. Lucky I didn't cut at my first mark. Oh, and this is my little corner of the garage I do have the whole other side for my shelvng and tools though

Good tip on the boiling water, Germain. Forced the shins into position and taped them up nice and tight Let soak in the kitchen sink in boiling water for about half an hour. Let cool while still taped up. And, presto! Almost perfect. Gave the knee ammo belt the same treatment

Yeah, I've got most of that allowed for already. I guess, I already had the blaster and every tool you could imagine. Borrowed paints from fellow members. Little posts are only $3.50 but still no point buying them for 3 brush strokes or so. But it is the éxtras that certainly add up - fans, icomms, amps, etc..... And that's the good thing with a spreadsheet, is that you can write everything down so you don't forget it. Or add it when you have forgotten and re-think about it. Tim, did your s/s have upper and lower limits for budgeting - ie: $40- for a Doopys upgrade kit, or $250- for a whole new blaster. $40- for Target boots, or $120- for others?

Re: Centurian Boots. I seem to recall reading somewhere that boots had to be slightly scuffed for Centurian, and that very comment was made on one of the most recent Centurian applications, however it's not in the CRL's anymore. Has it changed one way or another?

I'm mainly using my spreadsheet for getting quotes on items. It's handy to have columns of suppliers/prices sitting there for a bit before I actually order. If I wasn't budget conscience I wouldn't do it. I'd hate to see the final figure. Having said that, I'm only around the $1000- mark and I'm nearly done. Where do people get $1500-$2000- from? And Tim, I'm losing count of how many times you say your wife thinks your OCD and you don't. I think that might mean something

Thanks Bobby. I'll just tape it up for fitting. Plan is to cut everything to approx size, then get a Garrison mate to help me with final fitting before I crack out the glue.

I'll try the boiling water method first. Thanks Germain. No boots yet Mike. Better order some, as I'm getting ready to do some pre and final fittings. Just placed an order with Trooperbay for some E6000 (amongst other things). With all the pros and cons, I've decided to use that and then go over it with ca if need be after I've got EIB and maybe Centurian approval.

Ok, next uncertaintity - The closing in of the calves/shins. Can't see other build threads that have had the problem so I'll ask away - When I give myself a 20mm or so front coverstrip, below And allow an approximate similar cut on the rear, there is just no hope of them lining up If I use the elastic and hook method (not velcro) of closing them in, how do I stop them from closing in too far? Glue the front and heat bend them out? The other calf is the same. Yes, I've made sure I hae the correct inner/outer calves.

Ah, the bottom curve, you meant Just watched Trooperbay's video on that!