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  1. On 11/17/2017 at 9:24 AM, Dracotrooper said:

    Heart warming story Bryce - thank you for sharing. Wonderful paint job; that TK helmet can really sport the pink! Wish you all the best, cheers!

     

    On 11/17/2017 at 2:40 PM, gmrhodes13 said:

    Thanks for posting

     

    18 hours ago, Pyrates said:

    Awesome write up Bryce, stellar work, and epic helmet!


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    Thank you very much, you three!  Hopefully there'll be a purple helmet for Alzheimer's, in memory of my grandfather!  There are a few things that hit close to heart and this (Breast Cancer) is one of them.

     

     

    18 hours ago, Soulart said:

    Ah mister,..... I've been waiting for this!!!!!!! 

    Oh so good. I'm so proud of you that you did it! I've been waiting for this pic. ❤❤❤❤❤big, squeezing hugs to you both! 

    XO 

    I'm glad you enjoyed it :).  I promised that I'd upload them once I got them... and I had to dig around through all the photos for them haha.  

     

    Here's the other one I said I'd get... the one of the two of us :)

     

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  2. On 10/6/2017 at 11:37 AM, Soulart said:

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    A 12 year survival celebration trip to Disney sounds spectacular and simply perfect!!!!! I hope it happens for the both of you!

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    Thank you very much!  Hopefully we'll be able to make it as well.  Also, I was FINALLY able to get a few of the pics and post them:

    Thought you'd enjoy this :).  It's not the beach like I had hoped, but this was something that had a lot of meaning behind it.

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  3. So as a few know, I'm the son of a Breast Cancer survivor.  My mother went through this while I was a freshman in highschool and it was an extremely tough time.  Now being "cancer free" for 10+ years she's still my hero.  So in honor of her anniversary and Breast Cancer Awareness month... a few weeks later haha... I suited up for her.  I have a pic of myself and her SOMEWHERE (and will be uploading it within the next few days).  Being there for her while we walked was fun... also I obtained a lot of armor bites in the process, but worth it.  It was an emotional time and I'm so glad that no one could see the tears I shed as she walked up to the survivors area... the only thing I have to say... thank goodness for anti-fog in that situation lol

     

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    My helmet and my mothers

     

     

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    My hero :)

  4. I should actually edit this thread... at the beginning I mentioned "fitting it to myself", but the way I was doing things was wrong.  

     

    I had a few things that I have to fix after my first troop, but luckily they were a little easier.  A few straps I had to "shorten" due to not being able to reach my helmet, but bringing my bicep pieces up a "smidge" alleviates this problem for me at least :D

     

    Now to start looking forward to EIB and Cent!!!!!  And of course.... my jacket!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dancing-trooper: 

  5. On 10/12/2017 at 5:03 PM, Shanester said:

    Congrats and welcome aboard trooper! :salute:

     

    On 10/12/2017 at 7:48 PM, gmrhodes13 said:

    Congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks

     

    On 10/12/2017 at 7:56 PM, magni said:

    Congratulations Trooper!:duim:

    Have fun out there!

     

    On 10/12/2017 at 8:04 PM, Tolo said:

    Congrats and welcome to the ranks


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    On 10/13/2017 at 8:13 PM, AncientOutlaw said:

    Welcome aboard Trooper!

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    On 10/14/2017 at 9:17 PM, FencingCorvetteTrooper said:

    Congrats and welcome aboard!!

     

     

    19 hours ago, Addertime said:

    Welcome aboard!

     

    14 hours ago, NINJAM0VE said:

    Congrats and enjoy serving the empire with those white pristine armor! 

    Thank you everyone!  I had my first troop this Saturday (will be making a thread in the field training exercises, but gotta get the pics first) and it was extremely rewarding!  Even if it was only about 2-ish hours, I had a lot of fun and am looking forward to my next one (still waiting to see what my schedule holds for me).

     

     

  6. 9 hours ago, magni said:

    Congratulations on your approval Trooper!:salute:

    Thank you very much! :salute:

    9 hours ago, wingnut65 said:

    Congrats, Bryce!  :dancing-trooper:Now, lets get out there and make some smiles!

    Thank you, Jeff!!!!! :dancing-trooper: Looking forward to this Saturday! :smiley-sw013:

    8 hours ago, FencingCorvetteTrooper said:

    Congrats and the Florida Garrison just keeps getting stronger!

    Yes it does! :D

  7. So just an update:

    I'm pleased to announce that I've been accepted!  TK 28222!!!!!! :peace::smiley-sw013::peace:

     

    Now time to move on up!!!

     

     

     

     

    On 10/5/2017 at 4:07 PM, wingnut65 said:

    Progress is looking good.  Let me know if you want to have a sanding party to make those seams invisible. 

     

    I will definitely be hitting you up with this soon!

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  8. I'm glad to have gotten my TK Boots when I have (a few months ago).  I got the last size for mine and got a EXTREMELY vague response when I was ordering them... now I see why.  I have had about 4-5 "troops" around my neighborhood and LOVE my TK's!!!!!  I did not know about Imperial Boots at all, but I guess it's nice to know for the future.  This is greatly disappointing, but I'll be treasuring my TK's until the day we BOTH end up on the ground from our "battles"!

  9. I started out with a single snap method (to save on money), but after one test fitting I noticed that I had a few snaps that ALWAYS came undone!  So after being shown the same image you've been shown, I went with double snaps on all connector pieces, except for the cod/posterior connector piece (as well as the arms).  Since upgrading the snaps to double snaps I have not noticed any coming undone.  Of course I have only done about a few test troops which equals a few hours combined, but this'll be put to the test soon as I'm about ready to submit my approval photos.  

    6 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:

    Line 24 refers to the type/size.  The prices can run from $10.00 for a pack of 10 and up.  The best bet is to order them in large quantities, that way they are MUCH less expensive and you can sell or give away the rest.  This is where I got mine:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Line-24-Nickel-Snaps-100-Pack-1263-12-by-Stecksstore-/192146760047?hash=item2cbcd6e16f:m:m0ONS0mlkNZBfCFZ2fRX5sg

    I wish I was given/shown this.... I spent a WHOLE LOT MORE buying close to 12 packs at my local hobby shop.... good to know for the future, thank you, Joseph! :)

  10. 37 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:

    Depending on your size, you can take quite a bit of that off of the forearms, Bryce.  Having a return edge on top is not necessary, but some people like to keep a bit there... makes it look a bit "beefier".  Having an excess of return edge can also lead to "armor bite", where it digs into your skin when you bend your arm.

    Below is a pic of a recent Centurion approved RS kit to give you an example of how much you can take off:

     

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    Thank you for the clarification, Joseph :).

  11. 1 hour ago, bartonajb said:

    Thanks for the tips. Just applied your suggestions. While I'm at it here could I grab another suggestion?
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    How do you recommend trimming this right forearm piece? It's got an odd profile and I don't want to over cut it.


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    Usually with forearm pieces you'll see a definite "line" on the inside of where the pull was done, but unfortunately from this angle I'm unable to see where it is. 

    http://j4tXohx.png  

    Possibly along one of these two lines?  See what Joseph will be able to confirm :)

    On a few of the pieces I agree with @justjoseph63, trim the excess return edges off.  

     

    One more thing that I'm not sure about is the protruding part on your bicep piece.  What I would probably suggest is to trim that back a little to right at the cover strip:

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    Again, Joseph please let me know if this is supposed to be the way for RS?  :)

     

    Looking good on your builds!  Keep it up!

  12. Just a quick update:

    Was unable to load photos last night because I got busy working on my thighs, but here they are :)

    I'll add more details to this late, but right now it's progression photos

     

    Left Thigh:

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    Now the Right Thigh:

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    What I currently have...

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    still have a few more trouble spots to fix, but for the most part I'm GREATLY satisfied!!!  The middle portion will be covered by a cover strip and I was given the "Ok" to use a 2".  This'll greatly cover those trouble areas.  I just have a little more sanding to do to blend the sides in and then it's time for spray paint!!!!  And after that... *drum roll* SUBMISSION PHOTOS for basic approval.... again lol :peace:

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  13. 1 hour ago, Soulart said:

    Yes. Out the 3, my mom is the only survivor. I was distraught ( Actually, I lost my mind) when she mentioned they found something on her mammo, as I was secretly getting a lump checked too at the time and didn't want to tell her! Mine was negative. Hers was not. :( oh I was SO angry she was diagnosed. Immediately I thought "Are you serious????? You cannot take another woman I love from me!!!!" I don't know who I screamed this to, but I didn't do good mentally when she was diagnosed. My grandmother was gone, my sister was gone. Not my mom too...... Ugh.

    Today actually marks her 5 year mark from diagnosis, and we are spending the day together tomorrow to celebrate that. And book our upcoming genetic testing as there's another 11 markers that offer more defined, specific strains in types of hereditary cancers. I'd rather know. Before they could only test for 2. I'd rather have more information about what will affect my health, and both my mom and I are going for further testing. To help ourselves, and others in the future.
    Its all weird. And slightly terrifying, but also interesting. emoji7.png there's nothing I can do to change the DNA except be attentive. And proactive.

    IF you walk on the beach, I want to see a picture of that!!!!! Because that just sounds perfect! Bucket in the sand, waves rolling in the background? Serene Beauty! Mom wearing the bucket, you smooching her abs forehead? :)

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    It's always scary when something like that happens.  My mother found out because of our dog.  It was odd, but the dog was the one that pointed it out to her.  She did have a lump and just hoped it was nothing, but had it checked out to find out it was cancer.  Luckily she was alerted to it early and was able to get it out in one go, but the mental scars are still there.  I was just out of my freshman year in High School when we got word.  I didn't want to do much but wait at home for the doctors to call and there were a few days that I'd head to the hospital after school.  I hear you about not wanting to have cancer take someone else from you.  I felt the same way.  One of the young girls in my grade was diagnosed around the same time.  She decided to go to homeschooling after that.  I will admit that through the process I got an education.  Medicine has fascinated me, but I don't think I can afford to go to the schooling for that haha!

     

    My mother is reaching her 12 yr mark (next year) so we like to do something different each year.  I'm wanting to take her to (possibly) Disney and get a button that says "12 yr survivor".  I'm wanting to surprise her with this part lol, but having 3 dogs it's sort of tough to do things that are about 2 hour drive one way.

     

    I'll be sure to let you know as well on what I do :).  These occasions are MEANT to be celebrated,  so you have fun with your mother as well!  Also, congrats to her on her 5 year mark!  Here's to many more!!!!

     

    c(_)   <- that's a cup lol... best I could do :P

     

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  14. 5 minutes ago, Soulart said:

    I'd love to see any pics of you at a walk, or any pinking you have done in her honor. I love seeing things like this :) anything that anyone has done to honor.
    I'm so glad your Mother is still with you emoji173.png
    Walks are beautiful ways to remember and honor their lives. Especially if you are accompanied by others close to you to share in the moment.
    I hope your upcoming walks see someone beside you. If not, hug a stranger. As they are there honoring their loved one too. XO

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    I'll be sure to take plenty of pics :).  Even if I can't attend the walk, I'll do something for her, possibly a walk on the beach (of course in my armor lol) or take a simple pic with her in the bucket I'm putting together for her!  

     

    I'm hoping that when the time comes I'll be with others, but again if I'm not, (like you said) there are others there for the same reason!  I also read that your mother is also a survivor?  I'm happy for that as well as you staying proactive on your end!  

     

    As always, love reading your troop logs  :salute:

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  15. 12 hours ago, Haribon72 said:

    And subscribed to this build thread!

     

     

    Thank you very much!!!!

     

    11 hours ago, ukswrath said:

    Welcome to the party :peace:

    Party hardy, my friends! :peace:

     

     

     

    Now a brief update:

    I have added the shims (with great thanks to @wingnut65 ) and have also started adding the abs paste!  I will post pictures soon... unfortunately I'm at work so cannot upload pics here.  However I added one layer, sanded down, but there were still a lot of imperfections.  Added a second and third layer (slowly flaring outwards to blend the two halves together), sanded down and only have a few more spots to fill and blend.  I have tried to add these with a stir stick (free from starbucks, but extremely fragile) so I went ahead and use a chop stick to stir.  I must say... a lot more sturdy!  I then used a popsicle stick to smear the ABS Paste on (thick) to sand it back down.  Thanks to Jeff, again, I'm going to be polishing it out to make it a bit easier to paint/prime.  I will be heading to my local hardware store either this weekend or this Friday to choose the correct paint and primer combo.  

     

    I will post pictures of the process when I get home, hopefully if everything goes well :)

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