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Looking good. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison

I figured since we are the Bad A**es of the Stormtroopers i might as well act like it. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison

I updated everything. Have a good weekend. Thank you.

Updated photo with all of the above listed improvements completed.

Today I was able to get some more done on this beast. I am not going to bore you with all of the steps, just show you some of the milestone photos. I cut the black 0.25" thick PVC sheets into 6"x12" and chamfered the edges. This is where my table sander comes in really handy. Next I placed the 2 air tanks (we will call them - they are actually floor cleaning bottles) on the sheet. I used painters tape as kind of a guide so I could figure out the best way to cut this. Ignore the other pack build in the background. I used my router to cut out the 2 squares for the bottles to fit thru. (A little rough looking, I know. But I will clean it up later) I then place the bottles into the Fin. This is the first of 8-10 fins that the bottles will go thru. It appears my test worked pretty well. The next ones should not be as difficult for me to figure out. Next Step: Cut all Fins to proper shapes. Insert tanks thru Fins. Paint Gray. I have to get a respirator before I make more cuts of this plastic.

I finally have some time to work on this over the weekend. Some of the supplies I have recently acquired are below. I should be able to make the fins, insert the 2 larger bottles. I got Styrofoam for the top cover, so I can shape it. This will have to do until I can come up with something more permanent. I do not have the ability to form anything out of plastic.

Sweet.

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My end caps are open, but I do not think it matters. For my cones, I actually found a good source at Hobby Lobby. They are made out of a very thick cardboard and they hold up great.

I have a good source for the black sheets. I order them online from amazon. I just started using them and they are great. Plus they are a little thicker then the "For Sale" signs so it works perfectly for the bases and covers on the 3 boxes. I also used this material to frame out the radio.

Ok. I have made all of the recommended changes to my armor. I redid the snaps on the left side of my ab to kidney connection so the gap is closed to about 1/4". I adjusted my belt snaps so the ammo belt is touching the bottom of both ab button plates. I weathered the pauldron. All pictures have been updated in the original thread. Thank you for your input.

Thank you.

Thanks. I use black washable paint. All you have to do is brush it on your armor. Then take a damp cloth and pat off the part you do not want it on. Takes about 1 hour to do everything. The good thing is if you want to be shiny, you can wipe it off in about half an hour.

Andrew, I will send new pictures. but aren't we allowed to have a 1\2" or less opening on the sides. For level two certification (if applicable): Any gap between the ab and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide. Any shims used to achieve this effect are of a similar material and color as the ab and kidney armor. Shims fit flush and seams are allowed. For level two certification (if applicable): Any gap between the ab and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide. Any shims used to achieve this effect are of a similar material and color as the ab and kidney armor. Shims fit flush and seams are allowed.

I seemed to be having snap issues yesterday. My belt also came unsnapped as well as my left side ab to kidney plate connection. Think i am going to need to replace these snaps. I will definitely weather my pauldron. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison

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Name: Shawn Cantey 501st ID: TK 10204 FISD Forum Name: CrookKnight Garrison: Carolina Garrison Armor Maker: AP Helmet Maker: AP Blaster Type: Hyperfirm DLT-19 Height: 5'9" Weight: 175 lbs Boots Maker: TK Boots Canvas Belt: 501st Member Hand Plates Type: Rubber / Vinyl Electronics: Fans / I-Comm / Microphone / Hovi Tips / Speakers by Ukswrath Neck Seal Type: Darman's with zipper in the back Holster Maker: Darman 8oz leather holster Orange Pauldron: Katara 8 HWT Backpack: Me (Imperial Trooper Packs) Photos are below: Front - Arms at Side Right Side - Full Right side - Arms Up Back Left Side - Full Left Side - Arms Up Close Up. I added this since the far away picture I had forgotten to strap the front to the back. The picture below I had to take the picture in a mirror so it looks like it is on the right. It is actually the left side of my armor. Close up to show ammo belt at bottom of button plates. Action Shot Another Fun Shot Fun Shot Head Shot Inside Bucket Bucket - Front Bucket - Left Bucket - Rear Bucket - right side

How is this one?

I will see what I can dig up. All I am doing is searching the internet for the Battlefront Pictures.

Great information. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison

I see Anovos is charging $600 just for the helmet. Why am i not surprised. I can only imagine how much the armor will be. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison

Not a bad idea. TK/HWT 10204 501st Imperial Attaché Carolina Garrison

Below is the link. Sorry for the delay in response, I did not see that you asked this question. It is just slightly bigger than the photo box. Just need to figure the best way to connect it. I am almost thinking 2 bolts driven through to the underside of the oil pan (backpack base) with nuts. The box does weigh a couple of pounds. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006ICA8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Would the connection at the mic tips differ from ANH Stunt to ROTJ?