coldwarSalty

I’d totally do this, but I’m rarely in central Florida. I’m up in Parjai squad around Destin... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's an idea! And thanks everyone for the comments!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

lol yeah I didn't even make the connection until a few weeks ago. I'm excited to be in the 501st finally. I know my armor isn't near Deployed or SWAT level, but my main goal has been realized: troop events and make smiles! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok here we go. This is one of the approval pics, and yes that is my house number LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I will as soon as I find a new image hosting site lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TD 21141 respectfully requesting 501st and Sandtrooper access! https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=25426

Ok I've been working with my GML and making adjustments all over, but I just got my approval email! TD 21141 reporting for duty!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your example image it is turned up a bit so I guess that's ok. I'll play around with it tomorrow. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I tried that but it tilted up quite a bit, to still cover the ridge around the front. I can redo it if that isn't an issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Okay I reattached my ammo belt...

Thanks, yeah I've already started adding some foam but need to add more. I'll fix the ammo belt as soon as I get some more time. Work is crazy right now! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I just put some padding in there but I'll try to raise it a little higher. As it is, the knee plate isn't hitting the thigh, but its close. If it were to slip lower it definitely would.

Have my shims done. Still a little bit of work to do, but I think I'm close to approval pic time!

Thanks! Ok yeah I'll see if I can tackle the shins this weekend. There are still a few places I need to trim just a bit and sand down. But I do think I'm close! Thanks for all your help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had the center rectangle of the ammo belt lined up with the cover strip, but I think I had my thigh twisted over too far. Below I have some updated pics from last night's test fitting. I redesigned my shoulder straps and added weathering and my waist ammo belt. Every time I do a test fitting I find more things to put on my to-do list.

Oh, and I almost forgot. I'm watching the trooperbay tutorial videos on YouTube, among countless forum posts and build threads Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm currently building a TD as well using a WTF kit. It's quality stuff. This is a pic of my current progress... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I hadn't mentioned it in my post, but I had already made note to do that. There will be a bunch of little adjustments I'm going to make. I think I'm going to completely redo my white elastic shoulder straps too. One of those things where I get ideas how to make something better as I do them. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I definitely have that on my plate at some point. Do I need to have it done before basic approval? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I definitely have that on my plate at some point. Do I need to have it done before basic approval? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I definitely have that on my plate at some point. Do I need to have it done before basic approval? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all! I had my BBB Day several weeks back and have been working on my armor ever since. I just wanted to post some pictures of where I'm at right now on the build, and hope I'm at least going in the right direction. I'm really only hoping for basic 501st approval, at least at this point. I haven't started the calves at all, and I think I need to work on the thigh strapping. They are tending to want to turn inward a bit. I need to go back and finish some slight trimming and sanding pretty much everything down. And, of course, weathering. I just want to make sure I'm still on the right track. I've been trying to follow the CRL very closely. Thanks!

Done and done! LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LOL yeah, I've been told that it will be fine, with some shims. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LOL ok! Yeah I was able to talk to a few people in the 501st Experience room. I'm right about to pull the trigger on armor. I've already ordered the pauldron, neck seal, and gloves. Have the bucket already too. Can't wait! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk