Daetrin

In the end it's just a recognition program Any swag, etc. is just part and parcel of that recognition. Ideally the achievement is the reward in itself

NOTE: for EIB requirements (and CRL and Centurion for that matter), please see the Stormtrooper Costume Requirements page. The specific costume requirements are at: * A New Hope - Stunt * A New Hope - Hero * The Empire Strikes Back * Return of the Jedi * Heavy Weapons Trooper * Stormtrooper Commander * Incinerator Trooper PROGRAM OVERVIEW Expert Infantryman status is not required for members of this detachment. It should be viewed as an optional set of requirements for those who wish to take the accuracy of their costumes to the next level, and be recognized accordingly. We're a costuming club - think of it as an award for costuming excellence and you get the picture. The requirements will not replace or supersede 501st standards, but only serve as an inspiration for the level of accuracy that can be achieved. The standards are meant to be high but achievable, and any changes to the standards will need to be approved by a majority vote of this detachment. REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW Because the stormtroopers vary in details between each movie, Stormtrooper Detachment EIB (Expert Infantryman Badge) Requirements are broken down to include base Requirements that every stormtrooper must attain, plus movie-specific Requirements. This allows for a higher level of accuracy than can be achieved through a single standard. Troopers achieving this distinction will be listed on the Expert Infantrymen page. RELATION TO THE 501st Legion Costume Reference Library (CRL) Standards Ideally the 501st CRL would capture the EIB requirements in the "SHOULD HAVE" sections of the relevant CRL entry. However until the CRL's are 100% confirmed, we'll continue to break them out in their own area. BASE REQUIREMENTS (ALL) Base Requirements are applicable to anyone wanting to achieve EIB status in the FISD. They cover the basic costume and in essence cover what is required for Legion Requirements. NOTE: On 21-Mar-08 FISD has ratified that FX helmets are no longer acceptable for Expert Infantryman qualification. ANH REQUIREMENTS (CANON) In addition to complying with all base Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain ANH Expert Infantryman status must also complete the ANH Requirements. Unlike ESB and ROTJ, there are two different helmet, holster, and hand plate options: the Hero and Stunt. Troopers must choose one or the other. Lastly, troopers may choose among several different options, such as replacing the thermal detonator with a combination of grappling hook and comlink. ESB REQUIREMENTS (CANON) In addition to complying with all base Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain ESB Expert Infantryman status must also complete the ESB Requirements. ESB Requirements are very similar to ANH but with some small differences, notably in the handplates, helmet, holster, and blaster. ROTJ REQUIREMENTS (CANON) In addition to complying with all base Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain ROTJ Expert Infantryman status must also complete ROTJ Requirements. ROTJ Requirements are quite a bit different from ANH and ESB as they entail numerous changes to the armor as well as helmet. HEAVY WEAPONS TROOPER (HWT) REQUIREMENTS (EU) Heavy Weapon Trooper (HWT) Requirements In addition to complying with all ANH Requirements, stormtroopers wishing to attain HWT Expert Infantryman status must also complete Heavy Weapons Trooper Requirements. Essentially a HWT is an ANH Stunt trooper with accessories: pack, pauldron, ammo pouches and of course a large weapon (BFG). They can be clean or have minor weathering. STORMTROOPER COMMANDER (TKC) REQUIREMENTS (EU) Stormtrooper Commanders wishing to obtain EIB recognition must choose between adhering to the video game or action figure references. Essentially a TFU Stormtrooper Commander comes in two variations: 1. An ROTJ trooper but with the following ANH details: split butt plate, trapezoid hand plates, left side mounted holster, ANH Stunt helmet. 2. An ANH Stunt trooper with paint and scuffs. This is based on the action figures. Both of these must be painted in accordance with established visual references. INCINERATOR (ICN) REQUIREMENTS (EU) Incinerator EIB requirements are still in the process of being defined. We anticipate these being complete and our first EIB recipient to occur in the next few months.

Check it : http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=5

Gold coins are only ever one per *person*.

I prefer the diamond cutting wheel myself as it lasts longer and gets a cleaner edge than the carbon ones. --------

Terry/Steve - I was talking to the regional director of Pottery Barn and she mentioned events for Vancouver. Can either of you ping me - I'm trying to get a handle on how many of you are in that area and what the status is, as most of Badlands is not in that part of the province.

Also goes by Deckard on these boards.

18 left to go. Gold coins are being ordered...

Looking past this month of September (and August), I'd like to know if there is any nominations for an FISD Service Award. This is for someone who has demonstrated a high level of commitment and support of the membership on this forum by helping others, whether it be creating a killer tutorial, innovation or service, or just going above and beyond in helping people. The program was created here in July : http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=7551 And the sticky list of current recipients is in Announcements here : http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=8568 Thoughts, recommendations - let's hear from you

JULY 2009 RESULTS After compiling the records and discussing it with staff, I'm awarding the initial batch of 20 to the following folks: Chazz (Gundamzeppelin) - pushed fabric belts early on Commander Dragas - helping out many new folks Tony (Stomper) - promoting correct hovis with speakers Paul (T M) - numerous contributions in terms of information regarding costumes John Danter - first Space Trooper, among many achievements Chris (Smitty) - contributions too numerous, helping out many new folks tkrestonva - always helping out new folks with comments, contributing more than many staff dougefresh - numerous posts helping and encouraging new members Joey (TK 2126 MD) - enthusiasm and tenacity in *being* Outpost Bolivia Pete (Stukatrooper) - awesome tutorials that help out many troopers Mike (TK-4510) - ground breaking tutorials on helmets Nathan (TK-9135) - helping out new folks, adding to esprit de corp with his spirit of giving Russ (Ruf Terrain) - pioneering the accurate ab buttons in tutorial and sales back when the FISD was brand new TKDueno - for showing us what a real E-11 looks like Stormtrooper - first to bring us latext hand plates TK-8280 - first ROTJ EIB ThayNerd - first ANH/ESB EIB nothingrecorded - hours of dedication in getting the visual requirements for the TK commander nailed down ForlornHope - for pushing almost single handedly at times to get the TK commander details worked out Also, prior staff : Carlos, Scott M., Exodus, TK4999 all for their service. Wow, that seems like a lot, huh? Perhaps in light of the fact that we have 5,839 registered members, and about 500 detachment members (that's 501st AND TK), this is less than 5% of our detachment membership. That's an even more select group than our EIB members (about 80 so far). Congrats to the recipients. Thank you so much for your dedication to the detachment. As Synaptyx says as our unofficial motto: Troopers Helping Troopers! That's what FISD is all about.

This forum is to highlight and capture the list of recipients of the FISD Achievement Awards, which was launched with this thread : http://whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=7551 Each time a batch of recipients are announced, their names and citations will be posted here to provide transparency, history, and ease of discovery. The award program was created in July of 2009 as follows: Award Recipients 10/11/2009 - Bobby TK8786 "Gundamzeppelin" = "bobby fletcher" - New York: Garrison Excelsior 10/11/2009 - Richard TK1845 "Dargas" - Costa Rita Garrison 10/11/2009 - Tony TK4063 "Stomper" - Cloud City Garrison 10/11/2009 - Paul TK???? "troopermaster" - UK Garrison 10/11/2009 - John TK8456 "john danter" - UK Garrison 10/11/2009 - Chris TK2052 "Smitty" - Alabama Garrison 10/11/2009 - Brian TK2918 "tkrestonva" - Garrison Tyranus 10/11/2009 - Doug TK7185 "dougefresh"- Mountain Garrison 10/11/2009 - Joey TK2126 "TK-2126_MD" - Bolivia Garrison 10/11/2009 - Pete TK2165 "stukatrooper" - UK Garrison 10/11/2009 - Mike TK4510 "TK-4510"- ISG 10/11/2009 - Nathan TK9135 "Runnriottt"- Japanese Garrison 10/11/2009 - Russ TK???? "Ruf Terrain" - Texas 10/11/2009 - Pablo TK8377 "TKDUEUNO" - Italica Garrison 10/11/2009 - John TK???? "Stormtrooper" - UK Garrison 10/11/2009 - Bernard TK8280 "TK8280" - Golden Gate Garrison 10/11/2009 - Thayne TK5401 "ThayNerd" - Central California Garrison 10/11/2009 Steven TK???? "nothingrecorded" - Alpine Garrison 10/11/2009 - Jonathan TK4379 "ForlornHope" - SoCal Garrison 10/11/2009 - Carlos TK4999 "Exodus" - Golden Gate Garrison 10/19/2009 - Bill TK1650 "Billhag" - UK Garrison 12/17/2009 - Terry TK2886 "pandatrooper" - Outer Rim Garrison 02/09/2010 - Tom TK5940 "RogueTrooper" - Carolina Garrison 02/01/2010 - Damian TK7388 "Dmian" - Spanish Garrison 06/03/2010 - Mark TK8993 "firebladejedi" - UK Garrison 10/27/2010 - Mason TK4603 "dashrazor" - New England Garrison 10/27/2010 - Karin TK????? "Sonnenschein" - Austrian 06/05/2013 - Glen TK854211 "gmrhodes13" - Desert Scorpion Garrison 09/02/2013 - Pete TK2165 "stukatrooper" - UK Garrison 09/02/2013 - Bill TK1650 "Billhag" - UK Garrison (2nd Award) 09/02/2013 - Steve TK7270 "SW1" - UK Garrison 09/02/2013 - Gary TK2739 "89Batman" - UK Garrison 09/02/2013 - Kevin TK812 "kwdesigns" - Southern California Garrison 09/11/2015 - Clint TK61281 "camprandall" - Dune Sea Garrison 12/05/2015 - Germain TK14492 "The5thHorseman" - French Garrison 05/09/2016 - Tony TK10116 "ukswrath" - Golden Gate Garrison 10/08/2017 - Jim TK82480 "jimmiroquai" - Philippine Garrison 12/14/2018 - Mathias TK2595 "Locitus" - Swedish Garrison 09/10/2020 - Anthony TK10666 "Redforce" - Northeast Remnant 07/06/2021 - Glen TK854211 "gmrhodes13" - Desert Scorpion Garrison (2nd Award) 01/24/2022 - Joseph TK10963 "justjoseph63" - Florida Garrison 01/16/2023 - Caleb TK73692 "MaskedVengeance" - Midsouth Garrison (Note Caleb had not been legion approved at the time of receiving the award)

Actually your 501st profile says "no costumes on file". Man, you must have just gotten your TK this past few days?

Love the action shot! Will need final word from Terrell, but I think you're ready to head on down to the detention level and rumble. Seems a problem with cell AA 23

Finally got to bed at 1am - still a little jet lagged from the China trip. I had to coordinate and troop an event this morning then dash off to the airport to pick up my wife/kids who are now back in the states. I realize I still have to: 1. Create text for the 501st calendar 2. Find out what's up with the latest patch runs 3. Do a little TLC on my armor (yeah, like I'll get time for that ) 4. Do some email work for the Star Wars in Concert troop coming up 5. Get pix out of the camera! 6. Post pix to here, and to the Chinese Outpost as a thank you 7. Pick up my fish from the neighbors 8. Bake cookies, make dinner, kidz, etc. 9. Actually do some work for work tomorrow 10. Read three technical magazines that came in the mail since I left 11. More kidz 12. Show off pix from today's troop - new hand plates + back to using my ANH Hero 13. More stuff - too much to list :-p Seems my weekend is chock full of Legion, work, or kids, and I can't see doing it all. Anyone else have a weekend like this?

Haven't watched it yet, but I will now

You can also create a suspenders system to keep it held up (this is what I use). I'd also suggest forming the tail of the butt so it wraps under rather than seems to dangle down and add a strap between it in the cod. I could be wrong, but it looks to me like the kidney is upside down, and you can probably lower the butt plate a little too. FWIW, you can't really apply for EIB until you have your TKID from the Legion, but we can keep this thread here for final approval once you get it. Keep us posted trooper - you're looking good

Actually there is only one more section and there's nothing really posted there aside from status of finances, which I haven't updated on a loooooong time. The main benefits are larger mail box, 'supporter' icon, and the feeling that you helped the site. Mike - I'll accept this donation and will need to pass it along to Greg for hosting costs, but would like at this point to ask that no one else send in money as we're doing fine in the kitty and are in the black for awhile.

As noted the number of rivets are "should have" for EIB but not required as yet - lets get to at least 100 EIB first ;-) Also a neck seal is certainly required if you don't have one. I suspect the blaster will be the only holdup. For the blaster it really should be 7 for a Hasbro - I accidentally deleted that footnote when I ported the CRL's from the static pages to the forum.

Yup - I forget who to, but I suspect they'll surface soon enough. Will be interesting to see if they translate in to more ROTJ troopers or not.

I just don't think there are enough EIB worth making forums out of. There are just a few pages - it would take seconds to find any non-ANH with a few clicks. You an also search for ESB or ROTJ in that particular folder and find them even faster.

My thoughts exactly. +1. That would be easiest, else I'd suggest the paint method. Everyone says no one will notice, but most people do anyway.

I'd really recommend against visible rivets, and disagree with Terrell. I don't think we spell out that they can't be there, but they do detract from the visual appeal and typically glue holds just fine. Remember, they're not supposed to be stressed after all, just stay shut.

Roger that. Remember that the less black the better. Alas, the tradeoff between looking good and being comfortable I call the dark marks on my arms that make me look like a drug user "armor kisses", but agree that ideally it would be nice if they weren't there. That said, you can usually do little trims to make it easier at least.

For posterity, here is the text that we used on our 501st trading card: The First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment focuses on both original and expanded universe versions of the Empire's armored foot soldier. By helping 501st members and new recruits equip themselves accurately, the FISD ensures that the 501st continues to impress Star Wars fans. Growing to nearly 800 members in it's first year alone, the FISD marches forward forming the backbone of the 501st.