CallMeMrTibbles

Привіт! Ласкаво просимо до 501-го (Сподіваюсь, Google Translate спрацював нормально [emoji1]) Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

(TD pics missing due to breakage during upgrade to EIB level. Will upload soon. 16 June 2021: Frown has been repainted to remove excess paint from the gums. Pic 16 and 21 shows repainted frown. If I need to re upload other pics please let me know.) Name: Richard Tibbetts 501st id: TK-46116 Forum name: CallMeMrTibbles Height: 6'4" (193cm) Weight: 16 stone (220lb/100kg) Garrison: UK Garrison Armour maker: RWA Helmet maker: RWA Blaster maker: Sheartech Boot maker: Asos (UK) Canvas belt supplier: RWA Hand guard supplier: RWA Holster maker: Burkbench Full body 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Armour details: 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. (Updated 16 June 2021) 17. 18. 19. 20. (For lens colour. Show frown before being repainted) 21. (Updated 16 June 2021) 22. 23. To be uploaded soon 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thanks Novak, really appreciate that [emoji106] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

[emoji1] Love it! Will do my best Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Ok, cool. Thanks [emoji106] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thanks Was trying to work out if it's possible to trim the clip where it meets the plate to allow the tube to be rotated bringing the plate to the correct position for higher levels Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Quick question re the metal clips themselves.... Is there a specified or desired distance between the two holes on each clip? Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thanks for the link. Perfect. I've read something similar from UKG, but the differences are equally important, and the bit about hydration was really good. Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

[emoji4] Thanks! Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thanks [emoji106] I'm still a month away from the first troop, and it can't come soon enough! Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thanks, and thanks again for all the help. Excited to put in for EIB, just desperately waiting on my new td parts [emoji1] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thank you! Very kind of you to say [emoji4] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Hi, Got clearance for my first outfit (esb tk) a week ago, and signed up for my induction troop on July 11th. I'm a 46 year old (never) grown up, living in Cambridgeshire in the UK, working for the NHS, and I've wanted to be a part of the 501st for as long as I've known about it. First got into Star Wars around the time ESB came out (was a little too young in '77), and was an avid figure collector as a kid (really wish I still had them!). Initially couldn't decide on which outfit to build, but certain things led me to the esb tk. I'm vegan, which means for me I don't wear leather or animal products, and this makes certain outfits more difficult. Managed to find some tk suitable synthetic boots (from Asos in the UK), so good to go. I'm 6'4" (193cm) and at the time was at the start of losing quite a lot of weight. Did my research and found that RWA did tk armour in XL, so that seemed a good bet. As the build went on I found that some of the parts were far too big, so swapped some parts out for standard size (back and butt), and some I managed to trim more than expected and make them fit (thighs, shins and forearms). **Best advice I can give for those that may be a bit larger in one or more directions is to speak to the armour supplier before buying. You're not bothering them, and far better to take a bit of time and order the correct stuff at the start** Mostly the build went well. Had a great UK armourer in Dan (CableGuy), and awesome help from several people here (special shout out to Joseph and Mario for help with the sniper knee). Speaking of which, had the usual headache with the sniper knee, and throughout the build I never had enough magnets or clamps. My build took about 4 months, and about halfway through I started showing symptoms of work related stress, which has ended up in needing some time off work. Working on my armour (although stressful in itself at times) has given me something to focus on while at home, and has been pretty therapeutic. Got a little bit more stress at the mo as I managed to break my thermal detonator while upgrading for EIB [emoji2357], so little bit of panic that it's got to be fixed before my induction in a months time, but I'm sure it'll be fine, right!? Rich Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thanks! Definitely going to try [emoji16][emoji106] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Ignoring the blue tape and cracked plate [emoji23], I'm thinking this looks a lot better, but is it correct? As close to looking vertically down on it as I can Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

No worries, it's not the worst that could happen. I can use the old one to get the correct dimensions making the new one easier to get right. Every mistake is an opportunity to learn, right? [emoji1] There are no induction events scheduled in the UK yet anyway, so I may as well use this time to go for the advanced levels (and document my mistakes along the way) Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Didn't come off as easily as expected [emoji2357] Hey ho. That darn learning curve again Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

On my RWA TD plate the distance between the red lines is 18mm, and the distance between the blue lines is 30mm. Looking at this pic, even allowing for curvature, I reckon the distance between the blue lines is no more than 5mm more than between the red. If so I should be able to safely shave 7mm off the bottom of my plate, which would go a long way to bring it in line. Do you guys think my measurements sound OK?

I'll have a go at matching the trimming of my plate to more accurately match those ref pics and see what needs to be done after that. Thanks again [emoji106] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

That would be good, thanks! I used gorilla glue clear contact adhesive, but it comes apart in a very similar way. Is there a measurement from the bottom of the moulded line or 'O' to the bottom edge of the panel? Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Hi Joseph, Here's a few pics. I have asked Ross at RWA is he can make a couple of clips minus the bends for the belt (he can), but would be fab if I can modify this one Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

TK-46116 requesting status update https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=33749 email address here is different to email address on 501st. spoken to 501st web admin to try and get that one changed.

Just got my basic clearance [emoji3060] Now going through changes I need to make for EI and Centurian levels. I know I need to rotate my TD so that the front plate is at the correct angle, which then means I need to re-bend the belt clips so that the top of the TD is flush with the top of the belt. Those of you that have re-bent your TD clips, what's the best method so that you don't snap the aluminium bar as its already been stressed? Thanks, Rich Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Thanks both. Looking forward to all the future stormtrooper shenanigans [emoji16] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

TK-46116 reporting [emoji16] All cleared at basic, and just waiting for an induction troop (hopefully not long). Thanks to everyone for their help and input. Couldn't have done it without you. Big shout out to CableGuy (Dan), my UK Garrison armourer. He has the patience of a saint!! Will start getting my pics together for EIB [emoji106] Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk