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gwhetzler

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  4. Your first troop...

    in Off Topic

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    For the LOVE OF GOD get a fan kit!!! Don’t skimp on it either! Make or Buy a GOOD ONE!

     

    My first troop was at a Cub Scout Space Derby...They were little snot nosed brats. Their parents just let them loose on us and they were trying to steal stuff off our Vader, stabbing us TK with toys, you name it. All around bad. We had to end it early due to their behavior. That being said it was my only "bad troop".

     

    Since then I have done troops for cancer fundraisers, children's hospitals, etc. It is the most awesome feeling in the world to see the kids' faces light up when you come in or take pictures with them. When we see the "sick" kids (Cancer and all that very unfun stuff) I get teary eyed every time they brighten up once they see us. If you know me that says a lot as I have a huge problem showing outward emotion. IE I VERY rarely cry, look happy or sad etc. *shrugs*

     

    Any who if you have come this far my advice is to just sit back and enjoy the ride so to speak.

  5. AP armor question! Please chime in

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    All Im going to say is that I have AP. Im 6'2"ish and come in about 180lbs. The height is the only issue (if you want to call it that) but it would have been an issue with any armor as the TK were about 5'10". TKs are shorter thats all there is to it. As I have been told I would have been a better Vader. Who knows.

     

    I never had any issues getting approved with it, and I didnt ask for any help putting it togeather. IIRC it took me about a week to put it togeather as I got it trimmed from mark @ AP. Heck being tall prob helped as I didnt have to trim anything else down to fit it.

  6. Question on trooping..

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    I am back and forth with this. Sometimes I do crazy stuff and other times I keep my gameface on. However most often I like to goof around. I know I didnt spend all that $$$ not to have fun. I see it 2 ways:

     

    1: While we do this to raise money for charity, whats the point if we cant have fun too? We can always raise money out of costume right? So have fun in costume.

    2: Dont take life too seriously, you will never get out alive (from Van Wilder, they are also words to live by. Think about it.)

  13. Tall and Skinny. Need Help!?

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    For got to add my .02 about trimming armor.

     

    I was worried about messing up my armor so I paid the extra to get it trimmed. Now that I am about 85% done with my build (all I have to do it the elastic strap fitting, TD and Belt) I found that that the trimming would have been easy and that I shouldnt have paid for it.

     

    However because I have paid for it it allowed me to fininsh my armor really fast.

  18. Some Quick Questions about AP Armor

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

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    I have been a dirty lurker so I think I may finally have some questions more about AP rather than the build itself (I have amasssed a rather LARGE favorites folder of armor build threads and stuff)

     

    So I just recently purchased my Armor from Mark at AP. There is a approx. 5 week wait as Im getting it trimmed plus shipping time.

     

    That being said is he normally spot on with the timeline or should I expect it later or sooner?

     

    I am going to guess that shipping from AP to the States (New Orleans will be about a week? Is this correct?

     

    I have been told that I will fit in the armor being 6'3" and 180lbs (Skinny) does anyone have any other input?

     

    I guess in the mean time I will start making my snap plates, thigh belt, etc. you know that stuff that you can do while you are waiting on the armor. Just want to get it all done ASAP so I can get it all made quicker and most importantly correctly.

     

     

    Thanks for your help,

     

    Garland

     

    Hello Everyone

    in New Member Introductions Archive

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    Long time time StarWars fan here as if there are non fans here :laugh1: . Stumbled on this fourm while I was looking to buy my first set of armor and Im glad I did.

     

    I just recently got in contact with my local garrison (Bast Alpha out of LA). So Im well on the right track.

     

    I also just recently purchased my trimmed AP armor to start my build so I should have it here in about 5weeks or so. Hope it fits I hear different things for a guy my size. 6'3" 180lbs (spead out weight, skinng guy). I just finished my shopping list for everything I will need. Needless to say I have been lurking here for a little while now and have read ALOT of the threads.

     

    Anywho look forward to start trooping here in December/January.

     

    Garland

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