BigCara[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Finally made it, getting approved on 17 Dec 2021. Its taken a few days short of 2yrs to complete my build, so its been quite a journey. Completing a Masters, working full time and juggling a family, all impacted on my original plan of getting things finished in 2 months. As this was my first build I learnt a ton and made a couple of mistakes. Still need to make a few adjustments to fit before going for EIB and Centurion, as over the 2yrs lost some weight and gained some weight so different pieces are better fits than others. I enjoyed the build process learning a lot more about the armour than if I had of followed my original plan of buying a commission from RSpropmasters. Though not saying I wouldn't have been happy with that as they make good quality stuff and I would have been able to troop before COVID. Thanks to those that provided comments and advice along the way including: justjoseph63, gmrhodes13, TheSwede; ukswrath; sly11; Tarok; TkSpartan; husky68, + many others. Couple of tips for new builders (going to get a bit more philosophical than usual). 1) Research research research; 2) Be open to asking questions on the forum and open to feedback given in good faith, someone has probably come across the same issue previously and will have the answer; 3) Measure three times, cut once, if unsure measure again or take a photo and ask for advice on forum; 4) Be prepared to make some mistakes, if it can't be fixed its not the end of the world as there are more important things in life, you can always repurchase a particular piece; 5) If your getting frustrated take a break (You will find out about the sniper knee) even if its a few weeks/months; 6) Take lots of photos, really rewarding to look at where you have come from by the end of the process; 7) Real life happens, and is more important; 8) Enjoy the journey, not just the destination; Edited February 17, 2021 by BigCara 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky68[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congratulations trooper, welcome to the service of the Empire. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congratulations and officially welcome to the ranks trooper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarok[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congrats again, Mark! Hopefully we’ll be able to troop together soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congratulations Mark and welcome to Legion. Enjoy the additional access and posting permissions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilvius[Staff] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congrats Mark! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCara[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congratulations Mark and welcome to Legion. Enjoy the additional access and posting permissions.Thanks mateSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Jay[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Reading this, I somehow feel bad now for buying a commissioned TK back then. Congratulations Mark and welcome to the ranks. As you said, a few tweaks here and there and you will surely have loads of fun with that suit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskard8[Staff] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Awesome! Welcome to the Legion trooper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equuspolo[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congratulations Mark and welcome aboard. 2021 is going to be a great year and glad you are on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK20187[TK] Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Congratulations Trooper Sent from my SM-G981B using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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