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Definitely before. Also, I would not paint it. I would use the blackflex seal. That is just me and what I did.

Welcome, Jonathan. I read that you said you have a helmet. Do you know who made the helmet? I do not want to discourage you, but if it is not from one of the vetted vendors, it may be difficult to get approved with that helmet. I have an older armor kit and the helmet that came with mine had to be replaced by an updated helmet because of inaccuracies. Again, I do not want to discourage you on your journey. I want to make sure that you understand as everyone is saying this is not a cheap hobby and getting something that is not from an approved vendor may be possible, but it will be scrutinized much more than vetted vendor. Good luck. We are all here to help with questions.

008 - September 21, 2019: Detroit Zoo: Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk - Royal Oak, MI Just about to head out and get to trooping.... Here's most of the crew from the event at the main entrance. I never made it up there. I got nabbed by the event photographer right outside the building for our changing area. I think I will be in 90% of the team photos taken that day! All we could do was stand around while this Jedi found a new padawan. Mixing it up with some of the walk participants. I am the short one in the middle. We found a few that greeted our imperial presence with smiles and open arms. Group photo as we started our morning. I am the TK over the right shoulder of the imperial officer in the middle. The jedi recruitment was a success despite early reluctance to get close to the scary guys in white. Again, short TK. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! I am working on the EIB thing too.

FYI, update. Imperial Warfighters is back up and running as of AUG 1. I was looking at E-11 stuff and went to his facebook page where he posted he is taking orders again. Thought I would share.

007 - August 24, 2019 - Joe Kocur Celebrity Softball Game - Highland, MI A photo with some fans. From left to right in costume: Mark Steeby, Ron Zill, and I. Who says that snowies are the only good ones on ice? I am on the left. Me, Darren McCarty (Redwings), Mark Steeby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

006 - August 16, 2019 - Michigan Comic Con at Cobo Arena - Detroit, MI That is me next to the boss in my TK.

005 - July 27, 2019 - Makers Faire 2019 - Dearborn, MI I'm the one right behind Princess Leia ANH in the white dress. I think this guy is on the wrong ship.... A candid shot of me from behind with helmet off. When did my hair get so gray??? A candid shot before parade... That is my helmet floating on the right side of picture. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

004 - July 13, 2019 - Celtic Festival - Salene, MI A group photo.... well attended! My wife's first event as NCS. She took a lot of pictures for the event! A single shot of me for Kilted Trooper approval. A shot with the boss. In formation to the parade route. PR shot with the community. Imperial spy infiltrating the mermaid pool. I'm still on duty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

003 - July 10, 2019 - Salem-South District Library Star Wars Night - South Lyon, MI Found a comrade in arms when we got there. Found a rebel database of information. The staff put us through some rigorous training. The trash compactor is not on this level. I think we were closing in on the droids. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

002 - July 5, 2019: Weird Al "No Strings Attached" Tour - Rochester, MI I am on far stage right or far left as looking at the picture next to R2D2. Duh. Obviously. The gang's all here.... A shot from backstage while we waited a long while to go on. Just outside the dressing room when we arrived. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

001 - June 22, 2019: Detroit Zoo: Stroll for Epilepsy - Royal Oak, MI Unfortunately, I am the shorter trooper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2019 TROOPING EVENTS: (All events done as TK-12037) 001 - June 22, 2019: Detroit Zoo: Stroll for Epilepsy - Royal Oak, MI 002 - July 5, 2019: Weird Al "No Strings Attached" Tour - Rochester, MI 003 - July 10, 2019 - Salem-South District Library Star Wars Night - South Lyon, MI 004 - July 13, 2019 - Celtic Festival - Salene, MI 005 - July 27, 2019 - Makers Faire 2019 - Dearborn, MI 006 - August 16, 2019 - Michigan Comic Con at Cobo Arena - Detroit, MI 007 - August 24, 2019 - Joe Kocur Celebrity Softball Game - Highland, MI 008 - September 21, 2019: Detroit Zoo: Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk - Royal Oak, MI 009 - September 28, 2019 - Great Lakes Comic Con - Madison Heights, MI 010 - October 5, 2019 - Star Wars Reads Day - Farmington Hills, MI 011 - October 24, 2019 - Spooktacular Trunk or Treat - Garden City, MI 012 - October 26, 2019 - Downtown Trick or Treat - Farmington, MI 013 - November 9, 2019 - The Force for Hunger 4 - Port Huron, MI 014 - November 30, 2019 - Santaland Parade - Garden City, MI 015 - December 7, 2019 - RoboVikings Robotics Tournament - Farmington, MI 016 - December 8, 2019 - C.S. Mott Children's Hospital visit - Ann Arbor, MI 017 - December 19, 2019 - EMAX Grand Opening - Canton, MI 018 - December 19-21, 2019 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Premier - Livonia, MI 019 - December 20, 2019 - Phoenix Theaters Fox 2 appearance - Livonia, MI 020 - December 20, 2019 - Screening Rise Of Skywalker for WRIF - Birmingham, MI 021 - December 21, 2019 - Cub scout TRoS viewing - Novi, MI 022 - December 23, 2019 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Royal Oak, MI 023 - December 28, 2019 - Cub scout TRoS viewing - Macomb Twp, MI 2020 TROOPING EVENTS: (All events done as TK-12037) 024 - January 11, 2020 - Star Wars Skate Party - Farmington, MI 025 - February 22, 2020 - C.S. Mott Children's Hospital visit - Ann Arbor, MI 2022 TROOPING EVENTS: (All events done as TK-12037) 026 - May 14, 2022 - Motor CIty Comic Con - Novi, MI 027 - August 27, 2022 - Wicked Bizarre - Livonia, MI 028 - August 27, 2022 - Heroes and Villains: The Art of Disney - Dearborn, MI 029 - November 5, 2022 - Force Against Hunger - Port Huron, MI 2023 TROOPING EVENTS: (All events done as TK-12037) 030 - May 4, 2023 - Canton Public Library May the 4th Celebration - Canton, MI 031 - May 6, Walk for Wishes - Royal Oak, MI 032 - May 13, 2022 - St. Baldrick's Festival - Armada, MI 033 - May 20, 2022 - Motor City Comic Con Spring - Novi, MI

Congratz and Welcome!

Nice weapon! Did you construct that yourself?

I am not sure I understand what you are asking. Could you clarify please? Also, I don't want to bring ab plate any further. The top of it sits at bottom of rib cage. I do have the thighs hiked up a bit where I have been wearing them be cause i think feel like they are hanging down too low. I will get dressed and have my wife take some pictures later this week. Are there any picture angles you would like to see to help root cause?

I have A New Hope for this movie....

My armor is set up very similar to this picture with garter belt setup. I am using snaps instead of Velcro. My concern is if the thigh lines match the cod lines. The lines do not run parallel like I see in a lot of photos. How do I project the cod lines to the thighs? The cod overlaps thighs so there is clanking when walking. I agree that the shape of thighs are not perfect. They look more cylindrical from front. I need to shape them with hot water some. Also, I think the outsides should be rounded down instead of up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m looking for advice on best way to trim thigh to better match cod and ab. How do I project outline of cod to get thigh to match??? I’m on the right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congratz to you!

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Impressive! VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! Wow! I wish I had the tools to do this. Holy carp, dude!

Welcome! What will be your first troop? Are you in the Windsor/Detroit area?

Nice! What was your previous costume?

Welcome and good luck with your mission! Long live the Empire!