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    Long time fan of the legion

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Hey man, first off, welcome!

    Always glad to have new troopers joining the ranks! (even if it's not "right now.") B)

     

     

    I wanted to post because I too weighed 275lbs at one point. In fact... I was closer to 300 — though I never weighed back then — for a while.

    When I got my first armor I was around 240. That was due to Weight Watchers, exercise and the iPhone app "iFigure".

     

    I am now down to around 195.

    I know we're disallowed to talk about "religion" on here, but... I'm gonna "bend" that rule a bit so I can say this is due to prayer first and foremost.

    And, secondly, due to Paul McKenna's book and audio CD "I Can Make You Thin."

     

    Just thought I'd throw that in here in case you need some "ideas" or "direction" for the weight loss.

     

    ALSO... I wanted you to know it CAN be done!!!!

    (though you probably already know that) :)

     

    Now... about armor... you're in the right place!

    I'd say the greatest tip is to start reading.

     

    Start looking at build threads... researching what armors are, the differences between makers and styles and materials. Get a good feeling of what you like and don't like.

    Keep a file on your computer with images... categorize them so you can reference things quickly.

    Make a bookmark folder for threads and sites that you think MIGHT be helpful... and keep them well organized as well.

     

    Think of this as going to school... or to "The Academy" even.

    You're at the first semester of your freshman year — heck, you may still just be registering for classes — but you'll graduate to "trooper" before you know it! :salute:

  16. "V" visitors!

    in Non Star Wars Costuming

    Posted

    thanks...however i can post a warning of the captain america guy...he takes your money and dont deliver :(

    That's true about that guy... but, in his "defense," I think it's because he's flakey to the Nth degree.

     

    I contacted him 2 years ago and heard a lot from him right off the bat then never heard again. I talked to him on the phone even about his reputation and he told me he just gets really far behind on stuff and feels horrible. If that's true, he just needs to stop selling them until he's caught up!!!

     

    So the warning to head is... do NOT send him money.

     

     

    All that being said, I've wanted a good original "V" costume for a while.

    If anyone finds them let us know!

  20. Rick330's dual TrooperMaster TM build[*TM]

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by Bluey

    ... I'm a boring sod who documents every single step...

    Thank God for boring sods!! :P

     

    One question though: are you building a 2mm or 1mm set of TM armour? If it's 1mm, why not talk to TM about getting a full original style strapping kit?

    The thigh strapping is largely the same except the elastic loop is thicker, it is sewn closed and is glued into the armour.

    If it's 2mm armour - with it being a lot heavier - I'd recommend a moe robust system with elastic and snaps.

    I'm getting the 1.5 mm kit actually. So I asked for the "standard strapping" with it

    After 3 sets of armor (the TM ESB will be my 4th) I figure it's about time I get a snap gun. B)

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