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Sunday at 08:35 PM

Minus the helmet is a blessing because... well... That 850 bucket isn't accurate at all. I'm surprised it can be approved with the tiny ears and other problems. Printing a Nico bucket will get this whole thing looking way way better.

Though mine is still in the build stage, sitting does seem easier and different than with an ANH TK. The cod slides under the belt and up as you sit. The ab section will need to be cut to fit under her chest. Mine is pretty high on me and slides up over my nips as I sit, lol. But the ab and chest attachment and fitment seems pretty secondary for sitting. All the magic is in the cod and belt.

Very cool project James! I'm looking forward to seeing it all put together. :dancing-trooper:

Sunday at 06:15 PM

I waited about 11 months for mine and received it in the last 8 months. It was a long time, but it's a really great unit.

New Member Introductions · April 13

Welcome to FISD Xavier!!! Your armor looks amazing and was my privilege to approve. :salute:

April 12

I believe the upcoming 2025 Black Series figure is also called the Imperial Armored Commando. Of course, there's no box yet but that's how the news sites are listing it.

April 11

4/9/24 - Ronald McDonald House Party

103rd TK troop, 9th for 2024

In April of 2024, Dewback Ridge finally got to go back to Ronald McDonald house after a roughly 5 year absence. COVID stopped these troops and I never got to do one... until now!

We began the troop with a serious meeting discussing ways in which to spread smiles and enjoy troopy antics that wouldn't break our little plastic necks. Or butt plates. No one likes a broken butt plate.

A moment of reflection as the sun set to the west.

A quiet song at the piano to set the mood for dinner.

A ball game spread smiles between posing for pix.

Every time I see a McDonald house troop in someone's log I get a little jealous. Well, no more!!! I finally get to cross that one off. Next one I hope to cross off is a Weird Al tour, but I'm not holding my breath.

April 11

Okay, a DDR photo (or 20) is now on my must-do list.

Happy graduation!!! :th_AnimatedBravoSmiley: :dancing-trooper:

April 11

4/6/24 - Surreal Comics 1 Year Anniversary

102nd TK troop, 8th for the year

This one was an unofficial troop at a comic store. The owner is a friend of the garrison and does a lot of favors for us. Getting to help celebrate their first year was great. And it was my first troop with the elephant gun!

T-21, baby! It's the same length as a DLT-19 but it sure has a lot more presence. This one was made by Tye, the Boba Fett in the above photo about 8 to 10 years ago. It appeared on the 501st forums for sale in Texas and I jumped on it. It's fantastic and will be going out with me in the future. At about 7 lbs, it's not bad to carry around for a few hours.

These vintage motor cars requested that I pose with them. My only price was that they take a pic with my own datapad for my archives. :laugh1:

Back to the troop, a local radio station was covering the event and the host wanted to interview someone with a voice changer. I was the only one in attendance with the little speakers and our CO (also in attendance) agreed it was fine since it was just radio. So I did about 30 seconds with Erica Viking. SO awesome!!!

And then I got paid again for my services - with a selfie. I've listened to Erica since college (she's been a local DJ on various stations for a while) and it was awesome to be able to do this.

102 troops... Being a TK is still every bit as good as my first troop. :dancing-trooper:

April 11

Troop 101 was a birthday party troop at a gym... at which I forgot my bucket at home. 100 troops without a problem and I forget my bucket on 101... UGH. :6: So I had my first event handling and my first non-TK troop.

3/24/24 - Nerd Poetry Slam

TK Troop 101, 7th for the year.

A small group of loyal Imperials showed up to protect the nerds from Rebels. This was part of a larger city-wide Slam that involved a lot of different stages and poetry types. The finals were later that night. This was the nerdy poetry.

TK9-Mabel was ready for some nerd love. And sniffing out Rebels. And treats.

Opposite angle shot a few seconds later

Mabel was popular. I thought "hmm... this might be a troop for Mabel to get some therapy hours and really connect with people." and it was. She got so much love all day. Didn't mind the loud speakers on stage or the clapping. She was in her zone.

We entertained the crowd before the poetry started.

I think they only came to see her tho...

Later in the afternoon, once the troop was over and poetry was going, Mabel and I kicked back and soaked in the culture.

April 11

Well done Centurion!!! :th_AnimatedBravoSmiley: :salute:

April 10

You can use a razor blade to make the corners angled if you wish. It's very easy and pretty self explanatory once you do one. Just put the blade at the angle you want and then press. It'll go through the top and self-stop when it hits the armor below. Just keep your fingers out of the way.

I'd do the top corner at the very least. It looks pointy right now.

April 8

This is looking REALLY good! Nice job on the modifications and dressing fixes.

April 1

That's fantastic!!! Sounds just right.

March 30

Newly Approved Members - Sound Off! · March 27

I did my 101st troop last weekend and STILL feel amazing when I get to walk around in my TK's boots. I know all too much how you're feeling right now. And let me give a tiny glimpse into your future - no matter what dumb things life throws at you, there's always the peace and happiness of being inside the armor. It never goes away or gets old. It's super special and I'm so glad you get to be part of it.

Cheers to you Terry!!! :dancing-trooper: :salute: :jc_doublethumbup: Happy for ya!!!

March 24

I was thinking something like chipboard. It's like just one layer of cardboard and doesn't have any corrugation. It also gets a little floppy the more you work with it. May be a good simulade?

Wall paper is an excellent idea as well. ACE Hardware has lots of that kind of thing in small squares vs huge rolls.

March 24

18 hours ago, TheRascalKing said:

Leather is exceptionally expensive in the size required for this pauldron

Agreed. Which is why I'm suggesting.... cardboard.

Cardboard and some red spray paint, my friend. Cardboard. Not for the final product, but for mock ups and test fits. Heck, don't even have to do red spray, but it might help in the visualization of the final thing. Even red construction paper might work and be sized about right for each panel. Cut and stick to the cardboard. Or tape. Or anything.

Never give up! :th_AnimatedBravoSmiley: :salute: