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Right then Shin Closures. They are still being secured but I thought I would get the jump on getting them in the thread. Here is the problem: There is a gap in the closure that did not close up when I tried Velcro and I was confident that hooks and elastics would do nothing to close it up either. So I have decided to try zippers and design them similar to a wet suit so there is a draw tag to pull the zipper up (leftover bungees from my neck seal.

Didn't forget - it was a movie not a TV show[emoji12]

That's so awesome my friend - many, many congratulations TK 11146[emoji106]

Started ugh painting again and made it as easy as possible so I wouldn't botch it. Using the AP decal outlines I re-purposed them as templates and began painting. Let them sit for about 3-4 minutes then removed the make-shift templates - worked pretty good imo

Great progress mate and looking good!

Can't wait mate!

Don't feel bad for something that's out of your control - it looks like either the plastic wasn't warm enough when you bent it or the plastic doesn't react well with heat. This was your first attempt and experience - you are going to face gremlins along the way - you learn from them and we learn through you [emoji106][emoji6]

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Looking frosty mate!

In fairness she's much better looking and much more forgiving but don't incur her wrath lol.

Aye, I did [emoji23]

http://youtu.be/Vn1UkTI5710 That was....AWESOME!

This was the video that hooked me after seeing the 501st picture. http://youtu.be/PwPkAgkeGts

Really, what needs to happen is another one of these: http://youtu.be/lDZNc9bStWE

Tell you what Dan, if I can convince the Emperor the next time we come out to Ontario - I will try and time it right - bring all my armor and do a Troop with you guys - that would be a stellar experience. I wanted to do the same thing when we go to Anaheim in October - I want to try and get badges from all the Garrison's I've travelled to. Unfortunately due to being over budget I won't be able to do this year but still looking to meet some 501st kin when we go back to Disneyland - fingers crossed - I wonder if there's a garrison outside of Cancun - gonna have to check the map.

I'm gonna have to make point to do a road trip to the Outer Rim to exchange some badges![emoji106][emoji6]

Cheers mate and thanks!

Thanks my friend [emoji106][emoji6]

Additionally, I've been in touch with my Garrison and bought my 4 day pass for the comic expo so I can "Shadow" and learn the ropes of all areas (table, handler/line control, photo booth, and finally TROOPING[emoji38] Added bonus I'm going to help build the sets - did I mention how much my new Badlands family rocks? Going to be snapping photos as much as possible. Epic and great memories to be made ahead - got me just vibin'

Currently hand sewing my new shin closure system - a lot of sewing left to do but it will be worth it in the end. Lots of pics to share after they are assembled and curing!

Yes the hook will suffice for most, but due to the length of my arms I'm trying to get more coverage so they are as low as possible near the the bottom lip of the bell - it's an effort to prevent them from going out of place.

For the record I've lost count how many times I've reinstalled my cover strips lol

Yes, but install inner cover strips to give reinforcement - they may split but they should hold long enough to form them. If they do split reinstalling the cover strips is easy peasy- make sure that your e-6000 has cured for at least 48 hours prior to their dip in the hot tub

It's what the FISD is all about! Troopers helping troopers Whoo-Wah!