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Another day tight on time AND called into work. Got my rubber hand guards glued using two part plastics glue. Trooperbay guards, Dollarama gloves.

Literally only had twenty minutes today so just made a start on belt and drop boxes. Obviously still trimming to do. Belt will be hard to get a nice even edge near the lumps as struggling to draw a decent line with my steel ruler!

Today I started the "easy" job of the TD canister. Not so easy, cutting circles is not an exact science. After an hour of trimming and sanding I got here and still not happy enough. Took a break to go spray the pipe with primer grey. Five light coats and I'm happy with it. More tidying of the plastic while the paint dries I think...

So, I've been told I must start sharing my journey through something unlike anything I've ever done before! I've all the enthusiasm in the Empire but zero ability or skills to bring to this task.... BUT here I go, please help along the way, I'll need it! Big Brown Box day arrived after 4wks since ordering from AP. Its a BIG brown box indeed! So, I stared for a while then dived on in. I've never seen an armour up close and after seeing SO much untrimmed plastic I'm wondering what I've got myself into! I'm starting slow and I mean slow, time is so rare in my world - bear with me! Journey begins...

Searched but cant find if anyone had discovered any nice finish or cover for the HC decal? Cheers

Walmart in Canada. Lonsdale two piece, $12.49 each piece. Decent gear just get a size smaller on top half as theyre a bit larger!

Ok thanks. I was going to use vulcanising silicone seal adhesive

Darman makes fantastic holsters.

Thanks but like I said, the rules dont state acceptable methods of attachment

From the centurion CRL I cannot tell for sure if the latex hand guards HAVE to be glued to gloves or if velcro or elastic can be used. Anyone know for sure?

S'ok it's not attached, just resting for the pic. Getting a spring in there first!

My blaster arrived today but it needs the counter and scope decals. Has anyone been able to download and print their own? Oh, anyone a source for a spring???? Cheers

Did it work on the elastic too?

WOW they look amazing!! Think the finish will last?

Good luck Mate. I'll be watching religiously and picking your brain along the way!

Finding good TK boots makes me mad! Hardest part of the whole kit to find.

All excellent advice thank you. Think ill go for the extra subtle and start there.... Just meddling really till my armour arrives!

Can anyone offer help and advice for weathering my resin E11 blaster? Its painted with black satin right now but I want it more realistic. Cheers

Ah ok thanks, ill keep bumping my posts

Ive been trying Keith but cant get through, his thread is locked too

I was advised to get new Mic Tips for my AP helmet. Would these Ebay items be considered acceptable for EIB or Centurion? Thanks http://m.ebay.com/itm/121571719541?nav=SEARCH

Ok ive read till I cant read no more! Before I pull the trigger Id like comments positive and negative please! Im 5'9, 160lbs and looking for 501st approval so I can contribute to charitable functions etc. I want RS but simply cant fund that so Im ready on an AP untrimmed helmet/armour kit.... Ill piece together all extras after its built. So, shoot me down or let me bask in decision making glory please?????!!!!! Thoughts