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Some times you gotta bleed too succeed. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

AWESOME, well done. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Go for it man, just go for it [emoji3][emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Keep it up Bill, this is a very cool build thread. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Stu, are you test fitting these as you go?, remember to always test fit with your compression top/bottom on for all limbs, before gluing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Just to throw it in there, you could also run twin fans, twin switches, twin AA battery packs, and hook the lot in series. This way you can isolate fans and run just one or two, simultaneously . You will draw power from all batteries regardless of which fan is on. Gives great run times and good power to 5v fans. When using rechargeable batteries which are normally 1.2 volt each. Works beautifully for me and for Echo with his fan kits. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

And another thing, in your defence Mark, in this very image.You can see the trim is a different colour white to the armor, especial around that butt plate. I think you have a strong argument here mate. [emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Congrats brother, bring on your Centurion app. [emoji3][emoji106]🻠Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ha ha, the dreaded AP sniper plate. I used the hot water in the bucket trick to change the curvature a little. Then used Zappa gap and the zip kicker on the first corner, aligned it hit it with zip kicker, clamped it anyway, then moved to the other side. With this side, I hit the corner that you need to Ali g with the ridge with a heat gun. First the shin ridge itself, then forced it to the sniper plate so as to bulge the shin ridge out a little. Then heat gun on the sniper plate ridge, and held the parts together until the plate dolled and partially moulded to the ridge shape. Hit that with Zappa and zip kicker for a fast bond. As my front cover strip made contact with the back of the sniper plate, I ran a bead of Zappa gap around it so as to give a third secure point. It has been firmly in place since July last year, with no signs of budging. Hope this helps a little. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes the mould man kit has identical forearms, that is how the guy made them, they will be fine. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Sensational build, easy pass. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'm excited for you guys. I have your Lanyards and will be sending them up to Hervey Bay with Baytrooper this weekend, pity I didn't have them on Tuesday, cause i was in Bundaberg and could have hand delivered them. Good luck with your build.

Don't we all! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Congratulations to you and your wife [emoji322][emoji480] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

No need for concern with regards to your return edge, the screen used suits didn't have them, so you will be good either way. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Glad to hear the AM armor has improved again, looking forward to seeing the new parts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

If you do a pipe build, then you should be able to use the real bolt. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I think you can do this without too much trouble. Shins, definitely trim from the bottom, just follow the contour evenly around the base, to take off as much as required and maintain the shape. Thighs. If they are too long, trim these from the top, again following the contour so the shape remains the same. Biceps, trim from the bottom. Forearms. There should be a scalloped section on the inside where you bend your arm, you can keep taking more of this out, it is fine if the outside part goes past your elbow. Don't be concerned of taking off the return edges on these parts as the original armor didn't have any. Making these adjustments hopefully will make your armor wareable, and allow a good range of movement . Hope this helps a little. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Not accurate in proportions and shape I believe ,you can use ATA chest and back with AM armour, the colour is similar and your shoulder bridges can be attached properley. A few on here have done exactly that, so they could build to Centurion straight off the bat. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Good stats, thank Tim.[emoji106]🻠Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Tim, how are we on the Centurion numbers? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Send Mark a PM, he is AP. ABS80 here on the boards. I have AP and love it, I'm 5'10" and trimmed things a little, so it might be a good kit for you. Also try ATA, although I believe they have quite a long waiting list at the moment. Also MTK is a great option, seems to me you have quite a choice, good luck on your quest, it's heaps of fun. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

If you delve a little deeper into this massive resource , you will find other makers here. With armour of varying sizes etc. You mentioned you take a large shoe size, how about your height and overall build? You see, different armour fits different sized people, example, AP (Authentic Props) fits a person with a 32-34 inch waist without need for modification. It is height suitable for 5'6 to 6, also with out the need for too much trimming or mods. AM armor on the other hand was designed with extra material to suit a larger trooper, as is RT-Mod, good for 6' plus, so you see , more research will yield a better result for you. Give us some dimensions and we can point you in a better direction. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Southern Cross Garrison should contact you soon, if not try again, those guys a generally very responsive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Very cool. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk