[What to do in the mean time?]

All of the above, and if you haven't already, make contact with local 501st members - I will potentially have an 'armor party' when my RT armor gets here . The spreadsheet is fun to have...just don't make a formula reflecting how much you have spent - funny how fast it adds up!

[Doopy Doos ordering?]

I did finally get a reply and tracking #...but unfortunately don't have an estimated delivery date (sigh)...oh, well - other goodies are on the way

[Howdy from Austin, Tx]

Thanks guys - I make it up to Dallas now & then so once I am armored and TK'd I look forward to the opportunity to troop with ya'll!

[Howdy from Austin, Tx]

Greetings all! I have posted a bit here & there but wanted to do my 'formal' hello to the forum. So far it has been a very informative & friendly experience. I have been a closet Star Wars geek for well over half of my life and after finding about the 501st always daydreamed about 'running away to join'. I am happy to announce that I made my deposit on a set of Rob's RT-Mod armor this morning and am also in the process of acquiring all the bits & pieces to make it complete (sometime in June...hopefully!).

 

I would like to give a big shout-out to TD-7974 who has been my Star Garrison contact. He's out trooping again today, but I had the pleasure of meeting him & other 501st (Austin area) members (whose names I apologize for not remembering) last weekend. I'd post the pictures I have but don't have a photobucket account yet...but will have one in time to document my RT build!

 

Thanks again to everyone and I hope to be Trooping with ya'll soon!

 

-J

 

Edit: here's the pic - Phil is in his CC armor

[Doopy Doos ordering?]

Thanks, guys. I'm not trying to sound impatient...but do wish they would respond to my inquiries.

[Doopy Doos ordering?]

I emailed them to the website and they never answered me and then I emailed them trough ebay and they responded right away, I think they work trough they ebay website mostly.

 

Huh...I did not get a response from my recent inquiry to them thru ebay. What have shipping times from date of order to delivery been like for those of you who ordered from them (UK to USA)?

[Darth Aloha's RT-MOD ANH Stunt Build[*RT]]

Awesome! One less thing on my pre-armor delivery checklist!

 

thanks

 

Jason

[Darth Aloha's RT-MOD ANH Stunt Build[*RT]]

Hello Eric,

I am planning on ordering the RT kit and as others have said above, this thread will be my 'build-bible'. Quick question (and forgive me if I overlooked it above) - did the kit come with the backside of the drop boxes, or did you have to get them elsewhere (and if so...where?)?

 

thanks

Jason

[Rank advancment]

Thank you for explaining that, Daetrin - makes perfect sense and is obviously well-deserved by all recepients. I would be hard-pressed to find another forum as informational and helpful (outside the other Detachment forums) as FISD. The same question might be asked 100 times here, but it is always responded to as if it were the first time.

 

(whoo-hoo...one post closer to Corporal!)

[Rank advancment]

While this topic is active (and to build up my # of posts ), what do the ribbons (aside from EIB/Centurion) signify?

[ATA vs RT-mod helmet?]

Thanks, dashrazor. So would the back 'stretching' be mandatory for EIB/Centurion, or does it depend on how it fits the wearer? I had seen the chest mod but was hoping it wouldn't be necessary for me (long torso)...but I'd have to have the armor on to see (and post pics here for everyone's feedback).

[ATA vs RT-mod helmet?]

I was thinking about the same exact set-up. How much modification does the AM need compared to the RT to go for EIB/Centurion?

[Eastbay Compression Top/Bottom First Impressions]

I concur with all of the above - I'm 6'3" ~210 lb w/34 inseam. The XL top/bottom fits perfectly. Almost went with the full-zip dive undergarmet but decided this would be easier for nature calling(s)

[Shin closure discussion]

Got it - thanks guys!

[Shin closure discussion]

Thanks, Locitus - I can see it in your picture now. So, the hole is placed so it is under the cover strip in back? It doesn't look like hooking the lower one would be easy, with your ankle in the way.

[Shin closure discussion]

Maybe I am not seeing it...but what do the hooks connect to?

[my Death/Zombietrooper]

That would be an awesome get-up to be a zombie in the "Run for your Lives 5k"!

[A Big Ol' Nasty Setback]

While I am awaiting budgetary approval for my first set of armor, I find myself doing a mental inventory of items to liquidate to speed the process along. Unfortunately, you don't always get what you think 'item x' is worth...or it doesn't move at all, you take a huge loss, etc. So, I have other projects to work on - my Doopydoos E-11 kit has been ordered, and I am playing around with a homemade DLT-19 build. I also set aside the odd dollar here and there, have a list of relatively inexpensive parts I can afford sooner (Hovi mic tips, canvas belt, detonator belt clips, drop box 'insides'), and read the build forums A LOT so that when the big brown box does grace my doorstep, I will be ready! Best of luck!

[Doopy Doos ordering?]

To their credit - I did get a response to my inquiry, and they are aware of the issue. Good to know for future orders!

[Nomex Flight Gloves Black Dye Bleed]

Does anyone have experience with the Rothco nomex gloves on Amazon?

[Doopy Doos ordering?]

Thank you kind sir! Will go the eBay route!

[Doopy Doos ordering?]

Hello all - this might not be the correct forum to ask this so mods/admins please move to the appropriate forum if necessary. I am trying to order an E-11 kit from DoopyDoos web site but it is not allowing me to pay. When I get to the order screen and push the 'pay pal or credit card' button, it takes me to a blank screen. I have tried ordering with both Firefox and Internet Explorer. Has anyone had this problem? I sent an email, but they are only available M-F...and it is ~2am Saturday over there.