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Major trimming is done, and with the wife being out of town on business I’m going to get a chance to focus on my build a bit more. first up is the gluing the cover strips on biceps: I’m also keen to get at the sniper knee plate. I’d like to get that challenging task behind me. My Imperial Boots shipping notification came via email, so I’ll be able to do some fitting with the shins when they arrive.

Congrats! Nice work. I'll be referring back to your pics frequently.

Thanks! I used the decals on the traps and tears... leaving myself less of a chance of messing things up.

The lexan scissors I ordered arrived this week, and what a difference. I am turning into a trimming machine (that trims at an almost glacial pace). I've been spending more time checking out EIB and Centurion submissions and approvals, and watching other build threads. To anyone reading this who hasn't yet purchased their armour, seriously consider paying the extra for the supplier to trim it for you; otherwise, make sure you get the lexan scissors early. I paid the extra to have my helmet trimmed, and am so glad I did. Significant progress has been made on the helmet, and with the arrival of the S-seal and dark green lens from Trooperbay, it should be finished soon. Overall, I'm enjoying the process and have set the goal to try and have my build done by May 4th, with submission(s) soon after.

Your Ab buttons look perfect. Any special trick you used?

Some preliminary fitting of clips for thermal detonator and taping off of areas that don't need paint. I still need to sand down the caps and then it'll soon be ready to put together.

So true! I literally wanted to start doing everything.

I thought I had... found it now, thanks!

Finally, some time to do some trimming! After grappling with indecision for a while I chose to start with thermal detonator parts. I've cut them out and done some trimming. Still have to pick up some Krylon Grey Smoke for it. I'll keep working on the fine trimming and sanding until I can get to the store. Question: Why does the "insert other media" feature not seem to work?

Thanks! I'm following your thread, along with a bunch of others. :-)

Thanks Mark! The kit looks even better than I anticipated. I'll definitely let you know if I have any questions. Thanks for for the tips included on the ABS edges; I need all the info I can get. In hindsight, I kinda wish I had paid a little extra for the fully trimmed kit, but I guess I'll get to enjoy more of the build experience.

Thanks for the tip on direct link. I'll be practising my photo linking this week. ;-) Both! I guess it would just take the helmet, belt and the hand guards... I know what my second build is going to be!

BBB day was actually back around Jan 9th, but a vacation and a bout with the flu, amongst other things, have kept me from starting work until now. What I have been up to though is reading build threads, EIB and Centurion submissions, pouring over Billgrams, and watching every relevant video I have been able to find. My work area is still being set up as supplies have been trickling in via the mail. That supplies list has been proving really helpful! In the last few weeks I've changed my mind switched from brackets to double-snap, and this week flirted with doing an ESB build before firmly deciding on ANH. I'm excited and nervous, and looking forward to delving in! https://imgur.com/a/lM7yV

I've been reading through the Centurion checklists and hadn't seen this detail. Good to know!