MacPhisto

Congratulations on your first troop! There's nothing like the feeling of a first troop! It's like that new car smell, only it's a new armor smell, the smell of E6000 in all it's prime glory, smells like, Death Star victory!

Excellent pictures! Great post!

I just have to say I'm quite impressed with the level of support in these forums. A question never goes unanswered. Thanks Kalani and Joseph for the input/feedback!!!

Most appreciated KMan! Thanks for the information, greatly!

I have searched Trooperbay.com for the ear screws but cannot find them. The closest thing to the ear screws I found were this: https://trooperbay.com/costuming-supplies/hardware/trooper-helmet-fastener-kit Unfortunately, I ordered this kit but, of course, it doesn't work for my purposes. I have an ANOVOS helmet and I'm completely frustrated with not knowing where to get the appropriate screws!

Looks like a kid in a candy store!!! Awesomeness!!! Should be a great build!

Congratulations. That First Order armor is definitely shiny! Go EIB and Centurion all the way!

Most excellent! Looks great! I love the HWT canon! That sucker's a beast!

I just realized that Trooperbay sells rare earth magnets for $4.00 a set! What a steal!

I found mine at Home Depot of all places.

On Saturday, March 11, 2017, a few of us attended a wedding for a couple known by a member of the 501st. Attendees: TK-77797 - Solomon TK-92785 - Kevin TK-20155 - Frank ID-86007 - Christian Jedi Master - Nick Event Details: The whole shtick was that we would wait until the bride and groom were in the reception room and had been served dinner. This meant waiting around, a lot of waiting around, but at least we were indoors. At the appropriate time, our Imperial Officer, Christian, made an entrance with Star Wars music blaring. He made the crowd aware that the Empire was searching for 2 Rebel scum. The TKs, myself included, searched the party for the 2 Rebels among the crowd until we happened upon the bride and groom seated at the front of the banquet hall. We were about to arrest them when Jedi Master Nick showed up to protect them. The wedding event went well and soon we were standing by a Tardis, (inside was a photobooth,) to take pictures with the bride, groom, and family members.

Excellent troop!

So, behold, here are some ACTION SHOTS with my DLT-19!!

Solomon Odom 77797 EIB A4 Andrew Thanks! http://www.whitearmor.net/eib/certificates/77797-eib.png

Okay, if by "action shot" you mean one in portrait mode, not one in a parade, then I can and will deliver. At least that's what I'm thinking you mean. Also, thanks for the EIB certification! I plan to focus on those improvements you've mentioned to move forward to Centurion. Thank you for all your help!

Here's a picture taken of me in the St. Paddy's Day parade last Saturday in Alexandria, VA. Also, you probably can't see it too well in this photograph but I'm using my new vinyl hand guards as well! Hope this helps!

FINALLY! My DLT-19 has arrived!!!!! This should be the final piece of EIB puzzle, let me know if I missed anything! This is hot off the mold from HFX, their premiere line! Thanks!

Certainly I could use the E11 as a ESB blaster once I make modifications and use my DLT-19 for ANH! Thanks once again for all the help on this!

Welcome on board!

I kind of figured the E11 wasn't entirely up to snuff. I'll post pics of my DLT-19 when I get it. HFX told me I should be receiving it sometime this week. If the blaster's the only issue than I'm fine with that. Thanks again!

Most excellent!

I am not afraid of failure so much as I am concerned with not trying. I know I've made multiple mistakes during this submission, yet I am quite thankful for all of the help I have received. Here are some updated photographs for the submission, and once again, thank you. As promised, I've removed the paint on the cod rivet and butt plate snaps! Also, I've lowered my thighs to make them closer to my shins: And finally, I've "blacked out" the interior of my helmet using strips and foam padding: I know, the fans are white, silly me bought them like that before I knew it would be best if they were black. Thank you all for all of your help in this laborious process. If there's anything further you can think of I'm missing or need to do just ask. I appreciate all of the help I've received. Like a true stormtrooper I'm terrible with my aim and attention to detail is a constant struggle for me, but in the end my efforts do pay off! Thanks!

Most excellent uniform! Great to see this quality of work, and in my area to boot!

Thanks for the information. I was equally concerned about the belt flap. I found that I actually had it tightened too much which is what was causing the overlap. I can loosen that, indeed. Is that something that'll affect EIB? Just curious. BTW, I can't wait 'till I get my DLT-19 from HFX! Thanks again!

Wow! I feel like such a noob! Nope, I didn't see that anywhere in the CRL but it makes perfect sense. I greatly appreciate the insight into this. I've switched the forearms around appropriately. Thanks for the advice. Hopefully this will satisfy the mandate. I may have made many mistakes in this submission but perhaps my mistakes will be for the benefit of someone else! Also, thank you for the information as well. I have already made the correction to the TD clips as referenced in the picture above. Thanks everyone for all the help!