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  8. Keith 5376 2013 Challenge Updates

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    Keith 5376 2013 Challenge Updates

    At the suggestion of LadyInWhite, I am starting a thread where I can share my progress on my 2013 goals. My current goals are:

    1) finish my Imperial Officer (Staff) build
    2) finish my Sith Acolyte build

    My staff officer is coming together well. It has been a very different experience than my ATA TK build last year because I am not doing the sewing myself. Most of my time has been spent on research and then waiting anxiously for pieces to arrive.

    Within the past month my uniform has arrived along with my rank bar and code cylinders. I had to return the boots I ordered because they weren't tall enough, but the pair I ordered to replace them are on their way.

    The main part of the costume was assembled and fitted by Steve and Debbie at warpdonline in Florida. They did a great job! I know I would be hopelessly lost if I had to sit down in front of a sewing machine.

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    The cody cylinders were done by Vincent Sanchez and I think they turned out great!

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    My mom helped me build the holster.

     

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    My daughter Michaela has been giving me plenty of encouragement.

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    My Sith Acolyte build has slowed down considerably in recent months. I spent a lot of time last summer on my TK and so I've been trying not to spend so much time out in the garage. My plan is to work on it a little bit here and there, but I am sure I will be spending a lot of time on it this summer.

    Here's a pic with my mask and robe. The mask was done by Mynock and my mom and I (mostly my mom) made the robe ourselves.

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    Hello across the Galaxy

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    When I saw the title of this thread, I was curious to see where "across the galaxy" refered to. Slovakia seems to fit the bill! (By the way, my grandmother is 100% Czechoslavakian-- obviously she was born before it became two different countries.)

     

    Best of luck with your research. I am sure you will find more than enough resources to keep you busy!

  13. The 2013 Challenge!

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    Hi Keith! Yer looking smashing and so official in your uniform. I'm going a bit off topic - what officer boots did you order? I have a GOAL [back on topic! :) ] of getting my hubby an Imperial Officer, too. BTW, my garrison buddies sell the rank badges. [bADGES? WE DONT NEED NO STINKING BADGES.] http://www.imperialo...__fromsearch__1

     

    Thanks for the rank badges link! For my boots, I went with the Derby/Cottage PVC boots. I may buy some leather ones later on, but I've spent a lot on costumes recently and owe my wife another band on her wedding ring before I spend too much money.

     

    http://www.horseloverz.com/Tall-Boots/278030-DerbyCottage-Mens-Boot.html

  14. The 2013 Challenge!

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    Okay so the question is.... whom will i pester for an update for the February NL?

     

    Hmm?

     

    Anyone making awesome progress out there? Or need a little encouragement?

     

    Thanks for checking in with us!

     

    My imperial officer is coming along. I just need my boots (ordered yesterday) and the correct rank badge. Then I will be ready to go!

     

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