Digz Graavz

It's due to arrive today! It's actually at my local post office (according to Canada Post....), so if they actually attempt delivery it should be good. I'm working today, sadly, but worst case I can hit the post office before they close.

Really starting to get pissed off with Mark from AP. I ordered the armour on Sept 12th and he's had several delays. The only time he sends an update is after I ask him what's going on. Sept 20th: Dear valued customers Just letting you we just started a new batch of kits, plastic arrived later then expected since company we deal with was relocated so this set up back a couple weeks but rest assured we will keep you updated on the progress on your order, for those who ordered untrimmed or fully trimmed kits these will ship fairly fast once production is complete, for ready to wear orders a few extra weeks is required. Mark (AP) Oct 2nd: Hi Chris We will start new batch any day now will keep you posted, you are #15 on our current list Mark (AP) Oct 24th: Hi Chris We are in full production process, as soon as completed we will start the rough trimming of all parts in your case full trimming and packing. Mark (AP) Also Oct 24th: Hello Future troopers Here's a small update letting you know that we are currently in full production, helmets are done and will start forming the armor parts any day now, we should be done within 2 weeks then will come the packing and shipping of each order, we are a bit behind schedule since the shop I deal with had a big contract to finish before they could have started on my order, in the meantime here's a sneak peek! Mark (AP) Nov 12th: We are still in full production on the armor parts Mark (AP) Nov 19th: Hello future trooper! We are currently molding the armor parts but we are 2 weeks behind schedule, the shop I deal with had to stop on my order and take care of a big contract, I'm a small fish compared to the jobs these guys deal with so they have no choice but to priorities the big companies that feed them big $$$ rest assured we are working as fast as we can, I will keep you updated. Mark (AP) On Dec 6th he said: Hi Chris Was about to send new update, we Just finished molding everything, now that all parts are molded we will start the shipping process,the untrimmed and trimmed kits will ship first since they don't require as much work then we ship the ready to wear orders. Mark (AP) Hello everyone, We Just finished molding everything, now that all parts are molded we will start the shipping process, the untrimmed and trimmed kits will ship first since they don't require as much work then we ship the ready to wear orders, you will soon receive email with balance info so expect a email from me in the next few days I emailed him today to see where we were and he said that they just finished molding YESTERDAY: Hello Chris We just finished the molding this weekend so this week I'm shipping all untrimmed kits, the coming weekend I will start trimming and ship the trimmed kits which is tedious work, we have over 30 orders to ship between all kits. Mark (AP) Seriously? He said he'd finished them on the 6th but now it was actually on the 15-16th? Which time was he lying?

Hi everyone, I recently received my Icomm and I ordered their wireless mic with it. http://store.voicebooster.com/steren-voicebooster-wireless-headset-tie-clip-microphone-kit/ Unfortunately arrived defective and they are out of stock to replace it for me. Has anyone had luck with a different wireless mic for this unit? Thanks!

The wireless setup from Voicebooster is a basic FM setup, which ironically enough came defective... I've emailed them on that one to see what the plan is. I wish I had my bucket to play with spacing so I know what I'm up against with all of the gear I have.

Just got an email from AP... they are delayed an additional 2 weeks Apparently their vac-forming facility has large contract obligations so a small fish like him gets pushed aside. I'm at 21/2 months and counting. I have next week off work and I was hoping to get my armour by then (and it's my birthday). At this point I'm hoping to have it done by Christmas instead of the Hallowe'en I was hoping for. My voice changer arrived yesterday (finally, thanks Canada Post Strike). I went with Voicebooster and the wireless mic. I'm going to start looking into sound-boosting apps and wiring in a remote mic+earpiece to help with hearing my surroundings. An old smartphone or iPod should handle it. I'll post updates if I find anything and rig it up. I'm thinking of something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Mics-MAONO-Omnidirectional-Microphones-Smartphone-Transmitter/dp/B071X6H6ZS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1542806626&sr=8-7&keywords=MAONO Plug those into the phone and use a bluetooth earbud...

Thanks. I found a local trooper who's 10 minutes away (TK69103) and we met up. He showed me his build and is going to work with me on mine to help avoid any mistakes he made. He even gave me a new tube of E6000 and a bunch of his leftovers (strapping, snaps, etc), I'm just waiting for the package to arrive.... A postal strike delayed my trigger by a couple of days, so my day off today sadly will not involve any work on the blaster. Sigh. I bought some black and white packs of Sugru as well, as somewhere on here it was mentioned that it's good for installing the lenses.

A few setbacks and delays.... My father in law snapped the selector switch on my blaster, so I've upgraded to a functioning one: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/E11-BLASTER-STERLING-SAFETY-LEVER-AND-3-POSITION-SWITCH/123295999786?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 And while machining out the blaster the Dremel slipped and I took a chunk out of my trigger, so I've ordered an actual Sterling one. Authenticprops is about 3-4 weeks behind schedule on their last batch, so no armour yet... My voice changer is on the way too - Voicebooster with iComm and a wireless mic. I've gotten everything else - Boots, black suit, dark lens, helmet foam, neck seal, fans.... Just can't wait to get it all together.

There are a ton of wireless cameras available.... guys are gluing them on small drones. I'm guessing someone with more know how than me could figure this out PDQ. Video here: -----------

Has anyone found a good setup to improve helmet audio using a Smart Phone app? I've done a whopping 10 minutes of research and there are a ton of apps out there, so I figure it's gotta be easy enough to rig up (ideally) 2 microphones and earbuds. Has anyone done this setup? Thanks

You guys are awesome with the advice and quick responses. I'm really starting to like this community. Way nicer than those Jedi jerks I spoke to an Ebay seller who has a ton of blaster parts and that I got my selector switch from. She's been great and is going to list some Sterling triggers soon. ------------

OK you convinced me. I designed one and it's printing now... fingers crossed!

Yeah, I have searched for Sterling triggers with no success. I don't have access to any CNC type machines, just my 3d printer. What I really need are accurate measurements for the whole trigger. I may go off of images and scale up/down as needed.

Hi everyone, So, here's the story - Father in Law broke my selector switch, so I decided to upgrade to a functioning 3 way switch. Cool, as I was debating doing that anyways. BUT while machining out the blaster to accept the switch, I bumped the trigger and took a chunk out. The end is now 1/2 as thick as it should be. It looks like it has been whittled down. I can't find a decent 3d printer image for one, or actual triggers for sale. Any help sourcing one would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Boots are ordered. Other soft goods have all arrived. Still waiting for my armour. My blaster is 90% - It's all painted and weathered. I just need to make and install the clear glass for the counter, and I have to install a new selector switch (actual Sterling one arrives Monday), as my father in law snapped mine off, forcing the issue on installing a functional one LOL. I'll post pics soon.

Hi Everyone, I'm fairly new here. My armour hasn't arrived yet (ANH Stunt from Authenticprops), but my E11 Blaster has arrived. It's a black resin cast and I'm working on the paint job etc. I have 2 main questions: 1 - The scope - Is the decal a good way to go and deemed acceptable? 2 - The counter - Does the glass cover need to be D shaped?? I've seen images of the actual counter where it's actually flush, but I'm going for accuracy if possible. Are there simple solutions for the D shaped lens or am I sanding plexiglass? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Thanks again everyone. Looks like I will get the neck seal and black suit from Trooperbay and boots from Imperialboots, who also offer a strapping kit: https://www.imperialboots.com/product/strapkit/ Is the kit a good plan? Also - I am now researching voice changers...

Thanks! Are their neck seals acceptable for centurion? 501 says " Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. ", but I have read somewhere that an "S" style is preferential to the "U" style. Also, how fitted does it need to be? My neck is about 16 1/2 but the one from Imperial Boots is about 17 3/4. https://www.imperialboots.com/product/neckseal/ Thanks again everyone.

Hi everyone. I am finally taking the plunge after dreaming of this for years. I've ordered a fully trimmed kit from AP with hopes of getting it up to Centurion at some point. I was going to order boots from TK boots, but they email I got back from them said " I'm sorry, Chris, but we're sold out of 10's and also 11's and tentatively, we're closing TK Boots. ", so it looks like I will need to source these somewhere else. I'll be sourcing a neck seal and the body suit as well.