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Great. Thanks Joseph

Just checking, is the info in Joseph's original post here still correct?

Thanks for these links mate. Popped here to get the info before starting my pack build. Hopefully can get that pan you mentioned in the UK(?)

Also, nice gloves. Stitched directly to the gloves? (It's my next upgrade to my esb tk)

And good day to you sir It's been said I get around a bit! Gotcha re the blaster. Sounds like you know what you're doing

Gotta love an ESB TK. Nice work! Have you got a pic of the other side of your blaster? Looks from the action shot like you may have an ANH version(?) Can't remember if UKG armourers are concerned about that for basic clearance, but it'll be an issue at higher levels.

Hi Spike, I'm 6'4", and I feel your pain. I'm a little lighter at around 210lbs, although I was 260lbs when I started my armour build. I got my armour from RWA (in the UK), but I did build it myself. I ordered their XL armour, and at its biggest size it would completely swamp me at 260lbs. There's a company in the UK called Trooper Stuff... https://www.facebook.com/TrooperStuff/ ...that build commission suits using RWA armour, so that's a possible source for you. Pretty sure they ship worldwide, but best check with them. Be aware that even ordering a fully commissioned suit may require some final work by you to get it to fit exactly right. Don't be put off or worried by that though. Regardless of how handy or experienced you are (or not!) there's a lot of people here (and in your local garrison) that want to help you achieve your goal. You just have to ask. All the best mate. Rich

Looks great! Really good work

Hi Michael, Good to have you here. Looking forward to seeing your build once you get started

But does it have a fancy blue led?? If only I'd asked first! Thanks Andrew

Wandering off thread, but still mk136 related... Just replaced the 3x1.5V batteries with a 9V pp3 and a dc/dc convertor. Here's the convertor I've used https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08PNV2GXT/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_N962KEEDXJ9FZYH558TY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Circled in red is the 9v pp3. Used CA / superglue to make a loop of elastic, and glued some Velcro to it to secure inside the lid (really easy to swap out the battery, just slide out of the elastic). Soldered a small switch to the battery connector. MK136 has a power switch but the dc/dc convertor doesn't and might slowly drain power. In green is the dc to dc convertor. The input and output range is pretty wide, and adjustable. Before fitting to the helmet wire up the 9V battery connector to the input then adjust the pot so that you measure 4.5V at the output. I wrapped it loosely in black electrical tape so it didn't scratch my head or short on anything. Takes up very little space, and has a nice blue power indicator LED. In blue is the MK136. Standard stuff. I leave it turned on there now, and control power with the switch at the battery. I fitted a knob to the volume, which makes it much easier to adjust while wearing the helmet and rubber gloves.

Didn't even use one full bottle. Trooped with it yesterday, and no problems. Recommended.

Good luck with it mate. Looking forward to seeing it all fitted [emoji106]

Thanks! Really nice of you Got it from here... https://numpaint.com/result/Star+wars/pg/1/

Good to hear you found a solution that works. Looking great

I'm sure my voice must be being picked up, but I'm really not noticing it, and even with the Bluetooth system I'm not noticing any delay. I don't have my voice changer / amp yet though (on order, should be here in a couple of months). That may make a difference.

Congratulations!!!! Welcome to the ranks of EIB

Hadn't realised that you were moving close to T-Jay. That will make everything so much easier for you. My first thought is really just what T-Jay has already said about moving the back sections higher up. From what I can see in your pics it looks like you have enough space in the butt and back sections to do that. You can use masking tape to hold the armour in place when trying different positions, rather than straight away installing new poppers. Will be easier if you have someone that can help you. But, you still want to keep the top of the kidney and ab lined up. So, if your kidney moves up, so should your ab section to maintain that line. If you are able to do that and its still comfortable to wear (I guess around the cod section mostly) then all cool. Your chest plate wouldn't need to move as you would just have more of an overlap of the chest and ab. Mark Hamill famously was pretty small for his armour, and you can see this especially with how close his ab buttons are to his chest plate. My second idea is really only if T-Jays suggestion can't be done for any reason. As you are currently wearing the armour, where the butt and cod meet is very close. I imagine that the end of the butt plate between your legs is already uncomfortable, and it would likely cause even more problems walking around when trooping. You could trim the butt plate shorter at this point (so it doesn't sit so far between your legs) and make maybe make it a little narrower if needed too. In doing this you may need to remove the front most popper and install a new one further back. (Contact RS for a new popper if needed, as not all poppers work together, even if they look the same size) This should stop you from being able to see the butt plate from the front, as well as make everything more comfortable. Obviously once done this can't be reversed, so (as already said) anything that involves cutting plastic should be a last resort. Yes, this would mean there's no return edge where you've done the trimming. My butt has practically no return edge at this point. It's not a requirement for clearance here even at level 3, and actually allows the plastic to flex a little more without cracking. I did shorten and reshape my butt plate in this way a little, even though I'm quite a lot taller. If doing this, drill out the popper first, as you only need to trim back to the hole, not the edge of the popper. When trimming (as I'm sure you already know), slow and steady. Trim a little. Try it. Trim a little more if needed. These are just my ideas to go into the melting pot. My last thought... Even though you have the uncertainty of the move coming up, try not to be tempted to rush to get it finished. Rushing is when mistakes happen (from personal experience!), and even if (absolute worst case) you can't store or work on your armour where you'll be living, there'll be an alternative that lets you carry on with it. Opportunities always present themselves. Really excited to see your post saying you've got approval!

The specs day 8 hours use before needing to recharge. Do think I've ever tried running them flat, so not sure how accurate that is. Cool. Interested to see what you end up doing

Thanks Andrew

I do my best And thank you

I have Reaper already on my laptop. Overkill for this kinda thing, but already know it from a previous hobby. (It's free and very powerful, if anyone needs to know). The denoise one you linked will be very useful. There'll be a plug in for Reaper, but likely it'll be complex to learn. Not sure if trooper amp let's you have a different level for voice versus samples. If not I can go back and adjust sample levels. Good call though. I wouldn't have thought about it myself.

Sealant is a very good plan. Will do. And already bitten by the building bug . Didnt take long, did it!? Outfit wise, I'm going to work on ANH stunt and hero and HWT kinda simultaneously, sharing as much as possible with my esb tk. Will get the belt parts ordered next month. May have caught the painting bug too. Thinking of starting with something like a Rothko style Tatooine one. Not sure yet.

I forgot you mentioned about moving areas. If you haven't already, I recommend contacting (and maybe joining) the new garrison as soon as possible. It will be good to hit the ground running when you've moved, and you may even be able to share a work / storage space with fellow garrison member if the church is disapproving (no promises, but worth looking into). I'll put together something with suggestions. Could be a day or two, but I won't forget to do it

It was looking more like a Jackson Pollock at one stage!! Thanks buddy