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Just now, illusionz_09 said:

Post the submission pictures. 

Maybe we can give you some feedback just in case the GML takes a while before getting back to you and wasting time in the meantime.

I'll be sure to!  I just have to glue a few things (back cover strips) on the thighs and then I'll be good to send in as well as post here :)

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12 hours ago, Haribon72 said:

And subscribed to this build thread!

 

 

Thank you very much!!!!

 

11 hours ago, ukswrath said:

Welcome to the party :peace:

Party hardy, my friends! :peace:

 

 

 

Now a brief update:

I have added the shims (with great thanks to @wingnut65 ) and have also started adding the abs paste!  I will post pictures soon... unfortunately I'm at work so cannot upload pics here.  However I added one layer, sanded down, but there were still a lot of imperfections.  Added a second and third layer (slowly flaring outwards to blend the two halves together), sanded down and only have a few more spots to fill and blend.  I have tried to add these with a stir stick (free from starbucks, but extremely fragile) so I went ahead and use a chop stick to stir.  I must say... a lot more sturdy!  I then used a popsicle stick to smear the ABS Paste on (thick) to sand it back down.  Thanks to Jeff, again, I'm going to be polishing it out to make it a bit easier to paint/prime.  I will be heading to my local hardware store either this weekend or this Friday to choose the correct paint and primer combo.  

 

I will post pictures of the process when I get home, hopefully if everything goes well :)

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Just a quick update:

Was unable to load photos last night because I got busy working on my thighs, but here they are :)

I'll add more details to this late, but right now it's progression photos

 

Left Thigh:

http://UHI1jSQ.jpg

 

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Now the Right Thigh:

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What I currently have...

http://geB0z27.jpg

 

still have a few more trouble spots to fix, but for the most part I'm GREATLY satisfied!!!  The middle portion will be covered by a cover strip and I was given the "Ok" to use a 2".  This'll greatly cover those trouble areas.  I just have a little more sanding to do to blend the sides in and then it's time for spray paint!!!!  And after that... *drum roll* SUBMISSION PHOTOS for basic approval.... again lol :peace:

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So just an update:

I'm pleased to announce that I've been accepted!  TK 28222!!!!!! :peace::smiley-sw013::peace:

 

Now time to move on up!!!

 

 

 

 

On 10/5/2017 at 4:07 PM, wingnut65 said:

Progress is looking good.  Let me know if you want to have a sanding party to make those seams invisible. 

 

I will definitely be hitting you up with this soon!

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9 hours ago, magni said:

Congratulations on your approval Trooper!:salute:

Thank you very much! :salute:

9 hours ago, wingnut65 said:

Congrats, Bryce!  :dancing-trooper:Now, lets get out there and make some smiles!

Thank you, Jeff!!!!! :dancing-trooper: Looking forward to this Saturday! :smiley-sw013:

8 hours ago, FencingCorvetteTrooper said:

Congrats and the Florida Garrison just keeps getting stronger!

Yes it does! :D

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I should actually edit this thread... at the beginning I mentioned "fitting it to myself", but the way I was doing things was wrong.  

 

I had a few things that I have to fix after my first troop, but luckily they were a little easier.  A few straps I had to "shorten" due to not being able to reach my helmet, but bringing my bicep pieces up a "smidge" alleviates this problem for me at least :D

 

Now to start looking forward to EIB and Cent!!!!!  And of course.... my jacket!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dancing-trooper: 

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