themaninthesuitcase

I'd prefer it was more like the AT with a tag in the title [AM] [Anovos] [CFO] etc. Yet more subforums adds clutter. Though the build areas is in need of a bit of a tidy anyway, lots of builds in the wrong forum.

When I signed up I found the whole thing massivly overwhelming. The search thing was a pain but by no means the worst. I started digging through the Getting started posts and the tutorials sections and 2 things stuck out: missing images and conflicting information. This seems to basically be down to age, old photos have gone away and as we've learnt new thing the older posts and info hangs around. Just look at the billgrams for example, I can't be the only one who built a collection of these and found there was 2 different colour guides, both now out of date! I actually made a new one of these to save me explaining it! (http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/39650-anh-paint-colour-guide/). For what it's worth a single archive of "billgrams" (not just the one by billhag) would be a great resourse, there's a few versions of a few of them now so having 1 post with the updated ones would be great (I think I have all of them). Theres also WAY too much for a new person, I was used to forums but I'd hate to be someone who's new to the idea. As you say 18 pins just doesn't work, and it's not just the getting started like this but also many of the build sub forums. We're going through a similar process in our garrison and I was part of the advisory team so I have a few opinions I could offer on what to do but I don't think that's quite what you're asking for here.

That was terrible. Bravo.

Good to hear, I'll make sure this is passed on to my Garrison also.

Chris Pearson 10911 Centurion A4 Cheers buddy http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/10911-centurion.png

Chris Pearson 10911 EIB A4 Andrew Cheers buddy. http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/10911-eib.png

I'd start with the thighs, these are the first parts on when you kit up. What's hitting and where, are they too big, are they too snug or just so? Looking at them they want to come up a shade but there's stuff in the way. You're arms, abs, back, butt and belt also need looking at but one step at a time is the best way to good results. I'd also agree that having a poke through some of the Anovos builds its a good idea, maybe start by going to the centurion section and finding some members who cleared Anovos at level 3 so you can see what they did to get there. (plug: I'm one of them and I have a handy link to my build in my sig)

Been looking forward to these, as you well know. I only just missed out on the old run. Though now I'll need some fancy paper, and 2 frames. If you need a test subject, I'll take mine in A4 please

Congratulations troopers.

Nice work. I did some flash guards for my doopy Doo build and they are deceptively hard to get right. You've done an excellent job on these.

Congratulations Anthony! See you on the front line!

The doopydoo kit is one of the best out there for both quality and price (and there for value). But their already poor customer service seems to be getting worse and worse from what I've been reading. I was toying with buying another last summer/autumn but the rumours of stuff taking even longer put me off. There may well be a perfectly valid reason for all these delays but thanks to the "legendary" comms issue we'll never know. Guess it's time for us to all move on, which is a real shame.

Hi will looking good. I will say I wouldn't change out the hoster mounts. The rivets are what was screen used and I know the snaps are just a practicality mechanism and won't show when in use. I use this my self and it is a great compromise between accuracy and practicality.

This pops up from time to time, looks like they've changed the text though. If it was legit I'd say the price was fair.

There's a reasonable chance this changes are to stunt helmets to allow for better vision for the stunt men. The hero helmets wouldn't have been changed if that was the case.

This sucks, there can't be a huge market for these so it's not like they can shift it without someone noticing.

Nice work. How's that 3rd fan affect things? I tend to only run 1 fan even at the excel but it does mans I end up a shade deaf on that side by the end of the day. If I can balance that it would be nice.

Welcome back to the DL post. Sounds like we have a busy 12 months ahead of us and I am certainly willing to help you where I can. In the words of my garrisons founder: "Let's go to work"

Thanks Paul, I was only joking about this in contrats post I did plan to bump this (and something else) but I planned to give you a week to settle back in first.

Metric screws tend to be based on standards, at least here, so if you get an M3.5 slotted countersink with it will comply with DIN963 which sets the sizes for everything. But as said the only real crucial dimension is that head diameter, if its in the 6-7mm range, flat and has a slot I'd say it would be good enough unless you're going for a replica. As you're in the UK I used these: https://www.spaldingfasteners.co.uk/metric-brass-countersunk-slotted-head-machine-screws-m3-m4-m6/ They are a touch long so will need to be cut down. You will also want some washers and metric course nuts for them.

This image might help with finding an appropriate fabric. I took it at CE, click through for a full size image and downloads are allowed. Rogue One Stormtrooper Reference CE 2016 by Christopher Pearson, on Flickr

The attention to detail in such a small part is excellent to see, makes me want to start a new build!

Don't they believe in washing their hands? Yes you still get a bit sweaty, ok a lot sweaty, but it's not uncomfortable and nothing a bit of soap won't fix before lunch.

I just use moisturising gloves, cheap as chips but do the job just fine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-Pairs-100-Cotton-General-Purpose-Moisturising-Lining-White-Gloves-Beauty-New-/201464865282?hash=item2ee83de202:g:HZ0AAOSw5VFWQdukthat's the sort of thing I mean.

I wear some basic cotton gloves with rubber for every troop and it's fine even with an 8 hour day in them. Granted I don't live somewhere super hot but the convention halls get plenty hot once a few thousand people fill them. I do have a few pairs and if the liners get super gross I'll change them during the day. They are cheap enough to keep several pairs in my box.