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Same. Plus, it gives you more to talk about when people ask about your kit because you know all the intimate details about the originals.

American Tourister has a booth at the Celebration. I noticed a few other troopers had there so I jumped right on that bandwagon and bought one. http://shop.americantourister.com/luggage/american-tourister-star-wars-28%22-spinner/657784608.html 70x50x31cm. Fits my TK with room to spare... and... it goes as a checked bag with no oversize fees.

The acetone part was in thread above the third photo.

I'm in! This is exactly what I need!

Take your time, do your research and savor the build. It can be tedious but it's also really gratifying. Same with painting the helmet. It's not hard, it just takes patience and perseverance. Be sure to look through the many build threads available here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/80-anh-build-threads/ and particularly Ukswrath's build for clear directions when you feel lost. Most answers to your questions can be found there. Still, if you need specific help, we're here for you. Have fun with the build!

Awesome! Thanks all!

I second starsaber25's advice. Building your own suit is not that hard. You'll gain a real appreciation for and learn LOT about the real suits in the process. You also get the stories to tell and will meet more people here at FISD while doing your build thread (and conversely by follow the build threads of others). Telling the tale of trying to find the right screws or rivets and how they had to be placed or how you had to trim this or that piece to fit your body perfectly... five times... adds layers of depth to your costume. It sounds tedious but it's fun and very gratifying. Most of us build our kits. We talk about building. We help each other build. And when we're done, we start building our next project. When you know every tiny little detail from building your kit, you'll feel like a proud parent when you show it off. Just my two cents...

And the winner is... La La Land.

There's a wealth of information available here at FISD. Take your time; do your research; ask questions when you need advice. It'll all work out.

Try removing and reattaching those cover strips leaving about a 1/4" gap on both seams. That might buy you enough space. Also, remove some of the upper return edge. That will help too. Oh and btw, the thigh ammo pack is attached wrong. It should be attached like this:

Yes. Decals are acceptable but give the paint another try. It's more authentic and people notice. You can always take a little paint thinner to it and start over. The first tear I did got messed up and I used a paper towel, soaked in thinner, to remove 100% of the paint with no problem.

Michael Avina 11427 EIB A4 Andrew Thanks Joseph! No worries! http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/11427-eib.png

Michael Avina 11427 Centurion A4 Andrew And thanks for reviving this tradition! My pleasure, Michael! http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/11427-centurion.png

Voted. Dark side FTW!

Fortunately, it's only the 2017 models that are affected.

I use a stirrup of elastic which velcros to the front of the shin. It works quite well. There's a tutorial somewhere here at FISD that details it.

Thanks. Admittedly, the outlines took a little back and forth with the gray and black before they were tidy enough and then a little scrape here and there with an X-acto knife goes a long way.

I did the gray background and the black outline freehand on the traps and the tears and then masked the lines with painter's tape. There are a few tricks to using tape this way. I always smooth it down well with a fingernail. Some people like to lightly paint the area with the background color to seal the edges and prevent bleed but I find that a carefully adhered tape job is usually sufficient. Then paint your black lines and carefully remove the tape before it is completely dry. You may need a little touch up with gray but if you're careful, it will be very little. Here was my go:

"Commence primary ignition."

Ok, here ya go, Omar... My painted boots nine months and a bunch of wearings later.... ------------- I haven't retouched them even once. The paint proved to be quite durable.

​ Dancers are no more objectified than actors, singers, waiters, bartenders, salesmen, teachers and a host of other professions who basically "perform" as a part of doing their job. The audience is there to benefit from the performance and by extension "objectify" them in their portrayed role. We all stood there and happily objectified Weird Al... we saw him as a performer and we expected to him entertain us and make us feel happy. We didn't care what he had for breakfast, whether or not his mother is sick, or really anything about him as a person... we only wanted to be entertained. We all do this every day with 90% of the people we encounter. Same thing, right? I know several model/dancers. They dance in clubs as atmosphere; they work as "grid girls" at auto races, they do print and television ads, and product promos at malls, trade shows and such... and they perform at events like the Bash. The women I know who do this are trained professional dancers, make-up artists and personal trainers. They have university degrees. They are smart, talented, strong women who enjoy what they do for a living or they wouldn't do it... because it's hard work. ​The Bash sorely failed to deliver on the promise of the "streets of Mos Eisley / Cantina" vibe. The gymnastics performed by the twi'lek dancers while suspended 25' off the floor was one of the few shining moments of the Cantina "atmosphere". My wife, who tends to be pretty puritanical, thought the twi'lek dancers were outstanding. I commend the choice of adding them. They were unexpected and their impressive feats of strength and daring were a joy to watch as they brought a unique and memorable element to the event. ​

Sure thing. They're nine months old now and have plenty of miles on them but they still look pretty good. I'll post a photo tonight when I get home.

Really solid build! This is a great looking kit! All the best on your EIB and I'm sure we'll see you in the Centurion ranks very soon!

There is no requirement to buy one. You could scratch build your E-11 like I did. It's hugely satisfying; the research required gives you great insight into the intricacies of the originals and a good story. It's not hard but it does take time and resourcefulness but then that's a lot of the fun. Here's the link to my build thread... it's only partial (one day, I'll finish the thread... there are just so many photos...) but it will give you an idea of how a simple piece of PVC pipe can become an awesome blaster.

"Hurry! Let's hide them in here! What's the worst that could happen?"