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I hope I didn't offend. What ever armor you decide to build. Have fun with it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Don't do it! Lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

TX-30395 just celebrated a birthday and received a couple of items he needs for his first troop. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

I just wanted thank everyone for their help. Spencer0305 has been approved and is now TX30395. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

How did your thermal detonator come out?

The whole kit, I would recommend. Especially if it's your first build. We bought the Anovos and there is definitely a wait. But, they delivered when they said they would, right down to the wire. As far as the build went. We didn't rush and it was fun. Rare earth magnets are a serious plus during the build. I bought 1/8" diameter magnets. Too Small. A friend loaned us his 1/2" diameter. They worked great. One other suggestion, again if it's your first build, strongly recommend E6000 glue. No lie when they say a Trooper's best friend. Good luck. PS, Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Jim, thank you for the feed back, Much appreciated. I need to get with Gary here at Makaze and get that ball rolling. I think I am at the point where anything I do is just going to be tweeking.

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Ok, so the tube stripes were updated. 10 each side. The belt was opened and a poly reinforcement was added. I still need to touch up 3 rivets and one snap with Glossy Black paint. I played with the shape of the grieves around the right ankle to make it fit better. Have a look and let me know what you think. Unless there is something major I think the next step is to apply for approval.

The belt is done. The tube stripes are done The shoulder straps have been reinforced. Next up tweaking the shape of the grieves for a better shape. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Ok, I have reassembled the Anovos Belt, V 2.0. I glued the Button Covers down yesterday. Today, I finished replacing a seam I missed on the belt the other day. Reattached the drop boxes. Had to remove one and reattach it a second time. I had a moment of USDS and put it on backward. Then I reattached the holster. And last but not least I touched up the button covers and the holster mounting screws with glossy black paint. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

I also had three holes to patch on the ab plate. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Here are the after photos, yet to be sanded. I get moving and forget to take process photos. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

The next thing that needed to be done was repair the damage to the six pack and button cover when they were being torn down. To do this the areas, behind and immediately adjacent to the damaged areas, were masked off with painter's tape. A batch of abs paste was whipped up using acetone and finely chopped abs scraps. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

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One of the things I needed to take care of is rebuilding the Anovos Belt. The first task was to tear down the belt. There was only a minor casualty a 2mm hole opened in one of the three button covers when I was removing it from the six pack. Once all the plastic parts were safely removed, I used a stitch ripper to remove the stitching from the end of the belt, then removed the stitching from the 2"x6" velcro strip located between the end of the belt and the six pack. Doing this gave me access to the inside of the belt. A sleeve ~43.5" x 2.5". To reinforce the belt, I inserted a strip of poly that I canablized from garden edging. It was a perfect fit. Then using a thimble and black thread, I sewed the end back together and sewed the velcro back to where it came from. It looks great. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Death Trooper Helmet photos ftom the DHS LB Lucas Arts Prop Exhibit I'll try to swing by again in the near future and get some better photos. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Who makes a solid replacement for the anovos TX shoulder. I would like to them. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

We paid a visit to Gary Collins, of the Makase Squad, to get his input. He took time out to look at Spencer's build. We are looking good. Thank you Gary. You have been making this go a lot easier than it would have. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Finally, Let me know if this link I am sharing works. There are still a few tweaks to be made, but this is where we are as of today. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/skt15w8w79gsmbb/AACgKTg8rl0Xm5aLq3bqPm1Da?dl=0

Thank you for the comments so far. This being our first build, I can totally sympathize with those who have first cut anxiety. Every Piece I cut into, I would sit and agonize over what to do if I cut wrong. The build is about 85% complete. Once I remember how I uploaded my previous photos I will start to up load the build photos.

Having so much fun with the thigh armor. I was able to borrow additional magnets from another, local friend and member of the 501st. They are providing a better grip on the plastic. let's see how it goes. patience is one of my virtues.

We have been working this since the BBB arrived in August. I have to gather and organize the photos for you. A note: because of some cost issues we went with the the Anovos strapping for now. Here are some torso shots: I hope these come through. We'd be done with the thighs but for the gremlins that keep messing with us. In a nut shell I need more magnets. Let us know your thoughts. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Thanks, I was headed that way. I just wanted a little more reassurance. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk