Sealsniper33

We looked good. Any idea who has the group photo of us on Saturday?

TD-10120 of the Florida Garrison, Everglades Squad. Whats up?

Thanks again guys, she fortunately said yes. We'll see how much Star Wars I can slip into the wedding.

thanks guys, that weekend wasn't too packed for some reason. all I need to do now is get her in a set of armor.

This is how I asked. Good thing she's just as nerdy as I am.

Again thanks guys, I should have a back pack sometime in January. I can't wait for MEPD Police Officer Deployment.

Requesting 501st/Sandtrooper Access Christopher Ficarra TD-10120 http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=16541

At 1420 hours today I officially became TD-10120 in the 501st Florida Garrison... Thanks everyone for your help. I could not have done it with out your generosity and guidance. Now Keep Calm and Move Along...

Only have a few more things to do: Attach the pouches to the belt when they arrive with the T-21, weather the ab piece, attach the butt to the back, and buy a backpack. I'm going to go for Legion approval minus the pack for now. I just don't have the funds after that T-21 order. As far as the weathering goes: I went heavy with two different colors this round. I will eventually be redoing the weathering as my skill becomes more adept there. And just an FYI this is the NE helmet all built. I had to use a lot of caulking in the ears so they look a little wonky.

What kind of flexible material did you use?

Hey Guys, I only have a few things left to do on my armor. Mostly cosmetic. The major issue I have right now is on the placement of the rivets on the side of my ab and back armor pieces. I need all the extra plastic which come on the sides of the NE armor. Where should I place them? Should I cut the excess off and then add shims? I'm at a loss. Here are some pictures.

So I got the rivets I ordered in... They were too small. I guess I ordered a size down. No worries I re-ordered the correct size and will have them by the 5th. So no worries guys they are coming.

Is there any way to just get a set of the ears??? PLEASE I haven't started building my bucket yet and I would like to have correct ears.

So I finished weathering the arms, legs, and boots tonight. I toned down the dirty look a little bit but it's still quite dirty.

I know us here that are actual LEOs would not only act in this situation but act swiftly. God help that person who does this to one of my Garrison buds.

I did a preliminary fit test. I have all the strapping done at this point and every piece put together. I don't have the belt or thigh boxes attached yet. What my question is is how do I keep the sides together? I know the belt will help but since I need all the extra plastic on the sides its looking weird still. I also didn't have anyone around to hold the camera so sorry about the crappy focus. Also where would I attach the side rivets since I need all the extra plastic? And if there is anything else that looks off let me know. I'm going to start weathering all the other pieces tonight.

Just PM me and I'll let ya know when they come in.

No problem bro. I know how much of a pain it is to get some of this stuff.

I just ordered a box of 100 nickel plated split rivets. They should be in later this week. If any one in the States needs any I'll be more than willing to send you some. I'll do this till they are gone.

oh crap. I didnt even notice that. Yea that may be a problem sir.

I don't think you over trimmed. The NE bucket's ears fit weird onto the sides of the helmet so if anythink I think more will still have to come off. MEPD member Purplehaze sent me some pictures of his NE bucket. Message him because he may have more insight then I do.

I was kidding, I need to lose weight before I add any more plastic. I put up new pictures of the AB and Back piece in my thread showing how much plastic I need on the sides. I can't trim any more off. lol

You can send me the extra plastic

So I need to confess something to you guys... Im a fat kid. The NE armor has extra plastic on the ab and back pieces to accomodate for the extra pounds. Where should I put the rivets on the ab and back pieces and still be able to go for police officer deployment? I need all the extra plastic so that the sides won't show through.

Build Reference http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/23418-my-ne-build/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/24513-anh-stunt-ne-armor-kit-build-my-very-first-very-picture-heavy/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/25014-anh-stunt-ne-first-build-wip-pic-heavy/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/23895-ows-ne-build-anh-stunt/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/23893-samurais-ne-armor-build/page-2 I'm using all these as references for my NE build. They may be helpful for you.