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I have a question, were is this armor now, I believe it ended up with the daughter of 501st LCO, not sure how that happened. So question is who's property is it, shouldn't it stay in control of FISD, shouldn't the next recipient of the armor be decided by FISD and it's members, after all we are the ones who put in money to purchase the armor and our members put the armor together. I did ask the question as to the current recipient on the 501st forum and was told by the LCOG that an investigation into how the current owner received it and there was nothing inappropriate found. So were is it now and who get's it next, shouldn't FISD decide this? Thread here http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/21229-helping-a-little-girl-that-was-bullied-for-liking-star-wars/page-1

I have a question, were is this armor now, I believe it ended up with the daughter of 501st LCO, not sure how that happened. So question is who's property is it, shouldn't it stay in control of FISD, shouldn't the next recipient of the armor be decided by FISD and it's members, after all we are the ones who put in money to purchase the armor and our members put the armor together. I did ask the question as to the current recipient on the 501st forum and was told by the LCOG that a investigation into how the current owner received the armor and there was nothing inappropriate found. So were is it and who get's it next?

Looks like your waiting on something white next

Looking good, just round of the edges ever so slightly, this will help to not catch on other parts

Coming along nicely

If you use snap plates then if your elastic stretches you can replace it easily. I find elastic better than webbing as it allows better movement http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/20999-howto-make-snap-plates-3-different-ways/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry260207 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/20893-how-to-recess-press-studs/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry282965 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/22177-howto-flat-snap-plates/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry276743 http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28934-howto-make-snaps-hold/?hl=%2Bsnaps#entry369370

Awesome

--------- From the outset of organizing the 501st Squad in 1999 into a meaningful structure of units around the world, it was a question of how to best keep the feel of a fictional military unit while creating practical regional chapters. Luckily I had a consultant in my old college buddy Alan Isom, TK820. One of the original troopers there in 1998 at the first Dragon Con meeting, he's had twenty five years in the National Guard. I asked him, "How do we do this as a tribute to the military without posing as a paramilitary group or insulting the armed services with terminology that mimicked theirs?" Alan was the perfect person to ask. On top of from his military experience, he and I share a love of military history. So we agreed that anachronistic terms would work and still capture the feel of something a "long time ago." If the Legion was an Imperial unit occupying earth, as many of our early advertisements hinted, then what would a stationary unit covering a large area be called? Garrison made sense, the Romans stationed Garrisons all over their conquered lands. But what about a small unit in a remote land with only a handful of soldiers? Outpost seemed to fit best. And later, when our membership covered every incarnation of Imperial several times over, I thought it best to organize similar costumes into themed groups. Well, Alan pointed out, any specialized group sent on a mission could be called a Detachment. 501st Rebel Legion Dual Coin ------------ Two mighty Legions in one coin! All of this has led to a quasi-military culture in the Legion that has been fun, tongue-in-cheek, and apparently a big hit with current and former service members from all over the world. Not only does it capture the feel of an Imperial army, which was the original point, but it lends structure. And along with military culture come some interesting traditions. The military challenge coin was not something with which I was familiar before the Legion. The basic rule of a challenge coin is to carry the coin of your military unit with you at all times. If you're out drinking with another service member and the topic of your unit comes up, then it's customary to throw down your coin. If the other person can't reciprocate and produce their coin, then he or she fails the challenge and buys the drinks. Simple. According to Scott Will, TK408 and Branding Officer for the Legion, the 501st challenge coins were first introduced in September 2005 by Florida Garrison member Mike Lee. Mike is an Army helicopter pilot so he was very familiar with the challenge coin tradition in the military. As far as he can tell, the first garrison coin was made by the Midwest Garrison. It was simple and elegant and represented the pride of the MWG troopers. Before long the flood gates opened. first 501st coin --------------- Artwork from the first ever 501st challenge coin So the very pride I'd hoped would grow in the Legion's units became the fuel for creating coins to boast of their membership. Soon the sound of coins being slapped down in challenge could be heard at every convention. From this tradition a lot of fun stories have taken place and they are some of my favorite accounts from around the Legion. Steve Welnicke, RC10136, was given a coin by a Garrison mate, goading him into finishing his Republic Commando armor to qualify for the RC detachment. It worked: Steve put in the work and got into the detachment, as well as the Ice Squad in Wisconsin and even earned dual membership in the Rebel Legion! -------------- Sometimes the coin chooses you! The coin's symbol of membership is a strong message, and appeals to non-members who can see the benefit of such fraternity. Jamie Tobitt, TI-67076, told me, "I went to the San Diego Squad's Holiday Party not yet sure if I wanted to join. During the evening of meeting and chatting to the members about their costumes. Dean Amstutz, TK-2643, coined me with a garrison coin. Seeing that coin in my hand set the hook in me and that was all she wrote." At conventions it gets particularly intense. Zac Birrer, DZ2613, says always carry at leasttwo coins on him at all times. "My friend Joe and I were at our local con talking about coins and Joe is talking up his collection. Of course, I just had to drop my KTB on the table. Everyone starts laughing, digging in their pockets or groaning. I look at Joe and he has a look of panic on his face. I had to quickly slip him one under the table. In his rush to get out of armor and kilt up for drinks he had left them in his room." At a Celebration 501st mixer challenge coins appear everywhere in rapid succession. Romain Ruth reported getting ambushed while in the bath room. Alas, he was finally caught without his coin. Coins have very personal meaning, too. Trooper D'on Lane Noakes, TI 31073, shared the story of one coin. "This is my favorite coin. It originally belonged to my friend and fellow Bast Alpha Garrison brother Scott Smith, who passed away back in October. I keep it in my wallet." -------------- Treasured memento of a fallen trooper. Coins don't always fit the standard mold. The New England Garrison works so closely with their Rebel Legion unit that their coin has the Alderaan Base logo on the other side. Now that's dedication to teamwork! The Ghetto Garrison, a group of Garrison Tyrannus members in Virginia, moonlights in low-grade costumes for fun outside of the Legion. Legion Archivist Cheralyn Lambeth, TB 976, suggested they have their own challenge coin, and offered Mark Cabacungan, TI 091, metal washers that said 'ghetto garrison' in sharpie. Shabby chic! ---------- alderaan base coin Celebrities have gotten into the act too. Among our esteemed Honorary Members is Seth Green, who goes crazy at Celebration events collecting 501st swag. During the Clone Wars premiere some of our SoCal Clone Troopers showed up and were surprised when Seth whipped out his 501st coin. Coined while on duty! But Kit Sovine reports "I coin checked Seth Green (who said after we gave him one for his HM, he'd always have it on him) at the 30th anniversary screening for Return of the Jedi. Guess what? He didn't have it. Revenge of the Coin! ----------- Cris Knight, TK770, now owes some drinks. This story wouldn't be complete without my own tale. I've been coined hundreds of times in 18 years, and only failed three times. Marching in the 2007 Rose Bowl Parade with 200 troopers from around the world, I knew I had a target on my back. So I made sure to tape my coin inside the drop-box on the side of my armor. You just never know! But at Celebration VI in Orlando I was at a 501st party when Dean Plantamura, TK899, led the Legion documentary film crew over to see if I was on my toes. Having dressed down after a dip in the pool, I was caught completely off guard. The crew had a good time ramping up the drama in a great film clip to capture the moment. Visit the link below to see if I made it on time! Do I make it in time? See for yourself. There are so many coins it would be impossible to list all the stories here. Perhaps we will visit "Tales of the Coin Challenges" again one day. In the meantime, remember: May the Coin be with you (or you're buying)! Albin Johnson was a lowly stormtrooper on Detention Block 2551 before Lord Vader lost a bet and allowed him to found the 501st Legion "Vader's Fist". He's also man-servant to R2-KT "the pink Imperial droid with the heart of gold." You can learn more at 501st.com and r2kt.com or follow Albin's off-duty antics at albinjohnson.com. Story by: Albin Johnson Founder, 501st Legion -------------

I have a loop of elastic from the boot up inside the shin and then it's snapped in place, works well

Couple of options, black long leave Tshirt and black leggings works, you can also get compression tops and bottoms at Kmart $20, they only have short sleave t's at the moment but winter stock should be coming in soon, I bought a couple of sets last winter. Black plastic gloves available at Woolworths @ $3

Great news, I also have not had any armor bites

Troopers helping troopers, looking forward to the armor build

Nice thread on MEPD http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?s=6f1b6afaaf208559664cb91a9ea47beb&showtopic=12532&hl=

Easy to do, I put snaps on the holster and back side of the belt, can remove if at a no blaster event

I must be one of the few, never had an issue with Doopy's, I think I've had about 12 kits over time, always had emails replied to when I've asked anything and shipping has always been adequate time wise, could it be Australia doesn't have hold ups in it's customs, who knows.

Looking good so far You'll need another holster if you do a ESB version too, black looped straps on the right side

I like to carry a spare, entirely up to you. If you have a removable holster just go with the DL-19

Congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper

Looking good so far

Congrats and welcome to the ranks brother

I too ordered a backpack in September and received in December, my idea was to build my next armor and become approved as HWT then later move on to a TD. I realise the CRL's are currently changing BUT we had a heads up about EIB and Centurion changes 6 months prior to the CRL being changed a while back, members where encouraged to build to the new changes even though they had not come in, SO why did this not happen with the backpack change?. Hopefully a research of the character may find one not wearing a backpack and the CRL can be changed again I would just like to say the comment "But if you had spent more time researching the actual character than the loose description of it you should have realised that a sandtrooper pack is just wrong" I find contradictory. We are told to build to the CRL, we do the research, we build and changes are made to the CRL, who's fault is that, it was stated clearly in the CRL as Markus pointed out. Who would build to a character and not go by the CRL, really!

Position your straps on your shoulder elastic further forward, this will keep them pulling towards the front A picture of snap connection (will work for glued straps too)

Evo3 used to make them, not sure if he still is http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/8449-fs-resin-anh-grapling-hooks/

Congrats and welcome to the ranks trooper

Hello and welcome aboard, head to the getting started section, has all the info you require