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James Suerdieck 11075 Centurion Letter

That's awesome. Thank you Andrew!

Tony - Absolutely, done. Thanks!

I added the Velcro to the TD clips for a couple reasons. One, it keeps the TD better secured to the belt. And two, it helps prevent the metal TD clips from scratching the kidney and butt plates. If you have any other questions, just let me know. Thanks!

Per your recommendation, I have cut out the excess return edge from the front of the forearms. Thank you all for the compliments and recommendations.

Basic Information: Name: James Suerdieck Legion ID: 11075 Garrison: Garrison Carida Mandatory Information: Armor Maker = AuthenticProps (AP) Helmet Maker = AuthenticProps (AP) Blaster Type = DoopyDoo’s Optional Information: Height = 5’ 10” Weight = 185 lbs Boots Maker = Imperial Boots Canvas Belt = TKittell Hand Plates Type = Trooperbay S-trim = Trooperbay Electronics = TK Products Neal Seal Type = Darman Holster Maker = AP TD Belt Clip = ukswrath Rivets = Echo Inner Drop Boxes = kwdesigns Mic Tips = VaderPainterStudios EIB Application Link: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/34061-tk-11075-requesting-anh-stunt-eib-status-ap-512/ Full Body Front – Arms at side Back – Arms at side Left – Arm raised Right – Arm raised Right Side Detail – Arm raised Left Side Detail – Arm raised Armor Details Abdomen Details Butt/Kidney – Fixed: No Shoulder Bridge Back Shoulder Bridge Front Back/Chest Connection Thigh Pack Attachment Knee Plate Drop Box Back Cod and Butt Plate Attachment Interior Strapping Kidney Plate Notch (& Side Shim Detail) Wrist side of Forearms Helmet Details Front Side – Right Side – Left Back Hovi Mic Tip Detail Lens Color (Backlit) S-Trim Blaster Details Blaster – Left Blaster – Right Blaster – D-Ring Accessory Details Neal Seal Thermal Detonator – Back Holster Attachment As requested in my EIB approval, I have closed up my kidney plate side shim seams with ABS paste, and shortened my shoulder strap to shoulder bell connections. Thank you for your time and consideration.

James Suerdieck 11075 EIB Letter Thank you!

Wow, that's awesome! Thank you so much Andrew. Yes, I did hand paint my helmet. Some of it was free hand, while some of it was with the help of a template. I like the way it turned out, so I appreciate the compliment. You're also right that I am gunning for Centurion. I wanted to achieve my EIB first before I tackled those side shim seams. Now that I have my EIB, I'll start working on those shim seams. I going to use the ABS paste option, so I'll be sure to practice first. I will also take care of those shoulder bell straps. Hopefully you'll see a Centurion application from me in the near future. Thanks again!

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Basic Information: Name: James Suerdieck Legion ID: 11075 Garrison: Garrison Carida Mandatory Information: Armor Maker = AuthenticProps (AP) Helmet Maker = AuthenticProps (AP) Blaster Type = DoopyDoo’s Optional Information: Height = 5’ 10” Weight = 185 lbs Boots Maker = Imperial Boots Canvas Belt = TKittell Hand Plates Type = Trooperbay S-trim = Trooperbay Electronics = TK Products Neal Seal Type = Darman Holster Maker = AP TD Belt Clip = ukswrath Rivets = Echo Inner Drop Boxes = kwdesigns Mic Tips = VaderPainterStudios Full Body Front – Arms at side Back – Arms at side Left – Arm raised Right – Arm raised Right Side Detail – Arm raised Left Side Detail – Arm raised Armor Details Abdomen Details Action Shot Cod and Butt Plate Attachment Interior Strapping Helmet Details Front Side – Right Side – Left Back Hovi Tip Detail Lens Color (Backlit) Blaster Details Blaster – Left Blaster – Right Blaster – D-Ring Accessory Details Neal Seal Thermal Detonator – Back Holster Attachment Thank you for your time and consideration.

I've been following you through your build, then EIB, and now Centurion. Great work. Congrats!

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I second that motion on JoAnn's, if you have one near you. I've looked at AC Moore, Hobby Lobby, and Michael's. None are any where near as good as JoAnn's for elastic selection. I'll admit I've also bought some elastic from some Rebel scum on eBay with mixed results. It's better to see, or better yet feel, the elastic in person. I never knew there could be so many differences in elastic before I began my TK build a couple months ago. As for snaps, I went with often recommended Tandy Line 24. They're harder to find, but most will agree they're worth the extra effort. I bought mine online, but Tandy does have stores around the country. My only minor complaint with the Tandy Line 24 snaps would be that the post is a bit long for the thickness of the elastic or nylon webbing it's being attached to. Tandy is actually meant for leather products so their post length is geared towards a thicker material. One trick I learned here was to give the post a couple light hits with a Phillips head screwdriver before using the setting tool. That helps prevent mushing the post to the side when setting the snap. There may be better ways of doing it, but that works for me. Dritz snap posts are shorter and therefor easier to set, but as mentioned above, the overall quality isn't as good. Good luck with your build!

Amazing build, especially with such little reference material. Inspiring. Congrats!

I'm in the middle of my AP TK build too. You can never have too many snap plates. I started with 30. After doubling up at some connection points, I needed to make 15 more today. Despite the slight delay, your build is looking great so far. I'm going to borrow your ABS paste formula for my side shim seams. Good luck on the rest of your build!