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  8. Field Exercise Awards -- How to track your progress!

    in Field Training Exercises

    Posted · Edited by gmrhodes13
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    Ever wanted a way to show off your troops in white armor?  Well here's your chance!

    We're rolling out a new award system to encourage and reward our members who take the time to post up their field training exercises and keep a troop log.  As you attend events and post logs, you'll earn these shiny profile badges:
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    Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK!


    For example:

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    Thread title: [5] TK-20466 Troop Log

    Troops:

    • 1/1/2017 -- Polar Plunge in West Haven CT
    • 2/2/2017 -- Parade in New Haven CT
    • 6/12/2018 -- ConnectiCon Convention in Hartford CT
    • 8/19/2018 -- Cool Comic Convention in Boston MA
    • 4/21/2019 -- Library Reads Event in Wallingford CT

    Troop log title examples:

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    Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Field Exercise Awards -- Post your milestones here" thread, post a link to your troop log and request your profile be updated!  Simple, right?

     

    Example of milestone post:

    Milestone and Troop Log Title:   [100] TK12345 My troop log

    Date and Event:   8/23/2019 -- Death Star Cooking Class

    I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion.

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    FAQ:
    Do my past troops count?
    Yes!  You can update your troop log thread with all your past events for credit :)

    Is there any costume requirement?
    You have to have attended the event in a costume that falls under the First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment for credit.  We love pictures from any events with white armor though, so even if you attended an event in another costume with stormtroopers present don't hesitate to show off!

    Do I have to include pictures?
    Pictures are not required, but are highly encouraged!  Your picture may end up in the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame :) 

     

    Disclaimer / Permission 

    Many of you already upload their troop pictures to the FISD forum, we are now requesting to share your Troop Log pictures on Instagram and Facebook. If you'd be interested in us sharing your pictures, please add a small disclaimer to the beginning of your Troop Log, right in the very first overview post, stating the following:

    I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion.

     

     

    Big thanks to @Sly11 for volunteering to manage the program :)

     

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  9. Some of our own in the new Mandalorian TV show??!!!

    in Off Topic

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    it would be kind of a paradox situation;

    • We created the suits to emulate screen characters.
    • We become screen characters.
    • We emulate those screen characters.

    Woah man!

     

     

    Simple solution: We use the official costumes only for CRL development, which from what I'm hearing are the Rogue One/Solo trooper costumes anyways.  I can't help but feel like re-introducing the FX costume as the accuracy standard because some costumes appeared in a shot worn by fan extras would be a gigantic step back in accuracy.

  25. AP vs. RS Prop questions

    in Hard Armor (General Discussion)

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    3 hours ago, William S. said:

    Hello all! 

     

    So I have narrowed down my search to either AP or RSP for ANH-S. Now I am stuck. Haha I have emailed both to get some perspective and they both sound great! I've been staring at different builds from both companies on here and it's really hard for me to tell the fine differences between them. 

     

    I had a few questions about them and hoping any of you could shed some light!

     

    1. AP says their ABS is made from .80 gauge plastic and RSP says they make it out of 1.5mm ABS plastic. Which one is thicker? I don't really know how to convert that. Haha I would like to do a lot of trooping and would like the one that holds up best and has a less chance of cracking and if sitting for short periods is less of an issue. 

     

    2. Is there a difference in the color of their ABS? Like is one more white and one more creamy off white? Or are they both same color ABS? And does one ABS yellow quicker?

     

    3. Anyone have experience with the PVC and how it holds up compared to ABS?

     

    4. I am a fairly tall and skinny guy (6' 1", 160lbs, somewhat athletic build). Would these both fit well or does one cater towards my size better?

     

    Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to really get a good feel for which one I want to buy but I am stuck at this point. Haha Any help and thoughts from experience would be appreciated. Thank you all!

     

    Preface: Both makers are amazing.  I've owned 3 different AP sets, and I've helped build 2 others.  I've helped build 2 RS builds, as well as knowing 3 people who actively troop in one.  Either choice is gonna be perfect.  Everything below is my personal experience.

     

    That said;

    1. I think the AP ABS is thicker.  Honestly AP might be one of the thickest ABS pulls out there.  This leads to softer pull details in some spots, but it does make it super resilient to trooping damage.  I've only developed 2 cracks in my crotch tab, and that's because I sit down in armor because I'm a lazy person.  I've been actively trooping in my main trooper costume for 3 years now.
      I know of one trooper in my unit who has several chestplate cracks on her stormtrooper from RS.  She uses a bracket system though, and that will put extra stress on areas.  I think most cracking with any costume will be mostly based on how your treat it and how well you distribute stress.
    2. There's a slight difference between the RS and the AP ABS.  I find the RS ABS to be a slight off white. I've not compared to a PVC kit.  
      I've not seen yellowing issues with either.  My AP ABS is still stark white after years of trooping.
    3. I have zero experience with PVC, but have heard drawbacks to it and that it is more prone to cracking.  Don't take my word for it though.
    4. You're gonna be fine with either kit at your size and weight :) 

    Two things to note about the AP/RS.  The RS helmet is slightly bumpy like the original screen used helmets, and is probably the most faithful to the original for that reason.  The AP helmet is a smoothed and cleaned up version of that, so if you don't like the bumps that's probably better for you.  However if you're super about those movie accurate bumpies, then RS will suit better.  The thighs between the two also look a little different to me, so preference there.

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