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YUUUUP!

Way to go Eric. Congrats.

For me the frown the stereo effect was great. The sound focus comparable to what your peripheral vision would be not in bucket. But you still get plenty of stuff from outside of that.

I places my hearing system mics in the last open teeth on either side. They fit perfectly and being black you would never know they were mics when looking at the bucket. no need for any new holes to be creates and easy to install or remove.

Overall, these are the major steps. Step 1 is after receiving the kit it to put it on and get pictures of you from all angles and a bucket off. Then post images in a thread here to share with everyone to gauge the overall look and fit. If the consensus is you look great. Then you would submit for 501st approval following the guidelines outlined here: http://www.501st.com/databank/Membership:JoinUs Also reach out to your local Garrison command staff as a heads up for any local process variances. Once you are cleared and approved and assigned a TK ID you will then request 501st access here on FISD following steps outlined in this thread. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16-501st-trooper-status-requests-include-link-to-your-501st-profile-in-your-request/ Once access granted. You then follow process for applying for EIB, assuming you have all correct mods and photos. Process and links here http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/95-expert-infantryman-program/ Once granted EIB do it all over again with Centurion process http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/66-fisd-centurion-program/

Ap bucket and I cannot wear my glasses. Luckily I really only need the glasses for distance vision, so within trooping vision distances, I have had no issues.

thought you cannot SEE it, I am sitting down in this firetruck:

Lexan curved plastic scissors are fantastic. Available via eBay or your local RC shop.

Going on 9 years cold turkey of being finished. It is still hard. I still miss it. My goal was to be healthier and a better role model for my daughter and now son. When it gets tough I think about that and the desire fades fast. Good luck and congrats for making the decision to be done with it.

I can't wait until he pulls a classic TK head-smack on that door.

I don;t really think RT-Mod is the best kit for your size.. if you really wanted to keep it local, I think you could make AP work for you. I am 5'10.5" and almost 180 and I made it work with a little bit of shimming on my sides. Depending on where your weight is carried you may or may not need to do the same. That said, as it has been said above, ATA or MTK should work for your size. Finally, if you don;t mind spending a little more to go Top Shelf, then RS Props and TM is where you should go. Good luck with your choice.

While the TK we all think about and grew up with is the original TK. We all had to wait like 30+ years to look like a legit outta the movie Stormtrooper that amazed is in 1977. After Episode VII THAT Stormtrooper will be the one that millions of newer fans will begin to associate with. And how amazing it is going to be to be able to own and wear a kit within months or a year of it being seen for he first time. I'm excited as F-bomb to see the full TK and I fully intend to purchase a kit once there is a fully realized suit available to build. As for which detachment they belong to, it is here hands down. We have the Concept TK here followed by multiple movie iterations and a few "Legends" adaptations. This next one is just the next in line of the Stormtrooper character's evolution.

I'm Using 10.9.5 and all browsers (Safari 7.1, Chrome 39.0.2171.72 and FF 34.0) show both recipient lines for me.

Congrats trooper, I look forward to reading the troop report!

Best of luck Alex, I am sure you will the Garrison and your Squad proud with that kit.

I just kept it simple in my kit and attached a piece of spare elastic in the chest and clip it on. Ignore the magnets. His was take. 2+ years ago upon install. ---------- I'd like to hear more about the mandatory reasoning for voice amps though.

even if you feel it it only takes a split second for it to be gone unless you're handlers are extremely focused on your back, which is not always easy to do when you have multiple troopers and busy events. Best to secure close to your body if you feel compelled/ to carry with you.

I have a single Squirrel fan, a mic that connects to my AKER amp (located in chest) and Skyminer's external audio system (http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/25695-environmental-audio-system-hear-outside-your-helmet/). The bucket you see in his first post is actually mine. Once I installed that, it was a trooping game changer. Being able to clearly hear in stereo what is happening around you is super helpful.

Joseph, if you mean that you want to acquire proper ROTJ armour, CFO is the way to go. You can find details on all of the preferred armours here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/

my wallet/keys and stuff stays in my bin and if we are not in a secure changing area, I lock the bin with a combination lock.

my AP customer service experience was as good as you will find in the hobby. Nice price point, quality product & timely communications. Good luck with your final decision and build. clamps

you can likely lose those scratches with the use automotive wet sanding paper in the 1000-2000 grit range. should help you blend the edges a bit as well

I see it as a way to keep the membership more active here vs disappearing once their kits are approved.

I like what the Krayt Clan does. Individual goals get a profile icon level upgrade and then they have a detachment goal program that if met participants who troop over a certain number get a reward (patch).

Assuming being a member of 501st is a goal of yours, simply ask your "friends" how many millions of dollars their hobby raises and donates 100% to charities such as Make a Wish Children's hospitals (and many many others). If they choose to continue to pick on your choice of hobbies, remove them from your life and only surround yourself with people who will love and support you no matter what you are doing. but hey, that's just me... Carry on trooper!