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Thanks for that, Glen - I haven't had much luck tracking down the Testors in Aus. The Dark Admiralty Grey I have now is quite a bit darker than any of the greys shown in the CRL or reference images. The previous paint that was on parts of my kit (started by a previous member) match PERFECTLY to the Dave M Decals I had, so that looks to be the right shade. Might hit up a few garrison members locally to "borrow" some of theirs or trade for some other colours to get those bits done. Cheers

Hi Team, requesting my EIB certificate please Chris Nicholls TK70384 EIB A4 Mario https://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/70384-eib.png Here you go Chris.

Just to piggyback off this - I have a related question. Humbrol's #5 Dark Admiral Grey Gloss seems to have changed in recent times. I went to touch up some things and it's two totally different shades. Is there a substitute colour you'd recommend? I'm keen to replace all the sticker decals and paint the tears/traps, but mindful the new #5 looks way too dark. I'd been told I could mix some white in with it, but worry it'll be hard to maintain consistency and would rather do it right if there's an alternative. Thanks!

Thanks so much, Jonatan!

Thanks so much! Love it. I was sweating on approval to snag that 1084 position to align with my TKID - born in 84, so that's a nice little tie in!

Thank you SO much - that was awesome news to wake up to! I will definitely get to work on those final issues before hopefully pushing for Centurion. I have been studying previous L3 applications (and common feedback) and learning about some subtle things I needed to change, so have been chipping away at them in the background in anticipation of that feedback. I'd forgotten to mention I have a long neck and a relatively large head - there's no padding in the helmet in those pics, so way to make me feel self conscious! I can't do a whole lot about that one, unfortunately. I'll just shrug my shoulders a touch I hadn't realised the silicone hand guards were required for L2 when I lodged my application. I've had a set made and am picking them up next week, so that one is an easy fix. There's a pic of them included, but I didn't have them when I took my original photos. My T.D was originally too long when I lodged the application. I've since cut it down and repainted it during the application process and it looks a LOT better now. I'll give the elastic on the ammo boxes a bit of a tug to put a mm or two gap from the belt. Since removing all the return edge on my forearms, I did notice they are now a bit loose. I'll definitely cut and shut them to make them look better. Ab plates: painting and shaving - will do Easy! E-11 touch ups - piece of cake. Will do. I think the lighting was messing with the angles of the tube stripe photos. It's pretty much exactly a pencil width, but the curve in some lights makes it look a fair way off. I was shocked when I saw that, then double checked as I was sure I used a pencil as a guide when I placed them. Now - my BIG challenge. The dad bod! I'm torn - do I add in a 15mm shim on each side to allow me to close the ab plate to the kidney armour, OR do I stop eating so much chocolate and do some sit ups? I know what's easier, but I do REALLY like chocolate (and beer). I think for overall health, I'll just try to drop 2-3kgs and it should close for me. I really want to thank you all so much for your guidance and patience. This is my first ever attempt at any sort of costume and the whole community has been awesome and encouraging. I love being a part of it! Cheers - Chris

Thanks John. Getting there slowly! Hmm - I'm not sure. The CRL only mentions the two power cylinders, but I'm sure I read somewhere the coils were an option, but the other greeblies from ESB & ROTJ wouldn't be accepted. Mine are removable, so happy to lose them

Hi Mario - I've done some work on my E-11. Filled, sanded and repainted the sections showing 3D printing lines. I also followed some advice from a local garrison member and replaced the 3D printed D-ring with a link from a chain, that matches the overall dimensions perfectly (bonus point - it was already black!). I plan to do a tiny bit more weathering to disguise some imperfections, but wanted to show it in the fixed state. If there's any other pics/angles you need, please let me know. Thanks again.

Oops - yes - updated my original post. Cheers

Thanks for that, Mario! - I had already started fixing up those print lines on the E-11. NEARLY finished! I hadn't picked up the one on the end cap - good spotting! I'll fix that now. The vocoder just recently got a fresh coat of pain, as it had a few chips/scratches from trooping. Definitely all the one correct shade of black. That's just the reflection of my coffee table making it look two-tone. Here's a pic Thanks again!

I've taken a bit more off the teeth. The moulding really doesn't show it well, but all the paint is off the gums

Thanks Mario - No stress at all. It's given me a chance to update a few things. New Hovi Tips are done. Ears have been moved back and vocoder paint has been touched up. The angles of my teeth photos might not be the most flattering/accurate, as there doesn't seem to be any paint on the gums, but I can see in some of those pics (of mine) it looks to be on the top lip, but not the bottom and then the opposite in the next photo. The glare wasn't helping my cause. I'll try to sharpen it up as best I can one a few of the teeth to make it more obvious. Cheers - Chris

Thanks so much - new pics with replacement hovi tips and bifurcated rivet on thigh ammo belt have been added.

Thanks so much! I just popped the Han Snap pic in. I moved it from the previous position, so it's more square in the corner. I hadn't seen the internal of the thigh ammo on the checklist - it just said L & R and I thought that meant external, but I'll grab a pic when I'm home - Cheers! EDIT: Bifurcated rivet pic now added.

Hi Team. Please find below my request to be approved to EIB for my ANH Stunt kit from WTF. Name: Chris TK ID: TK 70384 Forum Name: Slouch Garrison: Knightfall Garrison (Melbourne, Australia) Armor: WTF Helmet: WTF S Trim: WTF Blaster: Bounty Hunter Armory Height: 186cm Weight: 88Kg Boots: TK Boots Belt: Made Myself Rubber Hand Plates: Kris Hase (KFG Member) made Gloves: Rubber chemical Neck Seal: Darman's Props (Etsy) Holster: Made Myself Lenses: WTF Helmet Fans: Imperial Fans Electronics: N/A Dropbox Backs: WTF Decals: Dave M - Trooperbay Undersuit: Kmart/Amazon Social Media Consent : Yes https://www.501st.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25803 Full Body: Front Back - I swear the bridges are even - I was just standing weird! LHS RHS LHS Arm raised RHS Arm raised Action Shot Armor Details: Ab plates Cod & Posterior Plate connections Interior Strapping Wrist Openings Split Rivet Side Connection Han Snap Sniper Knee Plate Thigh Ammo Belt Bifurcated rivets on thigh ammo belt Helmet Details: Front Left Right Back Hovi Tips Lenses S-Trim Accessories: Neck Seal TD Holster Attachment ABS / Canvas Belt Boots Rubber Gloves Blaster Details: Left Side Right Side D-Ring A few things to point out: I have quite broad shoulders and have done everything I can to get the shoulder bells as close as possible to my chest piece. It's also causing me grief with my shoulder bridges and I can't trim the rear tabs without it looking too short, unfortunately. I took the previous suggestion of doubling over the white elastic straps, but my physical build means I either have weird sitting bells OR slightly exposed elastic in certain poses. Tried both and the latter looks far cleaner. If I look a little wonky in the shots, it's more to do with my bad back than the strapping/alignment (my user name is Slouch ). Also a bit of pressure from my impatient photographer (wife) and didn't want to press my luck for a reshoot after scrutinizing the photos myself. If there's any other details/photos required, please let me know. Many thanks - Chris