tk-1842

Just cuz I said I would. Here is a closer pic of the ab buttons, and instead of raising the thighs up (which I really can't do) I pulled the ab section down a bit. Photo taken in the mirror FYI. Couldn't find anyone to take the pic.

Thanks man. I think I might have found one right down the street at my local hobby store. Who all has done this mod anyway?

Thanks man. I can't seem to find one anywhere. Anyone know where I can get one?

How do you do the chest/bell rolled edges mod?

Thanks everyone. Like I said before, there is no way in hell I could have done any of this without all your help here on whitearmor. Big thanks to VaderDave and the Central Garrison as well.

Man you guys are quick. Aren't we supposed to be working or something??

E-11 resin. Maker of things sells 'em. Vader Dave has someone who makes up the rail. Works much better than the one the resin kit comes with.

Woo hoo!! Thank you!! Now where am I supposed to go again....something about a leak...in the detention area?? Again? I thought that got handled like 30+ years ago.

LOL...I'm already itchin' now even more so. If that shot's not good enough, it's no biggy to take another one tonight, more straight on without the chest plate covering the top button.

Thanks man, let me know if you have any questions. I'm not an elite expert by any means, but I did just go through all the mods.

If I raise the thighs up anymore I will have a pretty large gap between my thighs and shin/calf plates. I'm just slightly too tall. But I agree, I wish I could. I already cut the thighs to that size. I might try a couple ideas though. Is this close enough? Or do you want me to take another shot? Yes they are from Vader Dave btw. Damn those cheap shoulder bells.

I was so sick, I looked just as pasty white as my armor. How's that get in here?? (Not elite request pic..pre modded MRCE, pre FX kit.)

Not yet. Let's see what happens with my next post..requesting elite status.

Thanks man. It's funny, if I had done this about four years ago we would have been neighbors. I lived in Woodbury for five years before moving. Both my kids were born at Woodwinds hospital in woodbury. Crazy.

I didn't cut the part that goes down over the tube. I don't think many have. Be careful if you drill the ears out so as not to go through the outside of the ear itself. I used a very small bit and "routed" out the peg that holds the ear on so as not to screw up. And if you do go though, a smaller hole is easier to fill and less noticeable. Good luck!!

Thanks man. I've known I wanted to go elite from the get go. I don't think I'll have to change anything once I submit my pics. We shall see.

After long hell bent hours working on my armor, I finally have my TK#. http://www.501stlegion.org/members/display...hp?userID=10382 No pics on there yet. Now what exactly do I need to show to get my elite status? Details details.... Thanks for all your help guys. I don't think I could have gotten this far without all the amazing input and reference material I got from everyone on whitearmor. See ya on the battlefield.

Split my butt from kidney section with kitchen scissors and sanded smooth.

You can very easily put snaps on the inside of the belt and on the ab section to fully support your canvas belt w/holster and gun.

I am doing the same thing as you. I'm almost ready for elite application actually. I did the non-paint method for the mrce, and I think it came out great. Don't forget to add the ear screws. You don't have to cut down the ears for approval, but I personally think they look a lot better. If you're careful you can do it without having to repaint the bucket. Also, some think you have to raise the brow but this is again false. I personally think the brow looks great as it is. I can post some pics tonight so you can see what I'm talking about. Good luck man, let me know if you have any questions.

Thought I would share some pics of my rivet experience today. Started out frustrating...ended up very happy with the results. ---------

Why don't you take off the ears it came with, trim 'em down and put 'em back on? Worked out great for me.

Lucas Licensing. $$$

Master Replica helmet or AP? I'm leaning towards an unmodified MRCE. Look at the ears. "Let me out here!"

Only if you want elite status. I don't think it's required for 501st entry alone. Thanks for the input guys. I think I'll try the velcro and see how it handles and go with a canvas strip underneath if all else fails.