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A great tip Richard

Crowprops Website: https://crowprops.bigcartel.com/product/jhodpur-tk-white-short-boots

Looking good, references: Note: Top ear screws should ideally be located directly below the rear of the trap.

And for all your other Stormtrooper needs

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Won't let me add the RPF link here's a screen cap of it He has blaster files as well

That is a bit of a gap front and back, what is the gap like around your sides ab/kidney? Even the arm opening looks quite large

Helo and welcome. Here's a great thread to have a read through. Good luck with the build

Definitely lots of research on the printer, there are a large number of FB groups for specific printer support and info, lots of mods and updates as well as files, it's a never ending learning hobby but you will find the communities are willing to help if you get into trouble. I started small with a 210 x 210 bed, you have to split your prints, then glue and fill so a bit more work than a larger bed printer, comes down to price, I recently purchased a 400 x 400 bed Anycubic Chiron as it was pretty cheap but it did need some extra setup, some mods and learning. Research, research, research just like finding armor

Excellent, prepare as much as you can so there's no disapointment when you start to build, only fear pf were to start Boots, either Imperial Boots or Crowprops (who will make to size) As to printing well depends what make of printer, what size, what price, then there is the sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding oh and did I mention sanding and painting, there is a bit involved but it's achievable, really it's practice in all areas and you learn a lot on the journey, take a look at these threads Some printing and sanding work in this thread

Hello and welcome aboard, this isn't a cheap hobby and old armor doesn't come up too often, many turn their old armor into Sandtroopers or Deathtroopers. Your height would be an issue for already built armor, you don't see many come up for sale of that height. Here are some great build threads showing modifications for shorter troopers. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/42868-sha-shas-wtf-anh-stunt-build-complete/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38416-crickets-rs-stunt-build-for-the-vertically-challenged/ https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38842-fragarocks-rs-stunt-build-not-to-scale/ Here is a great all in one resource thread for everything needed to build a Stormtrooepr Research is the key, good luck you have some reading ahead of you

Hello and welcome aboard, MEPD is the home for Sandies so you will be well looked after there. For base armor/helmet info in this thread Here is a great resource thread, full of helpful info for first time builders Research is the key to this hobby so enjoy the reading

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NEW Detachment Leader Merchandise Hall of Fame Just For Laughs Update Your Build Threads Around the Detachment Competition INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Advanced Tactics Awards Public Relations Staff List 2020 Follow FISD Greetings Troopers, we have another info packed newsletter for you again this month, I hope you find something interesting or new. I'd like to start by thanking gmrhodes13 (Glen) for the effort he continually puts into updating the content and keeping our newsletters fresh, packed with detachment info, and a good read for everyone. Let's get down to business. Yep it's November and we have a lot of exciting stuff to get through as holiday season approaches. It's been a busy year thus far and it's not about to stop with several plans we need to drive into action to have time up our sleeves before Chinese new year, Feb elections and Celebration in May. justjoseph63 (Joseph) has launched a design competition for the official FISD Celebration 2022 patch. If you are feeling creative, please post your designs in the thread as soon as possible. Full details further on in this edition. The Legion merch team have also announced they will start approving celebration merch as of 1st Dec so the quicker we can get something together the sooner we can seek approval and get the run going. We always offer up free merch to the winner and of course kudos, and some great bragging rights. We want more merch I hear you say!! The FISD detachment shirt run will kick off things going to plan in early January. If we want shirts in troopers hands before May we need to strike, but before we can get there, a couple of things need to fall in place. 1. Design. Due to time restraints we have a small window to decide on our standard design as per the last run, or a design that includes something about our 15th anniversary. 2. We need a volunteer to helm the run. If we can hit those marks early, we can get the shirt approved before December is out, and indeed get the shirt run underway on time in early Jan. Are you ready to step up to the plate and help your fellow troopers? Other projects. Tri fold brochures are on the agenda, and the timing is right. We are bringing the famous FISD Tri fold back with a thread currently open in the forums and designs being discussed and samples posted. The originals were done back in 2012 so an update is certainly due, specially with more and more troops and conventions firing up, these brochures are an awesome tool for recruiting and bringing new people onto the forums and into our garrisons. If you would like to join the conversation, you can find it Here in the 501st members section here FISD special anniversary project. Not the official announcement quite yet, but we are moving closer to the reveal. There are still a couple of hops to jump through, but I really hope to have something for you all very soon. In the mean time we thank you for your patience. With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK11469 "Sly11" Detachment Lead Expert Infantry Coin (15th Anniversary Version) OPEN (Only a few coins Remaining) The time has come for the new run of EIB gold challenge coins! The 15th Anniversary gold EIB coins are available now. PLEASE NOTE: You must be an Expert Infantry member to purchase one of these coins. If you've ever purchased an Expert Infantry gold coin before, from any run, you cannot purchase another one. These are once per EI! You can find the sales thread here Happy Halloween Troopers!Being my favourite time of year I always enjoy trying to find the best Halloween themed photo for this month to induct into the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame.This year please welcome this fine gem of a photo that I’ve captioned “Nice Kitty”Congratulations TK - 17032 Gary and welcome!https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/47593-10-tk-17032s-troop-log/?do=findComment&comment=728884 With Unquestioned Loyalty Aaron Gibson TK-99725 "Pyrates" Curator Hall of Fame "FISD Memes" Thank you to Luca "Morgi" TK66744 for starting a FISD specific meme thread, hope to see more of these in the future not only by you but by others as well. You can find the thread here WE NEED YOU TO UPDATE YOUR BUILD THREADS As most would be aware we are diligently working through the forums updating watermarked images, missing images and broken links, this has taken over a year so far and has been a monumental task but there is still a lot of work ahead of us. Members build threads are one of the biggest areas of watermarked/missing images and we are asking you the membership to help and update your build threads yourselves as this is just too big a task for staff. Build threads requiring updates are being moved over to this area https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/241-build-threads-requireing-maintenance/ Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Hasbro Black Series TLJ Comparison For anyone looking at the TLJ Black Series helmets as an option Chris themaninthesuitcase TK10911 has spent some time comparing one to a screen used helmet, yu can find the thread here Also if you would like to upgrade/convert your Black Series for approval here is a great thread from Eric Ericnathan811 TK64001 OK Troopers, it's time for our annual patch design contest for Celebration! For those of you who have a creative mind and mad design skills, it's time to step up to the plate and possibly have your original artwork used as the official logo by the FISD to commemorate the biggest SW convention in the world in Anaheim, CA. next year! We are starting this contest early (in case there are delays in shipping) as we want to get these in your hands in time for the big weekend next May! The winning entry will be made into a patch, which will be worn and traded by hundreds (and seen by thousands) at this event. So how do you enter? Glad you asked! Here is the low-down: How to enter and more information here Competition Closes November 30th INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards head here 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? Award Recipients October - November TK17032 "Wompet" Gary - TK37423 "GoofTrooper" Eric - TK75392 "dak" Angela - 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 , IA Rocker For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here 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 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 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 This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR October - November the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Also a special congratulations to our first duel digit EIB and Centurion award recipient Glen "gmrhodes13" TK85421, who has just reached 10 awards, outstanding effort trooper Expert Infantry Badge Award: Glen "gmrhodes13" TK85421 EIB DTH - 10th Award Sam "TK51085" TK51085 EIB 1033 Dan "KaiserintheHood" TK80419 EIB 1034 GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here You can find a list of multiple award recipients here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: Glen "gmrhodes13" TK85421 Centurion DTH - 10th Award Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here You can find a list of multiple award recipients here If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! Newsletter If you have any interesting stories or photos or something you think newsworthy please send them to me via pm. For anyone interested in having a look through any of the older newsletter they have now been moved to a new archive sub forum which you can find Here With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO Newsletter Staff List 2021 Detachment Leader (DL): Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK11469 Executive Officer (DXO): Tim Waychoff (Dark CMF) Chief Deployment Officer (DCA): Joseph Pedigo (justjoseph63) TK-10963 Deployment Officer: (DCA): Mario E RT (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer: (DCA): Jose Maria Sanchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Lead Provost Marshal (DCOG): Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshal (DCOG): Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Provost Marshal (DCOG): Dan Branton (CableGuy) TK-42911 Personnel Officer (PER): AC (Novatie) TK-5597 Fire Team Relations (PRO): Mark Ryner (Captsafe66) TK-4584 Content Editor At Large (PRO): Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Content Editor Support (PRO): Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 Content Editor Awards (PRO): This will be handled by the XO Newsletter Publisher (PRO): Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 HOF Director (PRO): Aaron (Bronx) Gibson (Pyrates) TK-99725 Attaché Ambassador (PRO) Frank Peranteau (Frank75139) TK-75139 Social Media Relations (PRO): Teresa Nuthall (Soulart) TK-41307 Social Media Relations (PRO): Jim Ferrell (Rat) TK-95970 Systems Administrator (DWM): Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator (DWM): Mathias (Locitus) TK-2959 Detachment Founder (DF): Paul (Daetrin) TK-8020 Trading Cards Content Support (IPM): Eric Ho (Hoda) TK 77520 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM): Brien Edick (Harbinger) TK 92802 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM): Jeff Salt (wingnut) TK 50297 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM): Richard Tibbitts (CallMeMrTibbles) TK 46116 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 On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

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Looking good, a few teaks you could make Your elbows have a different gap Shoulder bells could be closer at the front, bringing the snap on your shoulder bridge further forward can help them rotate. Belt is on an angle, also ideally it should just sit under or slight on the bottom ab button. Thighs could be brought up and made the same level, they are not aligned presently, your sniper plate is sitting under the thigh. You could add some foam behind the sniper plate to help push forwards so it doesn't slip under the thigh. You may want to try to tighten your strapping on the sides ab/kidney as there is a little gap there, ok for basic but will perhaps need addressing for higher levelsButt plate overlapping kidney V tabs can sometimes help. Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. You will also need to fill your filler plate join seam Any shims used to achieve this effect are of a similar material and color as the abdomen and kidney armor. Shims fit flush and seams are allowed. Brow trim is a little on an angle, could even out A few strapping and aligning issues and you should be good to go

Congratulations looking good

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks You can now stormtrooper access here

Great progress

As expected the concept art does show OT style Stormtroopers, but please swap your leg armor around troopers Yes it's only concept art, we'll have to wait and see what era armor they use, I'd guess R1/Mandalorian since that's currently being used in other series but then again it has been getting pretty beaten up as seen in Series 2 of The Mandalorian.

Weapons Locker General Weapons Discussion Flamethrower (Plasma Rifle) Page 1 Completed - gmrhodes13 SECTION COMPLETE Unfortunately I'm going to have to revisit a few of the other finished areas, I noticed looking at some of my go to help threads that some images are now watermarked which previously weren't, I think this is because Photobucket was still finding accounts and making changes to their access while we have been updating sections of the forum, hopefully this isn't wide spread

Looking good, longer arms help when kitting up I do know a lot of our local troopers need a hand snapping their last arm.

That I could not answer, from memory oven temp was pretty low, I think 60deg Not sure if you guys have Riot stores in Victoria but that's who I purchased it from here in the west

FYI The video is showing as "video unavailable" but when clicked on it does work, for anyone wishing to view

I've used similar before and they have held up well