Femtrooper Julie

Not me in these photos, My friend could not resist the TK helmet!

We had a little photoshoot party last night. Sue Storm was requested, and we had a lot of fun! More to come as the photographers post!

Darth, the guys here use the professional snap tool, it clamped down on the leather straps very well.

Don't forget these guys: www.stormtroopershop Stay far away!

Just so people know, that crew is an AM with AP lid, AM with AM lid, FX with MTK, and a (mostly) TE2.

And here is why we did it ---------- The FX looks fine beside the other troopers. What a great looking crew (OK I am biased, but I love the Outpost!)

No problem Eric! Shaun is up for suggestions! If you guys have any ideas to make his old FX better, feel free!

No, $350 total cost. $150 for clapped out FX kit (traded costume bits), $140 (?) for helmet kit, $50 for boots, $20 for belt. He had a neck seal and gloves already, and the crew has lots of straps, snaps, and glue It is a bargain basement trooper build!

Thanks to FISD, I am what is known as a savvy trooper shopper! LOL!

Yes, the seller was crazy thinking his old FX was worth $500. I swapped about $150 worth of stuff for it, so all told this is about a $350 budget build. And I forgot to mention Andy, but "Wet okole" means great seat covers! LOL! I want a set for my Mustang, but they cost as much as armor! --------- You are right Mason, he realized he cut it about 1/2" shorter than he should've. He used a strap to hold it down, and will try to roll it in with heat. The first trooping of the day is done (Prevent Child abuse teddy bear donations), and I'll have some photos soon!

Sure thing Andy! Inter-Garrison transfers and visiting troopers are always welcome!

My good friend Wet Okole is the Outpost CO, an all around great guy, and an amazing costumer. Most of the new school troopers were clones, but lately, there is been a surge in TK's (and TB's!). Shaun wanted to get in the TK game, he had an FX years ago. He has been having a rough go of things lately, his mom is undergoing chemo for cancer, and he just did not have any extra cash for a new build. I knew of a costumer on Oahu who had a really old FX just sitting in the closet, and I knew if anyone could save it, it'd be my Outpost crew! I contacted the costumer, he was asking $500 for the clapped out kit. It was all velcro and duct tape. They had spilt the battery pack so it would come apart for storage, and had rivets in crazy places! I let him keep the helmet, and swapped sold old costume pieces I had for the rest. I bought a MTK kit and a cloth belt for his birthday The guys spent many nights scraping off the velcro goo, and polishing it up. I wish they had taken photos of how bad it was! Shaun is only 5'4", and they were able to trim off most of the rivet areas. They changed the buttons, added side shims, and most of the EIB details. The chest was trimmed back, and I think they are going to heat it. There are three troopings this weekend, so they wanted to get it ready to go. Feel free to give any tips, I will pass them on!

Nice! What a bargain!

Oh, you guys are so wrong! LOL!

Not me! But on my list! LOVE her look! I also want a fem biker!

I some parts of Hawaii, you need a sidearm! Still that little phaser is no comparison to a good E-11 blaster! Just pretend it is a mini-royal guard cloak, and you 501st types will be fine LOL!

Don't worry, I am not a Red Shirt, Comm staff never go on away teams! But yes, I have really joined the dark side now!

wow, black tube stripes!

Congrats! So proud of Woodchuck!

Awesome!

Nice!

Aw, thanks guys! I am happy just to hang around with you big shiny white guys! I look at all of you like my big brothers My posts may not be the deepest or most insightful about Star Wars or armor building, but I have learned as much as I can, and always try to help with armor builds here too Thank you all for allowing me to stick around, I am so glad I did!

Wow, how tall are you? Looks amazing!

Ha, well Guns is a good looking guy too!

Maybe check on the Federal Soup forum. I have not done KSA's for FAA, but have for other jobs. Basically just want to answer why you are great at the question