m2grunt

Oh LORD! It's been hectic with work and family, but I finished my build! I submitted my pics and after what seemed like an eternity, finally heard back from the 501st! First time go! Please allow TK6239 to join your ranks! I look forward to trooping with EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU BEFORE I DIE!!!!

Ah. Odd frown. And here I was trying to scrape paint off of my frown so it didn't look so large.

I know I'm new, but what the hell is wrong with the helmet?

FOURTH TOOTH IT IS THEN! Boom...LOL

Ok, trying to find the right entries, but not really understanding it. So, do I trim off the curled in parts on the top AND bottom of the biceps and forearms? I know I'm supposed to make them as thin as possible, but when they keep mentioning the "return ends", am I understanding correctly?

Ok, as of last night. I'm really thinking I'll need to ask for help on all the "clamshell" parts.

Yeah, luckily my neighbor had the right kind of thinner and I went to town on the edges with a q-tip. Looks a little better, I'm just debating on whether or not to do the "fourth tooth". But it's coming along nicely and I should have the entire helmet sealed up and ready by either tonight or tomorrow. Pics to follow! Thanks again for all the tips guys. I do want to be as screen accurate as possible.

Hey, I'm all about getting it as "right" as possible. I would say you all don't understand what 501st membership means to me, but I have a pretty good idea that you do...Ha! So I want it to look good and proper. Thanks for the tips!

Ok guys, about a week in and I just wanted to let you all know where I'm at. I'm doing it alone only because I guess I've just always been a loner, another reason to seek 501st membership. Friends...LOL. So, I've obviously unpacked everything. I painted my ab buttons, and begun work on the bucket. I've met some people down here in Texas and read some of the entries on trooping in hot climates so as you can see, I went ahead and did the "open teeth" mod. I have to find some nice screening to go behind now. I'll keep you posted!