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These are a rare find http://www.warmachinepaintball.com/power-cylinders/

I can't belive it! I'm DONE!!! Well, no not really, but all the armor parts and accessories are assembled. Still need to go over the checklist and CRL now, paint rivets, fix some things and find other things to fix. And of course get some photos submitted to the pre-approval forum, once I find someone to take them. Though I'll take a look at the requirements and submit any that highlight the armor without being worn. And then I need a blaster. And then?? I guess contact my local garrison and see what they have to say. Cool!!!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Ab/kidney connection, left side (with me in the photo ) Ab/kidney connection, right side (closed tighter, and tab'n'slot painted black) Thermal detonator, back (sticker removed) Left hovi-mic tip, visible white interior Right hovi-mic tip, visible white interior Thanks thanks!

Thanks! Will do! Thanks so much for your time, I will get those updated asap!

Alright, here we go. We call our dog Ma Bookie, or Bookie for short. Lineage: In the extended cut of A New Hope, there is a scene where Han is confronted by Jaba the Hutt in a hanger bay, yep the scene where Boba Fett is standing to the side. In Huttanese, Jabba says "Han ma bookie" which translates to "Han my boy", hence Ma bookie, my boy or just Boy Consequently, now every time my wife or I see a Labradoodle ( our dogs breed) we call them all Bookies lol

Apparently they're still arriving. I was contacted last week by a member stating his BBB just arrived, so that's some good news.

Thank you! Thanks, I will make sure to do that soon.

Request 501st status changes here. You must be an approved legion member with an official TKID to request higher forum access, or you can request TK higher access if you are an approved legion member with an approved TK version costume. NOTE: we (the site admins) will periodically check the list of people in this forums database against the list of 501st members as kept by the Legion COG. People will be added or dropped automatically, so it's a good idea to ensure that the email address you use for this board is the same you use in the Legion records. If you need your status adjusted in between database checks, please post here. UPDATE 05/04/2026 NOTE: You must include a link to your 501st record as per below, else your request will be ignored: With the recent legion website updates the link has changed. Please add both TKID and the User ID to your request, you can find this in the legion Holocron NEW INSTRUCTIONS There are 2 ways to find your membership profile: In the navigation bar post this link https://www.501st.com/member/85421/ and replace 85421 with your TKID then click enter OR Go to the Legion Forum https://www.501st.com/forum/index.php Then Holocron, (enter your legion forum username and password) https://www.501st.com/holocron/login?returnUrl=%2Fmember%2Flegacy MEMBER SEARCH on left side menu Enter your TKID (in this case 85421) CLICK MORE Copy the link in the navigation bar and paste into your request https://www.501st.com/member/85421/ (this will show your primary 501st costume) A.C. @NoVATie will then check the members costume list for TK costumes and update access accordingly **Please test your link when you post your request to make sure it goes to your legion profile page. We cannot use links for the Legion forum or Garrison pages.** Thanks to @gmrhodes13for pointing this out. Swapping your TKID into the link below no longer works http://501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=4733 Using the link below, replace 12345 with your TKID: https://www.501st.com/members/searchresults.php?searchfield=12345&criteria=tkid Paste that link with your status request post to have your FISD profile updated. Thanks to @revlimiter for pointing this out. 1. Go to https://www.501st.com/members/searchform.php 2. Input your TK number and "Search" 5. On the "Results" page click "More" to the right of your name 6. On this page that lists all of your costumes, copy the URL and paste it into this thread with your request.

My replicas with real vintage metalmites http://www.warmachinepaintball.com/power-cylinders/

Looks great, thanks Brendan

Congratulations trooper, welcome to the rank of Centurion!

The right shin was a real pain, the cover strip kept separating when closing the back. After a lot of extra glue and extra setting time it's all good up front, with the rear strip now also attached. I've also trimmed and started the process to attach the sniper knee to the left shin. Front glued, sides tomorrow night. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

What a wonderfully presented application! Best of luck for approval. :-)

One of the nicknames I have for my eldest daughter is "Snips". From an early age she showed how similar to Asoka she was, and still is. Kids were offered 2 names for our BC: Rex or Ben. They chose the latter. He's generally more Ben Solo than Ben Kenobi though

Hi Brendan, thank you for your Centurion application I have a few asks of you. The left/right side detail arms up photo is supposed to have you in it also, be sure to close the right side gap when reshooting that photo or paint the tab ´n slot piece black. Remove the sticker on the TD and submit a new photo. Lastly, it looks as your mic tips are black on the inside, please take a new photo to confirm they are white or paint and resubmit. Thanks

I built my kit on an Ikea Lack table in my lounge over a sheet. You don't need as much space as you think. (A Lack table is 55cm/21.5" square)

You forgot to mention AP if you respect the alphabetical order I should be listed first Im assembling 5 for customers as we speak Mark (AP)

Great work, congrats on approval. A tip with the shoulder decals for next time is to use a little heat while applying, helps to conform to the curve

That’s something positive at least. It would be nice to know if they are actually getting a lot out or if it’s just one or two here and there.

Requesting access be re-granted as I've once again been trooping and should now be in the good graces of the Emperor. TR-42123 has returned to his post multiple times this year. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=20437

I agree, the AP decals don't go pass the raised button, I like the look of the decals much better. I jumped the gun and removed them based on my EIB review. Oh well maybe I can get another set of decals.

Have you read through the getting started section, there are some threads there with vendor info, some do sell ready to wear armor

Detachment Leader Executive Officer Provost Marshall Deployment Office Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Awards Just For Laughs In The Media Fire Teams Hall of Fame Trooping Trooping Opportunities Imperial Attaché Program Competition EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Advanced Tactics Awards EIB - The March To 1000 Merchandise & Branding Officer Public Relations Follow FISD Greetings Troopers, September is off to a very exciting start! We've just launched the new Field Training Recognition program--Our newest PR Officer, Andrew Franke, has a section below about the program. Needless to say it's only been running a few days and is already seeing a buzz of involvement. Be sure to check out some of the fantastic trooper logs and start your own! Speaking of record setting, we're only 65 Expert Infantry troopers from completing the March to 1,000! And we have a new competition for Troopers helping Troopers. Be sure to check out the rest of the newsletter for more info With Unquestioned Loyalty Sarah Bailey TK-20466 "Alay" Detachment Leader With Unquestioned Loyalty Joseph Pedigo TK-10863 "justjoseph63" Executive Officer Greetings Troopers! I hope you all had an amazing last few months of trooping. Many of you around the world did a ton of summer time troops and it doesn't get any better then that. I'm sure many of you get out and meet up with a bunch of other troopers from your garrison and that time spent together is full of laughter and friendship. I just wanted to reach out this month and remind everyone that September and October are huge months for new members to hit our forums because Halloween is right around the corner. Many people will start heading to their search engines and type in stormtrooper costume (naturally). We can only hope they find us first before some other websites like rubies, jedirobe or eBay. These new members will come to us with a ton of excitement but also some nervousness. Why nervous? Because we have heard it all before. There is just so much information here and it can be overwhelming. Well that is where each and every one of our awesome members come into to play. We all come to their aid and give them the most helpful information we can to put them at ease. This is what makes us such an awesome detachment. We are all here for our love of stormtroopers and we are troopers helping troopers! So I would just like to remind everyone that these new members coming to our forums are going to be yours or some other members future friends and garrison mates. Lets start their experience off right by being as welcoming as possible. After they are done here and they go back to their new garrison homes we want them to always talk about how awesome and helpful the FISD was in their journey. You guys all rock and keep up the good work. As always if there are any issues on our forum then please do not hesitate to reach out to Chris (themaninthesuitcase) or myself at anytime. With Unquestioned Loyalty Steve Sheades TK-10466 "starsaber25" Provost Marshall Deployment Officers Greetings Troopers! Your friendly D.O team has been pleased with the steady stream of EIB and Centurion applications. While I personally have and love the ANH Stunt kit, we've recently had several ESB and Hero submissions, as well as a couple FOTKs and TK Commanders. Keep them coming! We're getting ever closer to EIB #1000. Since it is now September, we'd also like to remind applicants that the CRL grace period for ANH Stunt, ANH Hero, ESB, and ROTJ is over and all submissions made after September 1 will be judged under the new CRLs. The CRL pages were updated a couple of months ago to reflect the new requirements, so hopefully there's nothing too surprising there. As always, please reach out to us with any questions. We are here to help. With unquestioned loyalty, Sha Sha TK-19233 With Unquestioned Loyalty Sha Sha Chu TK-19233 "shashachu" Senior Deployment Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Daniel Melin TK-99665 "TheSwede" Senior Deployment Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Mike Souza TK-11463 "msouza" Deployment Officer The 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, please visit the link here Contributor Awards Greetings fellow members. It gives me great pleasure to announce our latest recipients of the 3D Contributors award. Both these members are well deserving and the decisions were unanimous among the staff. Please join us in congratulating camprandal (Clint) for his First Order Laser Axe 3D files!! Yep this one has been well overdue but we finally thank you for an outstanding contribution and generosity in sharing these with the Detachment. Please also join us in congratulating trooper96 (Bryan) for sharing his E-11 component files. Considering the E-11 is standard issue for OT TK's we are somewhat limited to choice or availability in various parts of the world. Bryan has done a great job to bring you a 3D printable file solution to make the humble E-11 accessible to members in a print at home format. Thank you Bryan Once again, congratulations to both for some well deserved recognition, the Detachment salutes you Main forum title: 3D Parts and Technical Sub topics: 3D Printer owners Your place to discuss what printer/s you own, recommendations, tech talk and the like, It’s a place to learn something new 3D CAD Designers Home of talented 3D cad designers, show off your 3D renders, of FISD related costume parts and accessories. Offer help and advice on programs, or offer to commission a piece for a fellow member 3D File Depository A home for 3D file sharing, Troopers helping Troopers is what this section is all about; yes a single location to keep any 3D files offered up by our extremely generous membership. This will be a 501st member’s only section and rules will apply to any usage of the content. I will be looking for content to get these new sections started so If you are interested in helping drive these new forums, then please send me a PM and let’s get the threads and the filament flowing. 3D printer heads will understand that last comment Here is a link to the New FISD 3D Contributor program. With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" PRO - Awards We understand not everyone can help build multiple sets of armour for their fellow troopers, nor own a 3D printer or have the time and skill set to design and offer free 3D files to the detachment. There is however one thing we all can do, and that is troop. Here is your opportunity to stand and be recognised for simply trooping in your TK. We're rolling out a new award system to encourage and reward our members who take the time to post up their field training exercises and keep a troop log. As you attend events and post logs, you'll earn these shiny profile badges, here are a few: Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Field Exercise Awards -- Post your milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Troop log title examples: Milestone post example: Milestone and Troop Log Title: [100] TK12345 My troop log Date and Event: 8/23/2019 -- Death Star Cooking Class FAQ: Do my past troops count? Yes! You can update your troop log thread with all your past events for credit Is there any costume requirement?You have to have attended the event in a costume that falls under the First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment for credit. We love pictures from any events with white armor though, so even if you attended an event in another costume with stormtroopers present don't hesitate to show off!Do I have to include pictures?Pictures are not required, but are highly encouraged! Your picture may end up in the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame Award Recipients August - September TK95970 "Rat" Rat (to post troop log) - TK50799 "DaygoErm" Ermer - TK20187 "TK20187" Troy - TK10911 "themanithensuitcase" Chris - TK42911 "CableGuy" Dan - TK19511 "Freduster" Freddy - TK92802 "Harbinger" Brien - TK82214 "DEVOLVER" Zac - TK35947 "Pepe" Peter - TK10116 "Ukswrath" Tony TK39093 "giskard8" Arthur - TK77520 "Hoda" Eric - TK62108 "ShadyP" Pat - TK61490 "Justin" TheRascalKing - TK77797 "MacPhisto" Solomon - TK40834 "Digz Graavz Chris - TK51007 "boneyboy007" Tony TK66402 "Chewy" Christopher - TK29772 "TK29772" Lee - TK44678 "Kredal" Josh - TK23276 "zv288bot" Jorge TK11371 "daryldoak" Daryl - TK29118 "sharkbait" Rebecca --- TK62000 "Scottdm62" Scott TK4108 "TK4108" Matthew --- TK85421 "gmrhodes13" Glen Congratulations troopers and keep on trooping With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" PRO - Awards GMA The 501st Legion's Empire City Garrison was asked by LFL/Disney to attend a live taping of Good Morning America on ABC for the opening of Galaxy's Edge in Disney World on Wednesday, August 28th 2019. Chris Feehan (TK-6744) was selected from the ECG, along with Taylor Arthur Goodson (TK-12110) and Terry "Bro" Browning (TK-8869) of the North-East Remnant Garrison. 5 First Order Stormtroopers were requested, and we were able to scramble 3 with only 1 day notice between the 2 Garrisons. The call time was 6:00am with the first taping scheduled for 8:00am, so we were all picked up around 4:30am. A secure changing room was provided with some snacks and water, and they treated us very well. The segments involved us marching out on stage when they announced the Galaxy's Edge segment, and during the Weather report taking selfies with audience members. We had fun participating, and taking photos with guests backstage in between segments. Special thanks to Greg Lee from the ECG for guiding us around, helping us get dressed, and taking some great backstage photos. A shout out to Alaric Hahn from the ECG for helping put this all together on very short notice. Report by: Chris Feehan TK-6744 Well done troopers Preview of the Rise of the Resistance Ride TK-10401 and TK-10441 Featured on CNN Headline News! We attended 4 days of DragonCon in Atlanta, and it was a completely incredible experience. If you've never been there, and you love cosplay, this is your home. I can't adequately explain the feeling of being among over 80,000 fellow nerds who all have appreciation for costuming. We bring both of our kids to the event, and they absolutely love it. People constantly stop them to take photos, and it makes them feel like rock stars. So. Much. Fun. I was fortunate enough to be approached by one of the Directors of DragonCon while I participated in an early-morning local CBS television shoot on Friday. He was looking for a cosplay family that would be willing to be interviewed- early Sunday morning in costume- for CNN's Headline News Weekend Express. After some discussion with my hubby, we decided to say yes. During the time that the Director transported us to the CNN studios at 7am Sunday morning, we found out that the segment would be live. Ah, no pressure at all, right? The segment was supposed to be about how families can cosplay together at DragonCon. It started off that way, but then it turned into me promoting the 501st Legion. I hope I did y'all justice! TK-27888 WHAT AN ARTIST The FISD Detachment is just only one of many units of The 501st Legion and we are proud to be part of it. This Fantastic original piece of artwork was created by one of our own: Marietta Ivanova TK-27888 of the Nordic Garrison Great work, well done Marietta http://www.retailhellunderground.com/.a/6a00e54f10a098883401bb08f64447970d-pi Greetings Troopers. The Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. Because Fire Teams are unofficial groups, they cannot have any 501st or FISD markings, including 501st Legion, 501st, Legion logos, Vader's Fist etc. on their branding or logos. However, Teams will be allowed to use any unique markings at informal events provided they follow these guidelines. Guidelines No 501st or FISD markings. Period. Any active Legion member with a valid stormtrooper costume in the specified geographic area can join. The Team can create a name, logo, backstory, etc. for itself (names usually contain Fire Team, though this isn't required). A list of each Team (with their specific "Teams Name") with a current list their members will be kept in the Fire Team sub-forum on the Detachment website. A Team member must troop at least twice per year to maintain status as a member. Two or more Team members must troop together once per year to keep the group active. Merchandising Again, no 501st or FISD markings. Merchandising will only be limited by the imagination of the Fire Team. Any merchandising should be submitted to the detachment, or through proper Legion channels. A master list of all Fire Team merchandise (with photos) will be posted in the Fire Team sub-forum. If any of these guidelines are violated, the group will be disbanded. Here is a link to the Fire Team area: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/130-fire-team-area/ 501st membership is needed to view this area. This is a great program that is strictly just for fun and it also allows fellow TK's get to know each other better. I would love to help any Garrison/area get a Fire Team started, just let me know what I can do to help. If you would like to register a Fire Team here is the link In other business, just a reminder, if you have an addition, removal or any other change in you Fire Team's status, send me a PM here and I'll get you all squared away. Who would have thought when this program started it would progress so well that we now see our 50th Fire Team, congratulations to Southern California Garrison (Southern California) - Fire Team Heavy Hitters. Recently Approved Fire Teams # 55 Region: Southern Ontario, Canada - Canadian Garrison, Vindicator Squad Name: White Walkers Fire Team - - - - - - - - - - - - - For the full list of Fire Teams head here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66 " FISD/Fire Team Director My many sincere apologies Troopers, I was in the hospital and unable to get last month’s Hall of Fame Trooper.Without further delay - it is my upmost pleasure to induct TK - 10466 Steve who has contributed a monumental amount of support to our Detachment as a Provost Marshall.Stellar job mate and welcome to The Stormtrooper Hall of Fame! With Unquestioned Loyalty Aaron Gibson TK-99725 "Pyrates" Curator Hall of Fame Want Your Troop to be Included? Just a reminder if you would like your troop added please post your troop report in the Field Training Exercises section here ****Those with troop logs please post a separate troop report as it is easier to link too**** August - September DragonCon Imperial March More here By: Christine, TK10401, "cricket" DragonCon CNN Headline News More here By: Christine, TK10401, "cricket" Book Week at Dianella Secondary College More here By: Glen, TK85421, "gmrhodes13" Retail Embargo Lift For most of the year we are under an embargo from LFL and can not attend retail locations unless prior approval has been given by them. At certain times of the year this embargo is lifted, generally around Blu-Ray / movie releases, May 4th and Force Friday, the recent correspondence from LFL outlines the lift of the embargo: "While there is currently a retail moratorium on character appearances in effect, it is being lifted during the following days: Oct 1-31 -- ok to appear at schools, libraries and book stores for Star Wars Reads October 4-6 -- ok to appear at any retailers offering the new SW-related merchandise for Triple Force Friday http://www.jeditemplearchives.com/holocron/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/triple-force-friday-tall-B-1.jpg November 14 - 17 -- ok to appear at retailers offering the new game Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Dec 1-31 -- ok to appear at retailers selling SW-related merchandise for the holiday season Dec 19-26 -- ok to appear at theaters showing The Rise of Skywalker All fans, costumed or otherwise, can participate with venues of their choice within these windows with the restriction that costumed appearances must not be used in the advertising for the event. Although these appearances will be treated like an open invite, we’ll leave it to the fan groups to independently organize around these events as they see fit. LFL will not need to approve or coordinate these. Please note that retail locations should not include restaurants, bars, or venues with no apparent reason to feature Star Wars characters. In the coming weeks and months, we may send out a list of ‘preferred' retailers from certain regions who would welcome fans to participate at their venues within these event windows, but you are all still welcome to make plans with appropriate retailers or venue hosts of your choice regardless of whether or not they appear on the list.Thanks everyone, and thanks for all you do "Please note that retail locations should not include restaurants, bars, or venues with no apparent reason to feature Star Wars characters. If the retail location does not stock Star Wars products you should NOT be attending." *REMEMBER* Always follow your garrison/squad's guidelines when in comes to organising Disney/LFL promotional troops, only command staff can deal direct with LFL. Serve proudly, ladies and gentlemen, and as Tim (Dark CMF) says: "Keep doing what it is that got you here"! Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. A suggested level of EIB or above is preferred, as part of the duties include assisting those aiming for levels 2 and 3, but is not a requirement. Being active on the boards on a regular basis , welcoming new members and helping out where you can is, though. Some of the benefits: 1. Access to exclusive Attaché merch., including patches, etc. 2. Having the Imperial Attaché title under your name. 3. Being a part of the team that welcomes new and prospective members of the FISD. 4. Being the "go-to" person in your Garrison, Squad or Outpost. 5. Exclusive access to the Attaché HQ area, Imperial Propaganda Machine (newsletter) and merchandise discussions. We are currently in need of Attaches in many units, especially International Garrisons/Squads and Outposts. For more information on this program, please head here and if you should have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at any time. (Pretzel) For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here NEW ATTACHES! Please join me in welcoming our newest Imperial Attaches! Newest Attaches: @IRoS Mario - Hailing from the Columbian outpost! Mario has a TK Commander under his belt with no signs of slowing down. He eagerly awaits new recruits for his outpost to get them excited to become a stormtrooper in the 501st Legion. We welcome him and look forward to his contributions. NEW ATTACHE TIP OF THE MONTH Attache Tip of the Month: Using Rare Earth Magnets! It comes to no surprise that if you are building stormtrooper armor for the first time, you may notice other builders and HOW TO threads using magnets. Did you know there was a right and wrong way of using them? Check out this HOWTO thread for details! IMPERIAL ATTACHE AWARD Imperial Attaché Award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service] You can find a list of prior recipients here ATTACHE MERCHANDISE Attaché Patch For those of you on the Imperial Attaché staff, the official I.A. patches are available Here are the details.. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Patches will be limited to TWO per person, and will only be sold to those who are current FISD Imperial Attaches. These patches have been graciously DONATED to the FISD, so all you will need to do is cover the cost of shipping and PP fees, which will be $1.00 each for those in the U.S. and P.R. and $1.50 each for those outside the U.S. What a deal! Thank you Joseph @justjoseph63for looking after these. You can find the thread here ATTACHE ROCKER For those of you on the Imperial Attaché staff, the official I.A. rockers are now available. Link below: Attaché Ambassador With Unquestioned Loyalty Preston Christman TK-91488 "Pretzel" PRO Lead - Attaché Ambassador NEW COMPETITION Troopers Helping Troopers Photo Contest Greetings Fellow Troopers! It is time that we announce our newest contest for your chance to win some free FISD swag! This contest is open to all TK's and Attaches. The current FISD staff is excluded from entering! Rules for Photo Submission: Submit ONE photo by October 31, 2019 Photo should be "Troopers Helping Troopers" theme. (ie, helping at Armor Parties, or a Trooper helping a fellow trooper at a troop!) Submit the photo in this thread The STAFF will vote on our favorite photo submitted from November 1st 2019 Winner will be announced in Novembers newsletter 11/11/2019 1st Place will receive a Troopers Helping Troopers challenge coin that is in the works! @Harbinger has graciously donated this prize to our winner! 2nd Place will have choice of one of 2 prize Packs: Pack 1: Stormtrooper plush, 501st Mug Sleeve, Three 501st Decals, and a Vader Pin! or.... Pack 2: FISD Lanyard, Two 501st Decals, and a Large Expert Infantry Rocker 3rd Place: will receive what 2nd Place winner does not choose for their prize pack. Good Luck! I can't wait to see what photos get submitted! You can find the competition here With Unquestioned Loyalty Preston Christman TK-91488 "Pretzel" PRO Lead - Attaché Ambassador So what exactly are EIB (Expert Infantry Badge) and Centurion levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! It also works on giving a better look to the Legion as an entity, and you can bet others will take notice of your hard work. The 501st has a list of detailed requirements for Basic approval, (level 1), EIB, (level 2) and Centurion, (level 3) which can be found here in the Costume Reference Library, (CRL) http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:FISD_CRL Here are a few of the questions people may be wondering about: 1. "I am a (tall/short/heavy/thin) Trooper. Can I still apply? Of course! These programs are open and encouraged for all sizes of TKs, as long as the costume is correct and meets the guidelines. There are many specific build tutorials to every option, as well as a vast network of fellow TKs on the FISD to help you out and offer suggestions. 2. "How much extra will I have to pay for extra items"? The cost is actually quite reasonable, considering the few extra supplies you will need, which are listed in the requirements area. While it may run you a little more to implement these additions to your costume, they will go a long way to improving accuracy. All needed items can be found for sale on this thread: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/16-ongoing-sales-project-orders/ While blasters are not required for basic approval, for EIB and Centurion levels they are, and may need upgrades (also listed in the CRL). 3. "I haven't even got my kit yet, is it too early to start planning"? Actually, aiming for Centurion is easiest to do right out of the box. 4. "I have my basic TK approval, can I still get in these programs"? In a word... absolutely! 5. "Are there any "perks" to this extra work and cost"? Besides knowing that you have a great looking set of armor, the 501st and FISD believes you should be deservedly recognized for your achievement(s), and allows you to wear the appropriate embroidered "rocker" badge of rank (available for a very minimum cost) on your shirt, helmet bag, etc., as well as rank decals to put on your armor bin. You will also have access to select "challenge coin" runs, receive (free) a cool certificate for your new rank, and have your title posted below your name in your FISD signature. Plus, once you reach these levels, you will have the extra knowledge to help out those who are looking to apply as well. 6. "Is it hard to apply, and what happens then"? After basic approval, all you do is make sure your armor is up to the standards set forth in the CRL, post a thread with the required photos in the appropriate area (see below), and wait a bit for the D.O.s (Deployment Officers) to address it. (Hint: Studying other people's threads before you submit can be a GREAT help). These are also listed on the main page of the FISD site. While waiting for approval, you will get some comments from others who will offer suggestions and constructive advice to help you out. If you should need any changes, the DOs will let you know, so you can adjust accordingly. Don't be dismayed if you do need changes... it's all for your benefit! After you are approved for EIB, then you can submit for Centurion. EIB https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/19-request-expert-infantryman-status/ Centurion https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/72-request-centurion-status/ Just remember that the FISD is here to help you every step of the way with whatever other questions you may have, but if you can't seem to find what you are looking for in your research, just ask away here on the forum. This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy. FOR August - September the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate: Expert Infantry Badge Award: Aizenoso "Aizenoso" TK14292 EIB 929 Robin "Megaphone" TK17997 EIB 930 Angel "Anxo200" TK29413 EIB 931 Derek "DZFireMedic" TK83125 EIB 932 Ivaylo "Wolfchen" TK77677 EIB 933 Jose Iuis "Tivy" TK16790 EIB 934 Dave "Helotech" TK98695 EIB 935 GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here Centurion Badge Award: Simon "simorph TK16566 Centurion 440 Jennifer "Jeneyre" TK50721 Centurion 441 Jesús "TxuTxi" TK25280 Centurion 442 Fabio "Boba IT" TK8084 Centurion 443 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! As many of you are aware, the FISD is currently in our March to 1000 program. Our goal is to reach the one thousand mark of Troopers who have earned their Expert Infantry Badge, and although we are well on our way to this goal and have just reached the 935 mark! The amount of approved submissions is increasing thanks to the dedication of those willing to go the "extra mile" toward screen accuracy. Here is a brief description of EIB as written by Paul (Daetrin), our founder: "Expert Infantryman status is not required for members of this detachment. It should be viewed as an optional set of requirements for those who wish to take the accuracy of their costumes to the next level, and be recognized accordingly. We're a costuming club - think of it as an award for costuming excellence and you get the picture. The requirements will not replace or supersede 501st standards, but only serve as an inspiration for the level of accuracy that can be achieved. The standards are meant to be high but achievable..." Besides the added pride you will have in your armor, those reaching this level can purchase exclusive EIB gear (patches, decals, coins etc.) and get a free certificate for your accomplishment. If you are interested or would like more information about the program head here that will help. You can also contact myself "Pretzel" or any Imperial Attaché, and we will be more than happy to assist you! Greetings troopers! Pride coins should be shipping in a few weeks, and we still have a small amount of gold EIB coins for those who qualify. Don’t forget to head over to the racing shirt interest thread: These have been submitted to the Legion for approval and we hope to have these for sale as soon as we can. 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My son is Luke. Funny thing is, the wife clued in and didn't want a "star wars name" so the back-up for Luke was going to be "Benjamin". She also eventually clued into the Benjamin name when I suggested "Obiwan" as a middle name. She finally came around on "Luke" but still insists to this day that he is not named after Luke Skywalker. He totally is. "Leia" was right off the table for our daughter.

Here are some Ab button plates using the AP decals provided in kit, if applied properly people will never guess they are decals and will last much longer than paint which easily scratches off.

Hooray! BBB day arrived last week, super fast from Mark in Canada but I had to go out of town for work right afterward and really didn't get a chance to look at it until this weekend. I went with the untrimmed kit. I've been reading lots of other AP builds here, but feel I still have a lot to learn. Really appreciate all the great builds people have posted. Look forward to standing on the shoulders of giants as I dive into this. For any fellow Russian Ural sidecar drivers, the BBB fits nicely into the hack!: Lots to do! Daunting, but also exciting! I have lots of the tools I need already--plus a few more on the way. Does anyone have versatile rivet guns they really like that they care to recommend? I had a cheap one, but lost it in a move. Would like to get a good one I can get a lot of mileage out of. Still need to get some boots. I see TKBoots.com are no longer around, and ImperialBoots.com bills their boots as "narrow". I have super wide paddle feet, usually wear a EE width boot. Anyone with wide feet have experience finding comfy boots?

Great detailed build, thanks for sharing, nice work

Congratulations and welcome to the Centurion ranks trooper

Thank you--and I see now that I probably should post there as I continue my build! Sorry about that!

Congrats and nice work!

Congratulations Trooper!!! Welcome to Centurion. Now make the empire to be proud with you great looking Armor!!

So I submitted my application and emailed photos to my GML, and now I'm just waiting to hear back on what tweaks I need to make. A big Thank You to everyone that has given me advice and answered my questions along the way! I feel like I've hit a milestone and started reflecting on it over the weekend. I started wishing I could go back to visit myself back in October when I first started down this road and give some advice. Here are the things I'd say: This is going to take a lot longer than you think. All the steps are fairly simple, but every one of them will take longer than you imagine, and that all adds up. The cost of the actual kit is only the beginning. Prepare to hemorrhage cash for the next few months buying all sorts of tools and equipment. The first time you put this armor on, its going to be incredibly uncomfortable. Don't get discouraged, just focus on the problem areas one at a time and eventually it will feel much more comfortable. You'll even be able to walk up and down stairs eventually, I promise. Even after you get approved, you're still going to be making modifications for months (I can see that coming!), so be prepared to continue to devote time and money to the project. Don't buy black boots and paint them white. Buy white boots, even if you have to go up a size or two to get them wide enough for your fat feet. Dying/painting them is a pain, and the paint will scratch off too easily, meaning you're going to be doing upkeep every time you troop. Don't swap out the Anovos belt for Kittell's belt. I know, and I agree, the Anovos belt looks like crap, but that swapping out of the belt is going to be the worst part of the build. It's also the only part of the build that will draw blood. Save that for an "optimization" project down the road. As strange as it may sound, some of your friends really are going to laugh at you for doing this. Idiots. Don't buy that one-piece undersuit. How are you going to pee? Don't just blindly follow that one tutorial you found that looks like it is all encompassing. The tutorials are suggestions. Take some time early on in the build to look at other build threads or watch youtube videos. You'll get some good ideas from them. When it comes to doing the actual work like cutting and grinding and gluing, don't stress about it so much. I know, the kit cost a lot and you don't want to screw it up, but it really is true that most screw ups can be fixed. Scratches in the armor are inevitable. Just call it battle damage and move on. I'm sure there's more, but that will do for now. Thanks again to all who helped me make it to this point!

The left shin's rear cover strip is glued on and drying. Next will be giving the shins a hot bath if needed and scuffing up the magnet surfaces and gluing them on under the cover strips. I need to reposition my bicep hooks, they aren't quite right and pull my biceps/forearms up too high on my arms. Easy enough to fix after another test fit. That will help me measure for the snaps/straps that I'll be using to connect the shoulder bells to biceps too. I did a test run for making the shin magnet covers since I don't have a spare magnet to sacrifice to the heat gun. Let me see if I can lay this out so it makes sense: - One of my 9mm sockets is just a bit larger in diameter than the 12mm magnet, which is perfect to let the magnet just drop in place in the ABS. - I drilled a 1/2" hole through one piece of wood, this piece serves as a guide for pushing the socket straight down and also helps press the ABS corners back flat after being warped by the heat gun. The thickness of this piece is less than the length of the socket. I was prepared to countersink the hole so that I could push far enough into the ABS for the magnet to sit flush, but the thickness is just right. The socket adapter bottoms out on the wood and the recess in the ABS is just right. - The second piece of wood is the base and I simply drilled a 1/2" diameter recess into it to push down into. And here's the first test piece that came from this crude setup. Perfect fit. I've since marked the wood base with alignment lines and each piece of ABS will get marked as well so that the magnets are as centered as possible when I press them. So I had planned to make a tab/slot connection for the right side kidney/ab connection, but playing with magnets sparked a crazy idea. With a buddy's help, we 3D printed some ABS bases, seen here with the N52 magnets already installed: The alignment when connected is perfect: The N52s have a crazy strong pull and I had to twist the bases to pull them apart, something that wouldn't be possible when they were glued to the armor, so I added thin ABS covers to them and that did the trick. They still have the super strong pull but they don't have to be twisted to pull apart. And installed: I intentionally left a 1mm gap between the ab and kidney just in case adding the belt causes some weird closure problems (didn't want to run into any weird issues I didn't account for), if everything is ok I'll just reposition two of the magnet bases on one side to close that gap. But these work exceptionally well with the existing straps and should those ever fail these will hold that connection closed very well.