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Scotty33

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  3. A Noob Question

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    Check out the CRLs, there are a few differences.<br>

    The Hero helmet only has 6 teeth cutout, Stunt has 8. The Hero has 3 bumps on the ears, Stunt has 4. Hero only has 2 ear screws, Stunt has 3. Also, the Hero belt has 4 rivets to hold the holster on, the Stunt only has 2.<br><br>

    (Plus, some other differences I may have forgotten, but it's early and I haven't had a coffee yet....)

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  7. Aussies ATA TD pipe help

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    I used 50mm pressure pipe which has an OD of just over 60mm. I think I got it from Tradelink, I had to chamfer the ends with my Dremel.<br>

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    If you can't get any, PM me your address and I'll send some to you, I'm pretty sure I have some left.

  9. Brattie's AP Build and Journey to The 501st

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    Alright - First Troop De Brief...

     

    It was awesome!

     

    Alright, had a GREAT chat with one of the Garrison and they gave me some tips.. and I think them so awesome I'm going to pass them on..

     

    PICTURES:

     

     

     

    Watch the Photo"bombing". You don't want to anger fans by popping in behind people during events. So be sure they wish you in the shot when it's being taken.

     

     

     

    Congratulations on your first troop and glad you enjoyed it!

     

    On the photobombing, I have photobombed a LOT and never once had a bad reaction to it, so don't be overly shy with it. Another way to get a big smile from people is to sneak up behind the person taking the photos and make bunny ears or just stand behind them. Guaranteed laughter from the people in the photo!

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  12. Brattie's AP Build and Journey to The 501st

    in Build Threads Requireing Maintenance

    Posted

    I absolutely understand the trepidation towards your first troop, it's pretty nerve racking.<br>

    Meeting a bunch of experienced troopers who all seem to know each other can be hard, especially as I live a couple of hours away from where most of the troops happen here. I was lucky that my first troop was a smallish local one where I already had met half the troopers.<br>

    The next day I did a big one in the city (Special Kids Xmas party) where I hadn't previously met anybody.. I met the friendliest bunch of people you could ever want to meet, they were all willing to help and wanted to talk about my kit etc. Pretty much all of my fears were unfounded.<br>

    Since then, it's onwards and upwards, and I feel less like a noob with every troop.<br>

    It can be hard to take the plunge, but will be worth it!

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  15. Time to lift some spirits troopers!

    in Off Topic

    Posted · Edited by Scotty33

    That's so awesome, thanks everyone!<br><br>

    I should mention, Ryan has been doing it a bit hard, his cancer has spread and been upgraded to Stage 4. He has also asked his mum if Chewbacca could come and visit, so to have the man himself in that photo is amazing!

  16. Starting a suit

    in Getting Started - Read this First!

    Posted

    Hi Simon,<br>

    Are you the same Shazzam who signed up on the Redback forums the other day? If so and you are looking at ROTJ, it would be worth sending Disco a PM on the Redback forums. He will be able to point you in the right direction.<br>

    I think the only current ROTJ maker is CFO, who is here on FISD as ssunky.<br><br>

    Good luck and enjoy the ride!

  17. Time to lift some spirits troopers!

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Do you have a timeline for when you're hoping to present it?

    We've got a MAJOR Convention coming up in the first weekend of June, so we could potentially get a large group photo for use.

    Thanks Tim, that would be amazing! I was hoping to present it to him next week, but only because we have a hospital troop then. Having said that, it looks like they will be in Brisbane for a while so it would be awesome to be able to keep giving him continual support, so if you could get that to happen, it would be fantastic, thanks!
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  20. Time to lift some spirits troopers!

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Are you happy to receive a message from a trooper in the making (i.e. No full kit yet)

    I'd make sure it was suitably cool

    I'm supposed to be getting my Garrison patch this week, would it be cool to just hold the sign in one hand and the patch in the other?

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Yes guys, both would be awesome, thanks!

  21. Help building my Anovos kit.

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

    Posted

    The first cut is pretty terrifying, start with something relatively simple like the handguards. It gets easier after that.

    I thought the ANOVOS kit did have instructions, or possibly it's a PDF they can email you.

     

    Have a read through the build threads, everyone here was in the same position when we started, also get in touch with your local Garrison, get along to an armour party and see some kits up close and work being done.

    It's a journey, but it is one that is well worth it!

  24. Time to lift some spirits troopers!

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Hi fellow troopers,<br>

    The 11 year old son of a friend of my wife's has begun chemo treatment today. He is a big Star Wars fan, and I would really appreciate if we could get some photos of troopers holding up a sign wishing him the best, his name is Ryan. Would also love it if you could fit your Garrison/Country on there somewhere. I plan to put the photos into an album and present it to him at the next hospital troop which is in 2 weeks time.<br>

    Thanks!<br>

    Scott

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