ShadyP

there has to be a market for a FOTK themed banana hammock. I don't know that I want to see that market... but its got to exist.

9/21/19 Plattsburgh CC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah, I figured it’s too good to be true. Just means I need to get this together quickly once it arrives. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

upon inspecting the TFA and TLJ crl's, the image for the cod is the exact same image. I checked the URLs for both, and it points to the same file. So with that in mind, according to the CRL, this cod will be fine

These lenses are a bit foggier than my TFA was but I don't mind. I'm mostly amped about my glasses actually fitting in a helmet! I've been a mostly blind TK for a couple years now. I'm hoping to get this kit to lvl2. I haven't finished those updates to my ANH yet and figure it's easier to do while constructing than it is after the fact.

I mentioned having a new helmet and haven’t shown it off! Time to correct that mistake. The padded interior lining was a nice surprise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Kevin Snow is our GML and we've been chatting about this for about as long as I've had it on pre-order. We're going to see what the shape of the cod is once cut out and make a decision from there. If I need to get a new one from KB, worse things have happened. The fact that this kit might actually be shipping his weekend is a miracle all of itself.

Well, after a few years of waiting and looking at the other parts starting to collect dust in my closet BSP appears ready to ship these out. They sent me this photo late last night of the kit. It looks, well, difficult. It also appears to have a metal holster clip included which may make the one I already have able to be sold to someone else. We shall see. What I don't see in this image is the riot shield they said all preorders were shipping with. I'm not terribly bothered by that, but I'll ask them about it. Hopefully this kit can be altered to use for a TLJ build. I think all that needs to be adjusted is the cod. I'll greatly appreciate anyone with info about that. -------------

I'm at 46. Please hit me with the 25 badge.

Alright alright alright. I'll start up the tally of all times in the kit. Thankfully our garrison website has a TroopTracker that has all this data logged for me already. I'm sure I can track down photo's for most of these. I'll add them when I can. 57. Make a Wish 'Reveal Party' - Shelburne, VT 2023-01-18 56. Super Galactic Toy Drop - Rutland, VT 2022-11-19 55. Star Wars Night at the Ballpark - Burlington, VT 2022-07-23 54. Mid-Deployment Yellow Ribbon Event - VT National Guard 2021-10-30 53. 5K Walk to "Beat the Blerch" - Essex Junction, VT 2021-10-23 52. Vermont Sci/Fi & Fantasy Expo - Essex Junction, VT 2021-10-03 51. Get Your Rear in Gear - Colchester, VT 2021-08-15 50. Make-a-Wish Sendoff - Burlington, VT 2020-02-21 49. Rise of Skywalker Premier - Essex Cinemas, Essex VT 2019-12-19 48. UVM Hockey Star Wars Night - Burlington, VT 2019-11-16 47. Plattsburgh ComicCon - Plattsburgh, NY 2019-09-21 46. Get Your Rear in Gear 5K -Colchester, VT 2019-08-11 45. Star Wars Night with VT Lake Monsters -Burlington, VT 2019-07-27 44. Weird Al- Gilford NH 2019-07-18 43. Center City Little League Opening Day -Burlington, VT 2019-05-04 42. Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo - Essex Jct, VT 2019-04-27 41. UVM Children's Hospital Visit - Burlington, VT 2019-03-29 40. Granite State Comiccon 2018 2018-09-08 39. Get Your Rear in Gear 5K (Colchester, VT) 2018-08-12 38. Star Wars Night at the Ballpark -Burlington VT 2018-07-28 37. Essex Memorial Day Parade 2018-05-26 36. Solo Premier - Essex VT 2018-05-24 35. Free Comic Book Day - Burlington, VT 2018-05-05 34. May the 4th at Phoenix Books -Essex VT 2018-05-04 33. Brownell Library Star Wars Day Essex, VT 2018-05-04 32. MAW Event for Terminally Ill Child - Manchester VT (2017-12-29) 2017-12-29 31. The Last Jedi Premier - Middlebury VT (2017-12-16) 2017-12-16 30. Ron's Last Wish (to See TLJ) Event (2017-12-16) 2017-12-16 29. Toys Under The Tree Toy Drive - Rutland VT (2017-12-09) 2017-12-09 28. UVM Winds Concert (2017-11-12) 2017-11-12 27. Woburn Halloween Parade (2017-10-29) 2017-10-29 26. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk (2017-10-15) 2017-10-15 25. Plattsburgh Comic Con (2017-09-30) 2017-09-30 24. Walk to End Alzheimer's (2017-09-17) 2017-09-17 23. Force Friday Event - Toys R Us - Williston VT (2017-08-31) 2017-08-31 22. Star Wars Night @the Ballpark (2017-07-15) 2017-07-15 21. Montreal Comic Con (2017-07-07) 2017-07-07 20. Team Jeremy Relay for Life- Essex Junction VT (2017-06-17) 2017-06-17 19. Relay for Life (Montpelier VT) (2017-06-10) 2017-06-10 18. Essex Memorial Parade (2017-05-27) 2017-05-27 17. Carrie Fisher Tribute Patch Troop (2017-05-16) 2017-05-16 16. Star Wars Night at Fenway Park with the Boston Red Sox (2017-05-04) 2017-05-04 15. Malone Comic Con (2017-04-29) 2017-04-29 14. Big Change Roundup (2017-03-13) 2017-03-13 13. UVM Children's Hospital visit (2017-02-17) 2017-02-17 12. Rogue One Release - Essex Cinemas (2016-12-15) 2016-12-15 11. Local 22/44 News Appearance (2016-12-15) 2016-12-15 10.Toys for Tots Drive - Killer Rabbit Games & Comics (2016-12-05) 2016-12-05 9. Woburn Halloween Parade (2016-10-30) 2016-10-30 8. Star Wars Reads: Bear Pond Books (2016-10-22) 2016-10-22 7. Star Wars Reads Day (2016-10-08) 2016-10-08 6. Rogue One Toy Launch - Toys-R-Us-VT (2016-09-29) 2016-09-29 5. Vermont Lake Monsters - Star Wars night (2016-09-04) 2016-09-04 4. Trivia Night at the Pierson Library (2016-07-19) 2016-07-19 3. Burlington-Winooski Middle School Summer Program (2016-07-15) 2016-07-15 2. CMN/VT Children's Hosp. Fundraiser (2016-05-22) 2016-05-22 1. FCBD - Earth Prime Comics (2016-05-07)

About a year ago I was in touch with Carlos Estrella and he sent me a ton of photo's of his kit and a few molds. After discussing with many of our esteemed FISD veterans it was pretty much unanimous that these molds were recasted from the original KW anovos parts. I've still got that conversation history and photo's should anyone want more details.

Who else is waiting on the BSP FOTK preorder? Has anyone heard from them since they last posted a need for a 5 axis CNC to make one of the molds?

Indeed Shawn, I've had a 'fun' experience getting this armor. Everything I've seen from Mimic these last couple weeks is flawless. As I stated previously, I should have kept my damn mouth shut and stayed on that run. I had a friendly discussion with Mimic recently and at least mended that burned bridge. I'm hopeful for BSP to stick to their stated 'all preorders will ship in June' declaration. BUT I'll be happy to just have this kit completed before Celebration Chicago.

After looking at mutiple photo's of Carlos' armor and conferring with a group of FISD admin/leaders/guru's it appears that Carlo's armor is an Anovos recast. I hope he can share some information/evidence to the contrary but that is what the images provided point to. That said, my Vermont group is now on the Backstage Props FOTK preorder. They say they are pulling them in June, but I believe noone when it comes to timelines anymore. I'll get it when I get it.

I just had an extended conversation with Carlos Estrella in Mexico City about the FOTK armor he makes. Does anyone have this kit and would you be willing to share some thoughts on it? Carlos makes it with 2mm styrene and either ships as a kit, as ready to wear armor, or as a full setup with boots/gloves/belt/helmet. His prices are lower than anyone else I've talked to but I don't want to jump on a subpar or possibly recast kit just because it costs less.

I just heard from BSP and my build group is transitioning to their FOTK pre-order with estimated shipping dates in June. Once my paypal claim from KB is settled, we'll route all the money to BSP in Taiwan.

yeah, I saw that update. I've been reading/following the whole dramatic soap opera between KB and the Sandbox and I'm not interested in keeping my business with either of them. I hope KB gets back up and running and restores the reputation he once had but I am afraid that is going to take some time. If Backstage Props would reply to my messaging, I think my build group is getting in on their preorder

There's no chance Mimic would sell to me at this point. I shouldn't laugh, but couldn't help it while typing that. Besides, there were 5 in our VT group build and we are down to 3. I can't leave the other two hanging, our goal is to build together and match. I'm thinking the whole fact that I'm still shopping for a kit is just Karma coming around to get me. I sent Mimic a PM, hopefully he has a good laugh at my expense.

I've been following your stuggles with those incomplete kits on facebook. The whole situation stinks. BUT I'm glad Mimic is rounding the corner on finishing those kits. In hindsite, I should have been more patient with him. In fact, I may peek in on that thread now...

Sure - thanks

One of my squad mates reached out to BSP this morning for details and either hasn't gotten info yet or hasn't had the chance to share it with the rest of our build group. I sent a message to Diversity props and he promptly asked me to give him a little bit of time before he could send me all the details. It seems like all established FOTK vendors are going to be hammered this week with the fallout from KB. According to Hal @the Sandbox, Kevin was behind 40+ kits of assorted trooper armor. It's a shame and a sad situation for such a trusted/established vendor to have gotten into. BUT, I guess it was predictable after his posts last week about recasting black series TK helmets making them Solo trooper variants. It's better for him to cut and run than get sued by the mouse/hasbro.

goddammit. KB has announced that he's out of the prop making business and that all outstanding orders should look to paypal for refunds. This was the 3rd Vendor I attempted to get FOTK armor from and I'm genuinely at a loss for what to do next. Paypal is giving Kevin until 5/17 to click the buttons to return my money before they close it out for him and send me money back. In these next 10 days, I need to decide whether to pursue another armorer or just cash out and put the money into a wookie (again). Deja vu sucks. Does anyone have more info on BSP? I can't do fiberglass do to an allergic reaction so Jim's kits aren't options for me.

lookin great Craig!

Craig, I think the PDF of instructions I sent you (written by @ukswrath) includes the details for EIB and Centurion builds. the only thing really holding the Anovos kit back from the upper levels is the belt and the two extra screws holding the holster in place. As Joe suggested, an upgrade to a Kittel belt will pretty much solve both problems while adding the problem of removing the plastic parts from the Anovos belt. I've been dragging my feet on putting my new belt into service, once you are ready perhaps we schedule a day and do them together.

no and I'm not going to push them to. This is a beautiful design and the proprietary nature of 3d modeling is, in my opinion, to be respected. If he's willing, I imagine he'll post publically. I realize now that my post would have been better suited as a PM.