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Now the new term is upon us I will work to bring this full circle. DL announcement for the new term will be posted later today with an overview of the plan for this term. I am excited to make this a reality and we have some lovely staff ready to be engaged and assist in growing or female presence on the forums.

CONGRATS!!!

Congratulations to Andrew (Sly11) for once again, being named our Detachment Leader!!

Congrats Andrew and Joseph! I’m looking forward to a first full term of membership with you at the helm!

Couple of updated photos.

Congratulations @Sly11

Next was the slots in the shoulder for the shoulder bell support brackets and strapping. I put the chest/back on and marked the top of the shoulder with tape. Then I marked with pencil where the slots would be located. Then I drilled holes to mark the ends of each slot: Next I used the cutting wheel on my dremel to cut the slots. It was pretty nerve wracking since these areas are really narrow, but it turned out ok: Then I sanded them a bit, then did a rough fit with the shoulder bracket and strapping. Looking pretty good: And with me just holding the bell in place: Then I glued the shoulder brackets in place with E6000: Next I decided to cut some slots in the ab for the 2” strapping that I’m going to use as a suspension. I got the idea from Captain’s Drydock on YouTube. I used the same technique as I did on the shoulders, drilled holes to mark the ends of the slots: Then used my dremel to cut the slots on the front and back: Rough fit with the strapping: I’ll also be using some parachute clips to make it adjustable and easy to get in and out of.

This is going to be another great year for the FISD!

Neck seal, holster, and belt ordered!

Congratulations @Sly11

E6000

Totally ready for this Journey. Can't wait to make kids smile!

Congrats Ardeshir!

Congratulations once again trooper

With my ANH Stunt build finally complete (though I still need to catch up on updating that thread) and approved to L3 I'm now turning my attention to the first of three conversions. First out of the gate will be the ESB variant since it will require the least amount of work, and my goal is to complete it to L3 standards. At this point I've acquired all the components needed and below is my conversion checklist. Helmet (using my raffle-won WTF bucket) Remedy brow trim height (lower) Strip all existing paint except on hovi tips Apply ESB decals from Trooperbay Re-sand and paint frown teeth black Touch up white hardware paint on ears, improve countersink holes Finesse ear fitment to face and cap (sanding) Sand hovi tips for clean white rim look (currently has black over-paint) Reinstall fallen-out hovi tip mesh (already proper wider variety) Armor/Other Convert ANH holster with tan straps to black looped ESB style New belt from Imperial Issue (Rob Kittell) to eliminate ANH holster screw holes New rubber gloves from Joseph (downsized to small from previous medium) Clamshell hand guards from Joseph (unsure of armor maker) ESB Hellhounds E-11 blaster (lacking hengstler counter and power cylinders) RESOURCES TK: ESB CRL Justin's Anovos ESB Conversion Luca's RS ESB Conversion ESB Expert Infantry Visual Checklist ESB Centurion Visual Checklist TheRascalKing's (Justin) Anovos Centurion submission CallMeMrTibbles (Richard) RWA Centurion submission Cleantrooper (Brett) TM Centurion submission giskard8 (Arthur) TM Centurion submission Table of Contents (links updated as posts completed) Introduction Post with Checklist and Resources Helmet Modifications Belt and Holster Conversion Clamshell Handguards Hellhounds E-11 Submission Photos

Thank you brother. Appreciate it beyond words. As soon as I have modified the SE-44C I will upload it for future reference as well. Thank you again for everything

Hi Ardeshir , and thank you for your EIB application! CRL and EIB Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of Expert Infantry. Congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly; In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. Looking at the under suit, it looks very wrinkled in that area, not a big deal and probably noticeable only when under direct light. But we pointed since we can see it Reference Images *************************************************** Centurion Requirements: In this section we prepare you for our highest tier of approval. Because Centurion photos must show more detail than EIB, items pertaining to Level 3 might be seen there and not here and additional photos may be required. We try to point out all that we can from what we are able to clearly see, but the final accuracy is the responsibility of the trooper.  Moving down the calves , they seem too big, a lot of gap can be seen between the armor and the leg(pic. 1). This is something we could see in your previous TFA application (pic. 2), but it seems that in this case, it is a bit more evident... #1 Current app different angle #2 Previous TFA app  Once more, Congratulations Trooper !!!

You can, Terry! The key points to armor building I always suggest are: 1. Have all your supplies on-hand before beginning. 2. Research. Research. Research. Check out build threads, Expert Infantry and Centurion submission threads specific to AM armor. Each maker has their own little nuances, and it helps to know what these are. If you need help finding these, just ask. 3. Post lots of photos on your build thread every chance you get (this is especially important when you have an issue). When in doubt, ALWAYS post up pics before cutting/gluing. Trust me on this one. 4. Take.... your....time. I cannot stress that enough. 5. Ask questions, and lots of them. Your questions are just as important to us as they are to you. 6. You will get frustrated/discouraged at times. When this happens, take a step back and refer to item 5 above. We will get you through it. Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!

Congrats Andrew

Woohoo! MBB (medium brown box) days are super exciting too! I remember when my first blaster arrived in the mail.

Congrats, Andrew! Looking forward to another awesome year!

Congratulations Andrew!!!

Congrats.

Congratulations Andrew!!! Another great year is ahead of everyone in this detachment!

Congratulations Andrew

E6000 seems to be the duct tape of glues. Thanks.

In the process of printing these now. How did you all end of attaching the printed base to the wheel? Did you just glue it on?

Hola Pedro! Como me alegra ver un Primera Orden por tierras Canarias...Ahora te envidio por dos cosas, por tu armadura y por tu tierra...Pude disfrutar este verano de Lanzarote en todo su esplendor y me enamoré de vuestra tierra... Conozco Tenerife, y mi idea era ir a Gran Canaria este verano(ya veremos)... Mario te ha puesto un par de enlaces que te serán muy útiles, échales un ojo...Y si tienes alguna duda, en el FISD hay un montón de EXPERTOS en armaduras FO...Cualquier duda, ya sabes... Hello Pedro! I am so happy to see a First Order in the Canary Islands...Now I envy you for two things, for your armor and for your land...I enjoyed this summer Lanzarote in "all its splendor" and I fell in love with your land... I visited Tenerife too, and my idea is to go to Gran Canaria this summer (I hope so)... Mario has posted a couple of links that will be very useful for you, take a look at them...And if you have any doubt, in the FISD there are a lot of EXPERTS in FO armor...Any doubt, we're here to help you...

Great initiative!! Count me in We definitely need to go for a group picture at SW Celebration in April. Cant wait to see all of you fierce women irl!

A poll could be a good idea although I think the first proposal is suuuper badasss!! [emoji41]

Count me in! Trooping unofficially since 2005, officially a 501st member since 2007!

Another male here who isn't qualified to provide input on this matter other than to say that inclusion of and support for all our female-identifying peers should be of utmost importance, and I'm happy to see progress with this sub group initiative. Lets see this, and the larger FISD community thrive!

I’m completely in!!! Let’s enjoy together as Vader’s Valkyries

This is a great idea!!! Let´s make more fem colleagues participate in the detachment, great initiative!

This initiative has my full support and I hope to see its creation come to fruition sooner than later. As the largest Detachment in the Legion, frankly it surprises me that this has not happened sooner, and I hope it will go a long way in combating the mentality that stormtrooper building is a 'boys club'. While stormtrooper costumes aren't always as conducive to the shape of many women, having a resource that our female identifying members can turn to to receive relevant help in a respectful manner should have great value. I hope this initiative helps bring more women into the Detachment and helps make them feel more comfortable being here. Big thanks to @Soulart for spearheading, and please let us know how we can support you. Ps., my wife is a Jawa and their fireteam is just named after a bug, so let's not get hung up on the name to the point that it stops progress. I'd suggest just another cool, white-colored animal for our white armor, but most live in the snow... "Valkyries" alone/in general is awesome and I'm surprised it's not taken already! /$0.02

That was a fantastic story. And the name is incredible. The Hand of Judgement - it just sounds menacing. It would really stand out for a team name. Not that I have or should have a say. I'm a guy. Just wanted to "me too" the enjoyment of Zahn's rogue trooper story. -edit- I told my wife (current ANH TIE pilot) about the possible women's team name and she flipped over Vader's Valkyries. She went so far as to state "I would build TK armor just to be on that team." So that's a vote.

This initiative will 100% happen. Like anything on FISD there is a plan, discussions have been had, and will continue to, so we get the right fit and feel and a home for all our beautiful TK women. Lots more to reveal in the near future, but suffice to say this has the backing of the entire staff and we hope to build something great and further expand on our community.

Sounds like an awesome idea and a logical step for FISD! If I wasn't a man I'd really like for this to come into fruition so I could ask my very personal questions straight out to people with the same fysical experience as me! The FISD has always been about troopers helping troopers so I'd vote for let's make it happen! I can see all peoples perspective and points in the naming, and hope you can agree on a name that feels good for everyone! I personally kind of don't feel like I could suggest any names (although I think this part of a process like this is always super exciting) since the sub team is not for me specifically! However, I just think I'd come out and say that Vaders Valkyries sounds really cool and has the right "ring" and meaning, like it belongs in the Star Wars universe! I'm not qualified to even guess at this but it feels like people that are not defining as either or could get behind the name too, right? If you'd want any additional help on maybe graphics or patches or anything like that - I'm at your disposal!

Hello sisters!! I love this idea, great initiative Teresa. I'm just not convinced to add Vaders to the name, there are more powerful women in Star Wars, why use a male name? Hugs !!!

I keep them in my armor bin -Eric