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BigCara

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About BigCara

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    Melbourne, Australia

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  • Name
    M C
  • 501st ID
    18474
  • 501st Unit
    Knightfall Garrison

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  1. Finally made it, getting approved on 17 Dec 2021. Its taken a few days short of 2yrs to complete my build, so its been quite a journey. Completing a Masters, working full time and juggling a family, all impacted on my original plan of getting things finished in 2 months. As this was my first build I learnt a ton and made a couple of mistakes. Still need to make a few adjustments to fit before going for EIB and Centurion, as over the 2yrs lost some weight and gained some weight so different pieces are better fits than others. I enjoyed the build process learning a lot more about the armour than if I had of followed my original plan of buying a commission from RSpropmasters. Though not saying I wouldn't have been happy with that as they make good quality stuff and I would have been able to troop before COVID. Thanks to those that provided comments and advice along the way including: justjoseph63, gmrhodes13, TheSwede; ukswrath; sly11; Tarok; TkSpartan; husky68, + many others. Couple of tips for new builders (going to get a bit more philosophical than usual). 1) Research research research; 2) Be open to asking questions on the forum and open to feedback given in good faith, someone has probably come across the same issue previously and will have the answer; 3) Measure three times, cut once, if unsure measure again or take a photo and ask for advice on forum; 4) Be prepared to make some mistakes, if it can't be fixed its not the end of the world as there are more important things in life, you can always repurchase a particular piece; 5) If your getting frustrated take a break (You will find out about the sniper knee) even if its a few weeks/months; 6) Take lots of photos, really rewarding to look at where you have come from by the end of the process; 7) Real life happens, and is more important; 8) Enjoy the journey, not just the destination;
  2. Requesting 501st access TK18474 https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=33208 Cheers
  3. Thanks, I'll trawl through my emails again as I must have missed a step somewhere, as have been approved by my GML and on the 501st forum, 501st ID: 18474
  4. Hi, I'm trying to post in the newly approved members section of the forum but its not giving me the option to create a new post. Can you please help fix. Thanks BigCara TK18474
  5. Have started making some tweaks based on feedback. Fixed thermal detonator so now panel is horizontal. Couldn't get to internal nuts, as couldnt get ends off, must have glued them a while ago. Can now hear nuts rolling around inside td. Have temporarily fixed with a magnet at the back. Might drill an 8mm hole in the back to slide the out as this will be against the belt. Thoughts? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
  6. Fixed td so now panel is horizontal. Couldn't get to internal nuts, as couldnt get ends off, must have glued them years ago. Can now hear nuts rolling around inside. Have temporarily fixed with a magnet at the back. Might drill an 8mm hole in the back to slide the out as this will be against the belt. Thoughts? Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
  7. Thanks, they are pretty tight, so might be pushed for getting anything in there but will play around with it. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
  8. Looking great Mark, blaster looks top notch Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
  9. Thanks, was pushing my luck to get my wife to syraighten things up, td was pushing it a bit far. Fixed the K. Will look at the hovitips Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
  10. ANH TK Stunt Name: Mark C Height: 182cm Weight: 105kg Future Garrison: Knightfall Garrison Armour Maker: AP Helmet Maker: AP Cloth Belt Maker: AP Neck Seal Maker: Darman's Props Boot Maker: Imperial Boots Holster: AP Hand plates: AP (until Joseph's arrive) Thanks in advance for any feedback! Special Thanks to: justjoseph63, gmrhodes13, TheSwede; ukswrath; sly11; Tarok; TkSpartan; husky68, + many others http://i.imgur.com/XDIeFPX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8nLMgPq.jpg http://i.imgur.com/JQWdQws.jpg http://i.imgur.com/AtYgac0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/fKgSEre.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rHLEsCd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xDukABy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6EFp69i.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mh5QcTO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ShKjlOs.jpg
  11. Finally got my wife to agree to take the photos, Abs handguards til new ones arrive from Joseph.
  12. Good work Mark! Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
  13. No embedded canvas in the AP hand guards I have. I'll try the black silicone whist sourcing another version. Might be the abs hand guards just for my basic approval photos. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
  14. 3rd different type of glue for the hand guards. Same result, adhered perfectly to the glove not to the latex. Guess I will try the black silicone suggestion. Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk
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