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TK-85421 Requesting TKC EIB Status (RS) For your consideration: EIB Application = No 8 Costume = Stormtrooper Commander - TKC Costume CRL Link = https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_commander Name = Glen "Q" Rhodes TKID = 85421 Forum Name = gmrhodes13 Legion Profile = https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=15264&costumeID=139 Garrison/Squad = Desert Scorpion Garrison Armor = RS Props Helmet = ATA Blaster = Scratch build, Doopy Doo's & 3D printed scope Height = 5'11" Weight = 78kg Please let me know if there is anything else needed.

I think 3 inches will be fine for the thickness of the oil pan, Rich. I used a thicker one to better match the videogame (photo 1) but that size doesn't seem to be available any longer, and as Glen said we allow for variations. As for the screws in the bottom left square of the radio box, I never noticed them before but I think you may be onto something! Although not really noticeable on many of the screen grabs, I did see them on another one as well (photo 2), so if you want to add them I say go for it, brother. Looks like I will be adding them to my pack as well! And yes, I did add mesh in the top of that section... (it IS a radio box after all). Lastly, being a little lot OCD I didn't particularly like the look of screw heads showing (photo 3), so I bought these (photo 4) at the local hardware store to cover them. You just put the screws through the hole when attaching them and then flip the cover over and lock it. This is a personal choice and will not affect approval. It seems the dimensions of your box are not "ideal", but you have wiggle room. It would be kind of a pain to re-do the cover, but you could extend it out a bit as seen below. Again, as long as it's fairly close you will be fine.

POST 81 TK-4584 with a new recruit, 10/14/17 - Porter County Monster Con; Valparaiso, IN, photographer unknown. 1. 6/4/16 - Joliet Library Star Wars Day; Joliet, IL, Photographer: Paul John. TK-4584, TK-265, TK-3620, TK-709, TK-3753, TK-91583 2. TK-4584, TK-8872, TK-9496: 5/11/13 - Appleseed Comic Con; Ft. Wayne, IN, Photographer unknown. 3.

Hi everyone , My name is Colin and I’m 58 yrs old from Northamptonshire in the UK. I have just booked my first crew induction date after being approved for my TK ANH costume. My story started a long long time ago when the very first movie was released and was able to go and see it in the cinema in my youth. My interest in Starwars has been ongoing since then but really stepped up when about 2 years ago I became interested in making costume parts mainly in the Steampunk world. I then wanted to make a Stormtrooper suit for a friend which I really enjoyed doing. I then decided to make one for myself and the rest is history. I’ve enjoyed every minute of the build and found it incredibly therapeutic during a difficult period . Now the fun begins.

Sorry, hit the submit button too early, added additional photos for blaster, D ring is 3rd from last photo and I added the EIB link. Thanks!

Nice work trooper, could you also add the link to your EIB application May need a D ring photo too and a front on sniper plate Good luck with approval

Thanks Gents and thank you for spending the time to go over my pre painting queries, it is very appreciated

Thank you glad to make it here now armor seems it is going to take me a while as I need to make sure that what I get it 501 APPRABLE ....VADER will not be me for now but TK armor seems to be good fit.

POST 87 TK & HWT 31564 past troops 2020 & 2021 with the Dune Sea Garrison, Mesa Arizona 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

POST 82 A couple more "He is exactly 1/3rd my size, I shall call him Mini Mee" 2017 June Supanova Convention Perth, Western Australia Desert Scorpion Garrison TK85421 & Mini Mee's Liz Shord photographer 1. 2. "WHAT THA" 2017 June Supanova Convention - LFL Rogue One display Perth, Western Australia Desert Scorpion Garrison TK85421 & Deathtrooper TKID unkown Liz Shord photographer 3.

Ok, post hasn't been updated in a few months, but I wanted to chime in as we start ramping up the Anthology/ Remnant forums. Of course, this isn't to diminish the ROTK at all, the items I'm adding can be used for that costume as well. Here's a few things I'd like to see added to the list. I'll also chime in on a few items in Jeff's list that I've tried out. First and foremost, I want to start with Imperial Boots' new undersuit. This thing is phenomenal and I am preordering one ASAP. a For comparison, let me post the Kenobi set leak photo: I'd say they nailed it. When I spoke to them last night, Vincent told me it's being made of elastane (spandex) blended cotton, so it's going to be a little more breathable than other jersey knit offerings out there. It'll still be a warm suit, but not nearly as bad as others. Reach out to Vincent via the Imperial Boots Facebook page for preorder instructions. Boots: Crowprops: I'd like to add them to the list. When I first looked into their store a year ago they didn't have half the offerings they have now, but they've really ramped up production. I've spoken with others who have their Mandalorian and Clone boots and they're all pretty happy. The soles of their boots are slightly "chunkier" than the Imperial Boots, but they look like a good option. --EDIT-- Last night I met two other people from my garrison who were wearing Crowprops boots; they both had very positive things to say. I don't own any Crowprops products, but they seem to have good support from customers. Just an extra two cents. Neck Seal: Sheev's Emporium (Facebook): I bought my ICAT neck seal from Sheev's and it's absolutely awesome. This Ribs are individualy stitched and fabric is not overly heavy. David will respond to messages on Facebook and is incredibly helpful. He does his neck seals in runs so it's best to reach out and ask when he's planning on making TKs. Watch his Facebook page, it's updated regularly. -Note- Last time I spoke to David, he indicated that his ICAT neck seal is the one he'll make for ROTKs as well. I didn't think about it until now, but after looking at the reference photos, we never get a good look at the neck seal. Regardless, Sheev's has horizontal ribbing on the apron section: ImperialSeamstress (Etsy): I bought a Shoretrooper neck seal from Rebecca and it's fantastic. Quality rivals anything else I've seen; it may actually be better. Vendor is located in the UK and items are custom made, so if you're in the US, it takes about a month. I've referred a few STs to her and they all like their seals. E-11: Request to add 3d-props.com to the list. You can buy their fairly accurate .stl files, or have them build the blaster for you. However, if you have them build it, it'll cost you a lot and it takes a while. I printed their E-22 and it's by far the best looking and most accurate one out there. Company is in the Netherlands, so sometimes communication is slow if you're stateside. For files, you'll basically order and he'll send you a Dropbox link. I haven't heard the greatest reviews on their ordering process for complete blasters, but when I saw my friend's I was blown away. Unfortunately, his was sent broken and he had to fight to get a new one. Be warned, regardless of how good they look, they're 3d printed, so don't drop it. However, the base of the blaster is made of an aluminum pipe. When you compare the base blaster to the Sterling Airsoft, they're nearly identical, but some other parts such as the power cylinders, Hengstler counter, and T-tracks are off a little. Probably not off enough to be noticed, but there's a few people out there who will. Fortunately, if this bugs you, there's others who have made 3d files available for download. This blaster is suited well for electronics and just looks awesome. This blaster is perfect for someone who needs one while we wait for new makers to come forward. Here's a pic: Here's a pic of my incomplete E-22 so you can see how it looks when you print it yourself: Now to update a few items on the current list: Armor: Jimmiroquai: This is the way... enough said. Jimi's armor has set the standard that others should emulate. Actually, there's others out there that have gone as far as to recast Jimi's kit, but I think they've all been identified. I love my helmet, but I did have to tweak it a little for accuracy sake. However, my modifications weren't anything required for basic approval and were minor to say the least. Furthermore, I didn't mention Jimi's undersuit earlier, but his kit is an excellent alternative for hot weather months. It kind of reminds me of a football practice jersey from the 80's. It's accurate where it needs to be and is the lightest, most breathable kit available. I keep putting it off, but I'll be ordering one from Jimi soon. 850 Armor Works: I've now spoken to more people who have sold their 850 kits as have built them. This isn't limited to TKs but other kits as well. I've actually 3D printed 2 Sean Fields Shoretrooper kits for people who wanted to replace their inaccurate 850 costume. I reached out to them to order two separate pieces that they have advertised on their website and it didn't go well. Initial response to emails were quick, but when I followed up with other questions they ghosted me. Additionally they told me to order what I wanted and they'd make it if they had leftover plastic from a Deathtrooper run. Think about that for a moment... I know plenty of people have received their costumes and they're ok with them, but my personal experiences leave a lot to be desired for. Sorry. Nico Henderson: Nico's great and his helmet lives up to it's reputation. I've printed one off for a Mimban costume, but will likely print another when I get my printers set up again. His helmet is larger than I expected, but is probably the most accurate one out there. Nico had plans to make a full armor set and posted his initial pics on Facebook, but I spoke to him a while ago and he has postponed this project for the time being. If Nico does put this together, I believe him when he says it's going to be "accurate as $#!+" (his words not mine) . Soft Goods: See my posts above for requested additions. Darkside Closet: This was my first shirt and gasket combo. Very high quality, but also very thick and hot. Mike is an incredible guy and will go out of his way to help you out when you reach out to him. However, he's not a large operation and has a long wait list. When I last checked, it was over four months. The DSC items are a little more pricey than other offerings, but it's nice, however, I may have to get someone else's opinion on whether the ribs constitute the "all ribbing [must be] stitched between each rib" as required for Centurion. Here's a picture of my ribbing: For comparison, here's the stitching on my Sheev's neckseal which looks similar to the stitching found on Jimi's undersuit: Having spoken to Mike a few times, I know that for Shoretroopers he'll make what he calls the "level 2 shirt" which has individually stitched ribs as pictured above. He'd likely change things up for your TK shirt if you ask, but it'll cost more. Also, when I look closely at the ribbing, I can see the stitching, but it's just not a prevalent as what's shown. I think it fits the requirement, but someone else would have to make that call. E-11s: Hyperfirm and Praetorian are no longer making blasters. Doopy Doos web page has shown "out of stock" for over a year now.

POST 79 NTX Squad 501st Honor Guard for Peter Mayhew Memorial - TK41970 & TK87654 With Albin 1. TK 41970 Personal Card Photo - Photo by Jason Geyer 2. NTX Squad Star Garrison - Ft Worth Holiday Parade of Lights 2017 - TK 41970 & TK87654 (Husband Zylo Corley) 3. Star Garrison / NTX Squad - Dallas Holiday Parade 2018 4. TK41970 / NTX Squad, with General Hux 5. TK41970 / NTX Squad, at Lucasfilm Target event for "Rise of Skywalker" 6. TK41970 / NTX Squad - Star Wars Night / Dallas Mavericks Game 7. TK41970 / NTX Squad - WFAA News Promo for "The Force Awakens" 8. TK41970 & TK87654 / Star Garrison, NTX Squad at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 9. Star Garrison, NTX Squad - Honor Guard at Peter Mayhew Memorial - being saluted by Angie Mayhew TK41970 & TK87654 - dont know all the other TK IDs - but can get them if needed 10. Star Garrison / NTX members serving as Honor Guard at Peter Mayhew Memorial 11. Star Garrison, NTX Squad - TK41970 at St Judes Event 12. NTX Squad TK41970 Executioner and Scott Wilcox Kylo Ren 13.

Nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks good to me

So.. Liam McIntyre got announced for German Comic Con, which is like 10 minutes away from me. Thats gonna be some busy 2 weeks!!

Thanks for all of this Joseph. As always it's very much appreciated Good to hear that my oil pan will be OK. Makes it that bit closer to completion. Funny how after all this time new things (like the radio box screws) still appear! Very cool about those screw covers. Great tip, thanks. And I'll redo the radio faceplate. I'd like to keep it as one piece of plastic rather than extending it. Just an evenings work, no bother P.s. isn't that link to Colin's Centurion certificate?

Wow you did awesomely with yours! I’ll definitely copy what you did. I also found that a toothpick was the best sized applicator. thanks!!

Thank you so much for sharing this.. i have been looking for a tutorial like this for years!!!

Looks amazing brother. Good luck Pipertrooper TK-27056

POST 86 Garuda Garrison Indonesia. Fire Team Komodo Dragons. Siloam Hospital Pediatrics Meet and Greet, TB Simatupang, Jakarta. 06 April 2019 1. 2.

Welcome aboard once again trooper, here's to many happy years of trooping and bringing smiles to the masses

Congratulations and welcome to the FISD and Legion Trooper Sent from my SM-G981B using Tapatalk

Hi, Got clearance for my first outfit (esb tk) a week ago, and signed up for my induction troop on July 11th. I'm a 46 year old (never) grown up, living in Cambridgeshire in the UK, working for the NHS, and I've wanted to be a part of the 501st for as long as I've known about it. First got into Star Wars around the time ESB came out (was a little too young in '77), and was an avid figure collector as a kid (really wish I still had them!). Initially couldn't decide on which outfit to build, but certain things led me to the esb tk. I'm vegan, which means for me I don't wear leather or animal products, and this makes certain outfits more difficult. Managed to find some tk suitable synthetic boots (from Asos in the UK), so good to go. I'm 6'4" (193cm) and at the time was at the start of losing quite a lot of weight. Did my research and found that RWA did tk armour in XL, so that seemed a good bet. As the build went on I found that some of the parts were far too big, so swapped some parts out for standard size (back and butt), and some I managed to trim more than expected and make them fit (thighs, shins and forearms). **Best advice I can give for those that may be a bit larger in one or more directions is to speak to the armour supplier before buying. You're not bothering them, and far better to take a bit of time and order the correct stuff at the start** Mostly the build went well. Had a great UK armourer in Dan (CableGuy), and awesome help from several people here (special shout out to Joseph and Mario for help with the sniper knee). Speaking of which, had the usual headache with the sniper knee, and throughout the build I never had enough magnets or clamps. My build took about 4 months, and about halfway through I started showing symptoms of work related stress, which has ended up in needing some time off work. Working on my armour (although stressful in itself at times) has given me something to focus on while at home, and has been pretty therapeutic. Got a little bit more stress at the mo as I managed to break my thermal detonator while upgrading for EIB [emoji2357], so little bit of panic that it's got to be fixed before my induction in a months time, but I'm sure it'll be fine, right!? Rich Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk

Hi Rich, looking forward to bumping into you ( literally probably. Lol) at a troop in the not too distant future. Although I’m only 5’6 tall so I’ll look like your key ring standing next to you.

Thank you kind Sir Cheers brother. Would need a few more for a blue to appear

Also looks like you have the correct bolt for the forearm, saw the holster post so followed up on that for some clarity as well.

Wow Glen, looking awesome! Good luck with your application.

Thank you all for the help and motivation to reach a higher level.

Thank you for the welcome! I’ll do my best!

Congratulations Trooper, Welcome to the ranks!

Congratulations Jacob! Well done and well deserved!

yeh, I didn't close the 1st additional page that opened which was the extension installer. The converter I found didn't pop any other pages. Same result in the end. Thanks for your help

POST 80 2017 - Little Caesar's Arena - Detroit Pistons Star Wars Night (NBA LFL event), Detroit, MI, USA Photographer: Brian B. Sevald Great Lakes Garrison TK-34887 ANH Stunt 1.

If you really get stuck on any details just PM @justjoseph63 he's always been the pack go to guy, he may not always see a particular post or question

Congratulations Jacob, welcome to Centurion ranks !!

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the Centurion ranks

Jacob Gonzales TK-86267 Centurion Letter Size Chemi Here you are, Jacob! https://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/86267-centurion.png

POST 78 Teach the Boss what’s going on … 1. free event 15.08.2021

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POST 76 2019 Costa Rica Garrison Instituto Andrea Jimenez (Special education) 1. 2019 Costa Rica Garrison Hospital Nacional de Niños (Christmas Visit) 2. 2020 Costa Rica Garrison Conecturday Videogames Fest 3.

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POST 74 First photo (high five with litle girl) in Plymouth, Michigan (Great Lakes Garrison) in January, 2019. Second photo (balancing on one foot) in Farmington, Michigan (Great Lakes Garrison) - October 2019 - photographer Rachael Rose Third photo (three troopers) in Detroit, Michigan (Great Lakes Garrison) - May 2019 From Ron Zill, TK-82611 - photos when I was in Great Lakes Garrison, but now in Tennessee in MidSouth Garrison 1. 2. 3.

POST 73 Birthday Troop in Germany Together with my Buddy TK-26668 and me TK-18105 German Garrison Squad: Arma Candida all rights on me 1. 2. 3.

POST 72 TK6049. Causeway Garrison. Photographer pic 1 Owen Quinn 1. Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk 2. 3.

Colin Sefton TK19632 Centurion A4 TKSpartan Way to go, Colin! https://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/19632-centurion.png Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's more a case of what is seen/used on set rather than the timeline, we would never have had R1 armor if designers stuck with specific armors for timelines, after all ANH followed directly on from R1 so should be exactly the same armor

This is also my plan. And from what I was just told elsewhere, everything else is R1TK armor except for the helmet being ANH. That's very odd to me since there is 9 years between ANH and Mando and there are several iterations of helmets between the two. Really seems like literally any helmet should be considered here only because Remnants are using anything they can get their hands on. The fall of an Empire is not the time to get picky. LOL

Sanded both the backplate and TD back to fit a little better. I can live with this gap if it is not too large (I have not seen the gap in TLJ) Attached the TD to the backplate with screws and nylon nuts. Added a few magnets to the middle of the TD and secured with epoxy putty and fiberglass cloth (so hopefully the magnets don't come loose).

POST 41 This one is not a troop, but a favorite of mine. Date: 2018 - Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina Unit: Garrison Argentina Ph. Mapu 1. 2.