Welcome Alan to the greatest detachment !!! We are here to help !!! My best advice to you while you wait for BBB is : 1). RESEARCH, RESEARCH, & more RESEARCH the build threads here !!! You will get prepared for the “marathon”... 2. Ask questions send pictures ... 3. I am so happy [emoji2] you are where ur at.... EVERYONE has been through what you’re going through feelings of EXCITEMENT, HAPPINESS, ANXIETY, FEAR, & TIREDNESS are just a slew of emotions to be expected, but never feel you are ALONE ! 4. Spend 1-3 hrs every day working on your armor. I would spend more especially on my days off. Remember it’s ok to take time off and enjoy life and continue with refresh eyes. 5. DO NOT take short cuts ! 6. ALWAYS use E-6000... ALWAYS ur armor will thank you [emoji4]!!! 7. Get good & comfortable leather boots. I strongly recommend IMPERIAL BOOTS. They are approveable and nice boots. 8. Get to know what EIB & CENTURION are and build to their specifications. (You will thank me later [emoji1417] !!! There is nothing plenty more, but we will get to it later .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk