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24) 01/04/2020 - Fresno State Basketball Star Wars Night - Fresno, Ca

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4087124 Hi all, I just spent about 100 hours modeling an E-11 for 3D printing and giving it away for free. I made it as true to life as I could as well as adding in support for light and sound elements. It has: - Working trigger/selector with light and sound changes by mode - Light up scope - Addressable LED fire effects with focusing LED on front, range is about 10M with indoor light, not a laser so eye safe - 3D printed spring with cycling bolt - Removable magazine with battery inside - Removable rear cap with D ring mount - 3W speaker, as big as I could get to be heard in noisy areas - Plays the imperial march when you hold the selector for 3sec - discreet wiring guides, no wires are visible or in the way - Stock folds out and locks in place - All major parts are removable via snap lock or screws, so you can upgrade or replace anything without a full rebuild (and get at the electronics) I'm trying to improve the model as much as possible so feedback and suggestions would be appreciated. If anyone wants a custom TK number on the Hengstler let me know and I'll model one for you.

25) 1-5-20 --- Hershey, Pa., Hershey Bears Star Wars Night (official LFL event) Can't believe I've done 25 Troops since approval in March!

You dont have to glue it, just use the two rivets on each side.

Armor is finally coming together! More strapping, sides to deal with, and add my ab buttons. Thigh ammo belt is glued, will add my pop rivets tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lol! I was out today, driving and it all of a sudden hit me- waist!!! You’re all right! Thanks for the catch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello everyone. New here and very excited to join the 501st. Working on a First order stormtrooper so any advice would be awesome!

Hi guys, I'm, Andrea, TK-91186 ready for duty! I'm from Italy (Genoa, North-West) and I'm very honored to have become a member of the 501st (Stormtrooper ANH Hero). I hope to meet you in future events. Ciao a tutti! Greetings! Andrea Lagostena - TK-91186

Greetings from Spain, I am on the forum of the Spainsh Garrison, after two or three years I have taken back the trooper project. I am waiting for my armor to assemble AP, I move to the corresponding detachment to start the process, I will put pictures and comments of the process.

Tros related, looks like we may get to see the full JJ version of the movie. 192 minutes long Here is a link to one of the articles http://www.sntstory.com/2020/01/02/the-192-minute-j-j-abrams-rise-of-skywalker-cut-is-coming-sooner-than-you-think/?fbclid=IwAR2Th8aAmhZ_gKy3gvjz0QL9xNRNhRB3ZMR-wIFLWmwRt0G-vog0X3vANE4

Congratulations Trooper and welcome to the Legion Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

I never really cared for these guys before, but the dude in the show really turned that around! Whoever the stuntman wearing it is, his swagger and overall body language really sold this trooper as a real badass. Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk

Hi! Requesting profile update for 25 Troops.

Thanks, but as I'm a little outsider, I'd like to go for the R1. As you stated, there is a lot of classics running around. But help in any way will be appreciated.

Thanks man. My learnt a lot doing my Snowie, which other than the lid was all 3d printed

Those biceps turned out fantastic, Jonathan! Smart move using the soldering iron for the strapping holes, just don't forget to seal the edges as well. Keep those photos coming!!

Progress so far. Everything other than the thighs is printed Fit seems ok so far Did a bit of reinforcing with fibreglass Lid taking shape All the soft goods either here or orders Boots and Gloves - IB Gaskets - Teresa Neck seal - Imperial Seamstress Belt - Belts of the First Order Pouches - Trooper Bay F-11 all printed and have ordered the rail that appears in TLJ Picked up an R2Dan holster

Only a small update today but it’s something that I’ve been fretting a little about, mainly because of the shimming issue. But I don’t think it’s actually going to be an issue after all. Phew! Split rivets and webbing are installed on the left side of the ab and kidney plates. It may look a little wonky here but I was trying to hold it in place on the other side and take a picture at the same time. There was some weird contortion going on It is tight but not not uncomfortably so. Plus I was wearing normal clothes and not the proper undersuit. I will need to do some minor trimming and tidying up but that was expected and planned for. I don’t plan to paint these or re-attach the ab buttons until everything else is done. On the other side I also installed the Han Snap in the top corner. But that’s a boring picture.

I love shock troopers, and now I have a new favorite. who does not like blowing stuff up with a flamethrower and looking epic at the same time?

okay, thank you so much. it will be some time unfortunately for me to save up for the selling price. best case I will have the money to buy it by summer, worse case in two years. I will--during this time-- be researching all that I can. thank you all for helping me so much already and I look forward to joining your ranks.

Busy time December is....well now January. I am getting back on making small progress. The holidays were busy and my first baby came into the world on Christmas eve. My little Stormtrooper. So, I adjust my cover strips to make them more screen accurate. Now with the left bicep completed (besides strapping) I have started working on the right: When I received my commissioned RS and reshaped and trimmed down the torso, I ditched the original style strapping that held the RS armor together. I appreciate screen accuracy but I replaced it with straps and snaps for convenience. I decided to buy a solder iron to help make the snaps on the nylon platforms/squares to be more secure and to prevent fraying for this build. As i realized some of my nylon squares and the quality of the snaps I bought have caused some issues over my year of trooping. I am not at the strapping portion yet but I am trying to gather all the materials I need (should have done this at the beginning ha ha)

Got posted today pretty excited for them to arrive also got more snaps and elastic to redo some strapping aswell as add some new ones Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I came across a piece of ribbed material that I might be able to use to construct my own set of gaskets. Does anyone know how wide the spacing inbetween the ribs should be? Does the material need to be shiny like latex is or is semi-shiny cloth sufficient to use?

Hi Thomas, congratulations for your new armor kit. Glad your squad is having an armor party, it's going to be so helpfull. good luck and looking forward to see photos. Enjoy

Great work mate, looks really good.

Just fitted for the first time today! My squad is having an armor party on the 26th. I'll probably start building then.

Wish I could find a good pick of the back

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-d8yBFyd0CgWGtmSWx6ZHRjbFE/view

Yes, sir. That return edge can go. :-)

Decided to do some kore fixing of little things while I’m in the mood taking the feedback for my drop boxes I have put them much closer to the belt now looking like this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Suprised my cousins from NZ in the armour today the bicep straps have helped a lot with keeping them in position. I’m addicted to walking around town in my armour haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is a link that has illustrations that outline the differences - these are a bit dated but give you the idea. There are a bunch of images there but this is the one that sums up the differences between ANH and ESB.

The December 2019 edition of The Tatooinian is now available at Imperial Newsstands throughout the Galaxy...

There's a link to a pdf in the first post, right above the " Sections, Navigation & Check List: " part...

If you are afraid that you may damage under the cover strip just slip a knife blade under the corner Rounded off or angle cut are both acceptable

I wouldn't worry about removing them, Jonathan. A small file and/or some sandpaper will do the trick. It's more of an aesthetic thing and not a requirement at any level, but it certainly makes them look better (and more screen accurate).

24) 12-22-19 --- Mt. Pocono, Pa., Rise of Skywalker at Casino Theater & Malt Shop (2nd of two Episode IX Troops this weekend...) This indie Mom-and-Pop theater (a dying breed, sadly) also had a small restaurant, so naturally we had to conquer the kitchen, as well...

Updated with new photos/requirements.

Welcome Alan to the greatest detachment !!! We are here to help !!! My best advice to you while you wait for BBB is : 1). RESEARCH, RESEARCH, & more RESEARCH the build threads here !!! You will get prepared for the “marathon”... 2. Ask questions send pictures ... 3. I am so happy [emoji2] you are where ur at.... EVERYONE has been through what you’re going through feelings of EXCITEMENT, HAPPINESS, ANXIETY, FEAR, & TIREDNESS are just a slew of emotions to be expected, but never feel you are ALONE ! 4. Spend 1-3 hrs every day working on your armor. I would spend more especially on my days off. Remember it’s ok to take time off and enjoy life and continue with refresh eyes. 5. DO NOT take short cuts ! 6. ALWAYS use E-6000... ALWAYS ur armor will thank you [emoji4]!!! 7. Get good & comfortable leather boots. I strongly recommend IMPERIAL BOOTS. They are approveable and nice boots. 8. Get to know what EIB & CENTURION are and build to their specifications. (You will thank me later [emoji1417] !!! There is nothing plenty more, but we will get to it later .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Absolutely correct. As stated there are differences, even within the same film (ANH) there are Stunt TKs and Hero TKs. Checking the CRls will explain them in detail, but for visual references I have a thread here which will help:

Major plot spoilers: 1. We will all watch it. 2. Most of us will enjoy it and watch it again. 3. There will be a few parts some people may not like, and they will wingh about it forever 4. Star Wars will live on, and the Legion will keep going, 'cause it's just that cool.