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Hello Troopers! This month we are looking for your most colourful pictures to be shared on our Socials! Of course I’m talking about celebrating Pride Month in June. Please send me pictures of you and your fellow troopers marching in parades, dressed in colourful flags or otherwise showing your support for the LGBTQ+ community. You can either submit the pictures here in the forum thread, in a DM to me, or by sending me an email at 501tk66744 @gmail.com (remove the space before the @). Don’t forget to share your TK-ID(s), Garrison name and – if applicable – the photographer’s credit. You can submit your pictures until the 29th of May. I’m looking forward to seeing your pictures!

A great behind the scenes image of the R1 Space trooper.

Sanded some more and I guess were they got the inspiration for the deathtrooper helmet from?

TK-82898 Ohio Garrison Stonewall Pride Parade Troop - Columbus, Ohio - June 18, 2022 Photo Courtesy of the Columbus Dispatch

Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! IMPORTANT!! The size of the signature banner will be: 600x200 px, if you want it designed in higher resolution, please include that in your request! Please send me a PM or reply to this topic with: The image that you want to use What kind of background you'd like (Death Star/Space/Tantive IV etc.) What logos you want (501st/Garrison/Squad/Outpost/Detachment/Fireteam) Accolades (EIB/Centurion/Troop awards etc.) Completed banners: 39 @Empiretrooper @jsilvius @jsilvius @techdesco @Nairy @Bobstormy @TikiTechie @Morgi @BAZINGA @Jakebullet @Armor9 @Chemi @Starkiller @TK21698 @Sawanator @dblcross @Lafleur @JBar @KorbenDallas @DocDan @Slouch @Tzag @TheRascalKing @Spadille @Vader2015 @TookBreaker @larryebaum @Tall_Trooper Completed profile pictures: 7 @Bobstormy @Bartman @Sawanator @Lafleur @Slouch @Vader2015 Completed logos: 2 Scary Looking Nerd Herders Fire Team Mantero

Compression top and bottom work well for me, great for hot weather, on long troops I carry a spare set so I can stay nice and fresh. I also got a cotton set which I wear underneath my compression set for really cold troops, helps having that little bit extra warmth some times/ Luckily managed to find both at a local chain store, I hear others have purchased from Amazon or sporting stores. Having the two piece allows a toilet break in armor, just have to adjust the cod to the side and be careful not to pinch anything

TK-31131 Ohio Garrison

TK 19632 UK Garrison At Aldermore Day event Photos courtesy of Georgia McCormick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There are two camps on undersuit discussion. Some swear by a one-piece with both too and bottom, and if you go that route, try to find one with a dual zipper to make bathroom breaks more manageable. Others buy separate compression shirts and pants, which can provide a little added flexibility in sizing and dressing. I actually have both types, but have used the two piece setup more often. Regardless of which style you go with, be sure you get all black designs and that there are no visible logos that will show when donning armor. My shirt: https://a.co/d/g0iN2va My pants: https://a.co/d/6Z1OWH9 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Jeff. I use a two-piece compression suit I got off Amazon. It is like Under Armor just a different brand. Shirt https://a.co/d/glupjPh Pants https://a.co/d/9nJcHGv I also have a pair of smooth long underwear for troops in colder months. Sent from my SM-N981U1 using Tapatalk

Great initiative and I'll make sure to submit something!

I went and got my boots from this guy, he got in touch! They also have some cool T shirts! tyvm for the signposting. ?

It is, I’m 5’8” so find the leg armour makes me move like C-3P0.

Yeah, I figured. Ill do thinner coats going forward

New shed to work in!

Hi my friends! It's been a while since I posted an update. Ive been super busy with finals and performances, however, I managed to get a pretty good amount done. Firstly, to hold me over until I purchase a metal one, I printed out a functional holster for the thigh armor, here it is: I made some ABS slurry using the scraps I had, and Klean Strip acetone. I began putting it on the shoulders and abdomen seams: I cracked the Yolk when I was trimming the excess, so I started to patch it. I have begun sanding these pieces, however, I learned a valuable lesson. I figured it would be good to slap it on, quite thick, as it would build up nicely. This was however not the best way of doing things, I should have done multiple thin layers. I found that having it on thick would result in it heating up and becoming gummy as I would sand. Not a huge deal, but it would require me to stop, and then start again. I also noticed there being quite a few bubbles in the slurry when I did it this way. So, if you're doing this, learn from my mistakes. Next, and this was for some reason a big worry of mine, I began on cutting out the forearms. Before: And after: Once this was done, I cut out the recesses in the chest and biceps: I then added the gaff tape to the back: Feeling pretty good about my progress thus far. I also began glueing the limbs together, so I will post that when I post updates on the seams. If I could have some guidance on the shoulder/chest rigging, I would greatly appreciate it. I have found that even after the 2-3 times I have slid the unit over my head, I am already developing cracks. I have since reinforced those areas with ABS and some slurry though. Thanks for looking!

Here are some pictures on the suit with lights on , taken on a mostly cloudy day (not much reflectivity showing of the gloss white). Thought I would add some backgrounds

If you haven't figured it out, Glen Is the G.O.A.T when it comes to anything Storm Trooper