Greg S

Made the radio face plate details. I used 1/8 abs for the top trim and 1/16 abs for the bottom trim. Next is to glue them to the front of the radio box when the wood stiffeners are fully dry.

Moving onto the radio box. I cut the box down to 2 1/2 inches. Cut the lid down for the back. I cut and glued in some wood supports for a more solid mounting points on the pack. While the E6000 is drying I will start on the radio face plate.

Started off with the tube. First I trimmed the tube to proper length of 2 ft. Next glued the caps on. I used some tape to make a straight cut line. I have a side bench vise that Kept it square. Using a hack saw I cut off the rounded parts. Finished with a file and sand paper. Next I took the spare TK shoulder strap. Used a heat gun to make it flat. Trimmed it to the required 7 bumps. Heated it once again and formed it to the tube. Clamped and glued it in place 2" down from the cap edge. Moving onto the boxes next.

Awesome thanks @justjoseph63 I will do this for the tube.

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Today was my lucky day I found a can of the Slate Blue Spray paint at my local Ace Hardware store.

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Alright here we go I have acquired enough parts to get started. So here is what I have starting with the pack. I am following a few build threads as well. 1. GarageBoss Drain pan (Amazon) 2. Photo Box for the radio (Michael's) 3. Radio knobs from Hodgepodge paste jars 4. ABS sheets for the cover plates (Not Pictured) 5. Popit Containers XE-041, XE-051 and EX-061 6. 1" Soda bottle cap (Not Pictured) 7. Bumper Pads (Amazon) 8. 2" Black PVC tube 2 ft. in length (Hardware store) 9. 2 x 2" PVC caps (From Hardware store) 10. TK extra shoulder bridge (From AM kit) 11. Various cups for the Siphon 12. 1" clip buckles and 1" black webbing for the shoulder straps (Hobby Lobby) 13. ArmorAll cleaning wipe container. 14. All other misc items I will post along with the build For the Belt: 1. Extra AM Ammo belt 2. Extra square rivet covers x3 3. New belt from Rob Kittell 4. Magazine pouches from E-Bay. Had to buy 2 sets to get the 2 for the belt. 3rd with top pouch is for the Paldron. I have a extra one with the additional pouch. 5. Palron is ordered from Katarra8

Congrats on achieving Centurion. #500

Oh yah can't to get the Socal Centurions on a troop.

Awesome and congrats Max. #499.

Awesome Max. You got this.

You got this Max.

Cool I used around 4 1/2 tubes of E6000. Don't want to skimp on the glue. You will get some seep from the cover strips etc. But it can be easily removed. Let dry for at least 24 hrs under clamps and magnets. Longer if a high stress area. This method takes awhile but is worth it if you have to make adjustments. More magnets the better you can double stack them for a stronger hold. Also I wrapped mine in a layer of blue tape so they won't scratch the armor. Also protects them from shattering.

Also I would suggest you pick up as many Rare Earth magnets as you can. And some clamps. These will help assembly greatly. I also suggest using E6000 glue. Approx 4-5 tubes.

Congrats on BBB. Looking forward to your progress. Yes like they say lots of pics. Measure 3 times cut once. If trying for centurion. Follow some of the build and submission pages. Good luck. Helmet looks great just those little paint details as mentioned.

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Thanks I appreciate the kind words.

Thankyou Sir.

Much appreciated.

Thankyou SIr.

Greg Schlueter TK-25034 Letter JustJoseph63 https://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/25034-centurion.png

Fixed the strapping for the right forearm. Just moved the snap closer to the edge. That should do it.

Awesome. It is great to be in the first 500 Centurions. That was my goal. Thanks for the help all and kind words along the way. That forearm fix will done ASAP. We are getting closer to trooping again.

Thanks bud. Already on the TD screw fix. Thanks for that tip.