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  4. How do I answer the question: "Did you make all of this?"

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    i think the only problem with just saying you bought it, is that then this person may go home to e-bay and find a suit to buy..and then well you know...

     

    I usually say like smiling fox said.... "its imperial issue"...or, if they aren't being annoying, and seem genuine about the question, i tell them there are certain members in the legion that vac-form the pieces into a kit and then each member trims and builds the kit to their specs. It omits "bought" from the equation...just in case ;)

     

    I usually same something similar to this.  'We have other Legion members that have sculpted and molded the armor and each one of us trims the armor to fit our body.'

    I too like to avoid the word 'bought' as it makes it seem like we just went out and paid for finished Stormtrooper armor.

  10. St. Baldrick's Event

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    Posted this on the Legion boards and got no love, so thought I'd cross post here to my brothers/sisters in white.

     

     

     

    Worldwide, 175,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. And in the U.S., more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease—more than AIDS, asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies and diabetes combined. 

    The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. 

    The St. Baldrick's Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. They coordinate signature head-shaving events and other fundraisers, giving thousands of volunteers worldwide a chance to raise money to support lifesaving childhood cancer research. St. Baldrick's events are the largest volunteer-driven fundraising opportunity benefitting pediatric cancer research. 


    Here is where you can get involved! 
    Members of the Wisconsin Garrison will be supporting/trooping a St. Baldrick’s event on March 16th in Fond du Lac, WI. A team has been created to help raise funds to donate to this great cause. A few troopers have also agreed to become a ‘Shavee’ and will be getting their head saved to show support of children with cancer. The team goal is only $1,000 and we believe that is reachable, but not without your help. Ideally we can go above and beyond that. Please click the following link and help us reach this goal. 

     


    My personal goal is just $500. 

    http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/667847/2014

     

    Team donation page.
    http://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/mypage/89209/2014

    I would truly appreciate any donation you can make towards this great cause! Thanks!

    Dan Trippler TK10705 
    Wisconsin Garrison - Black Ice Squad

     

     

     

     

    Since my post we've actually past our team goal!  BUT that doesn't me we should stop there.  Any and every little bit counts; you'd be surprised the amount that could be raised if everyone donated just $1.  So I'm asking you if you'd take a moment and help with this great cause.  Thanks guys!

     

    Little nervous and freaked out about getting my head shaved, but I know this is a great reason to do it and for that I'm looking forward to it (and who doesn't want to see a Stormtrooper get his head shaved)!

     

    -Dan

     

  12. Sniper plate attachment

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    So currently my sniper plate is attached with a rivet on each side. Upgrading to level two and see that rivets shouldn't be there (not sure why didn't originally glue). So anyways, I want to glue it on instead but now I'll have a hole on each side. Will it not look right/good if I put like some caulk or something to fill the holes? Is that the only real option? Or another idea?

  15. Zumba Record Attempt at Lambeau Field

    in Field Training Exercises

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
    photo updated

    "Zumba Day by the Bay" hoped to break the Guinness World Record for the largest Zumba class.  More than 5,000 people took part...falling about 1,500 people short.  Although the world record wasn't broken, another one was.  The event is going down as the largest Zumba-taught class in the U.S.

    The Zumba event also gave back to the community.  Participants were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to local pantries.

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    new member. made a mistake and bought off of ebay... uugh!

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    My TK is NE.  I'm happy with it.

     

    Regarding the helmet yes at first I was kinda pissed off about it (with the ears and didn't like the ridge seen in back from being a 3 piece) so I bought a new helmet (ATA - which is awesome but I think it looks too small paired with the larger NE armor).  New ears were made and I just got my pair; have not put them on my helmet but look like they'll fit perfect so plan to go back with using the NE helmet once done (I can live with ridge in back as it's really not bad at all).

     

    You'll want to email info@wigarrison.com and talk to Brian Rogers, SolderMaster, he's the WI GML and has helped a lot of troopers in their build.  He's from Waterford which is right by Milwaukee.

  22. ANH Stunt - NE Armor Kit Build (My very first!) - very picture heavy

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

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    Working on my NE kit right now too.

     

    On the ab buttons, trim those down - go look at reference pictures.

     

    I painted my helmet - except I do work in a sign shop so I was able to cut out the tube stripes from sign vinyl.  Thinking of making cut-out tube stripes to sell as I don't know how others cleanly do this.

     

    Seams on your under suit might show, if they do you'll have to find something else.  You can wait until you're more into the test fitting to see if you have to go get something else.  I got mine from east bay - they have lots of sales and you can get them cheap.

     

    Cut the shoulder straps down - see reference pics as they are pretty close to the bumps - and yes one end will have a larger bump, that side will attach to the front.

     

     

    Good luck with your build.  And look into hooking up with members of your local garrison as most will be more than willing to help you out.  My stuff sat out over a month because I didn't know where to begin - then a local member helped me get started and I've been working a little bit each night.

    Hello from North Texas

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    I got my NE armor about 2 weeks ago too and have yet to do anything but lay it all out. In about a month I'm going by my local garrison liaison who is going to help get me started. I'd rather wait for his help and do it right then start and make a costly mistake. You should see if anyone from your local garrison is near you and can help you get started.

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