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Normally anyone with a build prior to CRL updates are taken into consideration, you have a build thread here so it makes it easy to prove There is a discussion going at them moment and I'm sure there will be a confirmation post at some stage in regards to CRL leeway.

5-10% soap (dish washing liquid) https://www.instructables.com/id/Apply-Big-Decals-Without-Wrinkles-or-Bubbles/

Please edit title with event name (having two with the same title will get confusing) also if possible post a few extra images

Any chance you can edit in the title of the page what event it was? having the same title will get a little confusing, also add a few extra images.

Couple of screen caps of the belt length

In my former garrison we had a member who had issues in their country and asked our CO to host them under our garrison, although that member never trooped with us they did troop elsewhere, mainly celebration. You may very well need to sign up to other garrisons depending on where you will be trooping, some don't share troop info in non member areas of their forums and being a member may be the only way of finding troop info. You will still need to have affiliation to at least one squad, garrison or outpost as they will oversee your troop attendance for the census. Census is held once a year in October, here is some more info https://www.501st.com/members/Census-FAQ.pdf

Indeed, that is the link I posted above the video

It's a bit too off white for my tastes but check with your GML (garrison membership liaison) ultimately they will be the one approving your costume

You can find quite a few stills of the auctioned EPVIII helmet here

This is the behind the scenes video which shows a little more detail of Phasma dressing. I've not come across any reference with the same hinge area on standard FOTK's, EPVII and EPVIII comparisons, no hinge area Variants of Stormtrooper armor use the movie's initials so EPIX FOTK's should be TROS.

You'll find a lot of references in the gallery section, here are some brows

I normally cover the scrap abs with thinner and let it dissolve, if you leave the lid off the acetone will evaporate so once you have the right texture make sure you store it in an airtight container

196 Starry Nights

Starry Night Fete Location: Beeliar Date: 11/05/19 Time: 18.30 to 19.30 Landscape/Weather: Outdoor/Fine Troopers: TK85421 - gmrhodes13 - Glen TK59226 - jezzapm - Jerry SL51164 - DV64 - Stuart Wranglers: Marie GA: N/A Report: Several of us had trooped earlier so we made our way to this troop with a Dome stopover where I had a large mocha, ham and cheese toastie with no butter, ending on apple pie with cream and ice cream, was then ready to troop. Arrived a little early however our timing had us enter the event after the 6pm start so we were met with a large enthusiastic crowd as we made our way around the school grounds. We were very warmly welcomed with lots of photo requests and questions.After an hour we had finished our rounds so we made a timely exit, a short troop yet an enjoyable troop. Charity: N/A as this was already a fund raising event Injuries: N/A Armour repair: N/A Happy people: Lots plus we were provided parking just outside our change room location, thanks Q for the cone removal on the way in and Marie for come removal on way out.This made me very happy. Unhappy people: I did not see one Mission status: Complete Report by Stuart

If they are a bit tight scrunch up some wet newspaper and stuff it in tight, leave to dry it will normally help to stretch a little.

Getting started section will help you there. Good luck and welcome aboard

Looking forward to the progress

Never had them pull out after 7 years of trooping (using E6000) so I'd suggest it may be a bit of overkill

It reduces the amount of reflected light is inside the helmet, makes it a little easier to see and not be seen

Nice work a couple of things you could adjust to really make you stand out. Bring your thighs up a little more to reduce the black showing. Bring your biceps down a little to reduce the gap at the elbow. Reduce the length of your drop box straps, they are a little long, perhaps also add a little glue to the straps so the drop boxes stay at the end of the belt. TD straps don't fit the pipe very well and are sitting up on the ends. Vocoder paint could be tightened up, a little on a slant and not round in areas, a tooth pick is great for getting into corners. The paint should not leave the teeth and some is seen on the gums. Ab button paint is a little large on some of the buttons. Tube stripes are ideally a pencil width from the cheek. Once again nice work and good luck with your application.

Well I know I can't bend my knees back that far, can even see the back of the sniper plate, WOW

Really comes down to if your GML allows them for 501st approval as they do go by the CRL's and the accompanying reference images. Remember Anovos hasn't created these kits for 501st approval, they've created them for ease of assembly

In Memoriam Detachment Leader Executive Officer Provost Marshall Deployment Office Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Hall of Fame Just For Laughs In the Media Celebration Trooping Imperial Attaché Program EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Advanced Tactics Awards EIB - The March To 1000 Merchandise & Branding Officer Merchandise Public Relations Follow FISD 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 traveled 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 Greetings Troopers, May has always been a Star Wars themed month; 5/01 day, May The Fourth, Revenge of the Fifth/Sixth. With many garrisons fielding a plentiful number of events this month, it's a very exciting time. Weddings, Hospital Visits, Movie Showings, Ball games, and more! Even more exciting news is coming up with the detachment this month; the first round of proposed CRL changes have been posted, and we're looking for feedback! You can see all the changes at this link: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/47176-2019-crl-change-list-anh-esb-rotj/ Be sure to check them out between all the trooping With Unquestioned Loyalty Sarah Bailey TK-20466 "Alay" Detachment Leader Hello present (and future) Troopers! After months of work, we are ready to roll out the new CRL updates for ANH Stunt, ANH Hero, ESB and ROTJ armor!! As of now, the effective date for the changes is June 1st. Those wishing to be "grandfathered" in at any level will need to have their submission in before May 31. After that date, all new applications for all levels will be required to adhere to the new guidelines. In order to reflect a more screen accurate/uniform appearance the majority of these updates/changes will apply only to those aiming Expert Infantry and Centurion levels, but there are several that apply to those seeking Basic 501st approval. We will also be tightening up some of the wording to make it less ambiguous and doing some serious editing to make it less confusing and more streamlined. As you may be aware, the CRLs are an ever-evolving thing. In order to avoid confusion we try to keep the updates to a minimum, but there comes a time when we have to move forward. One of the new features which will also be added is new models for the main photos. In addition to the front/back views, included will be side views of the armor and helmet showing the "ideal" look to strive for. If you are about to submit for approval at any level and have concerns about the changes, you are encouraged to contact a Command Staff/Extended Staff member (Imperial Attache). We will be more than happy to help you work out any issue you may have and assist you in resolving it. With Unquestioned Loyalty Joseph Pedigo TK-10863 "justjoseph63" Executive Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Steve Sheades TK-10466 "starsaber25" Provost Marshall Deployment Officers Greetings troopers! We're very excited to have just approved EIB #912, which means we are only 82 approvals away from EIB 1000. As a reminder, although it is by far the most popular costume, the ANH Stunt TK is not the only costume eligible for L2 and L3 approvals. Now that Anovos FOTKs are finally being shipped, we're looking forward to seeing more troopers applying for higher levels of approval with TFA and TLJ costumes. For those of you who are currently building your kits or who are planning on applying for EIB or Centurion soon, please keep a close eye on the upcoming CRL updates to be sure that your costumes are still meeting the requirements for higher levels. While we don't believe there are any drastic changes, we would hate to cause unnecessary confusion or upset because a trooper is building based on outdated information. As Joseph mentioned, the last day to submit under the old requirements is May 31. If there are any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here for you all, and we're just a click away. -Sha Sha With Unquestioned Loyalty Sha Sha Chu TK-19233 "shashachu" Senior Deployment Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Daniel Melin TK-99665 "TheSwede" Senior Deployment Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Christine Lee TK-10401 "Cricket" Deployment Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Mike Souza TK-11463 "msouza" Deployment Officer The FISD is pleased to announce the addition of a new area in the Advanced Tactics forum dedicated to those ready to submit for basic 501st TK approval. This section will allow 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. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your completed armor, weapons (if applicable), accessories, etc. and get accurate information from the experts here at the FISD.. the definitive home of TKs worldwide. For more information on this program, please visit the link here Don't forget to check out the new 3D section, and please contribute where you can, also see the link at the bottom for the new Contributor award details Contributor Awards Main forum title: 3D Parts and Technical Sub topics: 3D Printer owners Your place to discuss what printer/s you own, recommendations, tech talk and the like, It’s a place to learn something new 3D CAD Designers Home of talented 3D cad designers, show off your 3D renders, of FISD related costume parts and accessories. Offer help and advice on programs, or offer to commission a piece for a fellow member 3D File Depository A home for 3D file sharing, Troopers helping Troopers is what this section is all about; yes a single location to keep any 3D files offered up by our extremely generous membership. This will be a 501st member’s only section and rules will apply to any usage of the content. I will be looking for content to get these new sections started so If you are interested in helping drive these new forums, then please send me a PM and let’s get the threads and the filament flowing. 3D printer heads will understand that last comment Here is a link to the New FISD 3D Contributor program. Greetings Troopers! This month we welcome a long standing member of the FISD to The Stormtrooper Hall of Fame! She has contributed much to our community with build threads, supporting fellow troopers, and now with this epic photo! Please join me in honoring TK - 10401 Christine - many congratulations!!! With Unquestioned Loyalty Aaron Gibson TK-99725 "Pyrates" Curator Hall of Fame 501st in The Mandalorian The 501st Legion (nicknamed “Vader’s Fist”) was originally devoted to wearing only Stormtrooper suits from the original trilogy, but they’ve since opened their ranks to other types of costumes. Expect to see their armor on display in the show, which is a cool way to incorporate a dedicated fan community into this fictional world.. Here is what was revealed at the presentation: Jon Favreau: In the production meeting there were only so many Stormtrooper costumes they had. So we had to plan, has the 501st ever been on camera? I know they’ve been used by Lucasfilm. Dave Filoni: The thing I know about Star Wars fans is that in all honesty a lot of the costumes you guys made are even better than what we see onscreen. So I had no doubts that they would look great. And they act like Stormtroopers. They know what to do. Jon Favreau: What’s so funny is how surprised some of them look because they weren’t told what this was for. Dave: We told them it was some kind of function, like this. And then we realized everything we rolled out in front of them was like a test audience. And so when we rolled it out, we’d be like “Oh they like that.” Why should the new streaming service spend tons of money building all of those costumes when it can benefit from the devoted fandom who’s already done the work for them? The 501st has never been officially sponsored by Disney or Lucasfilm, but it’s cool to see Favreau recognizing their efforts and rewarding some of its members with what must have been a monumentally cool experience. First formed back in 1997, the 501st Legion has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity and have granted the wishes of Make-A-Wish children around the world. Those who participated: Brandon Lauletta TK-12001 GGG Brent Wilkinson TK-25577 GGGBrian McMillian TK-76131 SCGBrian Payne TK-50976 SCGCarlos Fogelquist TK-5703 SCGCharlie Wilkes TK-76254 GGG Chris Elgura TK-87007 SCG Christaan Von Martin TK-4820 SCG Conrad Lujan TK-50106 SCG Jacko Luong TK-88808 SCGJacob Gonzales TK-86267 SCGJeff Leone TK-70701 SCGJeremi Aguas TK-20021 SCGJohn Portman TK-46540 SCGJoshua Eads TK-9740 SCGJustin Reed TK-61490 SCGKevin Fox TK-538 SCGKit Sovine TK-2384 SCGLori Sovine TK-6260 SCG Manuel Gomez Dekker TK-97253 SCGMarie Gwin TK-7608 CCG Mark Edwards TK-7328 SCG Matt Shipley TK-4202 SCG Michael Bender TK-6682 SCGOmar Perez TK-51955 SCGRene Mendez TK-74249 SCGRick Alpi TK-50311 SCGRicky Ledesma TK-85000 SCGRoger David TK-28602 SCGSam Newcomer TK-54548 SCGScott Diebold TK-61513 SCG Todd Masters TK-42077 SCGWilliam Glasgow TK-90277 SCG Well celebration is over again for another year, for those who like me could not attend here are a few of the photos. Roll on 2020 Want Your Troop to be Included? Just a reminder if you would like your troop added please post your troop report in the Field Training Exercises section here ****Those with troop logs please post a separate troop report as it is easier to link too**** April - May Starlight Week @ Zing Thursday Night More here By: Glen, TK85421, "gmrhodes13" Starlight Week @ Zing May 4th Saturday More here By: Glen, TK85421, "gmrhodes13" May 4th Quiz Night More here By: Glen, TK85421, "gmrhodes13" Rocky Bay Visit More here By: Glen, TK85421, "gmrhodes13" Starry Nights More here By: Glen, TK85421, "gmrhodes13" Clearwater Threshers Star Wars Night More here By: Mike, TK82666, "WhiteWalker" Cricket Troops the Atlanta Hunger Walk/Run 2019 More here By: Christine, TK10401, "Cricket" Serve proudly, ladies and gentlemen, and as Tim (Dark CMF) says: "Keep doing what it is that got you here"! 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. A suggested level of EIB or above is preferred, as part of the duties include assisting those aiming for levels 2 and 3, but is not a requirement. Being active on the boards on a regular basis , welcoming new members and helping out where you can is, though. Some of the benefits: 1. Access to exclusive Attaché merch., including patches, etc. 2. Having the Imperial Attaché title under your name. 3. Being a part of the team that welcomes new and prospective members of the FISD. 4. Being the "go-to" person in your Garrison, Squad or Outpost. 5. Exclusive access to the Attaché HQ area, Imperial Propaganda Machine (newsletter) and merchandise discussions. We are currently in need of Attaches in many units, especially International Garrisons/Squads and Outposts. For more information on this program, please head here and if you should have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at any time. (Pretzel) For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here NEW ATTACHES! Please join me in welcoming our newest Imperial Attaches! ---- Serve proudly, Gentlemen, and as Tim (Dark CMF) says: "Keep doing what it is that got you here"! IMPERIAL ATTACHE 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 ATTACHE MERCHANDISE Attaché Patch NOW AVAILABLE For those of you on the Imperial Attaché staff, I am pleased to announce that the official I.A. patches will soon be available... again! Here are the details.. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Patches will be limited to TWO per person, and will only be sold to those who are current FISD Imperial Attaches. These patches have been graciously DONATED to the FISD, so all you will need to do is cover the cost of shipping and PP fees, which will be $1.00 each for those in the U.S. and P.R. and $1.50 each for those outside the U.S. What a deal! You can find the thread here Attaché Ambassador Fellow Attaches! As we progress through the year it is vital to remember to always give accurate information to the new troopers of the FISD! A great topic to keep saved in your arsenal is the reference links. Check this out, and if you have any suggestions on which topics should be added, post up in that link. Keep on Helping your fellow troopers, and thank you for all you do to make FISD what it is today! With Unquestioned Loyalty Preston Christman TK-91488 "Pretzel" PRO Lead - Attaché Ambassador So what exactly are EIB (Expert Infantry Badge) and Centurion 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! It also works on giving a better look to the Legion as an entity, and you can bet others will take notice of your hard work. The 501st has a list of detailed requirements for Basic approval, (level 1), EIB, (level 2) and Centurion, (level 3) which can be found here in the Costume Reference Library, (CRL) http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:FISD_CRL Here are a few of the questions people may be wondering about: 1. "I am a (tall/short/heavy/thin) Trooper. Can I still apply? Of course! These programs are open and encouraged for all sizes of TKs, as long as the costume is correct and meets the guidelines. There are many specific build tutorials to every option, as well as a vast network of fellow TKs on the FISD to help you out and offer suggestions. 2. "How much extra will I have to pay for extra items"? The cost is actually quite reasonable, considering the few extra supplies you will need, which are listed in the requirements area. While it may run you a little more to implement these additions to your costume, they will go a long way to improving accuracy. All needed items can be found for sale on this thread: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/16-ongoing-sales-project-orders/ While blasters are not required for basic approval, for EIB and Centurion levels they are, and may need upgrades (also listed in the CRL). 3. "I haven't even got my kit yet, is it too early to start planning"? Actually, aiming for Centurion is easiest to do right out of the box. 4. "I have my basic TK approval, can I still get in these programs"? In a word... absolutely! 5. "Are there any "perks" to this extra work and cost"? Besides knowing that you have a great looking set of armor, the 501st and FISD believes you should be deservedly recognized for your achievement(s), and allows you to wear the appropriate embroidered "rocker" badge of rank (available for a very minimum cost) on your shirt, helmet bag, etc., as well as rank decals to put on your armor bin. You will also have access to select "challenge coin" runs, receive (free) a cool certificate for your new rank, and have your title posted below your name in your FISD signature. Plus, once you reach these levels, you will have the extra knowledge to help out those who are looking to apply as well. 6. "Is it hard to apply, and what happens then"? After basic approval, all you do is make sure your armor is up to the standards set forth in the CRL, post a thread with the required photos in the appropriate area (see below), and wait a bit for the D.O.s (Deployment Officers) to address it. (Hint: Studying other people's threads before you submit can be a GREAT help). These are also listed on the main page of the FISD site. While waiting for approval, you will get some comments from others who will offer suggestions and constructive advice to help you out. If you should need any changes, the DOs will let you know, so you can adjust accordingly. Don't be dismayed if you do need changes... it's all for your benefit! After you are approved for EIB, then you can submit for Centurion. EIB https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/19-request-expert-infantryman-status/ Centurion https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/72-request-centurion-status/ Just remember that the FISD is here to help you every step of the way with whatever other questions you may have, but if you can't seem to find what you are looking for in your research, just ask away here on the forum. This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy. FOR April - May the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate: Expert Infantry Badge Award: Fabio Delfino "Boba IT" TK 8084 EIB 909 Riva Li "Riva" TK 16769 EIB 910 Peter Lee "TK28228" TK 28228 EIB 911 Lindsey Turner "CoatHanger" TK 18131 EIB 912 GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here Centurion Badge Award: Wayne Winfield "TK32945 Waynocerous" TK 32945 Centurion 433 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! As many of you are aware, the FISD is currently in our March to 1000 program. Our goal is to reach the one thousand mark of Troopers who have earned their Expert Infantry Badge, and although we are well on our way to this goal and have just reached the 910 mark! The amount of approved submissions is increasing (over 80 this year alone) thanks to the dedication of those willing to go the "extra mile" toward screen accuracy. Here is a brief description of EIB as written by Paul (Daetrin), our founder: "Expert Infantryman status is not required for members of this detachment. It should be viewed as an optional set of requirements for those who wish to take the accuracy of their costumes to the next level, and be recognized accordingly. We're a costuming club - think of it as an award for costuming excellence and you get the picture. The requirements will not replace or supersede 501st standards, but only serve as an inspiration for the level of accuracy that can be achieved. The standards are meant to be high but achievable..." Besides the added pride you will have in your armor, those reaching this level can purchase exclusive EIB gear (patches, decals, coins etc.) and get a free certificate for your accomplishment. If you are interested or would like more information about the program head here that will help. You can also contact myself "Pretzel" or any Imperial Attaché, and we will be more than happy to assist you! With Unquestioned Loyalty Brien Edick TK-92892 "Harbinger" Merchandise & Branding Officer - PRO Twitter ****PLEASE NOTE**** Although I try to add any new merchandise to the monthly newsletter not all merchandise runs coincide with each issue, it is always best to keep a watchful eye on the forums and especially on the merchandise area for any new runs as I am not privy to when they may be posted, as such some runs may not be included. No New Merchandise - Lead Public Relations With Unquestioned Loyalty Preston Christman TK-91488 "Pretzel" PRO Lead - Attaché Ambassador Newsletter Always on the look out for member's stories or photos, you can contact me via PM @gmrhodes13 With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO Newsletter Facebook With Unquestioned Loyalty Daniel Lauber TK-55550 "Ripper_L" PRO Facebook - Editor at Large Instagram With Unquestioned Loyalty Preston Christman TK-91488 "Pretzel" PRO Lead - Attaché Ambassador With Unquestioned Loyalty Teresa Nuthall TK-41307 "Soulart" PRO Instagram Twitter With Unquestioned Loyalty Brien Edick TK-92892 "Harbinger" Merchandise & Branding Officer - PRO Twitter Facebook Group With Unquestioned Loyalty Tim Waychoff TK-51878 “Dark CMF” PRO Director Facebook Don't Forget We're on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram 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

I would suggest there will be changes to the draft since other CRL's have undergone changes since this thread was posted. I would also suggest contacting the DL Sarah @Alayin regards to the completion of the CRL and here's info on new to the legion costumes and the process for approval https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:CRLGuide

They appear to be a bit lower than referenced images, you may find they will slip out from under the shins when walking and bending.