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Thats awesome! Sounds just like the one from ANH too!

Great reference thank you. Id also like to see one for RotJ specific colors. I believe the frown and chin are Matte black for RotJ?

Im planning on going!

Thank you for all the great advice and personal stories guys. It really helps to know that everyone else goes through these same issues We dont have any children yet. So moving would not hurt any little ones. We are going to keep our eyes open for job opportunities elsewhere but not rush anything. If we do move it will be because we can both get good jobs in a nice city. And it wont be without alot of planning and research. My first choice would be London Ontario right now. Mostly because my brother lives there and I went to college there. So its familiar. Its also only 2 hours drive from Toronto. So Id be close to a large 501st base. The other major bonus to moving to southern ontario would be that my wife could return to her career in publishing. Random house has their canadian office in Missisauga! She is really excited about that possibility as books are her greatest passion. If a good solid job opens up for her it will tip the scale in favor of a move greatly. On another note we are going to make plans to hit Celebration V in Orlando this summer! Something to be really excited for. Again thanks for the great advice and words of wisdom from everyone here.

Congrats! Thats awesome

Ive always been a star wars nut since the day I saw Episode 4. Ive watched the movies more times than I can remember and I make a point of watching them all in a row at least once a year. I love them more every time I do. Ive also always wanted to be a Storm Trooper. Always wanted the white armor. I have friends who like Star Wars but not on the level that I do. Im blessed with a loving wife that thankfully might even love SW more than me! The problem Im facing now and one that has really started to become more apparent is that besides my wife and couple very close friends I do not have anyone else to share my Storm trooper hobby with in my home town. I come from a small city where guys hunt, fish, golf, play hockey and watch sports on TV. Anything else isnt acceptable here. When I go to the hardware store and ask for styrene sheets or sandpaper or glue or any of the many many tools and materials needed to work on TK armor the first thing the person working the eisles askes is "What are you using this for?" How do you answer? I pretty much tell the truth. "Im building stormtrooper armor." It is amazing how many deer in the headlight looks you get after that.... I was shocked and dismayed to discover how many poor souls dont even know what a stormtrooper is! So after getting that blank look a few times I started replying with "Have you ever seen Starwars?" And if they say yes I would go into more detail. If they said no I wouldnt even bother continueing asking for their help in finding products. At work (Im a construction worker) we talk about sports, the weather, what we did last night or what we are doing on the weekend. I started trying to tell the truth again. Big mistake. Telling your co-workers your working on your E-11 this weekend gets mixed responses. Some guys who actually like starwars movies are interested and even ask some questions. But mostly the response is negative. My hobby is considered imature and silly to the beer swilling football watching weekend golf heros that most average dudes are. Im getting depressed. For the first time in my life Iam questioning my hometown and why I stay in it when Im so different. Im loving my new hobby. Im turning a rubies set into something to be proud of. Ive got my hands on a fantastic TE RotJ lid. Ive got a complete set almost ready to unveil. I did my own hasbro mod. I want to do more! I will own a TM one day. I want to renovate my garage and make it into a TK workshop. My wife is researching Scout trooper armor and already made her Scout blaster! (It looks sweet) I want to join the 501st and go trooping. I want to be able to wear my armor on more than just halloween. There is no 501st near me. Literally the closest detachement is Winnipeg Manitoba (8 hour drive). Followed by Minneapolis (8 hours) and then Toronto (18 hour drive). In the town I live in Iam probably the only person out of 120000 with Stormtrooper armor. If there is a bright center to the universe im in the city that is farthest from So what do I do? Iam a licensed tradesmen (Sheetmetal worker) I have an international stamp and can work in CAN or USA. I know my wife would love to move to a city where she can return to her old career in book publishing. She moved up to my hometown and left a great job in New York for me. Im sorry to ramble I just want to get my thoughts out. And you guys Im sure share some of the same experiences so there really isnt anyone else to tell that would understand. Im seriously thinking about pulling up roots and moving to a place where we can enjoy our chosen hobby and also find work in the fields we both want.

Yep its looking great! Awesome work you guys. And thanks for the news letter Paul.

Thanks for the link

Got mine today too! Very happy with service, price and quality!

I can buy it locally. If your really stuck Id be happy to purchase some and ship it to you. Im not sure what shipping would be or if you can just E-bay it easier though.

Wow... Just wow.. Very nice work!

I had a tuff time finding anything just plain black. Took me a couple days shopping around. I would find something close but it would have a white pipe stripe down the arm or a logo in a bad spot. Or it just wasnt black enough. I finally settled for underarmor 2 piece. It was costly but available pretty much everywhere.

Im a noobie and just learning the ropes of this very in depth hobby. Im in the process of ordering an hasbro and a conversion kit for it. Its cheap and I feel comfortable in taking on the project. For a beginner that wants to get his hands dirty starting out simple I think its the best choice for the cost, time and skill needed. Down the road Ill certainly be looking at other options though.

Very nice! And Go Oilers!

Well I checked the one spot I should have checked first. Michaels.. Lots there. If anyone is totally stuck Id be happy to send some to anyone as a last option.

E-6000 is the winner according to everyone. I have not been able to locate in my hometown. Possibly called something else in Canada? If any TKs in Canada can help find this stuff please let me know. Ive tried local Home Depot and Canadian Tire. Goop and Lepage products seem to be the only things handy. Maybe a Plumbing wholesaler? Westburne or Western Supplies?

Im no pro but with the decal size and angle you have to work with its basically where it has to be unless you reduce the amount of bars. I think (someone correct me if im wrong) that you can have from 9-15 and be ok. However check this site----- Tons and tons of awesome pics for helmets of all kinds there.