Daetrin

Disappointed, but not surprised

Wow, that's one pretty blaster. Good thing he's doing plastic - I had two horrible experiences with resin (e.g. expensive breaks). Would never do resin again, ever.

Do you have a picture? I'm just curious how much space there is between the splits and the plastic?

FYI, Glen will need to create his own thread in the relevant section and mention the links from there.

The other option besides sanding is - as a last resort - simply painting the armor in toto.

What a fantastic idea! Man, wish I had thought of it back in the day - can you imagine having 1 photo from every troop, and then doing this? After a bunch of years, it will be even more impressive. What a great start!!

Hey Matthew - how would you reckon the quality is?

Wow, the progress is progressing nicely. Good job so far

I wonder how many people will just make spare bells & get a 2nd hand helmet and troop with this guy until updated parts come out?

Many people do different things with strapping systems too, or putting speakers in their chest. Take a look at old bucket threads, some like me having nothing in them. Some have more money in their helmet than the helmet cost.

Unless you like sweaty hands! Seriously for some short troops in cool areas you may get away with not having them.

You must be tall (> 6'). You can also cut the cod, add a spacer, and glue it together. It will be hidden by the belt if the fixes from Mathias aren't enough.

I hope it works out well for either other. Putting together an ANH TK kit takes time as it is, but anyone wishing for an FOTK will start to get squeezed as we get closer to TLJ opening.

I'll see if I can get these re-hosted elsewhere. Should be easy enough, it's just that PhotoBucket has been a real PITA and even the direct links don't like to work, e.g. copying/pasting them. I'll try plan B...

And, if you are helping someone with their EI & Centurion, DO make sure you log it in your Detachment Armorer progress page. Yes, shameless plug...

It depends on the trooper and the event. If there are a lot of kids around, I am more chatty. If it's mostly adults, I try to stay in character.

Man, talk about grit. This is probably one of the most "never gonna give up" threads in a long time. Makes my minor tweaks look really, really minor. Keep that chin up

Combined July and August's Newsletter as we missed July and halfway through August. http://i.imgur.com/G3ninZq.png http://whitearmor.net/images/newsletter2015/inthisissue.png In Memoriam From the DL Around the Detachment Notable Troops Advanced Tactics Awards Follow FISD http://whitearmor.net/images/newsletter2015/fromthedetachmentleader.png From the DL August is certainly the time us Americans as well as Europeans take off for vacation. There are no major holidays (US at least), the kids are out of school, and everyone seems to be outdoors. For the 501st that means a very busy trooping calendar, and for your FISD staff we are no exception. This month's newsletter is pretty light and there hasn't been much progress on our initiatives. With the cooler weather returning in the Autumn and the return of regular schedules, here is what to expect for the fall quarter on FISD: CRL Updates Magma, HWTv2, and the R1 deployed troopers are all moving to MEPD. We'll help them get those to done as best we can, as they started here and want to assist our dirty brothers. HWTv1: I went through it and we'll probably change some wording to ensure it's clear this CRL is only for the original game, not the new ones. R1 TK: We'll get this done on a big push. All we are waiting on now is photos and someone to submit their fully built suit. TFA TK & Phasma: We'll get EI & Centurion standards squared away. Merch A SpecOps/FISD joint coin design should be complete, and also watch for a new regular coin run as we are out of EI coins. Forum updates The goal is to fix the EI/Centurion list page and also provide a real-time list of Attaches. Honestly, I think that will keep everyone busy for the fall but we are always looking for good ideas. What do you think the staff should be working on the rest of the year? With unquestioned loyalty, Paul “Daetrin” TK-8020 FISD Detachment Leader http://whitearmor.net/images/newsletter2015/aroundthedetachment.png COMPETITIONS 2 New Contests! We have 2 new contests open... One for those who already have their 501st TK approval, and one for those who are in the process of building their first set of armor. Entering is easy, and there is some cool swag to be given away. Both contests end at the end of August, and the winners will be selected by our Imperial Attache team. For more information, here are the links to the threads: Good luck! For those who are approved TKs For those who are currently building a TK With Unquestioned Loyalty, Joseph Pedigo TK-10963 "justjoseph63" FISD Amabassador http://whitearmor.net/images/newsletter2015/notabletroops.png Want Your Troop to be Include? Post your troop report in the Field Training Exercises section here Those with troop logs please post a separate troop report as it is easier to link too. JULY Supanova 2017 http://i.imgur.com/7g7FhqZ.png http://i.imgur.com/lAbouaZ.png More here By: Glen, gmrhodes13, TK85421 Edmonton Alberta Pride Parade More here By: Teresa, Soulart, TK41307 AUGUST 4th of July in Alaska More here By: Kae, sorceresssupreme, TK72410 Fiona Stanley Flash Mob http://imageshack.com/a/img924/6883/IDGwjw.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img922/7822/C7bhSD.jpg More here By: Glen, gmrhodes13, TK85421 The High Tide Adventures of Pyrates at the Ronald McDonald House More here By: Aaron, Pyrates, TK99725 SW Stop animation Summer Camp More here By: Teresa, Soulart , TK41307 http://whitearmor.net/images/newsletter2015/advancedtactics.png This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy. FOR JULY the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate: Expert Infantry Badge Award: Francois Deslauriers "frencyyyd" TK 13429 EIB 732 Bryan Coffey "Java 555" TK 70813 EIB 733 Juan A. Carrasco "password" TK 25567 EIB 734 Peter Flockton "heinous" TK 98311 EIB 735 Antoni LaFont "ToniML" TK 27612 EIB 736 Mike Souza "msouza" TK 11463 EIB 737 James Mihal "jamihal" TK 72179 EIB 738 GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40769-request-your-eib-certificate-here/ Centurion Badge Award: http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/centurion_badge.png Will Humphries "willatfisd1064" TK 10064 Centurion 338 Hubert Chandler "buccaneer" TK 22807 Centurion 339 Frank Fraga "fragarock" TK 92111 Centurion 340 Juan Carrasco "password" TK 25567 Centurion 341 Gary Hill "Sentry71" TK 11146 Centurion 342 Jay Piazza "Heavy Metal" Centurion 343 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40770-request-your-centurion-certificate-here/ FOR AUGUST the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate: Expert Infantry Badge Award: Martin Dauphinais "Dauph 197" TK 66303 EIB 739 Robert Bowser "rwbowri" TK 53929 EIB 740 Ross Walmsley " Ross8008" TK 5509 EIB 741 Nicholai Risvang "Risvang" TK 80176 EIB 742 Steve Dredge " TDStig" TK 10450 EIB 743 Frederic Lavoie "TK-69969" TK 69969 EIB 744 Darren Elkins "xSCDx" TK 70670 EIB 745 David Sihombing ""Commander Raider" TK 99924 EIB 746 James Leach "PhoenixUK" TK 41182 EIB 747 Brock Preston "Xanicus" TK 77984 EIB 748 Jared Snow "BigBadFun" TK 27970 EIB 749 Jim Sobota "Engineering trooper" TK 12638 HWT EIB (Second EIB)!! GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40769-request-your-eib-certificate-here/ Centurion Badge Award: http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/centurion_badge.png James Mihal "jamihal" TK 72179 Centurion 344 Darren Elkins "xSCDx" TK 70670 Centurion 345 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here: https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40770-request-your-centurion-certificate-here/ If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! 2017 EIB "March to 1000" Campaign As many of you are aware, the FISD is currently in our March to 1000 program. Our goal is to reach the one thousand mark of Troopers who have earned their Expert Infantry Badge, and although we are well on our way to this goal, we only have 5 months left to successfully reach it. The amount of approved submissions is increasing (almost 80 this year alone) thanks to the dedication of those willing to go the "extra mile" toward screen accuracy. Here is a brief description of EIB as written by Paul (Daetrin), our founder: "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..." Besides the added pride you will have in your armor, those reaching this level can purchase exclusive EIB gear (patches, decals, etc.) and get a free certificate for your accomplishment. If you are interested or would like more information about the program, there is a link below** that will help. You can also contact myself or any Imperial Attaché, and we will be more than happy to assist you! ** https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/35371-eib-and-centurion-what-do-these-terms-mean/ With Unquestioned Loyalty, Joseph Pedigo TK-10963 "justjoseph63" FISD Amabassador http://whitearmor.net/images/newsletter2015/followfisd.png Don't Forget We're on Facebook and Twitter! Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor If you're on FB, stop by and say hi, ask questions, and share stories! Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st follow FISD on Twitter! Instagram: www.instagram.com/501stfisd With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK85421 "gmrhodes13" Imperial Attaché / Imperial Propaganda Department On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department, <End Transmission>

QFT - this is 100% correct.

Er, yeah, how could you get your EI if you aren't even a 501st TK? Gimme your TKID and I can hook you up direct.

Agreed. Looks right, flies right. Heck, most people troop with nomex gloves. As long as they are all black, you should be good.

My vote is for taller too. what is the difference in price btw?

Solid advice on the paint, and great that you are doing it yourself. I think I had my wife do mine on my old AP.

I'm guessing they know. Where do you think Disney is getting suits from?

Wow, your progress is amazing. My hat's off to you sir - quite the accomplishment