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If it's stiff enough it might be ok if all the dimensions check out. Might be worth taking your TD with the tube down to a few HW Stores in your area and compare them.

@Minimo, @KOtrooper, or @BikerScout007 can you help this trooper with her question on the shoulder straps?

Hi Justin this is looking really good and you should be able to get the hose sorted easily. Good positioning on the belt at your navel and not your waist. I wanted to share that your drop box straps look off white and you'll want to make sure that your chest/back armor strapping and your pouches match that same color per the belt section of the CRL. If using off-white cummerbund pouches and side straps, the drop box straps are also off-white. Just something to keep in mind as you progress though your build. Keep up the great work this is really coming together!

Love the mockup Melanie! It's looking really good and kudos to you for doing it yourself! If you need the pattern for the pouches you can find it here: Keep up the great work!

Those pics are fine. It looks like you'll need to bring your chest in a bit based on that second picture. Distance down your chest is about right so no worries there. Remember that you'll have the vest and cummerbund that sit under your chest/back armor so there's a bit of thickness there. You're doing a great job so keep it up!

Looking good. Don't forget the red striping and the white circle for the tank topper. Check the CRL for more details. Good work!

It's looking pretty good Bill. It looks that your vest sleeves are quite long so that might be an issue when it comes to approval. Typically the sleeves are 1.5-2 inches from the shoulder bell. Take a look at the CRL model. Keep up the great work it's coming together!

Those are looking fine Justin. Keep up the great work and keep posting those great photos!

So proud of you my friend and you're looking amazing! What a journey you've taken us on and it's coming to a crescendo with your approval. You've been so open and honest though this journey and you should be proud of yourself. There's a few things that need to be tightened up but as @Aradun mentioned the end is in sight. Keep in touch with your GML and we're here to help as well so keep it up!

Good thinking Bill. It's always easier to remove material than put it back so keep your cuts minimal until you achieve the shape you want to the back armor. Your references look good. I'm sure you've seen this before but check out our armor video. Our DL talks about the tank and gives some background on the look.

Or curse because we end up carrying all the TKs stuff in our pouches.😄

@Hask do you have any feedback for this Patrol Trooper? Thanks!

I think you're doing fine Bill and I don't think it ever comes out perfect. Look at the scoutopedia and even those aren't 100% spot on. I get that you're a smidge disappointed but not to worry. If you're concerned you can always reach out to your GML to check.

Yeah I think Arne and @Aradun have spoken up. I think what you have is good and that was wise to get feedback from your GML so well done there. Let Chef finish your flight suit and I think you're ready to suit up and submit. Feel free to post up pre-approval photos and Aradun and I can give you a once over if you like. You're doing great!

Patience recruit! You've been doing a fine job and it'll be done before you know it. I know it's been a long road but you're doing great and closing in on the finish line. Time to make those details pop and get ready for your approval photos.

Looks like a doctors penlight with some greebs on it.

Looking sharp Pathfinder! When at the troop you can always have another trooper give you a once over and help adjust items so you look your best. Hope you have a fantastic troop and don't forget to start a thread for your trooping log. https://forum.501stpathfinders.com/forum/141-pathfinder-trooping-awards/

Here's a thread that might be helpful to you.

Those are looking great Bill! Nice work! The slate is more of a medium grey which is what you're shooting for on the indent so wise choice there. I'm really looking forward to seeing this completed and we can't thank you enough for such a thorough build thread. This is a great help to those that will come behind you. So thank you!

Looking pretty good Matt! Remember when it comes to weathering that "less is more". Check the pics in the scoutopedia here for a good reference. Love to see this coming together! http://www.501stpathfinders.com/scoutopedia.php

Hi Melanie and welcome! Love how your build is going so far. I'm going to tag in one of our fantastic armorers MJ @M.J she is a master tailor and can help with pointers should you need. We're here to help you be successful so please feel free to post up if you need. If you haven't had the chance to reach out to the German Garrison I would like to encourage you to do so here: https://501st.de they will be the organization that will approve you into the Legion and you can find folks locally that can help as well if you need. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing more of this great build as it progresses!

I think you're doing a fine job Bill! Keep up the great work!

Yeah. I was actually worried it wasn't loose enough. It has a little play but is flat against the leg in most positions. That does help for round 2, I was going to try to let that one out ever so slightly but I won't do that Ok excellent. Carry on the great work!

Hey everything is going swimmingly my friend! You're "earning" your TKID and walking the same path everyone here has done and you're doing great! Good thinking going back to the video and getting it sorted out!