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Name: Mike Katona 501st ID: TK-82666 501st Member Page: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=18732 FISD Forum Name: Mkjava Garrison: Florida Garrison Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 lbs Armor: Anovos Helmet: Anovos Hand Plates: Anovos (I know I need to get latex ones for Centurion, on my 'to do' list!) Neck Seal: Anovos Belt: Kittell Holster: Anovos Boots: Imperial Boots Blaster: Hyperfirm Helmet Front Back Left Right Action Belt Blaster Other Details

I was checking my 501st profile and noticed that my FISD detachment affiliation was marked as 'pending'. Is this the right place to have that updated, I've been a TK since last May? Thanks! http://new.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=18732

Definitely be there for the photo! May have to be a quick change artist if IOC photo shoot is close to the same time. [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So here's an update since my visit to Jo-Anne's. I found this black permanent fabric marker: Here's the result. The target remains, but I think it's much better and should work for me. I don't think it's overly noticeable now unless you're looking for it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

They should have built the Death Star out of the same material used for UA logos! Anyway, going to try some black fabric paint and will post the results. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here's an update on my efforts to remove that UA logo. Here's the before: Nail polish remover and goo gone had no effect at all. I bought some acetone at HD and that removed the silver reflective coating but the logo is still visible: So I used a sharpie on that and here's what I've got so far: So I get the feeling short of covering it up with maybe a black patch of fabric, there's no way to completely remove it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you're just looking for some foam strips to hold things in place better, self adhesive foam weatherstripping works great. I have it in my forearms and thighs and it works great. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Just wondering this same thing myself as I'm retiring the ANOVOS undersuit, just too much color bleed. I've got a great UA top but that logo on the back sits right above the armor. I tried the sharpie but you still see it so I think I'll try the acetone next. Would fingernail polish remover with acetone do the trick for that? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

A question about the hovi tips Tony. You mention in the thread that the modification is not required for any level of approval. One of our squad TK's with the Anovos kit told me he was required to change it for Centurion approval. I just want to make sure I'm not misunderstanding something either from him or the thread. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A question on the D-ring. I notice the one available from Trooperbay isn't actually D shaped, more of a squashed oval. I can buy an actual D ring from Home Depot for less than a dollar but is that ok? Does it need to be that oval shape? If so I suppose I can take the pliers to it and force it into the shape. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Will, same as Kalani's question, do you have the link to the telescope you bought? I'm looking to dress up my Hyperfirm a bit as well. Have you done any mods to the counter yet, like adding a decal for the numbers? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Got back from vacation today to find my shirt waiting for me. Looks outstanding Joseph! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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For Basic you're fine with a gap there, not a problem for approval. For EIB, it needs to be no more than a 1/2", for Centurion there can be no gap at all. For me if I suck it in and pull the belt extra tight, I'm still looking at maybe an inch or so on each side. For now I'm going with the 'lose a little weight' approach to get to EIB and then Centurion. Hopefully I can do that vs. adding shims! As for what I used, I went with black elastic strapping there vs. nylon to allow for some 'give'. Hope that helps!

Thank you everyone for all the help on this build, I couldn't have done it without you! Hopefully if other armor newbies stumble across this build thread, they will find it helpful to them as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In the better late than never category, I just wanted to come back and say thank you for this build thread Tony. I literally would not be TK-82666 now if it wasn't for all of the help and knowledge that you provided here!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TK 82666 requesting FISD detachment access: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=18732

I've heard through the grapevine that I'm approved, but I'm going to an armor party on Sunday just to get a good once over on things from folks. I did pull up the biceps further into the shoulder bells (the attachment method there was velcro so easy adjustment). That made a big difference on where my forearms land. I'm still not 100% sure if I can get away without trimming them some, will have to troop a couple of times and see how it looks and feels. Same goes for the thighs, foam may fix the left one or I may need to trim just a bit. My first TK troop will be on June 3 at my daughter's school, so my goal for that is to not do a faceplant or step on any small children. Keeping it simple for now!

You've got a good eye Kalani and thanks for the input! Our GML asked me last week to resend the front facing picture because the left thigh was twisted inward. That's why it looks ok on the first pic (the new photo) but twisted on the last one where my bucket is off. He didn't indicate any other changes to be made for approval so I don't know if there's anything else I'm required to do right now. I'm waiting until later in the week before I try to pester him about it. Like you said I feel I do need to do something about the forearms and left thigh. The arms are a bit long and I really notice it when I struggle to put on and take off the helmet. Cutting them one bump up could resolve that for me. As for the left thigh, I may need to open it up in the back and maybe trim off an inch, it feels too loose. I'm going to an armor party on Sunday where I plan to suit up and get some in person advice before I start cutting anything. I will definitely go with making adjustments and adding foam before breaking out the cutting tools again! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

For now I'm asking for Basic approval to add the TK to my Legion ID, I know I've got more work to do for EIB and Centurion. I'm going to try the 'lose a few pounds' approach first to close the side gaps before I start looking at shims! These are my approval pics that I sent to my GML a week ago Saturday. I've received an ok from him to troop but not the actual approval yet. Does anyone see any issues that might be holding me up from Basic level approval? I'm hoping to get that in time to order one of the cool FISD shirts before the run closes this month!

I'm cleared to troop as a TK but haven't received final approval yet. Call me the very impatient Stormtrooper!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Good luck, planning to submit mine this weekend! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Alas I can't stop in to see Ken today as planned, wife's car battery died and I have to deal with 'real world problems' this morning. Perhaps I'll have her take some pics this evening and see how I look.

Shins! The Last Items are Complete! Assembling the shins was actually not that hard. The hard part was getting about 100 different folks to confirm that I had the correct sides together and for the correct legs! Once I had the consensus there, it was smooth sailing. I'm not even going to tell you what number pieces I put together, it's irrelevant. The key is to put the halves together that looks the most like the natural curves of your lower legs. So with that, here's my work: Just like with the other pieces, I did both an inside and outside cover strip (inside strip using scrap ABS from the build): I'm using industrial strength white 1" velcro that I ordered from Amazon. Man that stuff is strong, I think you could probably build the entire TK using it if you wanted to! I followed ukswrath's directions for installing the sniper plate, first gluing the front and letting it dry before gluing the sides. This once again proves how strong E6000 is as it took some serious clamping to keep things in place! And here we have the finished shins ready to wear! One last thing while I've got the velcro out, don't forget to put strips of the fuzzy side on the thermal detonator clips. These will keep the TD from scratching your armor! Well that's the entire build. I fully hope that my next post will be my successful approval pictures, wish me luck!!

You know it, I want that shirt! With luck should be able to submit pics by end of week and hope for a quick approval.