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Welcome to FISD Austin! Look forward to seeing a build thread and your TK journey begin.

I believe you would be part of the Florida Garrison, and yes Tampa has a local squad and FB group. https://www.facebook.com/TBSquadFL/

Excellent. I can confirm KB has moved to resin cast for sure. Walt is a new player in this arena but I'm yet to see any close up images of his thermal detonator constructed. This is it in parts We do have a few that supply either 3D printed or resin printed correct helmet clips, so I think this is something we can also update the suppliers list with so it is clear what type they provide. I believe both are based on ANOVOS but could be wrong. We also now have someone 3D modeling the correct TD for TLJ and it will be 2 pieces with the inner tube separate along with the correct and accurate cut out provisions. A good piece of info to obtain would be the amount of protrusion the inner cylinder has out from the end of the main body as it is a spec I haven't seen for TLJ.

This is a tricky one as in some images it certainly looks Matt and in others it does look Satin. At this stage we are looking to correct the differences we have between the armours of the 2 films and also obvious distinct differences in the weapons and load outs. We will get to those finer details of colour type if we have some solid evidence it is one or the other.

Yes basic approval first, then once approved, EIB, and after that, maybe even Centurion

I think this is a real possibility specially if the modeller can make a TLJ specific version. The only trouble I see would be that it fits to the shape of the various back plates available with it's width. Sure some sanding grinding and bondo could probably alleviate that and I think it's a better solution as opposed to attempting to modify something and potentially ruining it. Mark, care to share who the designer is? If he is selling these files, I think many would be interested. Would be great to talk with him and see if we cant encourage him to do a TLJ specific version. We can share some resources with them. Glen where are these makers that do make a correct TD, images would be very handy for this thread please.

We do a run every now and then so there is always a chance we will do another. I can't tell you when because it is usually one of the staff that does the run and outlays the initial funds. They then sit on the patches until they are all sold. Sometimes this takes a year or so.

Not all TD's are ABS, KB is resin so might be a little difficult depending on how thick/thin it is. Cod is easier than most other modifications tbh, and there are 3 different cods seen on screen, so are they all right or wrong? If no one is making a specific TD then it might be a change that has to wait a while longer.

Welcome aboard Colin!

Amendment for the Thermal detonator still needs further refinement. Because both the TFA version and the newer TLJ are both seen in the film, I think at basic level we can make an allowance for either. The thermal detonator mounting plate sits under the backplate and rests above the belt. The small slot along the top of the detonator is black The control panel is black. The righthand recessed end cape is black. The lefthand end cap extends from the detonator assembly and is black all around the cylinder as well as the end surface. TFA Thermal Detonator is allowed at basic level. The left-hand end cap extends from the detonator assembly and is all black. There should be no visible seams. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): TFA Thermal Detonatorversion is not permissible. A small section of black around the base of the left extended end cap shall be present. OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): The end cap is part of a tube that extends into the length of the detonator The small recess along the top of the detonator is cut out showing the black tube inside The control panel along the back of the detonator is cut out showing the black tube inside Where I like this information for Centurion, currently we are faced with no maker that I am aware of, supplying this as an accurate piece. This basically would prevent many from achieving this level until such time as one is available.

Found it rat.

So only the helmet clips are different? We will certainly work towards a new model for the main CRL images to keep it inline and accurate with the changes we are proposing.

All good. I'm on conference calls today so popping on in between.

Sounds good. Do you or have you made a set? we will need a good clear image for the CRL.

No problem Glen, you probably deserve a break from the tedium of that job for sure. A group of us will get this nutted out and we shall take feedback from any that wish to input along the way. Team work!

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OK lets get the ball rolling with this CRL as I think we know what we need to do here. We need a new CRL model so we can fix this obvious TD issue, also do we have anyone with the correct TLJ/Tros blaster as those images will need to be included. Clip differences between TFA and TLJ obvious on the helmet (is it all greeblies that are different) Update blaster sites for TFA TLJ white and black size dependent. Correct blaster must be carried for costume. I say this as we are looking at adding TroS difference to the one CRL. (Accessories list update and informative). Spat's, very close and not sure if any of the makers are actually doing the TLJ version yet but happy to be wrong. Forearm cut difference Distinction on overlap of inside seam for EI and Centurion. Do we have a clear screen reference that shows the neck seal zipper at the front. If not leave it out but don't penalize anyone for having it accurate. No makers of this that I am aware. 11 rib distinction for Centurion neck seal. Cuffs for an additional accessory. Electro prod accessory for TroS Pic rail on blaster TroS

Hi Michael and welcome to FISD. very exciting to hear you are joining the 501st and want to be a Stormtrooper or TK as we call them around here. Best place to start your research. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/38-getting-started-read-this-first/ Next stop as you already know what armour you are going with https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/6-anh-stunt-and-hero/ Check out the build threads specifically any that have RS in the title so you can see how good these kits look. Once again, welcome to FISD.

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A $1.50 voltage regulator chip will do the same job, take up no space as you can mount it on the Vellerman board. that's how I did mine and it is still faultless to this very day some 5 years later.

Imgur can be glitchy at times, but I haven't had any issues for a while now. I only use it from my desk top though so yeah it could be the phone app.

Always better if you use the direct link copy function so the images appear in your thread. I have added the main image to your post