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Good call, Eric.. If that is indeed the PVC tube you are referring to, Ed, mine is 2 1/2 inches wide and 24 inches long, based on Tony's (ukswrath) awesome build.

Hi Fernando! Yes, run away from this armor... very fast. If you haven't already, I would suggest going to the "Getting Started, READ THIS FIRST.." area on the main board, and then checking out the thread "The various armors, and where to find them". All of your questions will be answered! Best of luck to you on your TK journey!

Hola! Just thought I'd start the weekend off with a smile... We all love the big guy in black, but I always wondered if there were other reasons for him transforming into Darth Vader. Here are a few possibilities... This is to be taken tongue in cheek, folks...just too much time to kill this afternoon... 1. Wanted a cool voice like James Earl Jones.... 2. Owed money to Jabba the Hut, could re-finance through the Imperial Credit union... 3. Wanted to use The Force to prop up his Chrysler stock... 4. Charmed by Emperor Palpatine's seductive after shave... 5. To impress the babes... 6. To escape the taunting of overly dorky name... 7. Sick and tired of mentor Obi-Wan reciting lines from "Bridge Over the River Kwai"... 8. Generous Dark Lords of the Sith pension fund. Any other ideas? Have a great weekend, all...

I have a Husky 50 gallon tote.. It has wheels, an extendable handle, and 3 locks. Runs about $65.00 at Home depot, and everything fits perfectly!

One word... WOW! Outstanding job, Troy! I would almost be scared to troop with it and risk getting it scratched!

Snaps and Velcro here. The added bonus of snaps is that you can take it apart for storage/transportation.

You might want to post what area you are in... There may be someone in your area that can hook you up without having to pay crazy shipping charges. Also, a lot of it depends on how far you want to take the build. I modeled mine after a few different ones, but mainly Dark CMF's. His build was amazing, and would give you a reference point to start researching many of the great ones that can be found here.

I solved this potential problem by re-painting my Doopydoos to be more "public friendly". Haven't been bothered yet!. ---------

Nice build, Benjamin, and GREAT paint job on the bucket!!!!!! I think you have this one nailed...

If you do use the foam, all you need is 1 inch thick, cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch strips. I have 3 of various lengths in each calf, which also helps to keep them from shifting around, and haven't experienced any problems with connecting the backs.. (I do have small calves, though).

Great job, Edwin, and welcome to EIB!!!

Hi Randy! I had the same problem... I had to cut down the bottom half of my calf to make some additional space at the knee, and I used the foam method. I personally wouldn't recommend bending the knee plate, as it would distort it, and could affect your TK approval. P.S... I installed the foam strips using Velcro, so they could be taken out for cleaning purposes, i.e. sweat!

Matthew, perhaps you could use a "China marker" or grease pencil to draw on the area of your thigh you have the question about, and then post a pic.

Really nice build! I would echo the opinions of the belt, it looks too low. I had the same problem, so I glued snaps to the inside of the belt/ab plate to keep it from hanging down. Worked like a charm! Also, if you plan on going for Centurion, you might want to paint the rivets on your thigh ammo pack, and I'm not sure about those mic tips. Looking good, and best of luck!

Hey Matthew, I had the exact same problem.. I ended up cutting about half an inch off the tops of mine. Since you don't need the return edge, you can take off what you need. I would suggest scribing a line to follow the contours, and taking off a small amount at a time, because once it's gone, it's gone! You will be REALLY surprised at how much difference it will make!

Joseph Pedigo 10963 EIB Letter Many Thanks!

Thanks!!!

I was using a padded, hand crafted Moroccan leather case, custom made in London to fit My E-11. Then the alarm clock went off, and I woke up. It was a towel the whole time.

Hola! I am in need of a new chest plate, shoulder bars, and a TD (or at least the plate). I currently have AM 2.0, which will not get me to Centurion, so I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions/contacts. Thanks SO much in advance for any and all info.!!!!!!

Thank you SO much for all the input, Steve! I just ordered a hobby iron, and I am going to take your advice about cutting down the ab and kidney plates. This will solve another problem for me, actually, and make the armor MUCH more comfortable! I have already addressed several of the other items on the list, thanks to those who were kind enough to offer suggestions, including: 1. Biceps no longer roll forward, and molded ridges line up. Fixed!. 2. Chest rolling out: I figured out that I was wearing everything too far back, which caused that problem, and made the back plate hang over the kidney. Fixed! 3. Belt: Moved the snaps on the back of the belt. Fixed! I will replace the rivet in the cod this weekend. Still looking for a new chest plate, and will order shoulder bars with it. My TD is 7 5/8 in total length, but the gap between the plate and the end caps is right at 1 inch, so I guess the plate is too narrow. I'll start looking for a new one tonight! Hopefully I can get everything complete in a few weeks, and then I will be applying for my HWT EIB, then onto Centurion! Again, I really appreciate your input, as well as everyone elses. Thanks!!!!!

So there you have it, Ed, 46 and 7/8ths.

Ich spreche nicht Deutsch, Martin, ich nur verwendet eine Ubersetzung Anwendung zu sagen hallo und herzlich willkommen!

Was the vendor that you got your armor from one of the vetted sellers from here? If so, they should have included extra ABS, probably in 4x18 (approx.) inch sections. You will have to cut these down to size as needed for the cover strips.

Ich wunschte, Ich Deutsch sprach, so konnte Ich verstehe diese!

My hyperfirm DLT-19 is 46 7/8", but if the ladies ask, it's 50.