gmrhodes13
-
Posts
28,522 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
830
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Articles
Media Demo
Posts posted by gmrhodes13
-
-
Here's an original bakerlite stock for reference, quite a few just paint them black but I like the bakerlite color
-
1 hour ago, Sly11 said:
You are most welcome, and I am glad it worked
Still has an issue with no TKID on his forum profile
-
1
-
-
1 hour ago, Teach- said:
Hi Pascal. I've been working with a friend on the 3D printing and learning as I go. Let me see what to do, and I'll share what I have. Stay tuned and I'll get back to you.
We do have a 3D File Depository if you wanted to share files there https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/202-3d-file-depository/
-
Looking forward to seeing 50 more trooper
-
11 hours ago, Veist said:
So i think it looks like this
the red one is the reight side. Its wrapped under the yellow one (left side) and is attached to it (blue arrow line). The green arrow line is the edge thats free and flopping around
In some images is looks like it could be a separate center strip but looking at other images just looks like a bend/fold line overlapping, I would agree with your image above.
-
Congratulations trooper, welcome to Expert Infantry and the EI Honor Gallery
-
2
-
-
Hello and welcome aboard trooper
-
1 hour ago, jsilvius said:
So these are ~5 mm from the edge on each side. You think that is acceptable?
Look fine to me
-
1
-
-
5 minutes ago, jsilvius said:
So ammo belt is between the 3-5mm.
Okay, so before I cut this ammo belt, does this curve look acceptable?
Personally I like a sharp transition from square to round ( less curve) but what you have is acceptable all the way to L3
-
1
-
-
-
13 minutes ago, MDeliso said:
Hit 50 TK troops today; requesting my badge please.
Please post a link to your troop log as per the instructions
-
Locally I've purchased boot touch up paint, generally needs a couple of coats. I ended up adding a little firm foam to the inside bottom front of the shins to reduce this scuffing.
-
4 hours ago, 23vince23 said:
Who's kit is most popular to get and work with 850 Armor ?
Most appear to be printing their armor, take a look at the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/580965347342803/
-
6 hours ago, TKModder421 said:
-
2
-
-
-
Hello and welcome to the forum, good luck with the build
-
7 hours ago, sithtrooper1155 said:
Tk-1155 front Outpost Venezuela
requesting 501st access.
Please add a link to your 501st membership profile, info in first post
Agregue un enlace a su perfil de membresía 501st, información en la primera publicación -
6 hours ago, Sithtrooper02 said:
I can only post 1 picture here ( all thread files posted need to be below 500kb ?!?
Correct forum only allows a certain amount of images and size, most use a free online image host, upload their images there then copy the links into their forum posts
-
Pretty common the have round/oval biceps, same with the forearms.
With the sides of the coverstrips this is normal as you are seeing the inside of the plastic not the gloss outside.
Some trim the ends of the coverstrips to match the armor, some trim before the ends, you can also angle cut.
You can also trim the corners with small angle cuts
Looking good so far
-
29 minutes ago, DarthWaya said:
Pulling this one back out of the dust bin. The fact that I paid to have it finished and had some pretty inexcusable items made me put it away until my Mando was done. The rivets on the belt/holster in particular. Could I possibly cover the extra rivets with fabric? Really not wanting to tear the belt apart and possibly have to buy a new one.
Really up to your GML if it would pass for basic approval, I don't think you would get through higher levels though.
Anovos had the same issue with extra rivets, Tony did a mod to his
-
1
-
-
1 minute ago, Moff976 said:
We have a vendors list that you could post links too for any product links you have, keeps everything tidy using the same areas
-
NEW
In Memoriam
Detachment Leader
Thank You Andrew "Sly11"
Merchandise Officer
Legion Elections
Hall of Fame
FISD Meme's
Around the Detachment
Challenge Coins
INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS
FISD Tri-Fold Brochure
Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary
Pre Approval Forum
3D Section
Field Exercise Award
Imperial Attaché Program
Master Armorer Award
Fire Teams
EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean?
Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers
Advance to 1500
Advanced Tactics Awards
Newsletter Editor
Staff List 2024
Follow FISD
From our legion founder, Albin Johnson (TK-210)
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of TK/TD124, the legendary George "Old Sarge Oberon" of Garrison Carida. The oldest active Stormtrooper in the Legion, Sarge was there at the very beginning of Vader's Fist.
His list of troops reads like a history book of the club. For decades he could be found at all the biggest Legion events, always in armor and always working the booth or a droid hunt or just on patrol. But always with a grin and a kind word for everyone.
The 501st did not have a flashy start. It took volunteers doing hard work at events that no one had heard of. But Sarge was there, laying the very foundation blocks of the Empire. He was even at one of the earliest commanders' meetings. His advice was practical, even-handed. He wasn't there to impress. He was always there to serve.
Most of all, he was a good friend. Whenever we met in our years of Star Wars adventures, he'd pat me on the back and tell me what a great time he was having. It is no exaggeration to say he was the epitome of the Legion spirit. I wish all the new kids in the Legion could know what a goat really is - Oberon was it. He was legend. I'm honored to have known him.
Rest well, Sarge. Your patrol is done. May we always live up to your example.
To learn more about the man and his exploits, check out this lovely page made in his honor:
https://www.legionxxiv.org/trooper124/Condolences to his family, friends and garrison
"Buckets Off"
Carl Weathers, forever a member of the Lucasfilm family, past away on 1st February 2024, he was 76.
With the launch of The Mandalorian on Disney+, Weathers joined the galaxy far, far away as Greef Karga — an expeditor for the Bounty Hunter Guild who rises to become Magistrate of Nevarro, and ally to the Mandalorian and Grogu. He would receive an Emmy Award nomination for his efforts. In addition, Weathers stepped into the director’s chair for the critically-acclaimed episodes “Chapter 12: The Siege” and “Chapter 20: The Foundling."
We’ll miss you, Carl. Be at peace.Condolences to his family, friends and the whole Star Wars community
"Buckets Off"
Greetings fellow members
Elections are in full swing and once again FISD has come through them with no opposition although this time with a difference.
It has been an absolute pleasure and a total honour to have been the commanding officer of this fine detachment for the last 4 years.
In that time we brought the FISD forums into the new age with a huge amount of effort from all the staff.
We worked diligently to make sure this was a friendly detachment for everyone, not just those inspired to join the 501st. That is important because ultimately, we want everyone to make their Stormtrooper dreams become a reality.
We brought new sections, new colours and new reasons to want to be a member here with working to enlist costumes that were not only exciting but not all hard armour for FISD.
We brought us closer to other detachments and now our relationship with them is better than its ever been.
You can see our list of the work we achieved in my post here .
In closing out on this chapter for my tenure as Detachment leader of FISD, I would like to wholeheartedly thank all the members that make this place as good as it can be every day.
To the staff who believed in my visions, to not only support them but exceed all expectations, and embody our unofficial motto of Troopers helping troopers in everything they do.
We are in very good hands with our new leader Joseph, who not only understands the importance of this magnificent collection of research and incredible encyclopaedia of Storm trooper knowledge, but also lives the motto and understands how important you all are at keeping this forum alive and well.
I will still be around, although taking a background role in maintaining the forums and assisting Joseph in creating whatever he requires to continue revitalising our forums and keeping us relevant for new comers and old.
Once again, thank you for your support over these years, thank you for supporting the team and also in continuing that supporting Joseph and the new additions to the FISD staff.
With Unquestioned Loyalty
Andrew Franke
TK-11469 "Sly11"
Detachment Leader
Andrew "Sly11" TK11469
Many of you will now be aware that Andrew is stepping down from the role of FISD Detachment Leader after his 4 years in the job.
On behalf of staff, members and the whole community we give thanks to you for steering the ship for 4 long years, for all your hard work, your confidence, support and guidance, your passion is unquestionable and your dedication is beyond reproach. Very few can even imagine the time and effort you have put in to the role and the rest you are now facing is well deserved. Undoubtedly you have made a big impact on a lot of our community, you leave a great legacy and you will always be remembered and admired.
From your detachment, we salute you
If you would to read more of what work was undertaken and completed over those 4 years head to this thread
Greetings Fellow Troopers
First off, let me thank you for being so supportive of me and the merchandise runs these past 2 years. I hope that I have provided quality products and service to all. With @justjoseph63 winning the election for DL here at FISD I'm very happy to announce that I will be staying on for another term as FISD's MBO.
Recently Legion had a vote and passed some very comprehensive and streamlined rule changes on Merchandise and Branding (you can read about them here) which will change the way we do some of our standard merch. I am in talks with our new leader about merch for this term, and hopefully will have a plan that we can share to everyone before the March Newsletter. Let me tell you, I'm excited about some of the ideas that he has presented to me and I'm looking forward to sharing them with the troopers!
Old Business
The first annual Detachment Merchandise & Branding Officer End of year merch sale was a hit. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough items to cover everyone that wanted something. I hope to do this again next year and have already ordered a few extra items. You can read updates here.
No new news on the #SecretMerch Item. The factory in China has been closed for the observation of Chinese New Year. Pfab tells me that he expects to have an update in the next week. but still believes that coins will be shipped early March. So We'll keep and eye on that.
The shield patch run is complete and all patches have been mailed. Thank you to everyone for your understanding with some of the delay in shipping. I can't wait to see some folks post up their patch jackets, shirts, and other uses for their patches. Wear them with pride my fellow troopers. Here is where my first small patch went.
The Rocker run is closed. @MaskedVengeance has started sending payment request for these orders and will be placing the order soon, so hopefully they will be in your hands in the next 6 - 8 weeks. I'm very jealous of those that can wear these. I'm working on building my new AM kit to EI standard so that I can help "Advance to 1500".
New Business
We were able to get two more items approved for the end of term. The first being the reissuing of the 501st Legion Stormtrooper banner patch. We reissued it in the standard red and black Legion color scheme that it was original issued in on it's first run and opened it to the legion. In addition, we added a version that is more closely aligned to our Detachment color palette, it is blue and white and exclusively for FISD members. This run is open until 24 FEB 2024 so please be sure to get your orders in.
Please remember to take time to check out your local, Legion and detachment elections. Participation in these helps guide the direction of these units.
If you have any thoughts, suggestions, comments or concerns about FISD Merch or Branding, my "virtual" door is always open. Hit me up, you can reach me via email, forum DM, or find me on Facebook. Here is to another year of great FISD merch!
With Unquestioned Loyalty
James Silvius
TK-12953 "jsilvius"
Merchandise & Branding Officer
FISD Detachment Leader 2024-2025
With only one accepted nomination for FISD Detachment Leader congratulations go out to Joseph Pedigo "justjoseph63 TK10963, looking forward to another great year in the detachment.
Costume Approval Information New Members - Legion Elections 2023With the Legion election period underway the membership database will be in lock down, during this time new member applications through your local garrison/outpost/squad can not be finalized, you may however still submit them but they won't be processed until the end of this cycle.
This does not affect the addition of any new costumes to an active members roster/profile, however it does affect any membership status changes ie: active / reserve / retired and any personal information updates.The period of membership database lockdown for 2024 starts January 29th and ends February 19th
More information on the elections can be found on the legion forum here (for those with legion membership access)
The last image in the hall of fame for this year! Thank you do everyone who have posted photos to their troop logs,
it is always a blast to see what you all have been up to, and it is always hard to pick out the Hall of Fame photo of the month!
Please welcome TK-47933 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, January 2024!
@Tilheyra Troop log can be found here.
Other HOF recipients can be found here.
With Unquestioned Loyalty
Jonatan Östling
TK-23592 "Nairy"
Curator Hall Of Fame
Thank you to Luca "Morgi" TK-66744 for starting the FISD specific meme thread, you can find it here
Trading Card Archives
For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives.
Address and more info here
With Unquestioned Loyalty
Paul Hoeffer
TK-8020 "Daetrin"
Detachment Founder
Keeper of Archives
Challenge Coin Rules
INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS
For a full list of FISD awards programs head here.
*Now Available in Swedish*
Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure.
Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe.
Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Joseph @justjoseph63, you can find more info here
Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish
Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here.
Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here.
Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award
so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program.
Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your adventures The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so get on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Field Exercise Awards -- Post your milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion.
Award Recipients January - February
TK-23216 "kenobius" Dan - - - - - - TK-32849 "Jaylyon32" Justin - - - - - - TK-22826 "MintImperial" James - - - - - - TK-42085 "mamaking" Hellen - - - - - - TK-80419 "KaiserintheHood" Dan - - - - - - - TK-39093 "giskard8" Arthur - - - - - - TK-91343 "bunker" Stephen - - - - - - TK-60168 "PiettLives" Ken - - - - - -
Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here.
Some of the benefits: Access to exclusive Attaché merch., including patches, IA patch
and IA Rocker 
You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award
Imperial Attaché Award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here.
ATTACHÉ AMBASSADOR
Greetings Attachés! With the new Legion term comes a new position for me here on FISD staff, where I will be shifting to COG role. It has been my pleasure serving as your Ambassador, and I trust all of you, myself included, will continue recruiting for the Empire this next year and beyond! Jonatan @Nairy will be stepping up as your next Attaché Ambassador, and I know he’s going to take you to new heights and continue our tradition of Troopers Helping Troopers!
With Unquestioned Loyalty
Caleb Mask
TK-73692 "MaskedVengeance"
Attache Ambassador
The FISD Master Armorer program is an optional, detachment only incentive award to recognize individuals who have directly helped another 501st stormtrooper to achieve Expert Infantry status. Some people spend countless hours helping others, and want to reward their results as well as incentivizing new people to help as well.
To register a “win” in the program, the assistance must have provided hands-on help trimming, building, and/or fitting of said armor for the person who was awarded Expert Infantry status. More information can be found here
Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here.
For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here
With Unquestioned Loyalty
Mark Ryner
TK-4584 "captsafe66"
Fire Team Relations
So what exactly are
and 
levels?
These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here.
For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here
NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here)
For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time!
Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff.
We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.!
The 1500 unquestioned loyalty!
This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR January - February the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following.
Expert Infantry Badge Award:
No awards this month - - - -
Request your free EIB certificate here.
You can find a list of multiple award recipients here.
Multiple EIB award info here
Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here
---------------------------------------------------------------
Centurion Badge Award:
No awards this month - - - -
Request your free Centurion certificate here.
You can find a list of multiple award recipients here.
Well looks like you are stuck with me for yet another year, I'm always on the look out for interesting stories or posts, please drop me a message if you have anything of interest.
For anyone interested in having a look through any of the older newsletters they can find be found here.
With Unquestioned Loyalty
Glen "Q" Rhodes
TK-85421 "gmrhodes13"
PRO, Newsletter
Detachment Leader (DL): Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469
Detachment Executive Officer (DXO): Joseph Pedigo justjoseph63 TK-10963
Chief Deployment Officer (DCA): Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117
Deployment Officer (DCA): José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173
Deployment Officer (DCA): Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116
Provost Marshall (DCoG): Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466
Provost Marshall (DCoG): Tim Waychoff (DarkCMF) TK-51878
Provost Marshall (DCoG): Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911
Special Unit Director-Valkyries (DCoG): Teresa Nuthall (Soulart) TK-41307
Provost Marshal SM Platforms (DCoG): Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550
Fire Team Relations(DCoG): Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584
Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO): James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953
Trading Card Specialist (DMBO): Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520
Personnel Officer (DPER): AC (NoVATie) TK-5597
Content Editor Support (DPRO): Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400
Content Editor Support (DPRO): Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297
Content Editor Support (DPRO): Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592
Content Editor Support (DPRO): Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893
Social Media Relations (DPRO): Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744
Newsletter Publisher (DPRO): Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421
Attache Ambassador (DPRO): Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692
Systems Administrator (DWM): Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674
Systems Administrator (DWM): Mathias (Locitus) TK-2959
Detachment Founder (DF): Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020
Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official
Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st
Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx
On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department
-
10
-
-
Hello and welcome to the forum, this thread is full of helpful information
-
A few of your lines are a little wide also outside borders, compare with these references.
Looks like you may need to clean a little paint of the gums in a few places
-
1
-
Rattlehead- TK-52503 Troop Log
in Field Training Exercises
Posted
Don't forget to add total number of troops to your title
Troop log title examples:
You can request awards for specific milestones reached here (include a link to your troop log)