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I think you need to get everything aligned properly first, then once you have your strapping in it will all line up. It doesn't look like you've cut out your notches yet either.

Cool. I was just looking at Dengar a couple of days ago and trying to pick apart the pieces.

Considering that a modded Rubies blaster is allowed at EIB I am a bit surprised to hear comments about your counter. I didn't realize the level of detail required I guess.

Yeah it can be hard to take it slow... Just get lots of clamps and magnets so you can have multiple parts going at the same time.

CA can pop off, so don't worry too much about using it sparingly. I think part of the issue is that you have a narrow strip to glue to due to the needed gap for your manly forearms.

You could also try adding some CA to the inner strips when you glue them to get a bond. The E6000 and the outer strip should reinforce it.

Strange that the glue is failing like that. You can try a slight bend in the strips to match your shape before gluing, and also try roughing up each surface with an aggressive sandpaper before gluing to help give it something to stick to.

Approval email received! Just need to wait for the election dust to settle and I'll have my TKID!

Approval email received! Just need to wait for the election dust to settle and I'll have my TKID!

Here are the clearer pics, taken today:

Start your build thread, and read lots. Ask lots of questions. Read more. Everyone here is super helpful. Have fun with your build!

Even cheaper because I work at Rona lol.

I just posted a ton of pics in my pre-approval request. I was emailed by my GML who said it should all be a go but he wants some clearer pictures. I'll have to take the actual shots of me wearing it tonight, In the meantime, I whipped up a mannequin out of ABS pipe in about 30 mins: (the left hand slipped...need to make it better next time I put the armor on him!) Material List: 3" ABS pipe - 12' 2"'ABS pipe - 6' 3" ABS "short" elbow - 2 3" ABS T - 3 3"-2" Reducing Flange - 2 2" 45 degree elbow - 2 Zip Ties to connect torso to shoulders Cut List: 3" Pipe: 4" x 2 (shoulders) 5" x 1 (waist) 17" x 2 (torso) 33" x 2 (legs) 10" x 1 (neck) 2" pipe: 8" x 2 14" x2

Here are a whack more. I'll get live shots of me wearing the armor again tonight or tomorrow. Got my GML email and he just requested a few clearer pics and a good action shot. I figured I'd take the Centurion list while I was at it.

Yeah mine were a fail too - Also AP. I've seen the 2-part CA glues with an activator work well but you need to make 100% sure your placement is perfect. I've had to order another set from Mark...

Don't worry about the rivets. You can use nuts/bolts in there as they will not be seen. Your brow looks a touch high. Try lowering it and adjusting the angle, then tape the ears on and post a few pics. Worst case you could always trim more off the brow if you had to.

Just took a couple of pics of my bucket. You can see it with and without the S-Trim.

The back piece looks like it is ending high. I believe the bottom lip should line up with the front. It looks like your bottom opening won't be a smooth oval. Check out the image galleries if you're ever in doubt:

Nice start! One word of advice from me would be to work on your sniper knee alignment before doing anything else to your left shin. In your picture it already looks offset. In general on the legs you want to make the mouldings line up at the knee end.

You want to have no return edge on the forearms, especially the wrists (this is a higher level requirement as well).

Hi Alex, Welcome aboard! -Start your build thread and ask lots of questions. -Order all of your soft goods (neck seal, black undersuit, gloves, etc). Boots can be slow so I'd get them going now. You can check out Imperialboots for them. -Get your E6000 -Get all of your fasteners, strapping etc. -Get all of your tools - You cannot have too many magnets (if you're in the US or Canada, try Lee Valley) and clamps. -Get your paints -Read, read, read, read. Check other build threads and the reference guides. There are great tutorials and lists of everything you need. -Check your Centurion references so you get everything ready for that from the start. -Read more. -Ask more questions. -Set up an IMGUR account to post your pictures. You can copy and paste the BBCode from there into your posts. -Most importantly, have fun. -Did I mention read and ask questions?

Keep going! Nice to see the Level 3 detail from the start. Post lots, ask lots. Everyone was super helpful with my build so you're in great company here.

Henceforth: Anyone who challenges the level of gloss on TD screws shall be sentenced to installing 1000 S-Trims and Sniper Knees.