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We do that too - call that Buckets ‘n Beer [emoji6] For us it’s predominantly aimed at Cadets and prospective members, but we get a good turn out from the Garrison - way more chilled than an AP [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We’ve got a few initiatives planned for the year. The one which has already kicked off is the GCOs Challenge: 12 in 20. Simple really: he’s challenged garrison members to do 12 troops during the year. The obvious math is one troop a month. Troopers sign up for the challenge and we keep score. Simple really. We’ve probably got about a third of the garrison signed up. It hasn’t brought many of those troopers doing their mandatory one annual troop out, tbh, but it is encouraging to see those that average under 10 signing up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice to see you back at it mate! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

One of the nicknames I have for my eldest daughter is "Snips". From an early age she showed how similar to Asoka she was, and still is. Kids were offered 2 names for our BC: Rex or Ben. They chose the latter. He's generally more Ben Solo than Ben Kenobi though

I think we may have another AP coming up. Else let me know if I can help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good to see you back at it, Mark. How close are you to completion now? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just keep going Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow! That looks great Mark! Do you mean the outside details? I don’t think it matters whether you assemble or paint first [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great to meet you yesterday, Mark. Hopefully the AP has reinvigorated you [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TK27777 requesting Detachment access (already had legion access) https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=26124 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great to see you back on it, mate! Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Purely for completeness: a final update to close out this build thread. TK27777 reporting for duty! After 2 years this build is finally over. I was approved earlier this week. I’ve still got a few wearability enhancements to make (studs, remove more return edge, helmet fans, and of course my blaster), but probably won’t take this kit beyond L1 (never say never [emoji1]). Thanks go to those in the group who provided advice and guidance. There’ve been many, too many to mention individually, build threads I’ve followed and taken nuggets from. Off the top of my head though,@Kman,@Ukswrath,@Cricket,@themaninthesuitcase (I know I’ve typed that wrong... again!),@Rat Ferrel... if I’ve failed to mention you, don’t take offence, I’m pretty forgetful [emoji1]lol Instead of loading this post with my submission photos, here’s the one my Garrison used [emoji4] P.s. how do I get Detachment access/status updated? I can’t seem to post in the “sign off” forum. Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Hi Dan I’m a member of Knightfall Garrison, in Melbourne, Australia. We have several interstate and international members who regularly troop with us. If you travel to Melbourne with your kit, look up our site, join the forum and say hey. [emoji4] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

100% agree. I think it may have been you that put me onto the Prym (?) products through one of your posts. Haven’t looked back since getting one of their tools. Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Gotta love the $15 for a billion clamps bag from Bunnings [emoji6][emoji1] lol You’ll work out the order and process that works best for you, just remember slow and steady wins the race [emoji4] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Are you sure? Not sure if it’s a regional thing but I was able to watch it on the train home tonight (I’m in Melbourne Australia). Re the show... wow, how great was that. I actually had to switch off after 30 mins and watch the rest when I got home. It’s a real tear jerker. Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

G’day Edward That’s the Rogue One Death Trooper? The folks over at the SpecOps Detachment might be well placed to assist with your strapping and build questions [emoji4] they specialise in that costume, amongst others. https://specops501st.com/ HTH Rudi Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Thanks Joseph, will cut my masks accordingly [emoji4] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Great reference photo, Dan. Thanks! Am I correct in saying the button is only painted on top, and not the walls (for want of a better term)? I’m sure I’ve seen a diagram illustrating this. Perhaps a Billgram? Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

All good fellas. Appreciate the feedback! [emoji1303] I’d had the photos taken at about 21.00 in a room which uses warm light bulbs, ie a yellowish light. Great for mood lighting, but not ideal for photography [emoji1] Those are the larger unedited photos. I brightened the photos in the collage for colour accuracy, just needs a bit of the old zoomy-zoom to see details [emoji6] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

So you mean ab and kidney plates? Done the painters tape thing [emoji4] trust me, those babies ain’t getting any closer. There’s no requirement for them to be flush for basic approval though. Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the feedback. Could you please clarify what you mean by the chest and ab plates coming together? Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Ask and ye shall receive... Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Not a progress update - it’s been a busy work week. Took a few new photos tonight wearing my undersuit though. So I still have the question about back plate height for you fine folk. Is it too low? I need to straighten the back shoulder tabs and tighten the shoulder straps. That should bring the chest and back plates in a bit. I’m undecided whether to heat bath or heat gun the parts. I’ll mull it over tomorrow. I need to heat treat the posterior plate as it’s flaring a bit, and I think a bit more of the return edge can be removed. It’s also giving armour bites between my legs which isn’t cool, so I’ll need to round or reduce that section. Looking at Tony’s (ukswrath) tutorial, the tail (for want of a better term) of his posterior plate is quite narrow compared to mine. This weekend the goal is to finish strapping the shoulder bells, glue the shoulder covers and sort out the right hand side torso strapping. Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk

Hey Daniel I shouldn’t have TK status yet, just 501st. I’m approved as an officer [emoji1] Sent from my DH77 using Tapatalk