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  2. What about this armor can’t be approved?

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    On 1/25/2021 at 5:09 PM, gmrhodes13 said:

    Here is a simple fix that a person used as a starting point. Remember it just needs to look good from the outside though it's always a good idea to make these changes more robust as time and budget allow.

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    Hey Glen, I am finally getting around to finishing my TK armor now that I got my TIE Pilot approved. I was taking another look over your suggestion and saw how simple the shim was in this picture. Is how it is in this picture all that would need to be done to wear a side shim? I had assumed it needed to be seamless (and maybe filled in with ABS paste) but on a closer look, it literally looks like it is stuck up there with velcro. That would be an awesome easy fix to my gap if that is the case lol.  

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    In other news, I learned how to make ABS paste and added an extension for my fat calves :lol:. I also finished a helmet kit that I got from Jason at Intergalactic Supply. I will be posting pictures to the forums for preapproval soon. Looking forward to trooping in a TK again!

  5. What about this armor can’t be approved?

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    Posted · Edited by TK-7892
    Clarification

    22 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

    FX can be built butt join coverstrip construction. You cut the pieces so they join in the middle, you then glue a coverstip on the top. This is for ANH and ESB, for ROTJ you use the overlap method.

     

    Coverstrip widths

    Arms front and back 15mm

    Thighs front and back 20mm

    Shins front 20mm, rear 25mm

     

     

    22 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

    For Basic 501st approval, ANH Hero, Stunt and ESB can use the overlap method (the type you currently have).  If you choose to advance to Expert Infantry level or above, the joins must be separate cover strips.

     

    " I think all I have left to do for basic approval is... fill in the side gaps..."  Technically, there is no requirement for this at Basic approval, but it certainly looks better!

     

    Thanks for the clarification! I would like to replace my overlap actually because since I did my troops back in the day I have gained a few pounds and my calve pieces are reaaaal snug in the back lol. I just need a few centimeters of space in the back to make them close comfortably. How do bigger troopers usually close those rear gaps without suffocating? :laugh1:

     

    I think I might want to just buy some ABS sheets from trooperbay and redo the strips completely but I am unsure how to do it and also stay in the widths mentioned above. How picky is the screen accuracy vs fit on the rear of the legs?

  6. What about this armor can’t be approved?

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    Posted · Edited by TK-7892
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    5 hours ago, Sly11 said:

    Also Logan I am happy to work with you and your GML on this. He has already spoken with me briefly and I mentioned we are taking care of you.

    Our main goal is to get you approved and out trooping again.

     

    Thanks Sly! You guys have all been so helpful. Especially the GML Drew, he has been a pleasure to work with! 

     

    I did have one question about the CRL. It says no overlap construction is allowed. I searched the forums but didn't find any examples. I want to be sure I am good on that. Do you have any pictures or definition of what that is? Is that something that my FX armor would have to worry about anyway?

     

    I have already replaced some elements of the FX such as adding new buttons on the front and adding a cloth belt. I think all I have left to do for basic approval is get the new bucket, fill in the side gaps, detach the butt plate, and put my holster on the inside of the cloth belt. Hopefully I can get it all taken care of soon. Is there anything else you see on my armor that would have to be changed?

     

    Thanks again for all the help!

  8. What about this armor can’t be approved?

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    Posted · Edited by TK-7892

    20 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

    HOWTO: Make your FX armor Expert Infantry

     

    I get this question asked a lot so figured now was a prime time to write it up. Obviously the helmet has to go in toto, but since that's an all-out replacement and usually taken care of in one fell swoop, and the fact that most already have swapped out their helmet, Id like to focus solely on the armor.

     

    Despite what people may say, making your FX armor EIB acceptable actually takes little effort, money, and time. You can pretty much buy everything you need for $60 and an hours worth of work, or if you have time can do it for about $20 and an afternoon. Lets break it down!

     

     

    Wow! This is so great. Thanks a ton for this post. I had always wondered. I know for the side gaps I have seen larger troopers (like myself) in the past with a white cloth instead of plastic. Is that approvable or is that a no go? I wouldn't think so but just wanted to check before I wrote it off completely lol.

     

    I didn't point this out earlier, but I have made some modifications to the original armor in adding a cloth belt, adding the white elastic shoulder straps, and changing the ab buttons. Just want to make sure these were good or not before I replace some of the aforementioned parts. 

     

    Thanks again, this is such a relief!

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  11. What about this armor can’t be approved?

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    Posted · Edited by TK-7892
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    Hi everyone, I joined the legion about 10 years ago but have gone inactive since. I was trying to get my armor reapproved and I submitted my pictures last night for my ANH Hero armor. I got an email back from the GML saying that my armor kit no longer conforms to the CRL any longer. He said to reach out to the forums to see if you had any suggestions on how to rework it.

     

    I bought the armor from a legion member 12 years ago and he never told me what the make of the armor was. At the time I just knew he was already in the legion and this suit was approved. My GML said that this is ATA armor which is not approvable apparently. I know my helmet and my armor are from different sets. Is the helmet the only this that is not approvable or is it my armor as well? 
     

    Thanks for the help.

     

    Here are my pics: Imgur Link

     

     

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