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Thanks everyone, this gave me a happy moment for today. thanks for your suggestions to improve and reach the Centurion level again. Big hug and best wishes for everyone.

Thin, recast rubbish. You get what you pay for in this hobby and research is absolutely key, so at least you're asking questions in the right place. Have a look at the links provided to steer you right and stay off Etsy and eBay.

Wisdom has been shared by Mario and Jonatan, Jason. Check out those threads and then let us know how we can continue to assist you on your journey! Based on the Etsy link you posted, it sounds like you might be on a budget like I was, in which case I'll go ahead and share that MTK is likely the most affordable producer on the vendor list. Used to live in Amarillo myself, and have family in DFW and San Antonio. =)

Hi Jason, Welcome to FISD. Please , take a read to the bellow threads. Research is the clue to take the best decision

The magazine/clip Being an Airsoft, the magazine does not have the magazine release button on the top or any stamping underneath. The first pic shows the top after removing the power cylinder setup.. I had to do some smoothing. Being an Airsoft, the magazine does not have the magazine release button on the top or any stamping underneath. Sculpting a new button with all the details is a bit more than I was up for, so I purchased a replica from BF. Since the magazine is welded to the frame, I'll just have to live with it being plain. I guess there are worse things in life, lol. The last pic is an actual Sterling mag I used on my last build (for reference). I really lucked out on the clip! It looks as if the last builder went all out and added a real Sterling clip cut down to length. BONUS! Side note: When I first popped out the clip I noticed the inside, and for a second I thought "Holy cow, this thing is LOADED" but then realized that those are the rollers that push the bullets up. Duhhh. Reference images Next up.. The folding stock and the finished product

May have to update some return edge requirements, great reference for the thigh ammo strip rivet placement

The scope: Again, big props to the original builder for going with a real metal scope. Not just metal, but an original Sherman! The natural pitting on the body just adds to the authenticity, but sadly it is an M38-A2 model and this particular one was not used on any of the blasters seen in the film. So, another order from the BF for the 1942 M38 version was needed. Being machined the body didn't have the pitting, but the accuracy and details are phenomenal! A few coats of paint and the obligatory "lost greeb**" (yellow arrow) glued to the top and this part is DONE! ** What the heck is that? Link here to find out. T-tracks The T-tracks that were on it had a lot going for them (pic 1). Although they were a bit wide and covered up the holes in the shroud, they were rubber. Unfortunately they were glued on with an epoxy that I doubt even Emperor Palpatine could have removed with a light saber and were destroyed while trying to remove them. Instead of being tucked in to the holes (pic 2), they were cut off as squares (pic 1) due to the fact that the holes in the shroud were sealed closed from the black ABS pipe inside. I contemplated purchasing new T-tracks, but I ended up making one out of scrap ABS (pic 3), making another silicone mold and casting them in black plastic (I didn't think resin would hold up well when bending the ends). The ends were trimmed on the sides, cut to length, gently heated up over the burners on my stove and then inserted into the appropriate holes. I'm pretty danged happy with the result (last pic). By the way... As you may have picked up on I sculpt a lot of my own parts for my builds, make silicone molds and then cast them in either resin or plastic. Many (if not most) of the items I make are available either for free or just my cost for materials. All I ask is that you pay postage.

Hello and welcome to the forum Jason, glad to have you here! I really recommend reading the lists that Mario posted! You'll find the makers that you should avoid and the makers that give you your moneys worth! I guess it is the ANH Stunt that you are interested in getting? The toughest choice is usually to decice which one you want!

Hi Rodrigo, and thank you for your Centurion application! CRL and CENTURION Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Centurion. Congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly; In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Felicitaciones Rodrigo!! gran trabajo con los ajustes. Nuevamente Centurion. Congratulations Rodrigo !! Great work with those fixes. Welcome to Centurion !

Bing! Lightbulb finally went off! Lol I was so confused what the first link was (because I was only looking at the other links that took you to the 501st.com site). I get it now, sorry for being slow on the uptake. Access has been requested.

It's hard to believe they put the thighs AND the calves on the wrong legs.. and that belt could come up a little.

In fact, I'm going to start requesting that the sniper's knee be on the right thigh.

Oh, my oh my.... to see an original set of armor like this up close literally sends shivers through me. I will be making more than a few screen caps of this for reference images, and I believe mi hermanos @TKSpartan and @Chemi will be doing the same. Tack sa mycket, Daniel!

I hope these new photos do the job.

Not to worry, lol. ...................................................... I have the kit, it's just finding time to dive down that rabbit hole as this one has literally taken me a year. Also, although I've never been the biggest fan of the ANH Bapty E-11 I am thinking about that one as well just to round out my OT E-11 obsession. If anyone knows of any accurate 3D files I would appreciate a heads-up.

I know, right?! (about the thread) I'm embarrassed to say that upon first read I initially missed the mini TD. How, idk. Probably just didn't scroll back far enough in Tapatalk. But now I must have them. Yes them. Not it/one. Walt should be expecting a PM from me soon.

omg this is incredible. Seriously the best thread I've seen in months. @MaskedVengeance check out the tiny TD!

A video to go with it

There is no such thing as an approved vendor (nomenclature is important as to not imply that armor from any vendor will automatically be approved) but a few that have been vetted to provide consistent, high quality product. Lots of great makers aren't on our lists either. There are only two makers of full Rogue One style TK armor at present - Jimmiroquai out of the Phillippines whose fiberglass armor is very accurate, and 850 Armor Works out of Florida, whose ABS armor is much softer in detail due to the material and less accurate, but improved with a recent update. WTF appears to be creating molds for kits in the future, but the jury is out on quality until complete. You're correct that there's no way an OTTK would pass, even at basic for this costume. Just too many differences.