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Well, more than i'd anticipated, that's true. I haven't had to spend any extra cash, though, as I already had the stuff to complete the jobs so far (recycling the ABS for coverstrips etc) I look forward to it

Hi mate, I (think) both are done to the required standard, but thanks for the offer Hope to get my kitted-up photos done tomorrow.

An ongoing list of jobs i've needed to do for (UKG) 501st basic approval here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36274-sds-shepperton-design-studios-snagging-list-ukg-501st/

Hey folks, I've posted this over on the UKG forum too *** Edit - Has now been removed from UKG forum *** I think this little list of required changes to the standard factory SDS battle spec outfit may be useful to anyone hoping for 501st basic approval, especially if they're in the UK, where some 'extra' detailing is required over and above the published CRL. For ease of use, I'd suggest following the level 2 requirements on the CRL if you wish to gain UKG approval. If nothing else, it may save time, both from a builder's AND armourer's perspective if SDS owners know exactly what is required of them from the start I will say for starters, that if I were to start this process again (with SDS stuff), I'd remove ALL internal strapping and velcro, and use snap and plate system with elastic connections. . I'll update the list as and when I remember stuff i've done or when I carry out a new change. . Modifications required for basic 501st (UK) clearance: SDS Battle Spec ANH Stormtrooper . Glue shoulder straps to upper tabs on chest plate. (Ensure 4 narrow ribs are on chest plate) Glue closed Biceps. Glue closed forearms. Glue closed thighs. Keep your ABS belt for the following: Glue cover strips to rear of thighs. Glue cover strips to rear of shins (ensure coverstrips are glued to extreme edges, or outside of shin overlap) Glue cover strips to front and rear of biceps. Glue cover strips to front and rear of forearms. Remove bottom 1" of left thigh coverstrip, to finish before knee ridge. Trim sniper plate to required standard. Remove both bolts from sniper plate and fill holes. Glue sniper plate in correct position on knee ridge. Remove both bolts from knee ammo plate. Replace bolts with suitable 6mm flat rivets, painted white. Reshape knee ammo plate to give 90 degree angles on upper corners and rounded on bottom corners. Reattach knee ammo plate, repairing any holes left. Remove plastic thermal detonator clip and replace with required metal clips. Repair holes left by plastic clip removal. Reduce length of thermal detonator to required size. (I had to cut slices out of grey pipe, as the caps were ABS welded on). Replace supplied ABS belt for a canvas belt of suitable dimensions. Reattach waist ammo pack and drop boxes to canvas belt. Attach suitable holster to left side of canvas belt with two silver coloured rivets or chicago screws. Ensure correct forward positioning of holster. Additional changes i've made, which weren't required, but are little bits of detailing: Reshape the bottom left and right points of chestplate. Make 50mm white elastic / snaps shoulder bridge connectors. Remove the SDS-supplied over the shoulder strapping. Install brass rivet on cod. Install 2x snaps on underside of butt. Things I still intend on doing: Install 6x white painted brass rivets on L/H body - 3 on kidney, 3 on abdomen. (Done) Make a belt / garter system for thighs. (Done) Install single snap on R/H abdomen. (Done) Complete all interior strapping with no velcro - only elastic and snaps. Cut notches in both sides of kidney, depending on how it'll look with the SDS armour. Install an in-helmet fan.

Lol, I like your style No, I must admit, all of the changes i've been required to make really do make the SDS outfit look better, but not sure where the line is drawn. It's a squiggly line at the moment. I've compiled a snagging list of things i've had to do, which might be useful for others in the same position as me (i.e. An SDS owner), and i'll post it on this forum as well as UKG. I'm hoping there isn't much left to do!

Yeh, works on my ipad. I got my magnets on ebay.

And they shatter easily if they jump towards each other! I used white and black gaffer tape, with the magnets sandwiched between the tape, one colour for each polarity.

Aah, it does? Couldn't see it on the parts photo for the pipe build kit. In fact even the photo of the finished E11 seems to show no trigger guard. Weird!

Yep, good work <br><br> I'd happily take it off your hands if you were in the UK.<br><br> As an aside - These don't come with T tracks or trigger guard, do they? Just wondering how the guard gets constructed/fixed on?

Yeh, my Aker generally never gets above 50%. Nothing worse than the painful pierce of a feedback screech

Even a Rubies holstered can weigh-down on the canvas belt. I can't imagine what a real Sterling would be like when holstered.<br><br> Cheers, mate. I need to make one with chrome snaps instead of the Sam Brown, though, to make it a bit more accurate. The leather is really thick and rigid, so again, not accurate compared to the flappy on-screen ones, but would probably hold up better to the weight of a heavier blaster better than a soft holster.

Have you tried the TK voice app?

So have you still got velcro closure on all limbs?<br> I've had to glue ALL limbs except shins and put coverstrips on biceps and forearms (front ant back), and coverstrips on rear of thighs and shins. Must admit, the coverstrips DO make the outfit look much better.<br> Edit: And the detonator clip is still plastic?

I asked on the UKG forum for a list of sorts, over and above basic CRL requirements, but they're working on it, apparently. My next job is to have 'no visible fasteners' on the sniper plate, and glue it onto shin ridge (level 2 in the CRL). I just foresee an endless round of me putting up photos, just to be told I need to change this or the other, even when It's passable on the CRL for basic approval. Anyway, i'm going to put up some photos of the usual poses etc, and hopefully will get some definitive points, but as far as I can see, i'd pass basic if I lived in the US

Do you guys not get feedback if the Aker is in the chest cavity?

Are you going to tell us what it is?

It certainly gets a good audience, especially for anything collectable or rare. Fees (ebay and paypal) are a pain, so expect to lose 20% roughly of the final figure.<br> I sold leather key fobs, luggage tags, etc, for charity recently, but found face to face selling easier and better value for the charity.

The Sterling's magazine wasn't condusive to a right hand holster, I suppose.

Looking nice!

Yeh, it would be an ideal situation if the requirements were the same everywhere, but hey ho! Actually, the changes I'm making are what i'd regard as 'common sense'. Some of the Centurion requirements (latex hand guards for example and those shin hook closures, whilst they might be more 'screen accurate', I just think look a bit... Well... Rubbish

Hey, i'm making mods on my SDS at the moment, too. You'll need to glue all the limbs except shins. (Or cut the armour and do butt joints and coverstrips) I'm glueing limbs, but will add coverstrips on top. Have you changed shape of the knee ammo pack? I need to reshape mine so the angle on top corners = 90 degrees and bottom corners = rounded. Also, I need to move the knee back down a bit. Have you glued front shoulder straps to chest plate? And as Locitus says, the rivets on side are huge. Your 'after photos' are MUCH better than the 'before photos'.

Genius. A bit like my mate. He starts working on a 'project', and before you know it, he's made a chain-driven 4x4 something-or-other

Constructed some power cells in my standard "Let's see what's lying around", way. Made of a felt tip pen, a long electrical screw, a couple of nyloc nuts and cut-up metal brackets. I need to tidy up the brackets, but this was a test fit.

Thanks mate - much appreciated. It's more a question of "How many blasters do I want?" I just like the E-11, bud - it's fun making something from nothing, no matter how ugly it is Besides, I still have a few feet of 40mm pipe to use up

Cheers, sounds do-able. Maybe on a future pipe build.