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  1. Rom in a Box

    in Electronics for Helmets / Blasters

    Posted

    Nice work, Stuka!

     

    Once I get all of my armor and eletronics, I was thinking of doing the same thing. Only, I may intergrate a 2-way radio into it as well. I think it would be great for large events where there are huge crowds. Could be used for comms between troopers, spotters, handlers, and photographers.

     

    Has this been attempted? When waiting for armor, you think of all types of crazy ideas. Now, if I can only think of a way to get my wife into a costume...

  3. TK Blues

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Wow, Robert...what a story.

     

    First, you will always have a family here on the FISD. I'm sure I can speak for most when I say we're here for you. You and your loving wife. With that said...

     

    I understand how you feel about telling people what your new hobby is. I'm a husband of 11 years, father of 3, and work fulltime. I moved to a wonderful neighborhood a year and a half ago. My wife and I wanted to get out for the school district we had our kids in and into one with more...ummm...stability. My sister and her family live out here too which made it a pretty easy choice. The school's are great out here to say the least...sorry rambling...

     

    Anywho, I have loved Star Wars since I saw the first movie. ANH, prolly when I was 7 or so. I can remember in 2nd or 3rd grade, my mom went to pick up my Halloween costume for me to wear to school the following day. When I opened the package on the morning of school, I was horrified. She had purchased me a C-3PO suit but the mask was of Admiral Akbar! Needless to say, I wore the costume and paraded through the school when it was time and just took in all the rude comments. But, the love for SW continued...

     

    A few years ago, I wanted to be Darth Vader for Halloween. I searched the internet and came across the Rubies. I bought the costume and tried it on. The undersuit was extremely tight and I went online to look for the website I had purchased it from to ask for an exchange. In doing so, I came across the 501st. I don't remember exactly what about the 501st, but I saw some pics of their costumes, and I knew it was WAY better looking than the Rubies I had just tried on. I searched youtube for Darth Vader costumes, and with that, saw loads of Stormtroopers. In watching a few videos, I was hooked. What a great costume! Then, I went back to the 501st website and read about what it was all about. I found the WI Squad and emailed the site. Within a day, the leader emailed me back with info about what they are, what they do, and so on. He explained that armor is not cheap and neither is all the accessories to go with it. I understood but still had the itch. When the following tax refund time came and went, I was discouraged about not being able to afford armor. The idea of being a Stormtrooper and trooping with the 501st faded...Then, last summer, I got a phone call. It was the leader of the WI Squad! He asked if I was still interested and talked to me for about 30 minutes explaining the different types of events they attended that year and how everyone has so much fun. It was really awesome, to me, for him to call and care about if I was still interested and how I was doing. I thought to myself this guy really gives a hoot! I was estatic when I hung up the phone. WOW. I HAVE TO JOIN!

     

    Back in January of this year, I knew for certain I could afford a set of armor, it was just a matter of explaining everything to my wife. She's not a fan of SW like I am...watching the movies a few times a year...but she saw how passionate I was about wanting to join, she agreed to give me an "allowance"...

     

    Now, let's get back to "How do you tell someone you want to be a Stormtrooper?"

     

    The past few weeks I have been ordering parts. A holster here, a neck seal there. I waas telling a friend at work about what I was getting in the mail that day, the TKBoots, He says, "What do you need white boots for?" So, being excited about it, I say "They're my Stormtrooper boots!" The look on his face was like.. WHA!?

    WTF do you need those for. I explained and he still had the WHA!? look. My supervisor overheard us and wanted to know "Who bought white boots?" He thought I was nuts. I tried to explain what the 501st is and what they do, but both kinda shrugged me off as "What a freak". Then, try and tell my family about it...I think they think I'm going through a mid-life crisis or something. I know once they see me in my armor and attend a troop or two, they'll understand why I enjoy it so much. Not only is it fun BEING an action figure, but seeing the smiles on the kids' faces is the icing on the cake. I sound like I have trooped before, but I haven't. I have seen the WI Squad in person once. Taking pictures with people, kids included, smiling from ear to ear. I have prolly watched 99% of the trooping videos on youtube and I'm just stoked. (Geez, sorry for rambling again)

     

    Even though I DO have people around me that are in the 501st, feeling like an outcast is somewhat familiar to me. You see, on the side, I repair and modify gaming consoles. Electronics and computers come pretty naturally to me. And my friends and family all come to me with problems. My PC is slow, or my Wii won't read games, or can you take a look at this? Am I the only person out of all the people you know that know how to fix this stuff? I mean, I guess it's cool in some ways but I fell like I'm the only one. You, on the other hand, have a passion. The only thing I can tell you is you will be welcomed where ever you decide to go. I have never met a more willing to go out of their way to help bunch of people in my life, even if it has been only internet conversations thus far. The responces and advice I have been given to date is overwhelmingly kind.

     

    I invite you to live in my town. I would love to have a trooping buddy a few doors down. Maybe your wife can get my wife into a Biker costume! That would rock.

     

    PM me if you need anything, and I mean, ANYTHING!

    Hi from Tallahassee

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Welcome to the FISD Jarrod!

     

    What kind of armor did you get? Post some pics if you have some. We, umm sorta like pics..lol A LOT!

     

    I, too, am new here, but I'm sponging up all the info I can. There's a bunch of troopers on here ready and willing to help if you need/want it. I know I can rely on the FISD to help when I begin building my RT-MOD TK.

     

    Congrats on your armor and feel free to look around!

  6. SolderMaster's RT-MOD Build[*RT]

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by SolderMaster

    I have received my neck seal from TK409. It's simply awesome.

     

    So, I have in my possession:

     

    ANH holster from Anrev,

    Neck Seal from TK409,

    Voice Amp/wireless mic from FamilyJim,

    Boots from TKBoots, and YES, they are Totally Killer! Sizes 10 and 11

    Undersuit from 123scuba.com Nice suit, fits great. (may need a emergency zipper mod)

    Hyperfirm E-11 ANH

    Snaps with setter

    Wire loom for bucket pimpin

    Fans and battery boxes for bucket pimpin

    non-latex hand plates with rubber gloves, mechanics gloves (Rugged Wear)

    Hard hat liner for bucket

    4 tubes of E6000

    Industrial Velcro 2" x 6' black

    spring clamps, bar clamps, earth magnets

    Green flat lenses

     

     

     

    I am waiting for (purchased)

     

    TK Handcuffs from ajax407, shipped.

    RT-MOD armor from Rob. ( www.rt-mod.com ) Hopefully being formed now...ETA mid to late March.

    ROM/FX

     

    Shopping list items: (still need to get)

     

    Elastic - JoAnn Fabrics or similar store

    Snap tool/pliers

    Novus Polish - ebay or store

    Some type of garter for thigh armor

    suspenders for chest/back armor

    Black rubber paint

    Tote for carrying armor

    Bucket bag made from soft material

    Small switches

    Hard hat liner for bucket...

    soft padded material for liner

     

    Ok...what did I forget?

     

    Waiting sucks! lol

    Another New Guy from the Bay Area

    in New Member Introductions Archive

    Posted

    Welcome! I'm in the same boat as the both of you in the Bay Area. Aspiring TK just waiting for my armor to get here. I have my boots, neck seal, voice amp w/wireless mic, ANH holster and undersuit. Just need my RT-MOD armor and ROM/FX. Waiting sucks! lol Driveing me crazy!

     

    There is a plethera of great peeps on the boards. Always willing to help answer questions or provide insight on this and that. This is such a wonderful place for information regarding the Great Shiny White Armor!

     

    Let us know if you need help!

     

    And post pics when you get them! We like to see pics every now and again....lol

  24. search does not work

    in Forum Help & Support

    Posted

    This is what I get when I click the regular search button...at the top of the main page or at the bottom..

     

    A white screen with...

     

    IPS Driver Error

    There appears to be an error with the database.

    You can try to refresh the page by clicking here

    IPS Driver Error

    There appears to be an error with the database.

    You can try to refresh the page by clicking here

     

     

    The super secret search button worked, tho.

  25. Armor Transport

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    Great stuff, guys!

     

    Yeah waiting for armor makes you think of dumb stuff like that. But, if I didn't ask, I'd be ready for a troop but I'd have to pack all my gear in the trunk of the car! Yikes!

     

    I just received my holster from Anrev and my amp and wireless mic today!

     

    Armor should be here in mid March.

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