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The RustOleum 2x was very much a U.S. solution when working with the original marketing kits. It was cheap, readily available and did the trick. I guess it kinda stuck as the ‘correct’ paint to use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Great update Lee! The kit is looking fantastic. I love how Anovos include their choice of paint in the instructions for their “kit which doesn’t need painting” [emoji1787] If only they had access to Colorite! The guy is a legend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

If only we had zippers inside our forearms like the screen used kits! Life would be a lot easier. Pretty sure your gaskets need to be flipped - the double strap goes to the front. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

John and his team do great work. Nice buy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

This is the vinyl film I use... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F264062066887 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

If you want to be screen accurate only the chest pills are cut-out. These are backed with a piece of Airtex that has a layer of black material sewn over it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Trooperbay created a decal set specifically for Jim’s kit. There’s a slim chance it could work for the BSP kit. https://trooperbay.com/tfa-first-order-stormtrooper-armor-decal-set If you want to PM me measurements of all pill holes, etc I would be happy to do a size check. Pinstriping Vinyl Tape May also be your friend moving forward but let’s take one step at a time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Progress is progress...no matter how little! You’re heading in the right direction Pat. Great job [emoji1305] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

For the blasters lights and sounds are very much a personal choice. I can live without the sound but the lights make a big difference. From under the bucket you can often hear people’s excitement when you power up. The pistol uses two anti tamper pan heads to slot in to the holster. T25s from memory but I’ll check. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I’m not sure anyone’s ever received one of Paul’s kits in it’s entirety. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Great work Chris! Good to see you underway. A few thoughts... If you're speaking with Teresa regarding gaskets chat to her about a neck seal and harness too. Did you check to see if Trooperbay still sold the cloth pouches? If not I'd recommend Jim Lau out of Hong Kong. TBH there are no 100% screen accurate pouches out there right now but all are good quality. The Trooperbay pauldron is a nice piece but a little undersized. You will want to upgrade it and it is easy to do. I'll share some pics with you. KB Props has recently created an abs pauldron that is much better sized/shaped. In regards to blasters, etc there are many great vendors out there but it will come down to $s. Eelco at 3DPropsNL does AMAZING work and he is using a new filament that requires hardly any touch up work. I can highly recommend. Shout out if you have any more questions.

Will be interesting to see what you make of the 850 bucket. At least it’s an option for now. If you fancy going TLJ you can get a good deals for a TLJ Anovos Standard Line for US$329.00 on eBay at the moment. All the best moving forward [emoji1305] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Always a pleasure [emoji1305] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yup. Nice to see my screengrab doing the rounds [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I know four FOTKs hit by this. Thankfully they will be covered by PayPal. Thanks for posting - you beat me to it!

Congrats on starting your journey to join the First Order. Here’s hoping KB’s pallet of abs arrives sooner than expected so you can get underway. Looking forward to another FOTK build thread. Be sure to shout out if you have any questions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

They need all the revenue they can access right now. It’s appalling business practice to keep selling when they’re already behind on orders but they’re desperate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Including all those waiting on their Kylo’s since 2016! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yes, the return that gives the sense of depth to the armour pieces. As seen here ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Great work Mark. With every step you’re making good progress. With the yoke and chest be sure to leave a good return. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Width varies at different sections of the arc. Range of ~10mm to ~16mm. Someone with their kit accessible will be able to be more specific. Here are a few screen used kits... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I guess the answer is whatever it takes to get the desired result. You’re looking for two things here...the correct appearance combined with durability. Getting an approval pass is one thing but surviving the rigours of trooping is another. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Check in with Roberto. He is aware of the issue and they are looking to adapt the CNC mold. Not sure how long it will take though. The shoulder tab bracket and black bell elastics were well and truly fixed in place with a coating of Power-Mix VIP. On the screen used kits that is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I agree! I recall when I first mentioned the array of ‘mean looking new weapons’ back in a post in March. I also recall getting caned by certain members for being fake news [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

First time I have ever seen this kinda wear on the Anovos Premier. Honestly, I see sanding, filling and painting in your future. Either that or can it and pick up a cheaper standard version off eBay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro