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Thanks Dan, Will definitely take some photos in the undersuit during the week. [emoji4] was on the go between gardenwork, kid-wrangling, dog-walking, and the workshop, so this was just a quick few snaps before the missus caught me slacking off [emoji1] lol Btw, your own build thread has been a great source - thanks!!! Rudi Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the quick response [emoji4] Are there any recommendations about the gap between the kidney and back plates? I didn’t see anything in the CRL, but screen footage shows them all flush (I think). I’m approved via the IOC. Thought I had my TKID on my profile but will check when I’m on a PC again. [emoji4] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Small update. Installed the split rivets (was going to paint them with Humbrol Matt white but got lazy, so just used white-out) on the left side of the kidney plate and abdominal section. I have about a 50mm gap, which I’ll leave for now (just got through basic approval). I made my own strapping using 30mm wide webbing from a local haberdashery store, and 4mm eyelets. The pliers are from Prym and can be used for stud work, eyelets, punching holes, etc, all provided one has the correct fittings. I saw it get a mention by Chris (@themaninthesuitcase) and thought I’d give it a go - if it didn’t work for this purpose I know my partner will use it for mending kidswear. Did a quick fitting. I think the torso can probably come up a bit more when I try it wearing my undersuit. However, the back plate still sits low. I will try straighten the shoulder tabs via hot water bath, however I think the rear neck is still a bit low. Is an issue if the skirt section of the neck seal is exposed? Will take more photos with undersuit and neck seal during the week. Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Hi there Your kidney plate is angling down into the small of your back (where the kidney and posterior plates meet). I reckon if you align the kidney and ab plates correctly, you may gain a couple of centimetres at top of the kidney. Also, have a look at the CRL full figure rear photo. The top of the big box on the back plate (sorry, dunno what that’s called) seems to align at a mid point between shoulder and arm pit, whereas you seem to be trying to align it with your neckline (ie on top of shoulders). FWIW I’m going through a similar issue - I’m not tall, but long in the torso [emoji1] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Thanks mate [emoji4] Yeah, I intentionally made them a bit longer than necessary. I figured was easier to trim off the excess later that add more [emoji1]lol Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Wow, look at that! Over 6 months since I last updated this build thread LOL Things have not been still, merely happening at a glacial speed amid the awesomeness of adult life. They should really put a warning label on that! Anywho... The below photo montages really show where I'm at, however for those that prefer the 1000 words instead of a picture: - Biceps and forearms trimmed, glued, etc. Right bicep/forearm strapped. Left to be done this weekend. - Back/kidney/posterior plates strapped. Back shoulder tabs to be hot water bathed this weekend and kidney/groin strap rivet holes to be drilled. (After seeing it hang together with the velcro my first thought was that this is being replaced as soon as I have time!) - Ab/chest trimmed - Leg parts correctly identified and trimmed. Return edges to be reduced to 3mm before further work proceeds Other than that, I bought a Ryobi desktop sander which is fan-freakin'-tastic! Just demolishes those bits you quickly need reduced etc. Also gave the hot water bath concept a bash earlier in the week - think I've got that sussed out. I've also got to say: my GML, in particular, has been great. Any time I've had a question about what might pass basic approval (which is all I'm aiming for right now), he's been awesome at giving advice. Enough waffle... pics: Right Arm: I replicated the supplied straps using painters tape to work out the velcro placement. Forearms were shorted by a dimple and tapered in for better fitment. Still a bit of clean up to be done. Left arm - still some return edge clean up to be done. Velcro strapped back. Let's just get approved, then we'll revisit the snaps vs Mr No Stripes system debate. The kind folks over at the Anovos TK Build group on FB help clear up the Shingate questions. This is pre-trim. New toys and experiments.

Hi there, Out of curiosity, what is it about the WTF helmet your garrison/GML doesn’t like? I have a Garrison mate who got approved with a Walt’s bucket... Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Firstly a belated congrats on your approval. Your build has become one of my go-to’s for my own glacial speed build [emoji1] What did you use to remove the decals? Also, DLT-19? Going HWT? Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Gotcha. Thanks@rat Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Really enjoying your build. Like you I started thinking and planning Centurion level from the outset, but decided just to go for basic approval and then if i still want, to upgrade later. What are the reasons you’re being told you can’t later upgrade your suit to EIB and Centurion? And now time for my daily silly question lol: when gluing the Velcro down, did you remove the sticky patch first and apply the glue to the back? Or just put the glue onto the sticky bit itself? (Yeah... I know it sounds silly... oh the things that keep me up at night... lol [emoji38]) Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Hey Joseph, I like the idea of creating a liner using craft foam (missus is a chronic asthmatic and highly sensitive to paint fumes in particular, so plastidip is probably out of the question for me). What did you use to glue it in place? Regular craft glue? E-6000? Do you find the foam makes the helmet substantially warmer? Rudi Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Didn’t you get any with your kit? I’m not at the belt stage yet, but I could have sworn I saw full drop boxes there. Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Another small update - to show I’m still maintaining momentum, albeit at sloth rate[emoji1] Right forearm was shortened by one dimple. I was fortunate to troop with my (new) GML over Easter and get some feedback on both forearm and bicep. In addition to some great tips, it’s reassuring to know I was on the right track. Tonight I glued the back cover strip down. I’d intended to do both but engineering-wise it wasn’t going to work. Having brought the forearms in a bit, the parts are a bit “springy” (its late: words escape me [emoji23]), and it took a bit of MacGyver’ing just to get them to this point [emoji1] Why the back strip? Because if I’ve stuffed it up at leave it’s at the back, and not as noticeable [emoji12] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Assuming the bicep is at the correct height (admittedly it may have slipped slightly) and the wrist end is at the correct level, no: that’s the limit. Another question: with the arm fully vertically extended, should the forearm and bicep armour touch at the rear? Or should I allow for spacing? And how much? Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Good morning from Melbourne, Need some forearm trimming advice. [emoji4] To summarise: I need/want to shorten my forearm armour to make for a more comfortable fit (being able to bend my elbows to a 90 degree position would be nice, as would some wrist flexibility be cool). The question is: where should the lower end of the vambraces sit? At the wrist joint end of the radius/ulna bones? My gut feel is saying shorten just above the lowest indent (sorry, not sure what the square indents that run up the forearm are called). I’d like to shorten prior to gluing so as to get the taper right early on. Below are a couple of pictures (of me [emoji1]) wearing the right arm armour (loosely fitted) for context. Thanks in advance! Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Nice one Haso! Looking forward to the unveiling at Nova [emoji1303][emoji4] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

This is probably a small win (or even quite inconsequential) to some, but given its taken a while to get to this point, it’s a big win to me: we got a glued bicep! [emoji4] well, it’s curing in the shed anyway. Question about the E6000 though. It seemed tacky from the get-go, not really runny. Is that normal? Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Ah, before I forget... I wasn’t completely idle during my TK sabbatical: I got my Imperial Staff Officer costume approved. ID-27777 here [emoji4] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Hi all Long time no see [emoji4] After rough trimming most of the kit parts back in August I kinda hit a mental wall/funk. Changing my approach may help. Instead of trying for a perfect Centurion level suit first time, I’m going to try just building for a fun, basic suit using the horrible Anovos Velcro and all [emoji1]lol. I’d rather just get out there trooping; I can always upgrade later. (Somewhat ironically this is the approach I advocate at work - I really should listen to my own advice occasionally lol) Diatribe aside... Today was right bicep final trimming day - yup, funk broken [emoji1303] Anticipating a Darwin Award for rigging the sander and rotary tool in a desktop vice, I though “safety first”. Return Edges reduced to 3mm (more or less). The rotary tool is awesome for removing excess plastic. A quick hand sand with 150 grit took off flash. I’ve got about 1.5cm clearance at the top, 3cm at the bottom. I’m contemplating tapering the bicep, but the piece is passable and fits. I may just glue and come back to this later. Speaking of glue... is this enough? [emoji6][emoji23] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

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Really enjoying following your progress. Re the mic placement: doesn't the brow rubber muffle the mic? Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

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Dan, Have thoroughly enjoyed following your build. Well done mate! Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

This is such a great thread, and such an unassuming title lol [emoji1] this is hardly "just another E-11 build". Thanks for sharing!! Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk