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Time to spray paint!    I found the perfect can to match my NE armor.   I'm using Rust-Oleum 2X Ultra Cover Primer & Paint (Glossy White).   I bought this from my local Home Depot.    I did a test sample on some scrap ABS and it was a perfect match. 

 

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This is the finished look (only two coats right now).  I will be doing five coats total.

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Its so hard to tell that the shims are there unless you get real real real close

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That's my update for now.    Time to clean up my wife's dining room .... I mean my work space (hahahhahahh!).

Let me know what you guys think.    I'm 90% done now and I can almost see the finish line!     Good night FISD!!!

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Very nice work. I'm sure it will prove useful for future troopers.

 

I would just re-adjust your left forearm (yes, again... :P) and bring it higher/closer to the biceps. However, to keep your arm's mobility i would suggest you to increase the inner curve of the forearm which is pretty much inexistant right now:

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Thank you Steve! I'm so happy I got them done and fit so well now. For almost a year the thighs have given me problems. After many many tests and changes, I was able to understand the proper assembly and comfort while walking and putting them by myself. I really have to thank Diana and Jojo for helping me out. Thighs were my greatest challenge because I had to use what I had. I was afraid of making mistakes ruining them. There were times I wish I had a fresh set so I could start over. But it definitely paid off. Thanks again Steve for cheering me on!!!

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Thank you Greg! I hope you finish your NE armor too. You're build is coming along nicely.

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Wow, Walter, very impressive work on your thighs and a great tutorial to help guide others.  Kudos to you for sticking with the project and getting it done.

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Beautiful shim work!  That paint is amazing stuff, matches really well;  great job!  

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Thank you Diana and Scott. I'm going to take a break. I have to take care of home stuff and work this week.

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Finally...moment of truth!   Here are my TK submission photos for approval.

 

Bucket Off

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Front View

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Back View

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Left Side

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Right Side

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Action Shots

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Right Arm Assembly

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Left Arm Assembly

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Left Torso Assembly

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Right Torso Assembly

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Right Drop Box Assembly Straight Line to Ammo Belt

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Left Drop Box Assembly Straight Line to Ammo Belt

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No Return Edges on the Forearms (constructed using the butt joint and cover strip method)

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ANH Hero Holster Assembly & Kidney Plates Rivets

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