Haribon72

Thank you Germain and Greg! I'm putting my information together now. I should have my EIB submission ready by tonight.

Congrats Eric!!!

Requesting upgrade to Stormtrooper status. Thank you. http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=18045&costumeID=125

Diana!!! I get to bring two costumes to a troop now! So do you think I should apply for EIB now?

I want to say special thank you's to my FISD mentors that helped me along the way . . . Diana (AsBlondAsLuke) Steve (Gazmosis) Germain (The5thHorsemen) Ron (Maxsteele) Q (gmrhodes13)

Painting the latex hand plates

Finally crossing the finish line on February 21st, 2015 I received wonderful news from Diana as I was with my garrison during a troop. I was congratulated in person by our new GCO and fellow GGG and Mandalorian Merc brothers. What a night to feel officially welcomed as TK-61972. Now i'm a Stormtrooper and an AT-AT Driver! From our GML "We have thoroughly reviewed the photos you submitted and are pleased to APPROVE WITH A REQUIREMENT of your Stormtrooper (ANH Hero) TK-61972 costume at this time. REQUIREMENT: Paint the latex hand plates white to match the rest of your armor. This will be confirmed at your first trooping event. Please send pictures when you have corrected this requirement." This week I was able to complete the requirement: BEFORE AFTER

Congrats Adam!!!

Nice!!!

Dayam...

I like the action shot with the bonfire in the background!

Hi Jenny, i'm just chiming in to cheer you on with your build. My wife and I are following your progress. When we saw TK-66602's official approval on the 501st Legion website, we started studying the assembly process.

.... Thanks for sharing! This is very inspirational for future troopers interested in the Legacy Stormtrooper Female!

Haribon72’s Armor Information Start Date: December 26, 2013 Armor : NE Helmet : NE TK Style: ANH Hero (inspired by Han Solo’s disguise on the Death Star) Balaclava (black): Under Armour Black Compression Shirt & Pants: EastBay.com Blaster (E-11) : SlaveFive (FISD) Blaster D-Ring: TrooperBay.com Blaster Scope Decal: TrooperBay.com Boots : TK Boots Belt (white canvas) : TKittel (FISD) Ears (Hero Three Bumps): ATA (FISD) Gloves: TrooperBay.com Green Bubble Lenses: ATA (FISD) Hand plates (latex) : TrooperBay.com Helmet Fan Assembly: Echo (FISD) Helmet Padding: Self-made using recycled grey foam Holster (ANH black style) : Gazmosis (FISD) Neck Seal : Darman (FISD) Paint (black abs buttons): Michael’s Arts & Craft Store Paint (blue abs buttons): TrooperBay.com Speaker Electronics ( Aker Voice Booster & iComm box): TK6294 (FISD) Split Rivets (nickel plated truss head 9/64 x ½ x 5/16): Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet Inc. (www.rivetsinstock.com) Storage Bin (for traveling to events): Stanley 37†Job Box (Model # 037025H) from Home Depot Strap Connections: Combination of self-made & MrNoStripes (FISD) Thermal Detonator Clips: Evilboy (FISD) Thigh Holder Straps: Self-made (inspired by my wife, Diana, and Jojo) Thigh Holder Belt: Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement Belt from Amazon.com

Hahaha! I'm glad the sunlight saved me from using acetone, sanding, and re-painting. Thank you Brian for the cheers!

Here's the blue paint I purchased from Trooperbay.

Hello Germain, Thank you (as always) for showing me all the details that will bring my armor to the highest levels. I think my living room lights didn't produce enough lighting so I brought the armor outside (thank goodness its sunny today) for another photo shoot. Please let me know if the outdoor sunlight made a difference: Outdoor Lighting Indoor Lighting

Thank you Scott and Greg for cheering me on! Its been a long build and still waiting for my Garrison's response. I'm very nervous. As for the thighs, this is the highest it will go. Last year, I did so many changes to accommodate the wide circumference of my fatty thighs. Hence, the reason I had to install shims. I tried really hard to make them look like the movie screen pictures, but I finally realized I had to make them fit me and look good for my body size. In addition, I had to do a lot of trimming to eliminate all the armor discomfort and pinches. Now I walk comfortably without worrying about getting stabbed in the groin. Also, I trimmed again so that I could put on the thighs myself. Being a fat guy, I had so much trouble putting on the boots by myself with the thighs on first. During my last troop with my Garrison, I saw how easy it was for them to suit up. So I watched and practiced at home until I found a way to suit up by myself like this: 1. Thigh belt and straps first 2. Put on thighs and attach them to the thigh holder strap assembly. 3. Put on boots (this was the killer part because as I kneeled down the thighs would dig into my groin...my belly gets in the way). 4. Finally put on shins (lower legs). I'm so looking forward to the day when I get rid of all this "honeymoon" fat.

Thank you FISD! I await your thoughts and feedback. Good Night and see you tomorrow!!! (i'm in California .... and its like 1:50am already)...ZZzzzzzz

The NE Armor ANH Hero Helmet Green Bubble Lense & Three Bump Ears from ATA

Neck Seal from Darman

E-11 Blaster from SlaveFive Scope Decal & D-Ring from TrooperBay

Drop Boxes

Thermal Detonator using EvilBoy's Clips

Free Floating Shoulder Straps