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INFORMATION: 1. First/last name: code Carbonell 2. Future Garrison/Squad/Outpost or local area- Makaze Squad 3. Armor maker: Rob from Authentic Props, Canada 4. Helmet maker: Rob from Authentic Props, Canada 5. Cloth belt maker: Rob from Authentic Props, Canada 6. Neck seal maker: Darmans Props (Etsy) 7. Boot maker: Imperial Boots 9. Blaster maker (if applicable:) Premier Props (not pictured) 10. Gasket maker (if applicable) 11. Height (optional):5’11 12. weight (optional) 150 pounds 13. TK type: ANH Stunt TK 14. Name(s) of any Trooper(s) who significantly helped with your build: Abs80, gmrhodes13, BATS2150, Sly11, revlimiter, doggydoc and Deployment Officer Team PHOTOS: 1. Front view (arms down) 2. Back view (arms down) 3. Left side (arms raised) 4. Right side (arms raised) 5. Ab plate close-up 6. Helmet close-up

Also. Since on the subject of my left leg.... The knee plate. It is perfectly straight. Looks great from front. Lines up and looks great from the outside (left side). However, the inside (right side) is not aligned with the top of the shin. I tried a little heat and bend but this causes the corner ( where knee plate starts to go vertical) to bow out and puts a lot of stress on the rest of the knee plate. Is this a problem? If so, suggestions please!

I have added mobility cuts already. The left thigh with the cuts is pictured in a recent previous post. Even with this cut it is difficult to move. I can not remove anymore without impacting my eligibility for L2/L3.

I have walked around in the armor a few times by now and the way it looks is what is comfortable (barely). I can not bend my left leg with the thigh any lower currently. This is why I would trim the tops. Also, I think a lot of that gap above the left knee is due to the foam I have in the shin. It makes it protrude about an inch. I will adjust this soon. I am 5' 11" and this armor was originally built by Mark @ AP. So I'm not sure how much tweaking these areas should really require as it was built as "movie accurate".

Thank you for this feedback. For the thighs...rather than dropping them, can I trim them 1/4" ? If so, are the tops of the thighs going to require and edge on them? Left thigh cover strip. Not sure how I did not notice before. Will just cut the excess. Ab to chest plate. I will make this tighter. Easy change. Drop boxes. I think they do line up when properly placed. I think they slid over when moving. Will double check this.

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Hey Troops! Hope all in FL have manage to battle Hurricane Ian as well as I. After a few uncomfortable days I am back at it. Here are a few pics of blaster build progress.

@Deployment Officer Team Not to worry. Thank you for responding and re-assuring the input provided. The group has been great through this journey. I can see the finish line

Also! I forgot. For the last couple weeks I have been working on the blaster. Hoping to have it finished by tomorrow. And! Recieved my premium neck seal and boots.

Heat gun did the trick! I finally grew the cahonas to use the heat gun on the armor. If I had known it was that easy ( with a careful eye) I would have used it moons ago. Thanks for the input. Now just gotta add paste to the gap

I need advice. When it comes to mobility cuts... This is my left thigh. For L2/L3 approval, the cuts can not extend above the raised edge. In my case the armor protrudes away from the back of the leg all the way up to the raised edge. Will I be ok with taking off the edge this far up??? For info... The cuts are being made because of this flaw in the armor NOT for mobility reasons. Though I'm sure this does not matter.

I need to go back to the gym. Stopped in the "shut down" and never went back. Essentially I'm a strong stick

Thank you! Lots of effort. The help, inspiration and kind words have made this journey a good experience.

This marks completion of the armor (minus so very small tweaks that will be made prior to submission for L2/L3. The addition of the foam really gives a snaug fit for each piece. It also acts as sound dampener. When the armor is knocked on, it sounds solid and not hollow/clanky.