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I know that you mentioned that you would like to have a Metal L2A3. I would reccommend a Hyperfirm E11. The reason in case you drop it or accendential bumps into objects or in case if someone asks to hold the weapon for a photo op at events. Hyperfirms are good for drops and bumping into things. Also, it is alot easer on your arms and hands. When wearing armor your body sweats. Depending on what gloves you wear. Cloth or Rubber. The hands will sweat. Also, if you want a Deactivated L2A3. Get one to have. I have one with a real Scope and Counter. At first I wanted to have a Real Deactivated L2A3 to have at events. With a Real Scope and Hengester. Then reality sank in. The LA23 are Heavy to Hold in armor. Also for the $$$$ to invest in the Deactivated L2A3, Real scope, Counter and Cylinders and to have it dropped and damage the parts would be a heartbreaker!!!! If you can afford it go with both. Have the Hyperfirm to troop in and the L2A3 to have as a display. Also if you are helping out at the booth of your Garrison ant events, you can bring the L2A3 and have it as a display item. Andy

Home Depot, Lowes, has them. I used Steel. Andy

I would suggest to buy a bunch of them! Snaps are tricky to work with. It is good to have more of them. Andy

AMAZING!!!!!! WELL DONE!!!!!! Andy

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Yes, A Happy Fathers Day to all Fathers on FISD and everywhere! Andy

Wishing Everyone A Happy and Safe New Year!!!! Andy

Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas!!!!!!! Andy

Good Luck with your Build! Keep us posted. Andy P.S. You do look like Temuera Morrison A.K.A. Jango Fett.

Aidan, Have you looked in ROTC? Andy

Vern, I copied and posted this thread in Garrison Carida's boards a d gave you credit. I wanted to help bring people to here to look arround and help with accuracy. Andy

Vern, Thanks for posting this! I was hoping that someone would post something like this! Andy

Patrick, Hello, can you post some pics of the E-11? This will help to see what pieces you need. Andy

Jehidah, This IS AMAZING!!!!!! I have a real demilled Sterling and this is SPOT ON!!!!!!! I do remember comming across and viewing this build in the past! This needs to be PINNED!!!! Andy

In this hobby you may have to wait for an order. When ordering for something, the people who are making it are doing it in their spare time Andy

I always wanted one since seing Star Wars when I was 8 years old! I had the toys, magazines, books, etc... I wanted the armor. Since discovering this site by searching on the web. I am living out my childhood dream! You can have the same armor and accesories, that was used in the film, and be able to wear it or have it on display in your home! Also, the feeling of making someone happy and helping good causes along the way! Andy

Hi Eric, Welcome to F.I.S.D.! You did good by asking here. Do Not Buy Armor on Ebay! Look around here on this site and ask questions. You will be glad you did. Here are some questions to think about. 1. What Stormtrooper are you trying to imitate? Star Wars, Empire, Jedi????? 2. How much do you want to spend? Besides the armor, there are other accessories that are needed. Gloves, Neck Seal, Black undersuit, Boots, Blaster. If you are building, Glue, Clamps, Utility knife and replacement blades, Sand Paper, etc... 3. How good are you at building, measuring, cutting, using paints, etc...? 4. Are you in touch with your local 501st Garrison? If not please do so. You can have people who live near buy who can help out. Good Luck in your quest in becoming a Stormtrooper. Always feel free to ask questions. There is a wealth of knowledge and talent here. You will learn alot! Andy

Local Harley Davidson store. Andy

How I use E6000 is I make sure that I have my "Clamps, Tape, magnets, paper, etc..." all ready, I use a utility knife to lightly score the side that I put the glue on. Let it sit for 5 - ten min. depending on air temp. Put the pieces together. Use the "Clamps, Tape, Magnets,etc..." and let it set. I like to use the glue in the evening. The reason why, so it can sit overnight. By the time I get home frorm work and having dinner, "24 Hours" has passed and then I can remove the "Clamps, Tape Magnets, etc...". Also I like to let the part that I am working on air out fo a few days. A good tip for working with E6000, use it outside and use a resperator an not a dust mask! The Fumes are Tough! Andy

Thanks for Posting this!!!! That Was Funny!!!! Been a Pro Wrestling Fan since the mid 70's! My Soap Opera!!!! Andy

I remember seing the ad for the Helmet back in 77-78. I wanted one soo bad. In the ad "Don Post" used pics from the movies to get people to buy the helmet. Later on they used pics of the 'Don Post" helmet. They were $50.00 U.S. when they were first out on the market. Back then It was neat owing the Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmet. You did not have the internet with access to info about building props and armor like we do today. Over the years "Don Post" made changes to the Helmet. Andy

In the back at the bottom of your thighs, it looks like they have shap edges where they are rounded. Round them off by sanding. You do not want to cut yourself when walking. looks Great! Like what the others said about adjusting the rivits of the Holster and adding "Elastic" to the Sholder Ribs. Andy

Nice build! You did a Gret Job! Andy

Keen Eye Paul! Good Work! Andy

The "Cocking Handle" is there. The "Ejection Port" and the slot where the "Spring" is is welded shut. Also, the "Barrel" is replaced with a solid bar to pass U.S. BTAF Fire Arms Laws. Andy