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Congrats!!!! *throws confetti in air*

Thank you very much, Tony! I've been working some more on this and will be uploading the photos soon... hopefully within the next few days!

What I have so far One below I still have a few edges to trim up, but I wanted to wait for the very end! Below: My box so far of the items that I've got to the point of where they SHOULD be fine for when I get ready to snap together: Below: Just the few things I've got left to do... the ones that are sitting inside the tub NEED to be trimmed. Ones wrapped in tape are ones I am going to trim away the returns slowly and then start adding the cover strips and inside strips Below: No return on the forearms!!! Thanks for the tip, Jeff! Also, this is the right size to fit around my forearm with some room so it's not too tight

You're not spoiling my plans at all! I like to have input and suggestions!!! I actually went out to Lowes and got myself a sanding wedge (forget what it's called), but it's similar to what you've recommended!!! Also, I've fixed the ab and will be uploading pics shortly! Great seeing you at the AP as well, learned a lot and it made it easier for me to continue on with my build after coming to a "roadblock". Thank you very much I've fixed it and will be uploading pics shortly!

So after yet another day (only a few hours of being able to work on my armor) I at least was able to clean up the abdominal piece: And then start in on the left shin piece... and thank Darth Vader that Mark labeled the pieces with a "L" & a "R"!!!! So made a initial cut with the least intimidating part: Of course after I finished the one part of the shin, I moved onto the next part: After doing this I have a lot of rough lines, but I've decided to break out the dremel and get some more bits so I can get a faster sanding job and then finish up with my smooth sanding paper. But so far it's a start

Hey after seeing your armor up and close, I decided to go ahead and start mine! I'm also glad that it arrived earlier than expected!!!!! I thought it was longer than 2 weeks ago that I saw yours haha. I look forward to the AP and I'll be sure to let you know if there's anything you can help with, but please let me know likewise! Thank you very much!

Legoland... I have not been to yet! However, gotta admit that it's nice to be able to do things like these! I'm definitely gonna have to join y'all now!

Thank you for the suggestions! As all I'm doing right now is just cutting/trimming/fitting everything to myself I shouldn't require much, but I'll keep that in mind! That's my goal, Centurion! I felt the same way that it's easier to make it the highest level possibly now than it would be later. I also look forward to trooping with y'all in the MST! Thank you for the invite, I look forward to it

Thank you!

once I get home I'll be doing more! Thank you, Joseph! I have signed up with TBS (Same name as here) and WILL be making it to the AP this Sunday . Jeff (wingnut) has been helping me a lot and giving TONS of pointers so I have to take my hat (or helmet) off to him as well! Thank you very much, I look forward to sharing more

*NOTICE* No images yet... I've tried uploading pics, but keeps telling me that imgur is not a allowed file extension?! Will be uploading soon... Fixed *EDIT* Adding a color indicator for what I've got completed and what I don't: I have 3 initial stages that I'm aiming for: Stage 1: Cut out and fit the parts (Finishing Helmet last) - This part is finished!!!! Stage 2: Glue and snaps (followed with/by photos for approval) -2A - Entry Level Approval - Basic Approval Achieved!!!! (I have all the "requirements for EIB and Centurion, but have not started the approval process yet) -2B - EIB Approval - not started -2C - Centurion Approval - not started Stage 3: Troop! So I ordered my kit last week from AP (Thank you Mark) and it arrived today! Even though the tracking STILL says it's out to be shipped... tomorrow lol. I was notified that there was a "big" box at my door and so when I got home there was a BIG box: Was not expecting that when I walked through my front door lol. I took everything out and started making sure it's all there... even though I might have overlooked one thing in my excitement... (sorry Mark).... it is I looked at what I had and was a little nervous at what I would start on. I debated on the shins, helmet, forearms and so on until I settled on the abdominal/cod plate: That was my practice cut... found out that I have to keep a constant pressure to make sure my scoring marks don't slip! I MIGHT have shed a little blood on this one... but makes it all that more special to me So I made the last two (or several dozen final cuts) and came out with a base line for this: Still have a few lines to clean up, but I always like giving myself some extra room on the sides so I don't make too many mistakes. It can always be sanded down

I use imgur (I've got my album there hidden so no one else can see them unless I post the direct link, and has the BB Code listed there for you) and FB for my "image hosting" needs. Although, the list that Preston provides is a great one! However... I have to admit that I stopped using flickr. Only used it for a school project (I wasn't impressed) and had random strangers commenting on things?! (tried photobucket and did not like it)

Ah ok, I don't have the remo for my hero 5, but I was looking into it. Of course I don't have the session, but instead the hero so the remo might not be as useful than just the individual pressing the button to just capture on the go? Either way, nice going!

Thanks! I'm going to be posting a build thread soon! I know it'll be a little while before I can actually get it finished, but I'm looking forward to it!

Its' funny because RIGHT after I said all this, my next door neighbor said that there was a HUGE box waiting at my doorsteps!!!!! Needless to say... mine has arrived lol! I'm already wanting this day to be over so I can get home and start working in on it!

I do have to ask, but do you have the remote for your gopro? That might make it easier to turn on/off and switch to different modes. I like the 5 and it's easy one touch button on/capture mode.

These are great photos!!!! I'm looking forward to being able to post my adventures as well!!!! (just a few more days until my box arrives)

These made me laugh! Well written!!!!