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You could use hook and eyes with some elastic if you want to save some room, looking good

Congrats and well done on approval, that red rocks

Looking good

I would just take the coner off of your cover strips so they don't catch on anything. Good luck with the build

Very nice work, well done

Well it's about time good luck with approval, fingers crossed

LOL how cool, love it

Another great troop Clamps, well done to you all

From the photo's I think you will be fine, but try the cover strips on, just with tape and try post another photo just to make sure

Was at my first troop and been on a high for the last few days so I missed your post, there is only so much you can trim to your size, as long as you leave the step for the cover strip to go over then you are good, even if that means you need to put a little padding into the peices, hope that makes sense. I have small arms so I needed some padding, didn't want to go too small with the cover strips.

Very nice indeed, would it be possible to make others, different squad and garrison logos. Also did you get approval from the 501st for the design.

It can never be said enough, STAY AWAY FROM EBAY

My first troop and what an awesome experience it was, a long wait since December's approval but well worth it in the end. This was a two day event but I could only attend the Sunday. Report: The weary troopers moved into the venue at 8am. Spirits were soon lifted when our previous squad leader, John "Moo" McLean, was thanked and recognised for his tireless efforts over the last three years with an award being named in his honour. There wasn't a dry eye in the house and both of them belonged to Moo! Sarah and Monica were then called forth to be bestowed with the inaugural "Imperial Newbie" giant toothbrush. Both made themselves scarce when the giant dirty toilet was dragged into the pavilion, much to the disappointment of veteran troopers. By the end of the briefing, the crowds were beginning to pour into the pavilion. Troops quickly kitted up and patrolled the queues and took up defensive positions around the bunker. Princess Leia (Liz), whom had escaped overnight, was again recaptured and forced to surrender her choc-coated cookies and pose for photos or be paraded around the venue with her hated imperial captors. The jawas were up to no good once again with one being found in possession with a biker scout's pistol and thermal detenator. Both insisted they had simply "found them". Troops kept a wary eye on them for the rest of the day. Many younglings were keen to join the imperial forces and we were fortunate to have young Sarah "Noodle" McLean on hand to assist the younglings with the recruitment process for the Galactic Academy. In a Desert Scorpion Squad first, a marriage proposal was caught on camera outside our bunker. James Moreno proposed to his girlfriend Jade and naturally she said "yes"! Troopers were on hand to congratulate the happy couple and we wish them a long and happy life together. Massive crowds kept patrolling down to a minimum with the outside queue folding back on itself five times. It was rumoured that it was taking up to an hour to get into the venue such was the popularity of the event. The second raffle proved as popular as the first with Stuart McKenny again being kind enough to draw the winning ticket. The winner was contacted by phone and quickly returned to the bunker to claim his prize. At the end of the day celebrity guests were also very keen to have photos taken with the fighting 501st. David Nykl , Jason Momoa, Stuart McKenny, Teryl Rothery, Emilie Ullerup, Patricia Quinn, Eddie McClintock, Aaron Ashmore, Colin Ferguson and Callum Blue all posed with some very excited troopers. With the day finally over, the money was counted and the bump out began in earnest. After a thorough count, we were once again thrilled to find that we had raised a total of $4882.20 for our charity of choice, Radio Lollipop. What a fantastic achievement. We all celebrated with biscuits kindly provided by ANFO's lovely wife and Liz. Casualties: None, though many complained of sore feet andaching backs and many cookies will never see the light of day again. Injuries: None Armour Repairs: Juice dipped into his gaffer tape on morethan one occasion for his armour and also coming to the rescue of young Sarahwhen she had a Velcro blowout. Tristan lost a shoe, which we put down to Rebel treachery. Moo's E-11 blaster was damaged - again put down to Rebel treachery. Happy People: Pretty much everyone Unhappy People: There were some complaints to Oz Comic Con about photos not being online immediately after doors closed on Saturday. People had been told that photos would probably not be available until Wednesday at the latest but some had possibly forgotten this. We resolved to put a message on the download site for next time to avoid future confusion. Mission Status: Complete A happy group after collecting almost $5,000 for a local charity

Looking good, the first time you suit up in armor is a great experience, oh not sure about your boots

As above some larger photo's would be great to see more of the details

The LED comes from one of these Life Gear glow sticks (couldn't find a photo of a red one lol) here is their website The electronics are part of the blaster which are quite low but once you open up the end of the muzzel the sound level increases. I usually use electronics from cheap battery operated toy guns, can pick them up from $5 upwards.

Good luck with approval

I use elastic from the loop on the top of the boot and have elastic which goes up to the top of the calve, really easy to hold the elastic while opening the calves then clipping it on the snap. Doesn't move around but with the elastic it adds some give when posing.

Great job so far keep up the good work

Looking good

I love a challenge lol

Looking good be finished in no time

Looking good

Sorry but part of this journey is to read learn then start to cut, we all go through it

Very cool guys well done