DadintheFog

Mine is pretty straight forward -- I'm a dad living in San Francisco. I've been a Star Wars fanatic since I attending opening night of "A New Hope", 39 years ago. The summer is came out, i spent almost every day going to the theater and watching it over and over. By the end of the summer, we had seen the film over 50 times and knew everyone working at the cinema. I was always a Jedi fan more than anything else. I waited until my son was 4 until we sat down to watch ANH. I had planned to show him just the open sequence so he could see R2D2 and C3PO. But the second he saw a Stormtrooper -- all was lost and we were off on a new adventure in obsessing over the Empire's elite! Since then, he's worn through 3 or 4 trooper costumes and he become totally addicted to them. (Me too!). I'm so happy I get to share this with my kid -- and get to watch him become hooked. PS: I'm TK-10415 --- 10 for my age when I first watched ANH and 415 for San Francisco! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Congrats! And awesome build thread! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

And be sure to read the build threads of other TK builders. When you get into fitting your armor, the build threads are awesome! More than likely, someone else has already solved the issue you face. Look for someone with the same height/weight as you. And post to the forum any questions! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TK-10415 reporting in and requesting 501st access! http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=21317

Officially Approved!!! TK10415 reporting for duty!!!! I want to give a shout to the Golden Gate Garrison, UKSwrath (for the most thorough TK build guide imaginable), everyone who posted in my build giving guidance and clicking likes for support, and to all the other Anovos builders (what an amazing experience to get to build with so many new fans!) You're all amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Eric - shoulder bell straps are there, but no hooks yet.

I received my approval by the Golden Gate Garrison tonight!!!! So happy. Fingers crossed that my first choice Tk number is still available! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Completely agree. I plan on a full helmet rebuild before going for the next level.

I've sent in my updated pictures ... Here's hoping I hear back soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So close -- I have two requested updates prior to member approval. I need to move the position of my drop boxes - they are too far in as KMan has noted above. Easy fix. The second fix is to paint in the frown tips. I knew this would need to be fixed, but I though it was only for centurian level. I'll go ahead and fix and resubmit but had hoped to do it as part of my whole helmet rebuild. Oh well ... Easy fix too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

kman - thanks again for all of your help and guidance. I definitely am planning on lower the snaps on the ab for the belt. Drives me crazy that it end up so high after I measuring three times. I also need to shorter my thigh belt straps to pull them up a bit more. (And I didn't tuck in my neck! -- live and learn.) I am planning on going for Centurion but I'm going to focus next on getting the helmet updated next. After wearing it for 10 minutes of the photos, I definitely need fans!

Kman's advice is right on the money. I wish I would have dropped my belt a 1/2 inch or so. I may end up pulling it apart to fix. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Woohoo! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Horrible picture... But really happy with how the belt turned out. It rides a little high when snapped on, but I think I'm okay with that. Not sure i want to take it apart again. I was able to get the shoulder straps glued on today. All that's left is to complete the arm strapping and the belt to hold up the thighs. I should be done tonight! Photos are scheduled for Saturday!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Success! Belt is complete. Letting the rivet caps dry and then I'll get some picture. The Kittel Belt is a thing of beauty compared to the Anovos. So happy I went through the pain to fix it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk