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Great work as always team.

A well deserved Congratulations, and welcome to the rank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Be proud of your work mate, it looks amazing!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Ian, you look great, but I would like to resonate what has already been mentioned. Most look like basic dressing issues which should be very easy fixes. I believe there are 3D files available to print a replacement cod piece, if I can remember where I saw this, I’ll let you know, or perhaps fashion one from ABS yourself as Glen did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

RT-Mod. It was made to suit larger troopers, and can be found on the vetted makers list Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I’ll get the popcorn[emoji897] ready Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You will kill it Don, there is nothing to worry about, we have all been down the same road and are here to help where we can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Some pretty cool detail for a toy.

Like Alay, I have built multiples of both kits and each has their pro's and cons. The AP of which I own is thicker than the RS kits Ive worked on, and is definitely a different white. AP has changed the ABS they use in recent years so those kits seem whiter again than their older version. AP: Pulls are still pretty darn good and not as soft as some others makers out there, but the RS kits are a touch more detailed. The stand out differences are The helmet as mentioned, AP is a cleaned up version but still cast with movie lineage as is most of the suit. The Ab plate is also cleaned up and I believe cast from an RotJ suit originally. more symmetrical and aligned. The fore arms and Biceps are identical as the suit cast from was missing several pieces, these are a cleaned up version. Both shoulder Bells are identical. Originally the back and butt plates were joined but Mark has since separated these and uses individual molds. Overall AP is a more sanitized version but a very hardy and quality kit. RS: Not as white as the AP kits pulls are sharp as the ABS is not as thick. The Helmet is full of original detail all paint runs etc bumps and lumps very visible. Most of the suit is cast from an original so both the arms are different from each other. (number of dimples along the ridge of forearms and differing length, different shaped biceps) Ab plate: is slightly twisted and asymmetric compared to AP Legs both have a fair difference in shape around the top. Shoulder bells are both different in shape. There are more differences but I think you get the idea you cant go wrong which ever you decide, cleaned up idealistic, or warts and all original they both look impressive.

Wow, just wow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Firstly, Welcome to FISD Mr Cricket [emoji4] You are looking awesome and are extremely lucky to have such a talented wife building your armour. Great work Christine, not long now [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Slowly coming together. Back plate needs to come up and judging on the size of the chest plate means the shoulder straps will need to be short or the overlaps will be too big. When test fitting parts it’s always a good idea to be wearing the under suit so your adjustments will be more accurate. Keep up the good work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All good advice given but use a better paint than Rustoleum, there are far better brands that last longer and are harder wearing. Enamel paint is definitely something to think about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Brilliant work, perfect outcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I use a suitcase you stack parts inside parts but I do have a seperate helmet bag. Basically it like a bowling ball bag with my TK ID stitched into it and FISD shield patches and rank patches added. [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Want to know if you could swing a leg over to actually get on one of those things lol, let alone sit down on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It is money well spent. We bought one from Ali express and its still going strong. Make sure you get a reasonable size so you can fit larger items in it. I am considering making a larger version with heavy duty PVC pipe ( industrial grade) the type used for under ground piping, sealed at one end with a silicon gasket and Lexen window at the other. The existing pump should work fine just take more time to evacuate the chamber and draw the bubbles out of the resin.

Congratulations David, you look awesome!!

Sorry to hear Daniel, I made the mistake of purchasing a file from them almost 2 year ago in the hopes it might be workable, alas, I should have known better myself. There files are great for Cos players but not good enough for 501st or anyone that loves the finer details of accuracy. Its great if you have the time and skill to create the files yourself and of course the ultimate level of satisfaction it can bring. Good luck

So the kits that you guys have built, be it Anovos Alpha, Betta, or other makers, What is the average spend once complete? The Anovos from GE sounds rather expensive so if you were to add a labor component and professional paint job to your kit build as well, does that $6k plus price tag still look very exorbitant. I'm not taking US vs other currency into consideration, nor a retail mark up, more an interest in where the price ends up as a rough comparison.

Congratulations Peter and welcome aboard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The return edge is subjective. In the film many of the suits had no return edge on the biceps, I left a little on mine as it gives the impression of some thickness to the armour. In the end your comfort is also important so if the parts are sized and fit well you can leave some return. The only parts stipulated in the CRL to have no return edge at the higher levels are the wrist end of the forearms. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Only a suggestion, but you could also reduce the amount of return edge you have at the bottom of your chest plate. It will allow it to sit closer to your body and then you can re align your shoulder bells to suit as Paul has mentioned.

Looks good, best of luck with your review Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk