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  1. I am SO close! Couple more questions...

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    OK, I am so close!!  Don't be too proud of me, as a friend offered to construct my helmet for my TK.  Anywhoo, a couple questions.  First, what is the best head gear for the inside of the helmet?  Hard hat liner, velcro, leeches?  I mean, they'd kinda hurt, but would stick to my head.

     

    Second, maybe kinda nit picky, but I am about to paint the ab buttons.  I have the correct paint, but is there a special kind of paint brush that leaves the least amount of streaks?  

     

    Thanks!  And I will be posting pics for my pre-approval within a couple weeks - SOOO geeked!

  3. Size of drop boxes question...

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    1 minute ago, Rat said:

    Hahahaha! No worries about that. I will only say I thought the same and was surprised to find I'm 99% good for Centurion.

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    I love my dad, God rest his soul, and am proud to have been his son.  But, I inherited his ability to take instructions easy enough for a child to build a square peg, and turn it into a round hole.

  4. Size of drop boxes question...

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    18 minutes ago, Rat said:

    Like Glen said they're not required for basic, but we do like to see troopers go for the higher levels. It is totally an option and up to you though. My kit, an Anovos, came as you see them above.

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    Thanks!  I have an ATA kit, and it did not come with the inner boxes.  I appreciate the motivation to go for upper level, but whatever the Midas touch is, I have the 180 degree opposite of that when it comes to building.  However, I am considering getting a Biker Scout with some money I might be making on a sale.  If I get that, I'd be careful, and shoot for upper level with that.

  10. Are these scuffs unacceptable?

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    36 minutes ago, tydirium1 said:

    I would try to clean it up the best you can. After you get the glue residue off then it shouldn't look too bad. Maybe some super fine grade sanding if nessesary.  But it's not really that bad . Just try to get the glue off and post some more pics.

    Thanks  :)  Yeah, I wanted to get the pics up as soon as possible, but that glue is tricky.  I need to let my nails grow a bit!

  13. Question about velcro-ing the lower legs

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    On 9/4/2018 at 10:48 PM, fragarock said:

    I think we can fix that. Let me know when you're around and I'll come over. Maybe this weekend.

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    Hey Frank - with the cooler weather today, I did yet another hot water bath with my armor.  I swear, ATA must think people have oval shaped legs!  Anyway, I think I got it to look a little better, but I am ditching the velcro.  I know bra hooks are a pain to put on and take off, but the velcro is just not lying down very well.

  15. What if I had a helmet and body armor with whites that are a bit off?

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    On 9/9/2018 at 2:46 AM, CableGuy said:

    In all honesty, it doesn’t look that bad in the photos. Perhaps try some natural light shots (daylight) when you can.

    Ref the note on the pics about the tubestripes; with a grey frown, your lid is an ANH lid. You’re right that ESB used stickers/decals for the lids, but in this case, Anovos have just done it to save time/money. :-)

    (Btw, you’re right about FISD - it’s a great community. emoji1303.pngemoji1303.pngemoji1303.png)

    I took pics from a few different exposures and flash settings.  I think I have a chameleon brand, because it seems to switch from mine being brighter to the new helmet being brighter from one place to another!  Either way, I think it bodes well for me to use this bucket with my ATA armor.  What do you think?  mFeAMgc.jpeg

  19. What if I had a helmet and body armor with whites that are a bit off?

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    I had the chance to purchase an unmade Anovos kit with the already made helmet for the ANH-TK.  It seems as if the whites are not an exact match, as I built an ATA kit, and the Anovos seems a tad whiter.  My kit is six years old, so maybe it's just faded a bit.  My question is, would this still be approved for basic trooping?  I will sell the Anovos kit, for sure, anyway, but it's either with or without the pre-made bucket.  Thanks!

  20. Question about velcro-ing the lower legs

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    On 9/4/2018 at 8:46 PM, Commander Gree said:

    It really comes down to price with people. I don't see a reason why they wouldn't, as I see it all the time where people "Kit bash" lol. Have helmets from one maker and the armor of another. You should have no problem selling it like that. Put it out to as many people as possible and you should do fine

    Thanks!  I told the guy I'd try to help him sell it, but it seems the selling guidelines on here kind of suggest I should only sell stuff that is my own.  To have access to it, send the best photos, I'd probably have to buy it.  It would be worth it if the helmet white matches my armor.  Would save me a heckle and jekyll a lot of time and stress.  Anyway, my next concern is my shins.  I hot water bathed the crap out of them because they are oval shaped, and the cover strip is not lying down flush with velcro - and I bought industrial strength velcro.  Does this look terrible?  Whenever I see pics of troopers, I rarely get a look at their shin enclosure.  --------

  21. Question about velcro-ing the lower legs

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    21 hours ago, fragarock said:

    I know the helmet can be daunting. I'm available to help even if you want me to build it for you. Let me know, I'm around the corner .....sort of.

    Just want you to get this kit done and get out there trooping.

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    Frank, you are awesome, man!  I've hit another snag - issues with the shins.  Mine are kind of oval shaped, and even hot water bathing the crap out of them, I don't think they look good.  I'm not looking forward to doing it again for two reasons - one, it's been so dang hot without leaning over hot water!  And two, it will probably make me have to re-glue the cover strips yet again and again.  I am thinking of buying this guy's armor though, and maybe just trying to re-sell it with switching out the helmet if the whites match up.  Anyway, does this look like as much crap as I think it does?  The velcro just isn't holding the cover strip down flush.  https://imgur.com/a/7pznpaU

  22. Question about velcro-ing the lower legs

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    7 hours ago, TheSwede said:

    You could ask if he would be willing to split it and sell the helmet seperately, I can’t be sure but don’t think you will have a problem selling the kit and on that note do you have price in mind for the helmet kit?

    He will not sell just the helmet.  If I do acquire the whole set, I would try selling it all together with my un-assembled helmet kit first.  Chances are the plastic whites won't match, anyway.

  23. Question about velcro-ing the lower legs

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    On 8/20/2018 at 8:52 AM, Commander Gree said:

    This sounds great. and so you know, there are a lot of things within the "preferred" area that will not keep you from obtaining Centurion. We want our troopers to look as best as possible, but like Joseph mentioned, we totally understand and recognize that not all troopers are built the same. This is also why NO armor kit is 501st approved. Armor is only approved in conjunction with  the wearer. A kit is not approvable on its own.

     

    When talking to your Garrison mate, the one that's on the approval team, be sure he knows that your end game is Centurion. He may be telling you "Ya that will work" but merely talking about basic, which may cause you to do something that will require even more work later down the road for Centurion. If you start out with Centurion in mind, set that as your goal, it makes the build a lot easier. Basic can be achieved with a rushed kit. Centurion takes just a little more work, and time, and a touch of love for the Empire, and you will be there. 

     

    Just keep it coming, let the photos flow, and we will get you there. No problem is too big to handle.

     

    What would you think about this?  A guy is selling his unopened Anovos kit around here for $600, the ANH version.  I am wondering if I'd be able to buy it so that I could use the pre-made bucket, and then put my un-made bucket kit in it for a re-sale.  Would save me all kinds of time and frustration of building the helmet, and really motivate me to finish the remainder.  Would people buy the whole thing with the un-made helmet kit?

  24. Question about velcro-ing the lower legs

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    On 8/20/2018 at 12:12 PM, justjoseph63 said:

    Jordan nailed it.  Your GML may point out certain things that will get you to basic, but if you look over some of the approved Centurion submissions they will show you the finer details that while not specifically mentioned in the CRL are suggested and/or required for that level.  Here is a link:  https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/66-fisd-centurion-program/

    What would you think about this?  A guy is selling his unopened Anovos kit around here for $600, the ANH version.  I am wondering if I'd be able to buy it so that I could use the pre-made bucket, and then put my un-made bucket kit in it for a re-sale.  Would save me all kinds of time and frustration of building the helmet, and really motivate me to finish the remainder.  Would people buy the whole thing with the un-made helmet kit?

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