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TROOP: Starlight Day at PMH LOCATION: PMH DATE: 4th MAY 2018 TIME: 1.5 Hr’s LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoors TROOPERS: ID59226 – Jezzapm – Jerry TK85421 – gmrhodes – Glen TK98311 – Flocky – Peter SL51164 – DV64 – Stuart WRANGLERS: Marie REPORT: The first to arrive was the imperial transport from the outer rim containing Officer Jerry and Wrangler Marie. We found a parking bay and I proceeded to the pay station only to be given a 4 hour ticket, (for free) by a very helpful parking attendant, (score). We were unloading the transport when the second transport arrived with Trooper ‘Q’ and M’Lord onboard. Seeing as we were early it was decided that a trip to the PMH canteen for hot chocolate and toasted bacon & egg sandwiches was in order while we waited for trooper Flocky, (he was having trouble finding a landing pad for his Imperial Cruiser) to arrive. When we were all assembled it was time to issue a wrist band to each member (as they had arrived the day before) all were very impressed and it was decided to give out the spares to deserving younglings. The order of the day was discussed and then it was time to head up to the Starlight Room and find out where we were to get changed. It had been arranged for us to use the teenager’s area for changing, because let’s face it we are all teenagers at heart. Once we were ready the Starlight coordinator asked for two members to got to the wards to see the kids that were unable to go up to the Starlight Room, so trooper Flocky, M’Lord and wrangler Marie were dispatched along with Captain Starlight to the wards and trooper ‘Q’ and Officer Jerry went to the Starlight Room. The ward visit went very well with wrist bands, stickers being distributed, and to one very deserving youngling, (he was watching Star Wars on TV at the time) a DSG Patch was handed out. The ward visit was over in a flash and before they knew it time was up and it was time to head back up to the Starlight Room. Whilst the others were swanning around on the wards, trooper ‘Q’ and officer Jerry were busy keeping the younglings entertained in the Starlight Room. This included having lots of photos and helping the Captain Starlight’s with putting up a new backdrop. Then before you could say, it’s a trap, the troopers came back from the ward visit and then it was more photos and even a flash appearance on the TV News. It was then time to leave and kit down ready for the long trip by Imperial transport to the outer rim for the next troop. CHARITY: N/A INJURIES: Nil ARMOUR REPAIRS: Nil HAPPY PEOPLE: All UNHAPPY PEOPLE: Nil MISSION STATUS: Complete REPORT BY: Jerry & Marie

TROOP: Bonds (LFL open invite) LOCATION: Joondalup DATE: 2nd May 2018 TIME: 4 Hrs LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: indoors TROOPERS: 1 TK85421 - Q - gmrhodes13 2 SL51164 - Stuart - DV64 3 TK59226 - Jerry - jezzapm WRANGLERS: Liz Marie REPORT: Trooper Jezza and Wrangler Marie arrived early in the little green Imperial shuttle, we walked passed the Bonds Shop only to find that they were still setting up the displays. We contacted the Imperial transport carrying M’Lord, trooper ‘Q’ and wrangler Liz only to find that they had been delayed due to one of the passengers missing their connecting shuttle. At this time, we went and had some bacon and eggs for breakfast which was very nice. After breakfast we were on are way back to the Bonds Shop when we discovered that the Imperial Transport had arrived and we met M’Lord, trooper ‘Q’ and wrangler Liz in the mall. We all proceeded to the Bonds Shop to inspect the changing facilities, these were deemed inadequate for our needs so it was on to plan ‘B’. After we kitted up it was of to the Bonds Shop and much to the delight of some of the inhabitants posed for photos. The Bonds lady was very organised and assertive and was telling all the people where to line up for photos in the shop, Liz felt like she was surplus to requirements so she went shopping. After a while we had a short break to replenish fluids and to check out some of the things that Liz had purchased. Back on duty with the Bonds lady still in charge, she even had M’Lord doing what he was told, Liz went shopping. Trooper Q was measuring the Ladies underwear against himself, does he have a secret fetish? At about 13:30 we went back to the change area for some lunch and a partial kit down. Liz arrived to show us some more purchases and told us she had found a very nice hoodie for M’Lord. After lunch it was again back on duty with the Bonds lady lining people up to have more photos so Liz went shopping. As the afternoon progressed things slowed down so trooper ‘Q’ passed the time sizing up more of the goods and checking out what was on sale. The troop passed quite quickly as a whole and as 15.00 came we said good bye to the Bonds lady and departed for the change area to kit down and have a well-earned drink. Before we could go for that well-earned drink we had to go and find the hoodie that Liz had discovered for M'Lord. When M'Lord tried it on he became very excited and had to buy it there and then. It was then finally time to relax and have that refreshing drink and return to our homes by Imperial transport or shuttle. CHARITY: N/A INJURIES: Nil ARMOUR REPAIRS: Nil HAPPY PEOPLE: All and many UNHAPPY PEOPLE: Maybe the odd youngling MISSION STATUS: complete REPORT BY: Jerry & Marie

Congratulations, the first of many to come. Looking sharp trooper.

For my FOTK I just use an Aker amp 1506 (can find on ebay), has a head microphone which I find easy to use, others like using a wireless system. I also have 2 single fans, I find using one is enough to keep the lens clear, the other is a spare if the batteries run out in the first unit, for those really long weekend conventions

Event: Starlight May 4th Zing/EB Location: Mandurah Forum S/C Date: May the fourth 2018 Troop: 3 hours Landscape/Weather: Indoors Troopers: TI98311-Flocky-Peter TK59226-jezzapm-Jerry TK85421-gmrhodes13-Q SL51164-DV64-Stuart Wranglers: Marie Em GA is NA Report: We left the previous troop on convoy to Mandurah,Peter drives too quick, Jerry too slow and Stuart just right. We had lunch in the food court, even though Jerry and Marie scoffed down there lunch while on route to troop. Icecreams were consumed. Q had made delicious chicken and cheese sandwiches with a side of plain chips, there was a slight hiccup the day before as salt and vinegar chips had been supplied however these do not suit my pallette. A choice of cherry ripe or picnic was on offer and as I was already partaking of an icecream I saved the picnic until the drive home at the end of the last troop. We kitted up on time where we began the process of swapping pics for a donation to starlight with no pressure of course. All went well, Peter, Jerry and Marie had another troop to get to so kitted down at around 3pm. And then there were 3, back to it again with pics for donations. I started to fail and called it about 3.30, I kitted down and then went to Coles to purchase energy supplies for later in the day, yes Liz I bought donuts, and then there were 2. Q continued to troop and Em wrangled and then it happened...Mum,2 little girls and a highly intoxicated excuse for a sperm donor. Q was man handled, put bluntly he was felt up, that wasn't good enough this guy wanted more, more than Q was willing to give, Q was dry humped and Q doesn't give it away for free. Em stepped in and advised this loser, "hey you have to pay to do that". The family moved on without making a donation, perhaps they were saving their dollars to replace the women's missing front teeth, they left behind a trooper and wrangler shaking their heads in disbelief wandering what future the little girls might have. I returned shortly after walking past this loser, thinking that there may have been an issue however I was oblivious of course to the actual violation, after all I had donuts and a choice of sugar beverages. At 4pm we called it quits and Q proceeded to kit down where we moved onto the next troop with a quick stopover for me to take a shower. Charity: Starlight controlled by Zing/EB Injuries: None Armour Repairs: Q may need to give his a clean with a bacterial wipe or maybe even a radiation scrub down as this guy looked toxic. Happy People: A lot Unhappy People: Not many Mission Status: Complete Report by DV64

EVENT: Star Wars Day at Toys R Us LOCATION: Toys R Us (In CANN-ing-TON DATE: 5/5/2018 TIME: 10:30AM - 3:00PM LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoors TROOPERS: TK85421 - Q - gmrhodes13 IG21897 - Johnathon - ImperialKanos TK59226 - Jerry - jezzapm TD98311 - Peter - Flocky WRANGLERS: Marie REPORT: Once everyone had arrived and kitted up we headed out to the Star Wars backdrop that the Toys R Us staff had put up near the entrance. This was where we spent the majority of our time welcoming shoppers to Toys R Us CANN-ing-TON and having photos with patrons, there were also Chewbacca masks that staff and Marie gave out to younglings prompting Wookie calls from some troopers. Over the course of the day our troops met Geoffrey the Giraffe, worked at the counter, and were asked about one way valves. Later one valiant trooper upon seeing a Childs ballon burst outside, retrieved a replacement balloon and rushed outside (resulting in a minor collision with a trolly) to give the child's family the balloon, however it would seem that stormtroopers ability to miss a target does not just apply to shooting as the trooper took the balloon to the wrong family. During the day our welcoming of shoppers eventually became something of a rhythm, with the pronunciation of "Cannington" causing our sandtooper to laugh, at times uncontrollably which soon spread to other troopers. Come 3:00PM we had our last photos, de-kitted, thanked the staff for having us and departed from Toys R Us CANN-ing-TON. CHARITY: N/A INJURIES: One Sandtrooper was sore from laughing ARMOR REPAIRS: N/A HAPPY PEOPLE: Staff, parents, and children UNHAPPY PEOPLE: A few scared younglings MISSION STATUS: complete REPORT BY: Johnathon A few photos

154 Starlight at PMH May 4th 155 Starlight at Zing/EB Games May 4th 156 Perth Observatory May 4th Report to follow 157 Toys R Us (LFL request) May 5th

Looking smart, good luck with approval, as if you needed it

Thanks Boss

Thanks Paul You know I've never tallied the rest of my costumes but I'd say around 30 troops, TK has always been my favourite

152 Bonds for LFL 153 Starlight Week Thursday Zing/EB Games

TROOP REPORT EVENT: Starlight Week Thursday Zing/EB Games LOCATION: Manduah DATE: 3rd May 2018 TIME: 9am to 7pm LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoors TROOPERS: TK85421 - Q - gmrhodes13 Sl51164 - Stuart - DV64 TI59226 - Jerry - jezzapm WRANGLER: Marie Liz RL: Chewie - Stretch REPORT: After catching an earlier imperial troop transport I found myself in Mandurah a little earlier than our allotted start time of 4.00 pm so I decided to reconnoitre the surroundings for any signs of rebels. I didn't find any rebels but did notice that no matter what shopping centre you are in everywhere is pretty much the same, so with boredom starting I decided to head back to Zing and kit up early, arriving there only to discover I had found Wally. 10.00am kitted up and time to hit the floor and start shaking the tin for Starlight. A pretty constant flow during the morning, again I was amazed when a member of the public donated a $50 dollar not, the generosity of some still astounds me. Before I knew it lunch time had arrived and as I needed to expel some extra fluids I took a small break. A lot of customers did think it was funny a Stormtrooper was entering the toilets with Where's Wally. On the odd occasion Stormtroopers can need a little help to replace some pieces of their armor after expelling liquids. With lots of younglings yelling "look there's a Stormtrooper on the way back I decided to grab the tin and keep on trooping. Another steady stream of customers and younglings, the occasional scare, high fives and more photos than I can count. While trooping we decided out of interest to get our donations tallied at the Westpac as they have a coin counting machine, by time other troops had arrived we had managed to collect $345, which really made all the aches and pain well worth the effort. A tall fellow with a bag or fur arrived first, he did seem rather familiar, once Wally (Liz) was free she helped him dress. Jerry and Marie arrived next then shortly after Stuart and Em. We had decided once other troops started we would then begin collection donations for EB Games, sorry no total available for the afternoon/evening period. Again lots of scares, high fives and photos, many patrons returning after an earlier visit during the day, when they had asked "where's Vader" I had mentioned he would be arriving around 4.00 pm with some other friends. At one stage I found myself standing next to a tall dark fellow, his helmet looked familiar but I think the one I had seen was melted and burnt, think I know his grandson, he's a moody angry fellow. It got ot 5pm and with the aches starting to pass the manageable point I decided to call it a day. After a short break, a visit back to the car with bags, then returning with some Bunnings purchases for M'Lord we decided to sit down and watch our other troopers finish off the night, very strange feeling not to be kitted up while others where trooping but sometimes you just need to say "I've done enough, time for a break". A great day for both the stores and Starlight and we will be back again on Friday afternoon. INJURIES: More than the normal aches and pains CASUALTIES: None that I was aware ARMOR REPAIRS: None that I was aware HAPPY PEOPLE: Everyone UNHAPPY PEOPLE: Only the occasional youngling MISSION STATUS: Complete REPORT BY: TK85421 Photos

Congratulations trooper

Exciting times, nothing better that a BBB, looking forward to seeing the build good luck

I did take off the rounded area of those pieces Some screen used for comparison <img src='https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/uploads/gallery/album_59/gallery_12157_59_43133.jpg' alt='DSC02557.jpg' title='DSC02557.jpg' data-role='theImage'> Also had to hit the shins with some heat, Velcro itself wouldn't keep them closed when they are that open to start with.

Nice work troops

Nice clean build, good luck with approval, although I doubt you need it

Congratulations

If you have a look through the build thread area you will see quite a few threads on fitting armor to the heightwardly challenged

Looks like you are on top of things, I rough up the area with sandpaper and glue strips of ABS behind the crack, sometimes using a heat gun to make sure the strip confirms properly. I have seen others use fibreglass and resin but be careful as it can heat up when curing.

More photos added. "hey there's something wrong with this, everything looks smaller"

Very nice

Congratulations trooper

Looking forward to seeing some pictures of them

Congratulations trooper