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Very nice Glen. Looks like it was a blast. Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk

So I've started gluing the basic stuff like the biceps and forearms. Now time to let the E-6000 to cure and I can put in some work on the magma kit. Also had a bit of a freak accident with my belt sander where one of the forearms got pulled and wedged between the belt and wheel. So paste and sanding to fix that and a spot of paint and you'll never know it happened.

Okay now I've got it sorted. Thanks for the reminder on the link Glen. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/48140-12-tk-95970-troop-log/ Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Okay apparently it was just a tapatalk issue.

Its telling me I'm not logged in or don't have authority to edit. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

I realized that but it won't let me edit it. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Current Year Troops: 12 Troops Since we started Tracking: 17 Recent Tour of Duty 2019-09-15: Rose City Comic Con RCCC 2019 - Sunday 2019-09-14: Private Event 2019-09-13: Rose City Comic Con RCCC 2019 - Friday 2019-09-07: Daniel's Celebration of Life 2019-08-14: Weird Al - Troutdale 2019-07-13: DonorFest 2019 2019-06-28: Doernbecher Children's Hospital Visit - SW Portland 2019-06-23: Private Event 2019-06-16: Portland Pride Parade 2019-05-16: Private Event 2019-05-11: Vancouver 2019 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation�s Great Strides 2019-02-16: Private Event 2018-12-15: Bridge the Gap fundariser 2018-12-08: Star Wars Holiday Special 2018-09-09: Rose City Comic Con 2018 - Day 3 - Sunday 2018-09-08: Rose City Comic Con 2018 - Day 2 - Saturday 2018-09-07: Rose City Comic Con 2018 - Day 1 - Friday I'll collect up photos as I go. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

That right, I keep forgetting to start one of those. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Current Year Troops: 12 Troops Since we started Tracking: 17 Recent Tour of Duty 2019-09-15: Rose City Comic Con RCCC 2019 - Sunday 2019-09-14: Private Event 2019-09-13: Rose City Comic Con RCCC 2019 - Friday 2019-09-07: Daniel's Celebration of Life 2019-08-14: Weird Al - Troutdale 2019-07-13: DonorFest 2019 2019-06-28: Doernbecher Children's Hospital Visit - SW Portland 2019-06-23: Private Event 2019-06-16: Portland Pride Parade 2019-05-16: Private Event 2019-05-11: Vancouver 2019 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation�s Great Strides 2019-02-16: Private Event 2018-12-15: Bridge the Gap fundariser 2018-12-08: Star Wars Holiday Special 2018-09-09: Rose City Comic Con 2018 - Day 3 - Sunday 2018-09-08: Rose City Comic Con 2018 - Day 2 - Saturday 2018-09-07: Rose City Comic Con 2018 - Day 1 - Friday I know the res a couple more since we updated our troop logs. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So the standard sizing is about complete. Now to move forward on marking out the modifications that will be needed. I'll shorten the shoulder tabs and trim some off the bottom of the chest. I will also be separating the cod to shorten it as well. The kidney I will just reshape a bit and use foam to make up any extra space. The back and butt plate will be left as is for now. Then of course some heat shaping is gonna happen on the forearms and thighs. I'll be using TrooperMasters suggestions for the thigh trimming as well. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Welcome Martyn. Good luck on the build and remember measure twice or five times and then cut. Also never a dumb question and we love photos. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Put simply it states in the CRL minimal gap. I think this should be acceptable, but I'm no D.O., Deployment Officer. I'm centurion approved and I'm sure I have at least that amount of gap. Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk

For basic approval they are fine. Higher levels won't matter for your local GML as these would be passable for basic. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

I remember following Dianes build, but when I went to review it many of her photos are blurry for some reason. May be something on my end so I'll try again. Most of the nodding I have to make are in width not so much in height. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Thanks Daniel. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Thanks Tony. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

So this is a great honor and privilege a future garrison mate has entrusted me with. I'm up for it though there will be some modification needed. Anyone with tips on resizing the kidney, back and chest would be handy. This is mostly because I'm not sure of methods to do so. She is also a bit on the thinner side at roughly 5'7" and 150 pounds. So I've already gotten her roughly fitted and know those areas will need to be addressed. I'll reach out for some info on higher levels and what is acceptable as I go as well. She may never apply for anything more than basic, but I'll do my best to build to Centurion. So off we go to interesting territory. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

12 for me right now, but it'll be 13 this next weekend. Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk

So I've put the bucket on hold for now. I've been laying out my parts and getting them ready to trim for the cover strips. I've realized that Walt's kit compared to my Anovos TK is a bit snugged. This is sort of good and bad all at once as I'll have less trimming and shaping especially in the forearms and thighs. Shins seem about the same and I've hardly trimmed anything from the main body minus the return edge. This is naturally making me think more before cutting. I'm also unsure of shimming or if I want to squeeze myself in. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

I use score and snap, Dremel, belt sander and various things for sanding. Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk

This is my bicep from my current build it is also a WTF. I may even trim it more. Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk

5mm is pretty close to about a 1/4", well between 1/8"-1/4". Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Any ruler with metric should be fine. I have a standard ruler and a 4' one that I use, that one is handy for straight lines while doing your trimming. Like your shins, thighs, forearms and your cover strips. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Nothing is really unfixable. Read through some of the EIB and Centurion approval threads. It can help a lot. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk

Yes and no it sort of becomes a personal thing for people. Using the bracket system you need a bare minimum of 5mm preferably 8mm to make sure you have room for your screws. The less you leave more likely it is you'll have to use snaps and nylon or elastic strapping. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk