Daetrin

These are great Terry - we're certainly open to members contributing items from the floor. I ask that all tutorials be posted as HOWTO's so we can reference more than one if needed. Two people have volunteered to do blaster & vox setup, but the more the merrier.

Yup, one thing on the plate for the EIB page is to be able to show stats by garrison, or filter by garrison.

Hey Terry - these are great ideas. Can you plz create a post in the Tech Support area for these features so they don't get lost?

No worries Matt, we understand. Here are mine:

Good morning troops! It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of FISD's very own Academy site which we hope will make it easier for you to find the content you're looking for. With almost 130,000 posts spread out over the forum, FISD is no longer a new detachment. There are 851 topics alone in the area devoted to Assembly, Mods, and Painting. It can be hard enough for us veterans to find what we're looking for, much more so for people new to the hobby. As reaching out and helping troopers is our mission in life, it was time to take FISD to the next level. What the Academy Offers The Academy is designed to making finding the content you need easier, faster, and in more detail. Updated CRL's for each costume have been created complete not only with visual references, but also with the ability to download them all as a zip to make it easier for people to have local copies. A complete list of every TIP and HOWTO article posted is part of the main navigation, allowing people to quickly find a list of the best armor building ideas in one place. The main goal of the site though are the Tutorials: Armor, Blaster, Electronics. We intend to describe every element of the stormtrooper costume : what it is, how it fits together, quick links to related tutorial threads and even a short list of vetted sellers for some items that we all need such as neckseals, belts, and gloves. Everything you need, conveniently in one place! What's Next Alas, trying to write all the tutorials prior to launch was more than FISD's staff could take on and still have time for much else. While the staff will be adding new areas over time I'd like to invite each and every one of you to feel free to contribute to any area that needs work, whether it be something small or a whole section, just like these forums together we can get it done. We are also welcoming other ideas from the field. Already someone has offered to create an Armor History chart, and it's been suggested to add side by side comparisons of the various armors as well. The real strength of FISD is in it's members and their willingness to embrace the motto of "troopers helping troopers". We really hope you guys like the Academy - it may be small now but then FISD started with one post too. Thanks to everyone on the FISD staff for making this a reality, with particularly kudos to Aaron (Synaptyx) who did all UI work and got the site up and running. And than you - our members - who put your heart and souls in to making this the best detachment in the 501st Legion! With unquestioned loyalty, Paul "Daetrin" TK-8020

Good eye guys! Aaron threw the switch this morning (US time) and I was thinking of making an announcement, but he really is the one who deserves the kudos. It's been a long time in gestation and we hope it makes everyone's life easier when it comes to finding information. It's not 100% complete, but then again this forum started out with a single post too

OK, the point has been made that this is a thread about Matt and not Dan. People wishing to comment on Dan should create their own thread. Let's stick to the topic as originally intended - any posts not dealing specifically with Matt risk deletion

No. Deckard aka tupperwareTK sells direct from Mr. FX. He's one of only a few direct, reputable FX/AM vendors.

TK4205 used to sell tops with the neckseals attachedk. Actually you can also have a tailor sew any neckseal into your top. I had a TK409 neckseal sewn in to mine. Anyone using a suit from stormtrooperundersuit.com? I'm curious how the quality is.

I like the t-shirt idea - keep them coming

Locking before this gets out of hand. Yes, PT was banned not just for recasting a member's work, but also openly lying about it. He was offered a path to get back to good standing and refused. He is also no longer part of the 501st Legion either.

My garrison mate was able to get his entire Rom set up including batteries in his TE2 bucket. I'll see if I can convince him to take pix and share.

And he's only been here 6 months! Can't wait for the next 1000

"210 in 2010"?

Thanks Bill - this is great news! As you know, we'll help SpecOps in any way we can. Hope to see you as the first SpecOps "EIB".

Stunning, to say the least. Congrats Barry, this is a beautiful set of kit and it fits you very well. (and of course, hat's off to Paul as well )

Congrats trooper - the first of the new 100!

Troops, Today is an excellent day to be a Stormtrooper! Starting from a vision in 2006 when the standard were first published, we've now awarded our 100th EIB. This is a significant milestone in our hobby and for FISD, as it demonstrates that these standards are achievable on most every variety of armor make, and by many troopers across the world. I'd like to thank each and every one of our EIB recipients both for your hard work and for setting an example of how good the TK can be. Stormtroopers are still the backbone of the Legion and we should be proud of our costume. I also look forward to our next 100 EIB carrying the torch in to the future. While the OT has been extensively covered, we expect to see Heavy Weapons Troopers, Stormtrooper Commanders, and the newest FISD member, Incinerator Troopers, appearing soon. And for those that choose not to go full EIB, remember that you are always full members of FISD! Whether you are happy with base standards or decide to dial up your kit just a bit, we're all on the same team. Today though is for those who've completed the journey to EIB, and those who in the future undertake the same challenge. I salute you all With unquestioned loyalty, Daetrin TK-8020 Detachment Leader

Reminds me of a story I heard from a colleague two used to work at UL (Underwriters Laboratory - the folks who certify many products including things like lamps, etc.). They had an item come in marked as a UFO Repellent and when they opened it up it was a pyramid with an electrical cord. What did the cord do in the box? Nothing as it just terminated, plugging it in did exactly nothing and didn't even consume power.

Poetry indeed. It doesn't always shake out that way, but it's cool when it does

Well done all! Uncle Palpy said "meh, it's just as I've forseen" However Lord Vader is most pleased :vader:, the happiest since he donned the black armor even. Congrats troop! Now..who'll be the *first* of the next 100

Congrats Trooper - the Emperor is most pleased

Yes, you do!

It should. All the data is in an XML file so doing these kinds of filtering/sorting should be easy enough. It's on the list after the Home site launches.

Way to go Daniel! Lookin' good