justjoseph63

Looking sharp, Trooper! Awesome job on that weapon!!

You got that right, brother!

Winner has been posted here! : http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40877-winner-fisd-c-8-t-shirt-design-contest/

Alright Troopers, after much deliberation, we have a winner for the official FISD t-shirt for Celebration 8! On behalf of the Staff, I would like to congratulate Peter (Barcoder), TK 12175 from Alberta, Canada for his winning entry: LATE ENTRY: I was informed by Peter that our very own Aaron (Pyrates) TK 99725 also had a big hand in this design. (They will have to alternate days for wearing the free shirt) All the artwork submitted was simply outstanding (showing that we have some serious talent out there), and we thank each and every one of you for your great ideas! Although there is only one main winner, after seeing all these incredible designs we felt we should offer more than one of them to be available for purchase, (more swag is a good thing)! Therefore, a some of the other entries will be offered as t-shirts, a patch (or two), and perhaps even a poster. There are even ideas about other items, but those will be determined at a later date. Once things are up and running, the t-shirts will be offered using the "on-demand" process. This way you can choose your shirt color, size, quantity etc and have it shipped to you directly from the manufacturer. More information will be provided in the sales thread (coming soon). Again, a big THANK YOU to all those who participated, and we are looking forward to seeing hundreds of Troopers rocking these at C-8!

Some photos and a LOT more information would be nice.

I think it is important to keep all the build threads as each person posting one has different issues which can be helpful to someone. Also, each armor maker has their own little nuances. I did find it confusing looking for the ones that were specific to my particular kit at first, so perhaps we can put them in different categories, i.e. AM 2.0, Anovos, TM, etc.

As the saying goes, Ade, a picture is worth a thousand words. We would be more than happy to help you out, and posting a pic would really help. If you need help with that, just PM me.

Welcome to the rank of EIB, Jen! Just a few small tweaks and you will be ready for Centurion!

Kits like what, Aiden? I assume you mean Heavy Weapons Trooper, which is made up of ANH Stunt armor, a backpack, and various accessories. The armor kits that can get you 501st approval can be found here, http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/ (steer clear of eBay armor or the like). The packs and armor are based specifications found in the CRL (Costume Reference Library) http://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_hwt Most folks make their own packs, but you can find ones that are pre-made here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/39107-hwt-backpacks-for-sale/

Wow, Aaron!! Outstanding job, brother. I think you have this one nailed!

Spot-on, Josh! Not too much, not too little. If you use a helmet bag, (especially the fleece lined type) and plan on trooping occasionally as a regular TK, be sure to put your bucket in a plastic bag first, as some of the black will rub off. GREAT job!

SUPER nice job on this build, Thomas, and those ear to bucket and ab/kidney connections are outstanding! You should have that EIB badge under your name in no time, Trooper, and that E-11 is a work of art!

Sometimes it takes a day or so before the DOs get to your submission, Conner, but rest assured, they will! You have a great looking set of RS there, and should be good to go for the most part. The one thing that jumps out to me is the alignment of your left ab/kidney connection. The rivets line up well, but the tops don't. (photo 1) This may have to be rectified, but it is a pretty easy fix. Here is a photo of another RS build (photo 2) to give you a reference. You will also need to post up pics of your wrist openings as well as a side view of the S-trim on your bucket. Almost there, Trooper! Photo 2 Photo 1

Looking SHARP, Trooper! After all that hard work, it's time to get your armor submitted for EIB, and then Centurion!!

Yeah, it depends on how much time you have to spare. Like Mark, I spent about 4-5 hours perfecting everything and completing it, (not counting paint drying time, of course). The important thing is to take your time and study the build threads. Like the old saying goes, measure twice, (or three or four times) cut once.

Congrats on being the first in your Garrison to reach level 3, Chris! Now it's time to spread the love, brother. Have you considered joining the Imperial Attache program? The Alabama Garrison is in need of one, and if you are interested, just PM me for more info.

I would like to add that the FISD t-shirt design contest http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40339-celebration-2017-t-shirt-design-contest/is almost over, and that we have some truly outstanding entries! Some of our members took the time to come up with some awe-inspiring designs, and though there can only be one winner, we are considering offering some of the other designs for patches, decals, posters, etc. More on that as things progress. Don't forget that we have another contest for those who want to win a cool jacket. All you need to do is post a well written article and photos of a recent Troop in this thread: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/40791-yet-another-jacket-contest/?hl=%2Byet+%2Banother+%2Bjacket+%2Bcontest and your winning entry will be featured in the April NL.

You are in the perfect section for that, A.J. Here are my opinions on your other questions. 2. I did ABS plates on my first TK, (AM 2.0) but found that a few of them popped off. I changed them all out for nylon webbing on that and my other armor, as I found it conforms to the curves better. Just be SURE to use E-6000. Trust me on this. 3. There is no particular reason for using black, it's just the most available, I think. The color will not really matter for approval on any level. 4. Plasti-DIp is used by many Troopers, (including myself) for various reasons. The black color makes it harder to see up inside the bucket, and helps camouflage the components (fans, etc.) which are normally black themselves. It also adds a little "heft" to your helmet, which a lot of us like. 5. There are 2 schools of thought on this... The bright white matches the armor better, but the off white doesn't show marks as much. Whichever one you choose, I would seriously think about hitting it with a few coats of Scotchgard protectant to make it easier to keep clean. Best of luck on your build, and don't forget to check out the "Advanced Tactics" sections, as hopefully you will be aiming for EIB and Centurion! If we can be of any more help, just ask!

Like Daryl mentioned, you must have your EIB first, but you can then submit for Centurion immediately after approval depending on if there are any issues. Looking forward to seeing your submission!

SUPER nice job on that AM armor, Jon, and I'm sure you will be seeing that EIB badge under your name very soon! Two suggestions if I may, neither of which will affect your submission... I would reinforce the back of the nylon strap that holds your left drop box on. That "V" shaped cut is pretty deep, leaving not much to keep it from breaking eventually. Also, you might want to put a strip of Velcro (the fuzzy side) on the back of your TD clips to help keep them from scratching your butt plate. Really nice job on those ab/kidney connections!

Way to go, David!!!! Congrats, and welcome to the ranks, brother!

Nice job on those fixes, Mike. For a tiny bit more accuracy, you can hit the tips of the mic tips with a bit of white paint, but I think you got this one, Trooper! Also, GREAT to see you went with the double snap system. I swear by it.

Sounds like a cool idea! I have seen them mounted on DLT-19s, but never an E-11. Looking forward to seeing the results!