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That's a terrific experience to share Domenic! I look forward to seeing your build thread.

Happy to be here among the Elite! Who's next?

Thanks, that idea of cutting it to that bend had crossed my mind. Now that you suggested it I'll take a closer look. Realistically that sounds easier than pulling rivets, abs paste, sanding, reinstalling rivets, etc. Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

TkSpartan, Looks like the hardest thing to correct for Centurion will be those ab side rivets. It would appear I measured them from the bend or at 20mm for some reason instead of the return edge.

Thank you! I am so excited to receive this. Looks like I have a few little bits to tackle before I apply for the big one! This is a great community and I really appreciate all the encouragement and positive vibes.

I wanted to apply for Expert Infantry. In order to obtain that status I needed to make a blaster! Here is my E-11 Build thread and a pic of the finished product. Once that task was complete it was time to apply for EIB! At this point a couple notes I had already heard and never done anything about needed to be addressed. The first was my Hovi tips. I needed to paint the rim white and replace the screen. My source was a from a strainer I saw at the hardware store. You can see the old more narrow Anovos screen on the handle. I used a dremmel sanding bit as a form to shape the screen and here's what the tips looked like after they were all painted up. Next was the ole tooth pic and goof off routine to remove a touch of the frown. Having just received my EIB, (982) I am super excited! I really appreciate how the team also provides you suggestions on what you'll need to apply for Centurion.

Yes!!! I can't wait to celebrate that first cut of ABS with you! And on that note you may also want some gloves like these. ABS is nasty sharp stuff and WILL tear you up!--------------

Congrats trooper!

Frown has been taken back down a touch. Hopefully not too much.

By all means take your time Momo. I used the score and snap method with my ANH TK but the scissors will be very useful for keeping your cuts where you want. Be prepared for your hands to get tired after a little while. I used the dremmel to clean things up and for sanding but be careful. The dremmel can run away when you least expect it and scratch, cut, and ding what you're working on. Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

Momo, when my big brown box finally arrived I was overwhelmed. I was afraid to make a mistake or cut something too far so even though I found some great tips and build threads I made zero progress. From time to time I would open that box and peer inside, sigh and fold the flaps shut. Ultimately, I waited 2 long years before I opened it and actually did anything. When I opened it with some determination and made that first cut, I caught on fire! Every free minute I was working on that armor. Last November I was approved and my first troop was amazing bringing smiles to kids waiting to get a bike from Santa. Today I'm applying for EIB. Don't be like me Momo. Order your soft goods and then get up, go right back over there and open the box back up! Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

I should've mentioned that the mesh is now a wider mesh than the Anovos mesh that was in there previously as suggested by Gmrhodes. Also, I will get to that TD bracket soon. I've been meaning to do that. Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

Just wanted to check and see if these fit the bill before I re-glue them..

Thank you Mario, I have started working on it but am not quite finished and must switch gears. I will be on assignment for a couple days (taking the kids fishing). I'll post up new pictures after the weekend.

Welcome to FISD Justin! We would love to have another TK on the Jundland Wastes Squad roster. Are you also on the DSG forums? There's loads of resources here on FISD for both ANH and FO troopers. If you work on it one piece at a time it won't be as daunting. You can begin all that new research right here https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/38-getting-started-read-this-first/

TK41469 Requesting ANH Stunt TK EIB Status [ANOVOS] Armor: Anovos Helmet: Anovos Blaster: Doopy Doos E-11 / 3D Parts / BlastFX Height: 5’07 Weight: 160 Boots: Imperial Boots Belt: Kittell Hand Plates: Trooper Bay Electronics: TK Talkie /Self Made Hearing assist Neck Seal: Darman Holster: Anovos Full Body Front Full Body Back Full Right Full Left Right Side Detail Left Side Detail Armor Details Leg Detail Helmet Detail Photos Front Side Back Hovi tip detail Lens color (Backlit if necessary) Accessory Photos Gloves Ammo belt Neck seal Boots Blaster left side Blaster right side Blaster Rear Thermal detonator back

I think I'm done! Well maybe a clear coat since I have already noticed some premature and not intentional wear from my constant fondling on my newly completed happy thing. Commence photo dump: The wires are snugly concealed under the scope rail. Blast "em!

My trigger guard got the ol toothpaste and paint treatment as did my power cylinders. Hengstler I ordered from Shape Ways has this handy narrow hole in it. I sent the ribbon cable for the counter, button, and speaker through there after filing it out just a little. My speaker is just ever so slightly too large for the space so once I have a new speaker I will be done!

Hey Darren, Do you have a build thread going? Here's a link to the measurements page of the E-11 Blaster reference... https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/32111-fisd-e-11-blaster-reference/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-415414

Thanks for the kind words Tino and Brian. You guys along with numerous others whose builds I've reviewed have been an enormous wealth of information and help. Pro tip for today. Drill your holes for the handle into your tube BEFORE you jam all the electronics in there! All along the way you need to be prepared to go a step or two back especially when mixing mods. Today was the day I planned to affix the handle and I rolled the dice. First I realized that I hadn't quite left enough space for the wires and connectors despite shortening the wires previously. I had to make some cuts to the under side of the tube already but today I had to cut a void into the top of the handle. That was a bit nerve wracking due to the wires that run inside from the top of the handle down to the switches. They are no longer anything I can easily remove and set aside. I already E600'd and painted the handle so I gambled and did alright. The only bad thing was that my dremel wheel got going a bit too fast and I altered the paint job between the R and S. We'll just call it weathering! I have only two screws holding the handle on. I might add some E6000 if I start to doubt the two screws but for now it is ON! Then for a functional check. I tried to insert a Gif but it didn't work so here's a still Pew PEW! New speaker comes Saturday giving me a day to finish prepping the Hengstler and tidying up some smaller details.

Glad you're getting off the fence George you won't be disappointed once you put some armor on! As far as TKUK I have no idea what that is but if you give it a moment some other more helpful trooper will probably be able to shine some light on the subject.

Adding the BlastFX. Let me just say that Paul Withrow's BlastFX is an amazing product. I don't have any good pictures but I installed the barrel LED at the far end of my clear tube. Installed the LED strip inside of that tube and shortened the wires to both as there isn't a whole lot of spare room in the E-11 itself. I also switched out the power wire to a 4 wire 24GA telephone cord and incorporated the Shape Ways end cap switch and a USB charger for my battery. The battery will be located inside the magazine so that I can replace it if it dies. The wires for the two screens, Hengstler switch and speaker I switched to an old computer ribbon cable so that there would essentially be a single wire ribbon running to the scope and Hengstler. The biggest hurdle by far is trying to manipulate all of this into the barrel and I regret not having the presence of mind to photograph the subway train. Ultimately I ran the ribbon up and over the clear tube which was followed closely by the BlastFX and the wiring for the power switch with my bolt and spring. Once I got it all in there and was happy I began wiring the smaller screen into my Bulldog Props M38 sight. This thing is legit and comes with all the screws and doo dads. It is very detailed and there are various kit options so you can order the one that's right for your personal tastes. I opted for a electronics ready kit knowing I was placing the electronics into it. A screen holder was shaved down a bit to get the perfect magnification. I found that if the magnifier was too far from the screen it would get pretty big. Here you can see how I split off the section for the scope and fed it through the front foot. The power switch and charging port are concealed inside the end of the pipe. It may have been simpler to turn on and off if the switch was in a more accessible location but I like having it out of view. The two small holes were an attempt to be clever on my part and make passages for the wires to run through the resin and come out where I cut a hole for my trigger and selector wires. I borrowed some really long drill bits and all was working to plan until those bits grabbed that plastic insert and went that way. As mentioned above I used 4 wire telephone cord to run the charging line to the battery and power to the blast FX. There is a noth under my PVC/Marker bolt and the charging board is shrink wrapped. The wire comes out and goes under the spring a couple turns in and under the rest of the spring until clear of the bolt. The only visible portion is right there under the rear sight. I was even able to throw on my (non)fold-able stock tonight. A couple more paint touch ups and I think I'll be ready for the next project!

quick update. Here's my extractor. Two pieces of aluminium bar and rod bent and cut to fit around a nail that was used to support the flash guard.

I worked on the spring last night. I ended up using some markers to get the right diameter and got 11 curls in the visible area. The cocking handle is getting another coat of paint then it will be attached. Things on my list I have left to do are dwindling. I need to paint the silver accents on my handle and shorten 1 more wire in the BlastFX kit to save some space. Re-wrap the circuit board back up in shrink tubing, and also cut a notch in my clear light tube. After that I think I will be able to get wires run and into final assembly. Then most importantly apply for EIB before the 1000 mark!

A little update. The handle is coming along. I have changed the wiring to support some connectors so I don't need to try to solder the rotating switch or trigger. When the handle gets fixed to the tube it will be a simple click click and screw on. The handle is getting painted now and it looks like I forgot to take a picture after I used the Green Stuff to fill in the holes. Next I have been working on the bolt. I have a 1/2" piece of PVC with a marker in the end. For the outside I have filled down a piece of ABS and notched out a step for the charging handle. I need to look and see if there are any reference pictures to how for the handle stands out. 1