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The day has come! TK-17366 is approved! Thank you all for the help and suggestions with my build.

TK-17366 requesting access. https://www.501st.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25421

So I'm sure this is a question that get asked a lot (and may be annoying!) but what is the typical timeline to hear back on an application? ("Dad, when will we be there!").

@gmrhodes13 yeah, I've since added the thin elastic straps to hold them down. Much better! Thanks

Well, the build journey is complete (for now!). I've submitted application and photos. Fingers crossed!

@TKSpartan thank you for that reference photo. That eases my mind! I'm definitely aiming for higher level if possible. I have since attached the thigh ammo pack, and it does help with the gapping.

Hello, I'm fitting my whole armor now, and am mostly concerned with knee gap. I have the taller thighs and shins from WTF. I'm thinking I need to have the shins sit a bit higher. Would strapping between thigh and shin be appropriate? Thanks,

@TKSpartan yeah, shins are backwards. I just kind of placed things on the ground to get a look at the whole thing!

The work continues, but a light can be seen at the end of the tunnel!

@riveting I am continuing to work my WTF armor. I think I can get everything to work out with some creative strap tightening! Once I everything together, I'll see if it works for me and go from there. Thanks for the suggestion. If the fit doesn't work out, I'll probably go that route. Thanks again.

Helmet coming together. First ear trimmed and attached. That first ear took me a couple of days! Wanted to be sure to take SLOOOOOW!

@gmrhodes13 thanks for finding this. Not really the route I'd like to go, but we'll see

I just read a post about a very tall trooper that added ab and kidney plate shims behind the belt to add height. Does anyone know if any pics of his build exist? There wasn't a name or TK mentioned. Thanks

Funny thing is when I started out I messaged WTF and Dave's Darkside. Dave never replied so I went with Walt! . I'm going to message Walt to see if he has any suggestions. He's away at a show this week I believe.

After more fiddling, I think I've come to the unfortunate conclusion that higher certifications are not in my future. The WTF kit is nice, but is just not going to fit. I'm disappointed because I specified my height and weight to WTF, and was sold the tall kit.