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WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS: A dedicated forum where members can submit their completed stormtrooper costume for peer review prior to formal submission to their GML. Your armor will be reviewed and suggestions made by the FISD Staff and Imperial Attaché team, but detachment members can also provide peer review on any submission. All feedback provided will be specific, constructive, respectful, and helpful. Any feedback that is deemed negative, derogatory, inflammatory, or otherwise offensive will be deleted, and the poster can be subject to account suspension for repeated offenses. You may also be provided suggestions for attaining the rank of EI (Expert Infantry) and Centurion levels should you wish to pursue higher levels of screen accuracy. WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS NOT: This program is not a replacement for the GML approval process, as Detachments are not charted to approve costumes for membership. While a costume that passes Detachment peer review should be in a state to be accepted by a GML, Detachments cannot override a GMLs decision, nor are GMLs bound to accept the ruling of a detachment costume approval. That said, as a general rule the goal is that any costume that passes peer-review approval should be accepted by a 501st GML. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT: You will need to post up various high quality photos of your armor/accessories on the list below, as well as the basic information listed next to it. We realize that this is more information than normally required for basic approval, but we want you to look your best! Also, please include the name(s) of any approved Trooper(s) who have significantly helped you with your build. Yes, we are asking for more photos and information than are normally needed for basic approval. The reason being is that we feel it gives us a better overall view, and we can catch things that may be missed should the recruit want to move to level 2. PHOTOS: INFORMATION: 1. Front view (arms down) 1. First/last name 2. Back view (arms down) 2. Future Garrison/Squad/Outpost or local area 3. Left side (arms raised) 3. Armor maker 4. Right side (arms raised) 4. Helmet maker 5. Ab plate close-up 5. Cloth belt maker 6. Helmet close-up (front, left and right sides) 6. Neck seal maker 7. Detail photos of any parts you have questions on 7. Boot maker 8. Interior strapping (optional) 9. Blaster maker (if applicable 10. Gasket maker (if applicable) 11. Height (optional) 12. weight (optional) 13. TK type (ANH Stunt/Hero. ESB, ROTJ. TFA etc.) 14. Name(s) of any Trooper(s) who significantly helped with your build. INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTING YOUR REVIEW REQUEST: 1. Go to the Request Pre Approval thread: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/193-request-tk-pre-approval/ 2. Click on Start New Topic. This is located on the left of the blue "Reply to this Topic" option near the top of the page. 3. In the Title area, post the following information: (Fisd screen name) Requesting Pre Approval Review, followed by the armorer who made your kit in parentheses. Example: MegaTrooper123 Requesting Pre Approval Review (Anovos) 4. Post all required photos/information (as listed above). HELPFUL LINKS: 1. Where can I get in touch with my GML/Garrison? http://www.501st.com/members/displayUnits.php 2. Where can I choose my official TK number? http://www.501st.com/members/search_avail_ids.php 3. How do I join the 501st Legion? http://www.501st.com/members/join_form.php 4. What do I do once I am approved? https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16-501st-trooper-status-requests-include-link-to-your-501st-profile-in-your-request/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHY WE ARE DOING THIS: Not every garrison has responsive GMLs, and even those that do are not always experts in the stormtrooper costumes. Costume peer review provides members with a supplemental feedback on items that need to be fixed prior to approval, as well as other feedback that will help the overall fit and finish. Catching errors earlier will result in increased confidence a build will pass GML review and thus save GMLs time. It will also provide GMLs insight in to a sounding board beyond the GML peer review area on the 501st boards. Additionally it provides non-GML forum members the opportunity to learn about and gain experience in the costume judging process. This is valuable because it can provide people considering being a GML real-world experience before accepting the role, and provides GCOs a potential pool of people experienced in costume judging who may not have yet served as a GML. ADDITIONAL INFO: 1. Any feedback that is negative, derogatory, inflammatory, or otherwise offensive should be reported immediately, will be deleted, and the poster may be subject to account suspension for repeated offenses. 2. Feedback should follow the same format that Deployment Officers use, e.g. for each item to fix they will be marked as “must fix”, “should fix”, “could fix”. 3. “Approval” only covers base 501st acceptance (aka L1). Expert Infantryman (L2) and Centurion (L3) standards can be cited only for “could fix” items and are never “must fix”. 4. For GMLs, this is intended to catch errors early to make your lives easier. This is not a replacement for what you do. Additionally, since detachments can't approve costumes, there is no concern that a Detachment will override a GML decision. 5. For GCOs, an advantage is that a 501st member in their garrison can gain experience in the costume review part of being a GML before they take on the role officially, and this may also for their Garrison provide an outlet for people considering being a GML, and a pool of experienced members should they need to fill that role. 6. For FB users, other TK Facebook pages can offer advice on their site that may or may not be correct. FISD is the official Detachment run by experienced 501st costume approvers the world over, and this is a service we can provide prospective and current 501st members that a FB group cannot.

Here is a video demonstration of the E11. If you want different pics of videos just let me know. I want to thank everyone on FISD for their ideas and inspiration. Thanks

FISD is pleased to announce the addition of a new area in the Advanced Tactics forum dedicated to those ready to submit for basic 501st TK approval. This section will allow future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your completed armor, weapons (if applicable), accessories, etc. and get accurate information from the experts here at the FISD.. the definitive home of TKs worldwide. For more information on this program, you can find the following: TK Pre-Approval Forum Area: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/193-request-tk-pre-approval/ TK Pre-Approval Overview: TK Pre-Approval Requests: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/193-request-tk-pre-approval/

To kick off this program, I am offering an incentive for the first one to post in this forum requesting a pre-approval review and then receive basic 501st approval. Once your armor has been reviewed here, submitted to your GML and you receive your official 501st TK I.D., simply sign up for Legion access here at the FISD (link below) then PM me with your information and I will send you a set of flexible hand guards and any hardware you may require to reach Centurion level if you should wish to pursue that. If you already have these items, I will send some cool swag. Good luck, future Troopers! https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16-501st-trooper-status-requests-include-link-to-your-501st-profile-in-your-request/ --------------------------------------------------CLAIMED-------------------------------------------

Also, for those of you following along this holiday season... Inform Lord Vader that BB-61515's shuttle has arrived. Mom and baby are doing great, so happy! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I just got caught up on your build and every post is riveting! This is one of the most outstanding builds I've seen here. Congratulations on your brilliant build and I look forward to seeing a full demo video soon.

Hi guys, Just recently received my 2 big brown boxes with a fresh pulled set of RMQ concept armor! Going to attempt to keep the build thread updated, and will upload some photos shortly. I have already started to rough trim the parts, and I really love how well Kev's kits go together.

A hearty congratulations to you and yours, Andrew, and GREAT to hear that they are both well! Might as well start your youngling out on the right path:

Lets fix an "Oops" moment Plastic has melted, consistency of marshmallow creme Stormtrooper pimple Once dried, will sand and more sand then polish

This will be extremely helpful for the applicants and the GMLs, and will probably also encourage more people to go EIB and Centurion. Hopefully you'll see my thread here, soon.

Chris are you gonna sell complete kits as well?

TK85421 Requesting TLJ EIB Status (Anovos) Name: Glen Rhodes Height: 180 cm Weight: 74 kg FISD Name: gmrhodes13 Legion ID#: 85421 Profile Page: 501st Profile Garrison: Desert Scorpion Build Information Armor Maker: Anovos Helmet Maker: Phoenix Props Boots: Imperial Boots Gloves Imperial Boots Electronics: Aker Neck Seal: Anovos Blaster: JJ's resin

Hi everyone, Below you will find a list of the various ANH kits (for now, I could look into ESB/ROTJ/etc. if demand is there) available and what hardware/accessories/soft goods are included or available as an option. This list was born out of a recent question PM, so I thought I'd expand it out by adding other armor makers and posting it for all. This list is meant as a companion to Joseph's excellent supply list, which I encourage everyone to take a look at: Additional vendor information can be found in this thread: Hopefully this will help all of you with your shopping/builds, as well as act as a resource for those aiming for EI/Centurion in knowing what to expect in terms of additional purchases that will be needed. Key: included included at extra cost other (see notes) not included ANH Armor Maker: AM 2.0 Stunt/Hero: Both Offered Contact: -- Strapping Undersuit Neckseal Gloves Hand guards: ABS (ANH, ESB, TD versions included) Helmet brow/S trim (only with FULL kit) Mic tips (ONLY with FULL kit) Canvas belt Leather holster Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws Screen accurate ear screws (with FULL kit) Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod Single cap/rapid rivets for thigh ammo pack Armor Maker: ANOVOS Stunt/Hero: Mixed (Hero belt**, Stunt helmet) Contact: https://www.anovos.com/ Strapping: elastic & velcro included Undersuit: 2-piece Neckseal Gloves: rubber Hand guards: ABS Helmet brow/S trim (Helmets pre-assembled) Mic tips* (Helmets pre-assembled) Canvas belt** Leather holster Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws*** Screen accurate ear screws*** Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod Single cap/rapid rivets for thigh ammo pack *Mic tip mesh is too fine to be screen-accurate. **Does not meet EI/Centurion requirements. ***Correct TD screws available through re-use of (incorrect) ear screws, painted black. Newer kits/helmets have correct ear screws, TD screws will need to be sourced elsewhere. Armor Maker: AP (Authentic Props) Stunt/Hero: Stunt only Contact: @ABS80 Strapping: left ab/cod snaps included Undersuit Neckseal Gloves: rubber Hand guards: ABS, silicone for additional cost Helmet brow/U trim (not S trim) Mic tips Canvas belt Leather holster Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws: round head included, not pan head Screen accurate ear screws Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod cap rivets for thigh ammo pack Armor Maker: ATA (Affordable Trooper Armor) Stunt/Hero: Stunt only, Hero ears offered for basic approval Contact: @SuperTrooper Strapping Undersuit Neckseal Gloves: rubber Hand guards: ABS Helmet brow/S trim Mic tips Canvas belt Leather holster Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws Screen accurate ear screws Single cap/rapid rivets for thigh ammo pack Note: Hard armor only. Soft goods not included or offered separately. Armor Maker: RS Prop Masters Stunt/Hero: Stunt only, cast from screen-used suit Contact: http://www.rspropmasters.com/ Strapping: screen-accurate bracket system Undersuit Neckseal Gloves: rubber Hand guards: latex Helmet brow/S trim Mic tips Canvas belt Leather holster Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws Screen accurate ear screws Single cap/rapid rivets for thigh ammo pack RT-Mod: (email sent, pending response) Armor Maker: RWA Stunt/Hero: Stunt only Contact @Ross8008 Strapping: snaps, rivets, nylon, elastic, bra hooks and velcro* Undersuit Neckseal Gloves: rubber Hand guards: ABS Helmet brow/S trim Mic tips Canvas belt Leather holster Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod* Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws Screen accurate ear screws Single cap/rapid rivets for thigh ammo pack* *Included in strapping kit. Armor Maker: TM (Troopermaster) Stunt/Hero: Both kits offered Contact: @troopermaster Strapping: screen accurate brackets OR snaps* Undersuit Neckseal Gloves: rubber Hand guards: ABS included, latex for additional cost Helmet brow/S trim Mic tips Canvas belt Leather holster Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws* Screen accurate ear screws* Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod* Single cap/rapid rivets for thigh ammo pack* *Brackets and hardware sold as full strapping kit. Armor Maker: WTF (Walt's Trooper Factory) Stunt/Hero: Both helmet versions offered Contact: @walt Strapping Undersuit Neckseal Gloves: rubber Hand guards: ABS Helmet brow/S trim Mic tips Canvas belt Leather holster Split rivets for ab/kidney and cod Aluminum TD brackets Screen accurate TD screws Screen accurate ear screws Single cap/rapid rivets for thigh ammo pack Note: Hard armor kits only. As this is a new thread and currently a work in progress, if anything is incorrect or out of date, please let me know either in this thread or via PM and I will update it. I don't plan on adding FX or any other armors that are out or production, as this list is meant to focus on kits that can still be purchased. Vendors: to get added to this list, please contact me. If your kits or options change, please let me know.

Name: Anthony Wills Height: 68 in Weight: 155 lb FISD Name: twillsie Legion ID#: 12963 Profile Page: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=19106&costumeID=326 Garrison: Central California Build Information Armor Maker: Anovos Helmet Maker: Anovos Gaskets: Anovos Boots: Imperial Boots Gloves: Imperial Boots Electronics: Ukswrath FOTK Audio Neck Seal: Anovos Blaster: Heston 3D Solutions

details on cutting the second helmet :

Congrats to you guys. Get ready for years of excitement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats!

Probably not a prudent move to do in civilian clothes, but if you were in full armor they would probably want to take selfies with you.

Congratulations! Glad you got the armor finished before the baby.

Many congrats mate. What a gorgeous bubba. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Christine and TheSwede! Christine's build WIP is amazing. I've been reading it back to back and looking forward to implementing some of the modifications. I'll have some more photos soon, but massive thanks to you both at this early stage.

Jepp, RS suit for reference

Awesome pix - thanks for sharing! Looks like a great time

Yes, the 90 degrees are no problem - no matter what technique you are using. The only thing to bear in mind is that you might get a softer bend at your tabletop. If you are aiming for a "sharp" bend, better use a vice.

You didn't see my Disco Ball Joseph? Probably was watching movie on my radio Seriously, glad to see another HWT in the making

As far as I know heating does not help when bending. But to be honest, except from my first scope rail, all others I built simply got bent on my tabletop without any cut in the underside. That always worked.

Replacement aluminium finally arrived! Now to cut it down to size for the bracket For the bending part... last time I cut about half way through and it snapped :/ will aim to cut about a third through this time and hopefully it will be alright. Would heating it before bending help at all? Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

I could not agree more. Since there are no film screen shots (only video game) the measurements for the CRL were approximated. Before we created the CRL and look of the "accepted" pack, the variations were all over the place. People were adding flashing lights, video monitors, LCD displays, etc. (everything short of a mirrored disco ball). In addition, we tried to create a pack that could be constructed using items that were readily available to most Troopers, like oil pans, food containers and such that would still capture the "spirit" of the one seen in the game, and create some much needed continuity. Obviously some do not have access to certain items and must improvise as they go along. Nothing wrong with this at all. If the measurements of the radio box or other pieces happens to be a bit off of what is listed, it is no big deal. As long as the finished item is "..styled after and closely matches..." the one seen in the CRL you are good to go.

Amazing detail... looking forward to seeing the BlastFX installed

Hey Tony Andrew or myself will be with you shortly.

Time to make some paste

I almost forgot to post these, not that they're a big deal. I pulled the clamps and magnets off the forearms (just the first halves) and I cleaned up the extra E-6000 ooze with my 3D printed tool I've been hinting at (I promise I'll show it soon). It works really well. So here's some photos I took right before I glued up the other sides of each forearm. Right side: Left side: Gotta keep on keeping' on! -Dana

Thanks for the heads up! I'm still uploading photos. Unfortunately lost my previous work. So having to do it in batches. Sigh. EDIT: and done!

After a mixture of recovering from surgery and the holidays, I've finally found time to update this build thread! Up next for trimming were the spats. Then came the Chest plate. The Back Plate. The TD parts. Before Trimming I tried to understand the back connection. Moving onto the yoke/back connection pieces. Finished the AB plate and Kidney plate. The Cod and butt plate were also trimmed. I did get my Cardinal Gloves in and they look great against the painted hand plates. After my back surgery and that whole ordeal I think I'm going to be putting a hold on Captain Cardinal. I'm going to move onto being a regular FOTK and save Cardinal for later. I haven't been able to join the 501st with my ANH armor and I'd rather get in first and then make a Cardinal later.

Mission complete. Just a few minor paint fixes. Sliding bolt with electronics is too cool. Lots of fun building.

Hi everyone, I roll-up my sleeves a little higher here as I gather understanding and attempt to modify my doopy trigger and trigger housing to follow that of the real thing. I ready green stuff to soon add to my doopydoos trigger and make way in the trigger housing for a future installation. I finish off with a light show of sorts; enable better light transfer for my BlastFX LED light to travel down the receiver tube. I use a 1/2 inch outer diameter clear acrylic tube (plexiglass) to mimic the barrel following SMG references. Trigger housing as seen from the top following SMG references. Interesting to see component parts out. Here are some underside pictures of the trigger housing. The hole for the trigger goes all the way up and room to boot. Really liked studying these pictures of the FISD E-11 blaster reference photo compendium. Here, you can see the casing that goes over-top the trigger housing taken out. Here's a picture of Tino's replica trigger and SMG reference. This here breathes light on how the trigger actually worked. I gather that the trigger maintained constant 'push' pressure from that bullet looking component, the trigger plunger and in pulling the trigger, compressed the spring on the back of it. I will attempt to mimic this action but after modifying the doopydoos trigger piece and doing a little carving into the trigger housing. Use green stuff to add to doopy trigger to mold like the real thing following SMG references Tino's Replica SMG trigger used to mold after. Part of Trigger housing hollowed to make way for trigger and trigger axis pin installation To increase the light effects inside the barrel when invoking the electronics, will apply a half inch outer diameter with 3 / 8 inch inner diameter clear acrylic tube (plexiglass) over top the LED light. Frost it with 150 grit sandpaper. Frosted acrylic tube; it is no longer clear and can carry light down the tube Test light effects of frosted acrylic tube with red colored blaster bolts from BlastFX Test light effects of frosted acrylic tube with blue colored stun rays from BlastFX Thank you for checking up on me once again; have a terrific day!

THAT was indeed the problem on my build. Very happy to hear it worked for you and looking forward to your next update. By the way, I love the paint chips on the bottom of your folding stock. Looking so real.

The opening bolt works like a charm No interference with the electronics.

There is A LOT wrong with the helmet.

Some assembly required. Lol. Paint and assemble WIP

Keep up the suggestions, I need all the help I can get. I really do appreciate the feedback, as a WTF kit there is not too many build logs to follow at this time.

Looking good Tom! - nice seeing your blaster with black on, getting there!

Here is some more eye candy