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Att all troopers You may notice a few things slightly different with the forums. Things like buttons relocated, minor colour changes and the fact Tapatalk is not working properly at the moment. This is all because of a few minor upgrades currently taking place and the fact the server is busy so it will take a little time for things to settle down. Yes this will take time but your patience is truly appreciated. I shall bring you another update later on today/night depending on your time zone.

CONGRATS to Daniel (Lord Q), TK 26306 for becoming our newest Centurion level Trooper! Way to go, sir!

Now... the fun begins! Harder, (AKA TK-91918).. reporting for duty! Nearly 6 years ago, I learned about the 501st, simply via googling to buy a stormtrooper "costume". I admit, I used the excuse of a Madri Gras party to be the reason to pull the trigger and do it. But upon searching, and discovering the 501st, peaking my curiosity, later to see all the good they do... albeit was already a passion, became purpose. I have been a fan as many here clearly are, since childhood. LOVED Vader. What a bad A** mother right there! The Stormtroopers to me were the elite group and front line, the true power and force to be reckoned with. When my children were little, a friend of theirs was diagnosed with Childhood leukemia. He was one of 14 children in the cancer wing at the local cancer focused hospital. Through a 7 year battle, he was the only child within his ward to survive. I visited him often with the kids and this young man became a son to me as well. I cried when I left, but left him laughing and with hope. "See you tomorrow... stop faking it, its getting old... Love you." One day, I was there, when I witnessed the 501st, trooping through the hallways. At that time, I only thought how cool it was, and those are nice people. Come back to 6 years ago, discovering the 501st existence, and then tying it back to such strong emotional ties, plus fandom... Hence my passion grew. A few years back went through a hurtful divorce. I found myself needing to rediscover myself and re-establish purpose. I had access to money that I could use just for me. After the support of the new love in my life, and family, I purchased a fully commissioned set from RSP. As a plastics degreed mechanical engineer, I knew I could build it, but I wanted to get to trooping and help brighten anyone's day with this persona. After two months, it came!! But the legs were 3" sized too big every dimension. Initially I was heartbroken, but RSP followed true with their reputation. They immediately rushed to correct the mistake at no cost. While I was waiting for the 501st approval, I decided to dawn the armor and report in as an off duty storm trooper. I had so much fun with this, and sending some pictures to friends, I was overwhelmed with people asking for more. I love making the photos. So, I got my approval! "TK-91918.. I AM.. at my post!" I want to thank so many of you for helping me with questions and adjustments, snap strap fittings, where to procure, who to trust, all the plethora of information available... And while I can't possibly thank everyone, @MaskedVengeance @justjoseph63 @CableGuy @ukswrath @Sly11 @gmrhodes13 @Firedog @TKSpartan y'all, have been an incredible help and of the highest value to help me make this purpose and passion a reality. Thank you! Now... I'm gonna return that kindness and assist anyone else with a purpose and passion. Oh, and start my trooplog lol. Regards to all Troopers and aspiring.. Harder, AkA Craig Best

I will say that some of Walts kit are notorious for not going together easily, so I am interested to see our first build thread on his FOTK. Just because a maker produces something new doesn't give them automatic approved vendor status for that kit, it will come under peer review just like all before it. Looking forward to some build threads and positive feedback from those working on them.

looking good Trooper !

Finished the gray. Now starting on the dreaded pinstriping. Definitely going to have to give this a good Novus #1 treatment to get rid of all the spots after painting. Little tiny black spots from where I've removed the old paint to start fresh. DeSpotify

Yes. I didn’t know either until I just asked a day or so ago. His OTTK is phenomenal. Especially if Eric Dyke builds the bucket. So I’m hoping and kind of expecting his FOTK would be of the same caliber. The guy is just a good human being too. I was actually surprised he wasn’t on your list already.

Went to Target. Stay on Target! I found some really cool pillows that match my bedspread designs. But now... I have to always remember how to arrange this.. ugh.

Time for a refreshment lol. Since I'm on the correct page now maybe this is something we can suggest to PB. R1 E-ll btw

For those who do not know, the folks who ran/owned Hyperfirm/Hfx split and went separate ways. We all know know what happened to the remaining party running Hfx however, the positive is the other party now run/owns Praetorian. So we lost a fine blaster manufacturer but gained a better quality product. No loss here really