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Hi Robert, welcome to our forums. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My garrison is looking at marking social events in neutral locations like BBQ in a park to simply get people talking face to face again. We also welcome all new comers and rookies/cadets so they can’t talk to other members about costumes etc etc. we are planning for 4 a year in reasonable central locations. If we put flags and banners up we can also use them for recruiting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome aboard Thomas, see, nothing to worry about, you even got a history lesson from some very trusted armour makers and members. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Perfect, well done Nada. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Still interesting to see they were up to something. We could be very lucky it never got off the ground back then but it is still Star Wars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Love the sharp detail, good job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome aboard mate, glad TK Ratchet let me know you weren’t receiving the validation emails but obviously we got that fixed. Plenty of help here as you would have gathered already. Don’t let the forums overwhelm you too much, and just ask for help or advice if you get too lost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes you can have two costumes from the one armour, just make sure you meet the CRL for both. The belt for example. TK has drop boxes and a holster HWT, no drop boxes and no holster nor can it have the holes where the holster is mounted so you need some extra parts. Two belts is easiest. Also no weathering on a TK but you can make removable weathering. One technique is the use a newspaper and run the pages against the armour. The ink will transfer but it can simply be polished off when you decide to troop as a Shiny what’re TK. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ain't nothing wrong with a HWT, they are awesome!

Hey, welcome back. Glad you are moving forward and your progress looks good.

Welcome to FISD. You are certainly in the right place for research and the right advice the first time. Many many years of experience here not just on the original stormtroopers but also we have resident experts with the best and up to date information available on the First Order Stormtroopers. First steps to become a member of the 501st is to make contact with your local garrison. As we are not sure what part of the world you are in I can’t make a recommendation but it’s is always good to have a local point of contact as well. Only prerequisite to joining is you must be 18 years of age, after that you need to make a costume that fits specific set of guidelines to be approved as a full member. The detachments are here to help you get on your journey to making your costume of choice with plenty of advice guidance etc. Good luck on you new adventure, you are going to love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I cant see anything wrong in the back end it says you are approved. Have you checked with your GML?

Welcome aboard Wayne!

Excellent! Hey love the display stand, did you 3D print that?

Welcome to FISD Jude, you are in good hands with Shane (Shanester) as you GML and companion here on the forums. Ask plenty of questions, its the best sure fire way to get great advice.

Congratulations Mathew, great work

Welcome Luca, Good to see you are doing your research, it’s the most important part of preparation for building a costume and you learn so much from it. My fellow troopers have certainly got you Pointed in the right direction, and it’s good to se you have also reached out to your fellow countryman Davide. Good luck on your journey and once again, welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Shaun, it looks spot on, nice work indeed.

The important thing Chuck is, progress is progress and we are happy you are sharing it with us when you are able.

Thanks Darryl, I think our guys are currently asleep in their part s of the world. I've just checked and can confirm he has been sent the email of which he needs to respond. I have checked and the email we have is correct as you have posted above When did he attempt to connect?

Great repair work Eric. I could pay to reduce the amount of return edge you have there, might give you a touch more room to access your amp and less material to get caught and crack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I will say though, as much as well all have slightly different ideas of how the story could be told, it is testament to the love of Star Wars that keeps us engaged and talking about it. I don’t think there could ever be a perfect version of the new movie trilogy that would have everyone truely satisfied and that is what drives discussion and passion. I can fully appreciate all this artwork to let the imagination run wild with possibilities and who’s to say we won’t see some of it used in the future. We can live in hope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks good Shaun. You could wear the belt a little higher up in the front so it sits just at the bottom of the lowest button. Also make sure your under suit doesn’t bunch up at the elbows. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The concept art does look good and the film certainly would have had a darker tone based on what I have read and seen from various media outlets. I still enjoyed what we got but always want more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Kylo facing Vader as we have heard And although not directly First Order, a potentially touching scene from Trevorrow's version of DotF source of images Twitter