gmrhodes13

From a previous post regarding email contact:

Great work as always

Nice work, I would bring the thighs up a little but that's not a biggy, biceps could also come up a little, also rotate the forearms outwards a bit. Good luck on approval, I think you will be fine

Really depends on how long you troop and how often, I've not kept a record but I gave mine a recharge after 6 months just in case as I was going to a 2 day con. You can purchase the batteries with a charger, I use the same batteries for my E-11 electronics so always have spares charged just in case any go flat.

Some of the most rewarding troops can be hospital troops, well done

Having Anovos and seeing the other kits available close up I'd say wait and stay with Anovos. Unless they have changed the way they are put together you will need to fill and paint, no different to a clone build. Paint can be protected as I have found by making soft pouches for every piece so they don't get chipped and scratched.

Thanks Tony, thread is here http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/37188-modding-the-icomm-with-an-external-battery/?hl=%2Bicomm+%2Bbattery

Google search is thy friend https://www.google.com.au/search?q=stormtrooper+holster&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiA8Y6a8IvTAhUK2LwKHeIcCcEQ_AUIBigB&biw=1279&bih=639#spf=1

Some of us can't access those batteries locally so we mod for an external AA 3.7V, has worked great for 2 years.

DSS TROOP REPORT EVENT: Rogue One Blu Ray release Target LOCATION: Westifield Cannington DATE: 4th April 2017 TIME: 11.00-2.00pm LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoors/Outdoors TROOPERS: Liz TR13310 Jerry ID59226 Q TK85421 REPORT: We arrived at 10.30am and met our friendly Targert manger who guided us to our change area. Didn't take us long to get kitted up and we headed to the front of the store, where the Rogue One Blu Ray display was set up. Didn't take long until the first unsuspecting members of the public fell for the old mannequin trick, which continued thoughout our visit. There was also some monkey business to be had by our Guard and Stormtrooper, to the shake of the head from our Commander on deck. Our Guard kitted down early but Stormtrooper and Officer soldiered on, bringing many a smile to younglinds and parents alike, ok and the odd scare or two . A slightly tall youngling came for a photo, not sure his age but he did have facial hair, think he was hoping to see a Vader, he did say when he grew up he'd like to be just like us (only meaner) . It reached 2pm and we called it a day. Target's manager once again very happy with our visit and looking forward to seeign us for Force Friday. INJURIES: None CASUALTIES: None ARMOR REPAIRS: None HAPPY PEOPLE: None UNHAPPY PEOPLE: None MISSION STATUS: Complete REPORT BY: TK85421

Congrats on your first troop, one of many more to come no doubt

Love a BBB, research is the key, once you trim your first pieces you will wonder what all the worry was about, I'm sure you'll do fine, good luck with the build

We haven't been clearing boots with seams locally because the CRL clearly shoes boots without, perhaps contact your GML direct and see what he/she says

Perhaps send the question to the LMO (Legion Membership Officer) they after all clear all new to the legion costumes and I'm sure will be able to advise you lmo@501st.com

Over time I prefer using snaps, Velcro does eventually loose it's grip but as others have said if it's not seen then there are no issues using it.

Congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper

I find a google search normally comes up with what I am looking for

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15454-tkc-paint-color-chart/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16590-paint-dimensions/

This is a great read http://databank.501st.com/databank/TrooperSurvivalGuide Handler The handler or Imperial Support Staff is a vital part of any successful troop. You are the eyes and ears of your fellow troopers. It is your job to keep everyone safe, on time and damage free. You will likely be asked questions about the Legion and be asked to take photos of people with the troopers. ◾Be the eyes and ears of the armored troopers: ◾Watch out for children that get underfoot easily, so they don’t get stepped on or whacked with a blaster or backpack. Children are a big part of any event, since they love stormtroopers, and are usually a little too overjoyed to see them. (Some adults act the same way too) ◾Stop the troopers when someone wants a picture and you have time, if not try to play ambassador and let them know you’re in a hurry to get somewhere. ◾If the event has specific times and places for things “herd” the troopers to where they need to be when. ◾Be the time keeper, keep the troop on schedule. Often troopers will need to be somewhere specific at an event. If the troops need to be somewhere keep an eye on the time, at a reasonable time before they need to be there, politely inform the people around the troops that they need to go and escort the troopers to their new destination. You might want to add some extra time because invariably they will get stopped along the way for “just one more picture” ◾Remind the troops of breaks and make sure they take them. From time to time, about every half hour or so, check in with your helmeted characters to make sure they are doing ok, this can be a simple as a look and a “thumbs up sign” or discreetly stepping up and asking how they’re doing. If the troops need a break politely let the public know that your trooper needs to go for a few minutes and escort them back to the pre-event staging area / dressing area. ◾Act as a buffer / body guard for the troop. (Someone always wants to push Vader’s Buttons or try to “steal” a nice E-11 Blaster, hijack a thermal detonator, or stick stickers on the armor.) This is when a handler is really needed. They should step in between the costumer and the child and the costumer should then turn their back and walk away. You don’t want to touch the child if you can avoid it, but you want to become a barrier between them and the costumer. First Aid Note You should only be providing medical care in certain situations. ◾You are a family member of the afflicted individual and you know what their condition is, and are authorized to assist. ◾You are a qualified individual, i.e. First Aid/CPR certified. ◾Some of our members are military corpsmen/women, police officers, or firemen/EMT’s. These folks are qualified to assist. ◾If you are not a qualified individual, please stay with the injured member and immediately send another bystander for help. ◾Street Sweeper / Pack Mule: ◾Pick up various random pieces of armor that may fall off during the troop. ◾Carry look after, wallets, watches, cell phones etc. ◾Purveyor of Water (giver of life) ◾Act as “official” garrison photographer: ◾Take lots of trooping shots. ◾Offer to help take shots for the public. “hey would you like to get in the picture too?” ◾Dresser: ◾Help people armor/de-armor if needed. ◾Carry a fix-it kit. ◾Garrison Ambassador ◾Answer questions on the Garrison / Legion, why we are there, etc so the people in costume can act that character... ◾Hand out PR stuff like stickers, temporary tattoos, business cards, flyers, etc. One part of being a handler, beyond all of the standard helping out here and there, is to be mindful of where you are at. When we make an appearance, those in costumes should be up front and center. You want to make sure when your a handler your not “in the shot” when people take photos of video. Group shots for us are different obviously. However, when walking in parades or mingling at events, you want to stay behind those in costumes so you’re not blocking someone’s shot or having someone try and figure out why that trooper is hanging out with someone in civilian attire

We call ours wranglers but same job. I have done some troops in the past without a wrangler/handler, just depends on what type of troop and who is attending, younglings with foam sabers can be quite aggressive

Personally I have not unless requested by Lucasfilm, all of our local costume clubs and performers understand that Star Wars is looked after by Lucasfilm and they do not supply their own performers in Star Wars costumes. In saying that it is your costume and if you don't advertise you are 501st or have any connection to Lucasfilm then really nobody can stop you, but I think you will find even though you won't say 501st people will just presume

DSS TROOP REPORT EVENT: Guide Dog Promo Shoot LOCATION: Victoria Park DATE: 27th March 2018 TIME: 11.00-12.00 LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoors/Outdoors TROOPERS: Liz TB13310 Q TK85421 Jerry ID59226 Ben TK10469 Stuart SL5116 Luke IC363674 REPORT: We arrived at 10.30am and where guided to our change area, our Vader running a little behind taking a short cut around the airport. After changing we met Annie and Maddie our two guide dogs for the camera shoot, both had not met before so they were very playful. We started off with a buckets off meet and greet then onto a group photo, both pups very easy going until a Stormtrooper clanked We where lucky to have some one on one photos which funnily enough Ben got to have first. It was then off inside for a promo photo with a guide dogs backdrop. We then said goodbye to the pups and it was time to kit down. On the way we noticed the cafe and could not leave without making quick pit stop. A rewarding troop with more collaboration to come. INJURIES: None CASUALTIES: None ARMOR REPAIRS: None HAPPY PEOPLE: everyone especially Ben and Stuart and 2 very happy puppies. UNHAPPY PEOPLE: None MISSION STATUS: Complete REPORT BY: TK85421 A couple of photos

Looks like your ribs are a little large and not enough of them, some screen examples

It doesn't really matter then, you can purchase some really cheap armor if you don't want to seek 501st approval, some even do a 2 for 1 sale. In saying that we do have an approved member in my squad with SDS. Suppose it depends where you are from, I say 501st, but many say five hundred and first.

Some great build threads for the hightwardly challenged trooper , head here and type short in the search box http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/6-anh-stunt-and-hero/ http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/26674-ericias-ap-anh-tk-build/?hl=+aicire http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/39665-short-leg-modifications-trimming-lower-shins/?hl=short http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/38722-a-little-short-for-a-stormtrooperanh-56-fx-build/?hl=short