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Measure from the back of the thighs before you cut. You are going to want to heat form the plastic before you cut, use the hot water or heat gun method.

So I have been thinking about making thin cover strips for the side that has the magnets just attached by one face. Would require the holes to be slightly widened, but the plastic will be just like the other side giving coverage to all sides. I will experiment a little to see if it can be a retro fit. Bought a small vac-u-form for dental use. Will post the process after this weekend.

Are you using the same magnets as Cricket?

Praetorian is closing down until July of next year, or that was the message I got... I did get my E-11 from them this past weekend, very well made and no worries on dropping it. When placed next to my master-blaster, you can barely tell the difference. If it takes daily pestering, it will be worth it.

Check out Sean's build as well, it is with the newer kit.

Top belt if you want to go to higher levels.

Looking good! Maybe remove the bottom return on the shoulder bells so they sit a little closer to the biceps.

After multiple communication tries, I have filed a PayPal dispute with them as well. I did order from Praetorian , but he is closing up until next July so get your orders in now. Costs more, but others have commented on the high build quality. Just for the record I have a DLT-19 from Hyperfirm and am very happy with it, just really confused that they did not contact or respond when they figured out they would not deliver. Would have liked to received the E-11...

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It's been a long road and have learned a lot from the members on this site. Thank you to all for helping the new recruits and putting smiles on kids faces. I will say my AM armor is fantastic, especially for the taller and more robust (the empire makes good food). Also have their thicker plastic thighs, feels more like wearing actual armor. Hope to meet some of you in future troops! Lou

Approved for basic! TK32568 reporting for duty Moved the left ear back, now need to fill a hole And filled Now to EIB and then centurion

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Approved. TK32568 reporting for duty. Now on to EIB

Left ear moved back and the hole is filled/polished

Heh! Whoops

My only advice would be to save all the shaping until you get the suit built. Tackle fitment last, you never know if you will need to make compromises in order to be somewhat comfortable. As to E6000 and boiling water, I used a 16 QT pot, and did not leave in for more than 11 seconds. Immediate cold water stream and hold to shape. No issues with the E6000. You can always play it safe and test on some scrap pieces.

Thanks Christine! Could not have done the second set of shins without you and the magic range top shattering cauldron of water. To say I was nervous after screwing up the first set (cause I screwed up the lines on the thighs) is an understatement. E6000 is drying on the boxes and belt, thanks for the catch!

Hey Joseph, I am going to L3, so thank you for the heads up on the left ear. Don't forget those are your Hovi tips as well (excellent on the tips, screws, rivits, and hand guards), couldn't have done it without them. How does this look on the move? Will need to do ABS paste and repaint the screws.

Name: Louis Meszaros Garrison : Georgia Armor maker: AM Helmet maker: AM Cloth belt maker: TKittell Neck seal maker: Darman Holster maker: Darman Boot maker: IB Blaster maker: Master Blaster with BlastFX electronics Height: 6'1" Weight:186 TK type: ANH Stunt Name(s) of any Trooper(s) who significantly helped @shashachu @Seansull @TheSwede @Scimitar @StrmTRPR85 @Cricket

Congrats again, Eric!!!

Congrats Eric! First troop!!!!! Get some good pictures and make Vader proud

From an earlier pic, maybe move the handguard up to the wrist?

So I have monkey arms, I think I need to increase the distance between the bicep and forearm. The bicep is already close to the elbow, so no lowering it can be done. Check at the wrist When flexed it looks good Should I lengthen the strap about an inch to balance at rest?

Working on the sniper plate shin. Added padding to help line it up In order to get it to fit, I trimmed some of the sniper plate depth (5mm or so). Will the angle be an issue at EIB or Cent? The front has lined up well

You can also use a piece of fishing string, just saw back and forth (like floss). Wrap the ends around a piece of wood (to use like a handle)