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Hello, my name is Maria and I’m new to the group. I’m a 54 year old single mom and it’s been my 20 year wish to be a member of the 501st legion. I’m not handy nor a builder but my son and I are committed to try to get me (and maybe him) into the legion so I can be a stormtrooper at least once before I die (or Alderan blows up again).

Nvm, just went back and looked at images again. I think I'll hit the whole thing with a gloss white then crack and weather and that should be enough of a shine.

Had a slight detour while assembled most of a Sandtrooper (thank you ADHD), but we're back on track. I really need to find the thread about using imgur for photos, I have several photos to add. Today I got all of the pieces sealed with Plastidip on the back. If anyone has any type of video tutorials on the fiberglass kits, I'd be forever in your debt. I'm a bigger gal, so I have to shim up the chest, back, and ab plate so it'll look right. Also, thoughts on the white paint before weathering - should I make it glossy then weather it, or leave it matte because they've been exiled so long there's surely no way their armor is still shiny...

Although not needed currently having a second set is great for long troops especially conventions when you can change into a nice fresh set after a long break, noting worse than putting on a cold, sweat infused undersuit

Very nice, if you wish you could also post in the 3D depository I know it's still early on but make sure when it comes to your submission you have the forearms on the right arms, note the small black detail in pill boxes should be on the inside of the forearms Getting close now.

This getting old poodoo sucks

Yes, those two when brightened it's gold. The older images it looked white. I'll adjust the colour.

5.10.24 - Star Wars Night at the Iron Pigs - Allentown

Quick little update! As we know, the included panel is too tall for the included fabric pouches in the Denuo Novo kit. I took some measurements, and it's about an inch too tall. So, I took it upon myself to model this in fusion 360, so I could 3D print this instead of buying new pouches! Here it is: If anyone finds themselves needing the file down the line, Im more than happy to send it over to you! I can also put it in the 3D file depository. Hope this helps!

Ha, yeah, flipping off those rebel scum . Thanks for the tips and encouragement. I retired last summer and recently got a part time gig at REI, I'll be working the next three days but will have some time after that to work on the ears. Then, more hand surgery on Friday for carpal tunnel syndrome from the swelling from the original surgery. After a couple weeks, maybe sooner, I may be able to get back to it. I should have some updated photos by Thursday. thanks again.

James, I decided to just order the 2 piece from Amazon. Thanks again everyone!

Brothers, Thanks for all of the feedback. You all are so helpful. Think im going to go with 2 piece. There is a DSG,s store near by my work place. Have a great weekend Team!

#229 Oz Comic Con 11th May 2024 Great to get the shinny white back out there again. Also lucky to get a visit to our booth by Paz Vizsla himself Tait Fletcher, very cool to get a chat with him at our droid display, was well worth swapping into the Mando for that moment

So, all hard parts except the abs plate are done, weathered and clear coated

So, once I got everything glued, I did a bit of a preliminary suit up. Im super aware that there are issues here. The shoulders are not attached to the chest, the thighs are not attached to the abdomen, and the abdomen has yet to be closed up. And, it is hard to see, but I do have my gaskets on. I tailored the leg gaskets that came with the kit to be more form fitting, as they were tight on the thigh, and very loose on the calf. Let me know if anyone sees anything jumping out at them as being egregious: Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking!

Here's some photos of the pieces being glued up with E-6000! Forearms: Calves: Biceps: Thighs: I then began to sand and paint up the holster: Then I added some shims to the back plate in order to bridge the gap between the chest and back: Then slurry: It looks like I put this on thick, however, I did it just about as thin as possible. There are two thin layers here.

[66] San Jose Giants Star Wars Night 5-10-24

2024年5月6日 (月) Library Event @ Yokota Airbase

Event Name: Tokyo Comic Con 2023 Date: Friday, December 8,9,10 2023

2023年10月31日（火）British Embassy, Tokyo: Kids trick or treat party

2023年10月28日（土）Spooktacular Halloween Trick Or Treat @ US Embassy Tokyo

Event Name: May the 4th Event Yokota Library Date: 2023年5月4日

My kid loves wearing a flag like a cape! That bottom picture! LOVE all the way!!!! *High five Trooper!* All the way!

We will definitely have that in the CRL, both for armour and weapons. Once I have the Wiki Origin document set up with the layout, those messages will be added in and examples will be posted, so all can see how the CRL will start to look as a finished product.

Glad to see you are still progressing with this.