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Might be better to fix it now, rather than have is bother you later.

Definitely! I’ll be submitting for EIB this weekend. I just need to make a few adjustments.

When I started the process of building my ANH Stunt TK I regretted not spending the extra to get the kit fully trimmed up front, or even fully built; however, nearing the completion of the build I found myself becoming more than a little nostalgic for this part of the journey that was ending. I’ll have to relive the journey vicariously by following other trooper’s new builds, because my wife will kill me if I attempt to start another. Shout Outs: - Thanks again to the following troopers for being welcoming, supportive and providing great threads to learn from: Willeywonka, Wook1138, Neb Sgird, gmrhodes13, TheSwede, Lucnak, Hollowbodies, FencingCorvetteTrooper, CableGuy, Pretzel, CoatHanger, JenEcho, Suspend, ABS80, Ukswrath, Commander Gree, Thumpy, Magni, Sgt Garand, Frank75139, Tolo, TK-34288, 68Brick, Zarlon, Steaditrooper, Shanester, Ninjamove, jethroskull, Pyrates. Rob

Congrats on your BBB day!

TK 69103 requesting access. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=28431 Thanks!

Thanks! Looking forward to trooping.

Build looks really nice! Only thing that stood out to me Is that you’ll need to move your drop boxes over to line up with the edges of the ABS belt. From the CRL: • The drop boxes dangle from the sides of the front plastic belt (ammo belt) via white straps and are aligned under the plastic tabs of the ammo belt.

Thanks for the feedback, it’s appreciated. I submitted already via the Canadian garrisons webpage and emailed the GMLs, now just waiting to hear back from them.

Back of the calves are fixed Trimmed the front return edges off of the thighs... much nicer! and a pic “sans bucket” I’ve also trimmed the large tab off the back of the bridges and then shaped them with some hot water to get them to rest closer to the back plate (sorry, no pic). Going to work on the shoulder bells some more to close the gap between them and the chest plate.

I don’t think they would make approvals in person, but even if they did, I’d think submitting photos on the pre-approval thread would be the better way to go; it would give you the chance to get feedback and make any adjustments that might be necessary.

Nice! Looking forward to that myself. You should sound off in the Newly Approved members threads. Am I correct in guessing that’s a significant date in 1987?

It is! Looking forward to getting out to a troop sometime. Congrats on getting the TK designation! Do you have your number?

Thanks Randy!

Thanks Daniel! Yeah, I've been wrestling with that shoulder bell... I'll get it eventually.

Thanks Dan!

Thanks Colin! I'll give this a try.

Thanks Luc!

Thanks Joseph, much appreciated! I’d been on the fence about those return edges, but their hours are numbered now.

Thanks, I’ll have to add a longer strap between it and the bicep.

Thanks for the catching that for me!

Name: Robert Rabey Future Garrison: Canadian Garrison Armor Maker: AP Helmet Maker: AP Cloth Belt Maker: AP Neck Seal Maker: Darmans Props Boot Maker: Imperial Boots Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 175 lbs TK Type: (ANH Stunt) I had no direct help (in person) with this build, but would like to gratefully acknowledge the support, encouragement, and helpful build threads of the following members (to name but a few): Willeywonka, Wook1138, Neb Sgird, gmrhodes13, TheSwede, Lucnak, Hollow-bodies, FencingCorvetteTrooper, CableGuy, Pretzel, CoatHanger, JenEcho, Suspend, ABS80, Ukswrath. Thank you for for your time and consideration! Rob

Thanks! Almost there!

Thanks! I have some Velcro, and I had read that some people put some foam padding in, but wasn’t sure where that was. I do have plenty of extra poppers, so I’ll probably add them in for good measure.

First test fitting of all the completed parts together Very excited to be this close to completion, but I still have some adjustments to make before I can submit the pre-approval pics (which I’ll definitely be taking in better lighting!) My belt needs to come up a touch, and one of the shoulder bells needs to come in a bit, and I need to add some foam and/or Velcro to the sniper knee calf to get it to stay straight. Think my thigh garters need to be raised a little too.

I think you know what the answer is; eventually, both. Congrats on the BBB, and enjoy your build!