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I'm also a day late. Nice job @CountCunning Keep going with that weight loss!!! Initial sharp losses are to be expected. Newbie Gainz as they say. I've had similar early success and have had a lot of muscle mass return to my small frame. Expect the losses to slow as your body gets more used to the workouts and more efficient at doing what you're asking of it. I'm now at 15 days of working out. I've had a rest day here and there, including yesterday. But that's okay. Gotta have a rest day here and there. I've been going on a Heavy / cardio / heavy / cardio / heavy / rest schedule. I was supposed to have a heavy day yesterday, but had a rest day by accident due to holiday stuff. Today I woke up just craving the workout. I haven't felt that in sooo long. It felt good. And now, after having worked out, I would happily do more. I feel energized! Crohn's has subsided and seems in remission again. I'm eating bland stuff (thankfully protein shakes agree with me and keep me energized) but it's still nice to feel well. I trooped in the desert for nearly 3 hours on Sunday evening and didn't get tired. I was surprised we'd been out that long when I looked at the time. I even added a new kettlebell to the herd. More weight was needed.

And remember there is no RIGHT way, there is just the way that works for you

Nice to see you back at this. I have run into color bleed a couple of times, once was from a microphone which rested against the armor, the rubber sleeve bled into the plastic, the other was some pouch covers which were made in black which also bled into the armor. I found using a good cutting compound managed to buff these marks out. A lot of people speak highly of the Novus Polish. If polish doesn't work you could try a product from Trooperbay called "Armor White" which helps bleach the marks https://www.trooperbay.com/products/trooperbay-armorwhite-plastic-whitening-gel

Hey, great job with the Thigh ammo pack . Those Clips are Ok. Tony @ukswrath is a great maker. About the stain marks, You may want to try with some automotive polishing compound. In my case it has worked well .

Hi, after 8 years as a 501st member I am finally building a TK. I'm here on the FISD forums to do my homework Chris Lynn TI/CC/BH/IC/IG - 12390 501st Causeway Garrison

I looked at the photos, and I m not sure what to make of it. The trigger group looks like a C1, but the grip doesn’t. It’s a little like the E-22, not a Sterling but not an L2A1 AEG either.

"Troopers helping troopers"

Thanks to everyone for the continued encouragement and advice. The FISD really is a great family to be part of

I use cotton inner gloves, they soak up the sweat and stop your fingers pruning, I use a couple of pairs through a troop, nice not to have to put soggy ones back on after a break. Some use Nomex gloves and not the rubber gloves. From the DO: The Nomex type of gloves are 100% acceptable for Basic approval. but not for Expert Infantry and above,

I have heard you can loose quite a bit of weight in the first week or two then this can start reducing, at first you are burning off the easy to get rid off fat. But in saying that it doesn't hurt to speak with your doctor, just to be on the safe side

Great news Adam !! Desert Trooping wow keep it up Trooper !

Although, as you may know, in the beginning it could possible to lost weight fast , as time goes, probably the losing weight takes longer. IMO, to be sure, is a good idea to check with the doctor. Hope everything turns well.

Alright, it's a day late, but here's my weekly update! Starting weight: 191 Goal weight: 150 Weight as of yesterday (04 July): 184 I was frankly pretty shocked at how much weight I'd lost in the week since starting my exercise plan. I haven't made very drastic changes to my lifestyle aside from now regularly exercising, and I'm pretty sure that I didn't bungle my weigh-in because I've always weighed myself at the same time of day wearing the same clothes each time. I'm considering bringing this up with my doctor because I'm not entirely sure if it's healthy to lose this much weight in such a short time period. If anyone has any advice, I'd very much appreciate it. I'm proud to have stuck to my plan, though, because forming new habits is difficult for me.

Welcome Chris! good luck and looking forward for your Building thread. We are here to help.

Very interesting compilation. I would add the fact that they might have used both M38 and M40 scopes, as well as M19 and M32. And with M38/M40 there are 2 versions, 1942 version with smooth front foot and 1943 with curved foot. 1942: 1943:

It's a small world in the Star War costuming community

As a few of you may know, I semi-retired, sold my house and bought a new 5th wheel to hit the road! Finally got my "TK man-cave" organized, but needless to say at 10 ft x 8 ft. it's tiny! While it's probably what most might would definitely consider TK overkill, it makes me happy so I thought I'd share a few pics.

Requesting 501st access please Chris Lynn TI/IC/IG/BH/CC 12390 501st Causeway Garrison https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=16827

Thank you very much. Also long time no speak, I bought a blaster from you a long long time ago

Hello and welcome aboard, you can request higher 501st member access here Great thread full of info for the first time TK builder Good luck with the research hope to see a build thread from you soon

Here you go: Here's another using magnets

Thanks everyone! I will be sure to take the advice and rough up as well as leaving for up to 72 hours.

Looking good Sven.

Congratulations once again trooper, your build thread has been moved out of purgatory

Hello! I finally got approved as TK-30988 on 27.06.2022 And my Bucket is a modified Black Series Helmet. Gonna update my thread with more pics soon. Is it possible to get the thread out of purgatory?

So, this is the final visually finished armor. Had to replace the 850AW back with one by Jaime Tripon, as I either was too liberal with cutting mine out. But I'm much more satisfied with look of Jimmy's. Details will follow soon. Next step is modifying the suit for comfort. Some snaps will be replaced by buckles (mainly the shoulder bells) as the keep unplugging. Used a lot of velcro to adjust the fit of the torso and back, gonna cut down on some of that too.

FWIW, I like "fortress of solitude" more than "man cave". This is primo, my friend, primo!

As far as I can tell, the positioning of the top one looks pretty consistent.. placed just behind the ridge at the front. Screen caps Mine For the other two, we only have a single reference photo of each but they are clear enough to show the approximate position. Screen caps Mine