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Thanks mate [emoji106] No holster for the se-14r. HWT doesn't have any holsters as you have ammo pouches either side of the belt, and usually you're carrying bigger guns (like a dlt). I've seen some people that have put gun mounts on the back pack, but those aren't on the crl so not clearable (unfortunately). Most likely I'll be trying charcoal powder and hairspray for armour weathering, as that comes up in a few places, but haven't tried it out yet. Also need to build up the courage to weather the se-14r. Hoping to speak to some guys on troops this weekend for hands on tips

Here's the first pics of an almost complete kit up. - Helmet is still my esb (messaged Ross to order an anh stunt) - Drop boxes need to be made removable - Pauldron not arrived yet - I'm not happy with the fit of the pack straps yet - No weathering yet ther than that it should be all there.

Congratulations Charles, and welcome to the 501st (eventually ) and FISD. Looking forward to seeing your advanced level submissions

That is truly awesome. Good job sir, good job

Good luck Kris. Looking great

祝各位中秋節快樂。

Congratulations Brett! Awesome work, much deserved

Exactly right about my biceps. It's all a balancing act to get the proportions right

Agreed. Getting in person advice is always easier/simpler/quicker (as long as they know their way around the armour) [emoji106]

Re your arm gaps... I'm in a similar boat as you re having long arms (maybe it's a vegan thing [emoji1]). Some screen grabs of armour show the gap between the bicep and the forearm as very small or sometimes almost nonexistent, which is fine if that suits your arm length. (Yours look very close to this) But, if your arms are longer then it's going to look better to try and keep the gap from bicep-to-forearm and from forearm-to-handguard the same as much as possible. (This is me, just as an example. Slightly bigger gap at the elbow, to reduce the gap at the wrist) That's why Glenn said about lowering your forearms, even though it means having a larger gap at the elbow. I also wear my biceps lower than most to help reduce the elbow gap (although I went a little too far and need to raise them back up a smidge)

PM sent to not derail your WIP [emoji106]

They're one armourer down at the moment due to long term illness, so I guess they are a bit more stretched at the mo. I've been having the same issue with it taking a while to get replies, but they've got back in touch eventually. If you're concerned then maybe send them a private message in case your post has been missed.

Does look wrong compared to the screen grabs, but hopefully looks more in proportion compared to the CRL pic

Here's front and rear pics of the finished pouches. Pack finished except for weathering. I've used grey primer for the lighter parts with a matt top coat. I've seen that some guys used a blue-grey, but the screen shots just look grey to me. I've fitted the screws on the bottom left panel of the radio box that are just visible in the screen grab. Padding on the back is to protect the back armour. Silver d rings are to clip the straps on.

Awesome work Jacob. Congratulations!! [emoji106]

Good luck with this buddy (not that you need luck) [emoji106]

Good luck with it Dwight [emoji106]

The SE-14R blaster has arrived from RDR. Love it. Can't decide about weathering (not done any of that yet).

The SE-14R blaster has arrived from RDR. Love it. Can't decide about weathering (not done any of that yet). And it has a real working scope! Pouches are finished, and the pack is almost there except for a little padding around the hole to protect the back armour and weathering. Pics to follow. Hoping to collect gloves from imperial warfighters this week (in person to make sure I get the correct size). Pauldron is on hold from Clive at Burkbench as he's in quarantine so can't ship anything.

Congratulations! Awesome work mate

Congratulations. Great job

Hi Mike, Welcome to FISD! That's great armour you have there. I'm looking forward to seeing your new armour when it arrives and the pics from your first 501st troop.

Hey Kris Good to have you here, and looking forward to seeing your EIB and Centurion applications!

Great story Luca, and welcome TK-66744

Very nice Jacob. I'm at the end stages of my HWT pouches and pack, so hopefully won't be far behind you. Thanks for the inspiration!