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'Contributor' tag, well deserved

I believe the consensus was that the 'optional' part was for basic approval only. EIB OR Centurion must have blasters. Steve will confirm for you though. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/18412-blasters-optional/page-2

Is it just me, or are the blaster pics not there?

Search feature - click the little 'cog' to go to the advanced section, then you can search words 'in titles only'. Works great. Helmet only - nah.... It'll only take you a few days to do the helmet, then you'll be twiddling your thumbs wishing you bought the kit at one go. Buy the lot. It will be cheaper in the long run.

I used boiling water. Boiled the kettle, poured straight into the kitchen sink, then the armor piece straight in. Calves, biceps, etc, fine.However - warning on thin pieces. I did then try it on the thinner knee ammo pack and it went out of shape. I had to bend back into shape by repeating the process.

I reckon the main meaning of "clamshell" is the torso (chest, cod, back, kidney, but) all stapped together, forming a clamshell. Kyle - I'm sure you've got it sorted, but earler you mentioned you DIDN'T have a folding stock, but you DID have the doopys kit. The doopy's kit comes with the folding stock (although it doesn't fold), so I'm not sure exactly what you do have and whether it is good for EIB. Post pics of what you've got if you're not sure.

Sorry, that was off topic. Back to the blaster build...

And then you get guys like us, who will add another post, rather than editing the previous one, just to get you to 21 pages.

I'm sure you'll find a way Tim. You can't let us down now. There's some threads on helmets alone that are over 5. Add 3 or 4 for the boots. A couple for the belt. You'll get there And speaking of innovation - they used Duct Tape in the movies. We've progressed to ABS paste. Metal brackets to snaps and webbing. There's one guy today talking about plastic buckles instead. Heaps of room for innovation still. Just not from me

Just check here. It has the blaster requirements, together with some of the rivet placements too. You will need the Doopy Doos (or similar) upgrade for EIB. Basic Hasbro blaster doesn't have any of the top 5 requirements. http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_stunt

Not sure what you mean by that one Kyle. For EIB you still need, as a minimum, an upgraded Hasbro kit with folding stock, etc. Have you already got a blaster or will you be building one?

There is specific placement where the side rivets go, etc - the visible ones. Sorry can't search at work, but yes there are specifics there. The actual strapping - no. Anything that is not visible doesn't have a set requirement.

Check my thread on painting boots. Mine are a rubber based boot and so far the vinyl spray seems to be doing well. After each coat I did a bend test and no cracks. A bit early to test against armor scrubbing, so I won't guarantee yet... http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27403-another-boot-thread-but-with-spray-paint/ Regarding the snaps/straps/rivets - there is no right or wrong way for EIB/Centurion. Which ever method you prefer. Check out all the other build threads and EIB/Centurion threads to see how others have done it.

Just sign up for photobucket.com. It's free and easy. That's what I use Well, stop typing and get to it

What he said ^^

The boots are also rubber based, which is why I still consider this an experiment. But the flexibility tests are holding up so far. Another couple of coasts to go I think. Haha, yeah. I didn't quite laugh, but close. I did exaggerate the photo a bit by peeling some off, just to hightlight the result. I thought they were latex. They are the Trooperbay ones. I've got my eye on a set of your white rubber ones if these ones don't work. Vinyl paint isn't sticking to the elastic on the boots so I need new paint for that. I'll try that same paint on the guards too. If not, PM incoming

I actually just LOL'd. Thinking of "Tim the very useful engine". Sorry, young kids, watching a lot of Thomas the Tank engine at the moment. (I assume you get Thomas in the states?)

Finally getting some progress made... Check this thread for my Boot and hand guard painting process: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27403-another-boot-thread-but-with-spray-paint/ With my third purchase of snaps, these ones seem to be working well, so can finally get some glued on. Well, after grinding the old ones off, these new ones back on. And the shoulder bridges measured, marked and glued. I'll be able to wear the torso section soon. Woo Hoo!! Also, sold my Stormtrooper Undersuit (was too big) and bought some compression gear from Kmart. $20- top, $20- bottom, Can't go wrong with that.

So at this point, all appears to be going well. It seems to be sticking, seems to be flexible, so I thought I'd give my latex hand guards a coat too The ones I bought were off white so needed to be painted. One coat Three coats Flexibility test. Aaaaargggghhhh!!!!! Back to the drawingboard! Will look into the recommended fabric paintsfor them. It appears still to be ok on the boots, so I'll keep going with them. Must be something to do with the latex compared to rubber. Dunno...

Usaeatt2 mentioned it in another thread about using Vinyl Spray, so I thought why not. Surely it will work..... So, the boots - El Cheapo horse riding boots. Rubber based sole and top, but they had the right stitching and were only AUD$49.95, so well worth the 'experiment'. Bit of a clean with: And the can of choice: One Coat Two coats Three:

Looking good Diego. The experts (not me) probably won't say too much about the quality of the armor, but may comment on a couple of fitment areas - you left calf doesn't appear to be closing correctly and I think by lowering your biceps a little will close up the elbow gap a bit and possibly do away with that angle their sitting at. Good job overall!

Glad they were wearing shoes. Nothing worse than stepping on a lego brick bare foot!

Truly amazing! But unfortunately not inspiring, cause there aint no possible way I would even contemplate trying to do this. Keep it up though Aaron!

Not required to be scuffed anymore. That requirement was removed a short time ago.

Congrats Jason. Well deserved.