gmrhodes13

Great work, any chance you could add a bit more info, TK ID's a bit of back story, time in attendance and any funny moments, looks like a newsletter worthy troop

Late to the party but looking great, nice progress

Looks like there's a pretty big difference in color of your belt to the rest of the armor. There are some definite differences like the TKC, one considerably is the thigh ammo strip which is not curved on the lower end it's straight and also positioned above the lower thigh ridge not attached on the ridge. Your shoulder bells appear to be open quite a lot on the front you may want to reduce this gap by attaching the straps further forward on the shoulder straps. No large tabs on the shoulder bridges also but that's a higher level requirement. I think you will find it will really come down to what the LMO team believe is game related and what can be achieved in real life armor. Looking forward to the progress.

Great work, looking forward to the progress

We have our yearly convention coming up at the end of June and I'm always looking to build something new for the public to see and as many of us down under won't get the opportunity to get to see Galaxy's Edge I thought it could be nice to replicate a few thigs we've seen so far. 709th legion banner and also the new Star Wars style aurebesh Coke and bottles. Reference Now this was a bit of work, of course I couldn't find any fonts that exactly matched so I had to photoshop a few different versions together. FO Emblem and helmet weren't an issue as they are standard and I was able to find them on a google search, shame I couldn't find larger versions though as they are just a little soft/pixely on the edges. I prefer using the pull-up banner stands rather than flags as they are self standing and don't require any fixings but I'm thinking I may still do a flag in case there is hanging room. Have a fellow member who works at an Officeworks store who can get printing down at discount which saved some $'s and here it is. Coke reference So the first thing was to replicate the font, again it was a matter of photoshopping a few different fonts as well as using the iconic Coke font. Had to print a couple of pages to get the right size, roughly measuring from computer screen. I was pretty happy how they turned out, not exact but pretty close. Next was to find orbs, half an hour walk around the shops and found some plastic orb solar garden lights roughly the right size, $4 each. Indecently we've never had the Coke round bottles here but did notice while searching they've been a thing at some Christmas's in the US. Next was the tops, no way I could have found these locally so it was time to put the new 3D printer and software to work. Enlarged the images with the girl holding the bottle on screen and roughly sized and designed from there, next printed just under 2 hours each, not exact but I'm pretty happy with them. Painted the orb's with a base silver, once dry added strips of black decal sheet to emulate the dark lines (I gather these are clear and can see the Coke inside). Next cut out the printed wording, added clear tape on top, gave them multiple cuts on the ends to help them bend and applied. Lastly the paint, I used acrylic water based paint, found them really easy to use when weathering my Sandy so used the same principals with them. Once rubbed back and weathered I sealed them with a clear coat so the weathering won't rub off. That done I tried find a box similar, no way I was going to find the exact box and I really didn't want it that big. Happy with a similar box I gave it a light sand and applied a few coats of red enamel, once dry in was on to weathering. While drying I made a couple of bent strips of aluminium, when you take of the lid you can turn it around and with the aluminium strips you can stand the lid up showing the logo. That I made once again merging fonts, printed out on paper, the cut out, traced around those on white decal sheet and then cut out and applied, was a bit of work but nice way to spend a rainy day inside. Also made a base plate for inside the box so I don't have to completely fill the box, covered the plate in chrome finish decal sheet which should help reflect the fake ice I'm waiting to arrive. I've also got some blue EI wire which I may use underneath the fake ice but will have to see how much it shows through before final fitting it. All in all I'm pretty happy the way it all turned out, I wish I'd taken more photos but I was just head down an too busy building. Will update once the fake ice arrives. Got a few more things I am thinking of putting togther but we'll see how the design stages work out, works in my head

Looking forward to the progress. Make sure you contact your GML and give him/her the heads up that you will be undertaking a new to the legion costume, here is some info which you may wish to have a read off: http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:CRLGuide

For my old boots I used white acrylic water based paint, covers nicely then use the polish over the top so it matches the rest of the boot. For my new boots and armor I've added some thin dense foam inside the bottom of the shins, helps to stop them wearing.

Even so often I go over my boots with shoe whitener ---------

Mine are the largest sizes which I think described as 78 cm. Depends how you pack too

Congratulations and welcome to the EI ranks

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the EI ranks

I have several, soft and hard cases, really depends on what costume I take as too which case I use but TK is in a hard case just like Dan's above, BUT I only use black or very dark grey

194 May 4th Quiz Night

EVENT: May 4th Quiz Night LOCATION: Balcatta DATE: 4th May TIME: 6.45-7.45 LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoors TROOPERS: TK85421 - Q - gmrhodes13 SL51164 - Stuart - DV64 WRANGLERS: - REPORT: We headed to Balcatta in M'Lord's imperial transport, rebels must have a jamming signal in the area as we passed our entry point on the first attempt. Doing a lap and finding the correct entry point we drove down a secluded drive to find a very dimly lit building, no markings so we reconnoitred the area before transporting cases in to the venue. We were warmly met by the organiser and the nights MC and after being briefed on the nights proceeding we were invited to indulge in a light refreshment, this was very welcome as the aches and pains for the 3 days of trooping had started to climax. Drinks downed we headed to the office to change, once there I spotted a camera right above M'Lord's head, I hope they like the footage. Dressed early we headed out to the floor and welcome quite a few early attendees, at times we had been so still many didn't even realise we weren't statues, which gave the occasional squeal of horror or delight a bit hard to work out. 7.30 came and the MC invited M'Lord to pick the best dressed adult so we walked around the room and M'Lord spotted his daughter so of course she was picked, he ushered Leia to rise and I directed her to the MC. Same procedure for the best dressed child but unfortunately the mini mee Stormtrooper had encountered 2 Han Solo's and proceeded to chase them out of the venue and were nowhere to be found, a quick conference with M'Lord and we decided on a Rey from the same table as Leia, we then heard a voice "we want a recount" so I quickly ushered the child to the MC and we made a hasty retreat. A last call for photos and then we retreated to the change area, on the way being presented both with a 6pack of Broome Ginger Beer which had been donated for the quiz night a long with quite a few other cases. Time to head home. CHARITY: None INJURIES: None CASUALTIES: None ARMOR REPAIRS: None HAPPY PEOPLE: Everyone UNHAPPY PEOPLE: None MISSION STATUS: Complete REPORT BY: TK85421

Tube stripes came out great, nice work

I used one once then swapped to a suitcase, it's a little more compact and fits in the car easier, I have one of the larger tote's and first troop was up stairs and it was a pain carrying it up, suitcase is much easier. Arms go inside shins, then shins inside thighs, then thighs go into front/back armor clamshell, fits in a suitcase really well.

EVENT: Starlight at Zing May 4th Saturday LOCATION: Zing Carousel DATE: 4/5/2019 TIME: 12AM-4PM LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: indoors TROOPERS: TK85421 - Q - gmrhodes13 SL51164 - Stuart - DV64 TD59226 - Jerry - jezzapm TI47140 - Jason - tantaris IG21897 - Johnathon - ImperialKanos TI10996 - Josephine - Mitchuru WRANGLERS: Liz Marie Kate REPORT: Once arrived and kitted up we moved to the front of the store and started to shake tins for starlight foundation and have photos with people. Throughout the day there were many people who had photos with us and donated, with a lot of happy, surprised and sometimes nervous kids and their parents, plus a few people that passed by and were not as discreet at taking photos as they thought. Over the course of the day some of the troops took breaks and wrangled as well as doing some May 4th shopping. There were a few successful mannequin plays by Darth Vader and a stormtrooper as well as some dancing from a TIE pilot. At the end of the day we kitted down with a few troopers moving on to evening troops and others finishing up and departing. CHARITY: $504 for the Starlight Foundation INJURIES: None that I know of ARMOR REPAIRS: None HAPPY PEOPLE: A lot of happy people UNHAPPY PEOPLE: a few nervous children MISSION STATUS: complete REPORT BY: Johnathon A few photos from the day:

Great news, looking forward to seeing the build

193 Starlight Week @ Zing May 4th

Came out a treat, great work

191 Perth Children's Hospital Foundation Visit (photos to follow) 192 Starlight Week at Perth Children's Hospital (photos to follow)

Looking good, cross posting from your other threads: Those will work, just remember you'll have to go all the way to the ends with the backing, especially the bottom ridge as the cover strip stops above the lower ridge front and back. So add the strips behind, then strips in the centre which will match the sides of the pieces, add ABS paste. You'll need some ABS paste you can find a how too here: ANH holster will work but you will need black loops that will go over the belt

The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. Peter was the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, episode 3 of the prequels, and the New Trilogy. He fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall and portray Chewbacca once more in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He also consulted on The Last Jedi in an attempt to teach his successor. He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame of the films from his knock kneed running, firing his bowcaster from the hip, his bright blue eyes, down to each subtle movement of his head and mouth. But, to him, the Star Wars family meant so much more to him than a role in a film. The relationships that began then grew into the friends and family that he would love for decades to come. As the films released and became more well-known he had his eyes opened to the possibilities of what he could achieve with his role in the Star Wars universe. For more than 30 years Peter travelled all over the world spending time with his fans and friends. Peter developed lifelong friendships with the other cast members and his fans while on the convention circuit touching the lives of millions. As he realized over the years the impact he could have, he became heavily involved with the 501st legion, Wounded Warriors, Make-a-Wish, and other non-profit organizations. To this end, he established the Peter Mayhew Foundation, supporting everything from individuals and families in crisis situations to food and supplies for children of Venezuela during their recent road to freedom. He not only provided funds but became personally involved with each individual, family and cause he supported. As he grew older he continued to “soldier on” as he put it and was completely in his element around his fans and supporters. He grew great strength from the energy of his family, friends and the fans he knew and loved. He is survived by his wife Angie and three children. His kindness, generosity and care will live on in the Peter Mayhew Foundation with Angie taking the helm as his voice. There will be a memorial service for friends and family held on June 29th and in early December in Los Angeles there will be a memorial for fans set up with his family in attendance, personal effects, and collection at EmpireConLA. For additional information, information on the memorials or to offer condolences email ryan@ReelAppearances.com Rather than gifts and flowers the family asks that you consider donating to the foundation so that they can continue his efforts to help the community. You can donate at http://petermayhewfoundation.org/make-a-donation.php BUCKETS OFF

Nice work trooper, a couple of other pics you may need. D ring Sniper plate photos of the sides should be direct side on so the angle behind the sniper plate can be seen. Side of ab/kidney showing all rivets Bottom ear screw You also have a little paint on the gum areas, paint should not leave the teeth A few things you could tweak to really shine: Belt could come up a little higher, usually sits just under the last ab button Mic tip front edges could be painted white Ideally there is a little white seen under the brow trim, the lower brow is more Hero style Good luck with approval

190 Starlight Week @ Zing Thursday Night