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Thanks mate - you know me though by now lol I'm not going to go too crazy with it - just enough to make it look like there's a return edge again and it's only cause it's visible.

Speaking of build - I was able to get my ammo pack on last night (unfortunately it was late so I didn't get any pics), some rivets in, my sniper plate is holding, and some other odds and sods. Dave made a great comment last week about my return edge on the back of the forearms so I've decided to paste them back in where I can so that they don't bite into me but are still present.

You're not hijacking mate - bigger trooper build talk is always welcome here and will hopefully help others.

I actually didn't put the sizing in my thread. I was only able to shave off 1/8" on the front of the thighs cover strip area and took absolutely nothing off the the back - they fit snugly. Since January I've dropped 28 lbs ( was 224 lbs) but it hasn't helped - On a good note though I haven't been this light since before the army over 15 years ago [emoji106][emoji6]

Looking pretty frosty there lass!

Looking great - keep it up!

Stellar work!

Thanks to all for your hard work on another great news letter - it's much appreciated and enjoyed!

Thanks mate! Yes I've been talking with Tony in regards to this as I've been uncertain of the look to be achieved. I am going to follow his words to the tee and just do exactly as guided - it just looked way off to me because I'm big. Cheers again TK-21196! Really happy for you mate and can't wait to be on the front lines with you.

Congratulations TK-21196 and I believe the first AP graduate in our class this year!

Awesome mate - slow progress is still progress and can relate to it being scattered at times - keep it up and wait to see the update [emoji106]

And of course I forget Tony's smaller than me and fire a hole into my right thigh for the ammo belt and of course I check center of the pack and I'm way off - ahhh well break out the paste and prepare for more custom sizing and hoping it meets standard. Let's take a look at those reference photos to see what I can close match and thank Vader I didn't cut down the ammo belt yet (wiping the brow).

That's freakin fantastic - congrats and can't wait to see that ID!

Oh and got belt fastener snaps done last night I'm going to add some Velcro around the fastener snaps to help ensure the belt doesn't come loose.

Cheers my friend - it's not until April 12th but I don't get much time to see her so she sprung it on me today. Stellar day - and getting better and louder with an empty house woo hoo. Now back to building![emoji106][emoji12]

No wife - No wee man - house to myself... raising the flag and turning up the volume. http://youtu.be/roqoA08QdbA Better bring the Tassimo downstairs too

Checking in to see if you got your new ab and if you're 501st yet J - cheers!

How's the build coming along for you and your brother mate?

Cheers fellow future ANH Hero!

Well, I guess you're never too old to get spoiled by your Mom. Because I'm headed to Cancun in a few weeks my mother decided to surprise me today with a small early 40th birthday shopping spree at Lee Valley. [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38] Found a tool there that blew my mind when I seen it again and don't know why I didn't think of it earlier. (Stormtrooper hitting his head on the blast door again) I'm so stoked to present 7" profile gauge that's going to speed up matching the contours of helmet to the ears. New Dremel as well and bits. Now granted I've already hand filed almost everything already but I still have one more hero ear to do. Maybe even possibly get my basic application in sooner. Cheers to TK Mom's[emoji106][emoji6]

I second that!

http://gif.co/uxPT.gif ....DLT ...19 ....(more drooling)

Aka: A modest mentor with a crud load of patience and dedication [emoji6]

Rubber floor mat from a liquidation store, and just be cautious if you're using my thread mate remember I'm a bigger guy and I'm still a green horn too and can make mistakes. Really useful threads that have helped me are on Page 7 of my thread. I highly recommend using Tony's ATA thread as it is more similar to our AP than the A..something. It's the same thread Sentry put up: ukswrath's AM 1.0, ATA bucket build http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/31920-ukswrath%27s-AM-1%2E0%2C-ATA-bucket-build

Almost time for the March newsletter or as I call it "TK Monthly" - can't wait! Lots more straps to do tonight and maybe get some rivets in and get my shins ready for the new closure idea I have - I don't want work I just wanna build on my armor all day! Happy Friday mates!!!!