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Agreed, I have the strapping on my shopping list and now will change it to elastic. Great idea! BTW, Polar, if it is just for your work, can you get some white plastic and create sittable thighs that are comfortable to sit in, but not for realy 501st trooping?

I also have limited storage space available. I thought I would end up with one of those awsome Husky/Stanley bins that Jason posted, but at my last troop, Boba Fett showed up with a couple smaller bins, one for his Fett and one for his TK. They are Sterilite 23-gallon bins. I found them at Wally-World, including black ones. I've thought about getting a gray one, just to make it easier to find in an ocean of bins, but I will wait until my kit is far enough along to know it will all fit in one.

I have recently received my big brown box and have read plenty of build threads. One thing that has given me the get the comfort level to cut plastic, is watching the Trooperbay's videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/TK4510DECALS/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=1

As I was walking in our Fourth Of July Parade in my Tusken, I overheard a man tell his son, "That one is a Jawa!". Now, I don't expect everyone to know the name 'Tusken', but 'Sandperson' is perfectly acceptable. (BTW, we had no Jawas on that troop) Can't wait to finish my TK to see what questions I get in it!

My BBB has arrived and now I am making sure I have what I need and getting what I don't. This list is perfect! Thanks for putting it together, Joseph! I'm heading to JoAnn's this weekend with a stack of 50% off coupons. I know, one per transaction, so there will be a few trips to the car...

I saw someone mention they use prescription swimming goggles when wearing their bucket. I'm just going to keep with my contacts.

Like they have suggested, start hitting the pinned threads in the "Getting Started - Read This First!" section. Since the armor is made out of plastic, it is very possible to make things smaller, larger, wider, more curvy, less curvy, etc. A quick search of the 501's Members list shows that there are at least 10 members of the Timberline Garrison located in Boise. The search is on www.501st.com, under 'Members' Welcome. Good Luck and Have Fun!

Awesoooome! That is just so cool! Congrats!! Ours is also in August, which happens to be when I am expecting to receive my Big Brown Box. I am thrilled to see a couple Tuskens in the mix, so there is some hope for me this year after all! BTW, when you were guarding the beverages, was the Gunner hitting you with his blaster?? Kinda looks like a phaser ray!

Exactly! The kits are the way to go. As you fit yours to your body, you need to know if it is too tight, too loose, digging in in uncomfortable locations... all things that a mannequin can't tell you. Good luck and have fun, Josh!

Maybe they would build it for you... Hoping for the best!

Awesoooome! Welcome to the party, Luke! Congrats, Mom and Dad!

DZ 50297 requesting 501st access! http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=18619 Thanks

It is the date of another very life-changing event for me. It's my twin daughter's birthday - 50297!

Two different products have been mentioned here and should not be confused... Goo Gone is a citrus based cleaning product that is relatively mild on plastics. Test it first. Goof Off is a Xylene based flammable cleaning product that will melt plastic, and will take paint off a car, or other metal surfaces. Avoid using Goof Off on plastic!!! And, I'd agree with the sandpaper or plasti-dipping the inside!

Ditto. At least I know I will meet the requirements of the Body Building Liaison for the Fett or any of the Stormtrooper costumes! Sometimes ya just need to slow down and read the fine print! Very creative. I think I will like hanging out with this family!

I get the same thing on the forum page. But the homepage www . fl501st . com works fine. Clicking the forum link from there gets the same weird screen. EDIT: Actually clicking on any link on the top bar gets the weirdness.

I just ordered a kit Sunday night and have an estimated delivery date between April 10th and 20th. I guess that fits their 9-15 business day delivery. justjoseph63, have you received your 'dispatched' kit, yet?? EDIT: I see joseph posted on another post that it took 6 weeks to get his full kit, but 9 days for the Hasbro kit off eBay. I bought the last of 10 pipe kits off eBay on Sunday, so we will see how long it takes!

Unfortunately, yes. Clowns are a little freaky to me. I recall heading back inside and ran into the sliding glass door, knocking myself out. I remember seeing a pizza stuck to the ceiling and three Troopers singing in harmony, London Bridge. I woke up on Wednesday.

Man, this is getting pretty good. Sure wish I hadn't passed out so early, I really missed a lot!

So, no adult supervision? I hope R2 was able to turn off the cameras around here...

Congrats to the 2015 FISD Force Aloha! This hobby takes a lot of time and dedication and I thank you all for your willingness to serve the Detachment! And thank you also to those that are stepping down. The FISD would not be the awesome place it is without all your hard work. I've only been walking around these white corridors a few months, but I've had a chance to bump into a few of you here and there. Rest assured that my armor is on order and I look forward to building it and submitting my application under Force Aloha! I've heard of the cookies, now I need to find out about this pie stuff...

He was fortunate that he made it to the only green spot in the neighborhood. His son tweeted that he was battered, but doing fine! Glad the Force was watching out for him!

I play Architect in real life. Mostly commercial - offices, schools, higher ed, healthcare, athletic complexes, student housing - but currently doing assisted living facilities.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harrison-ford-injured-plane-crash-n318301 Prayers are lifted for Mr. Ford!

Tony, I wouldn't take it too personal. Wingnuts are nuts, but the world wouldn't be held together without us. I mean, them. I don't want to get this off track more than it has, but the question was asked. Here it is when it was new And here is the current status. Not enough done yet and too much left to do. After I finish my Tusken, I will finish replacing the front floor board and both front valances, finish the brake job and then pull the engine. And now back to the regularly scheduled Awesome Thread!!!!