Hesikaya

Welcome to FISD Daren! You are in the right place for help. Glen has already gotten you some handy links but there is still a wealth of knowledge around here for you to check out. It wouldn't hurt to start a build in progress thread while you work on your shiny new armor. There loads of folks on here all the time that are willing to share their knowledge and advice.

Interested to see how the anti fog does for you.

After discovering new greeblies we didn't know existed for 43 years I added them to my blaster. Such a neat and cool add on from justjoseph63 that will likely be overlooked by most but still worth it.

Welcome Luke!

Welcome Richard! Rudi has an excellent point. Having someone local build it would give you the opportunity to be more involved in its construction and give you the confidence you'll need to make repairs or alterations later. Also if you haven't already, consider having it built to the higher standards of Expert Infantry and Centurion for added screen accuracy. We are in the midst of celebrating reaching 1000 troopers who've reached Expert infantry status and 500 Centurion!

Congrats to our newest Centurions! Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

Congrats KC! Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

Welcome aboard Mike!

Welcome to FISD Steven. Looking forward to seeing your build thread soon!

It was nice chatting with you earlier. Looks like that Anovos kit is coming together nicely. It goes without saying that Glen always has some solid advice and I think moving that thigh padding is a great idea to keep that pesky sniper plate in place. I ended up taking my thighs apart a couple times and trimming more off a little at a time to get them tapered for a better fit. E6000 is amazing stuff. I'm wondering about how your arms feel? Looks like your biceps hang a little low over your elbow and its causing your forearms to cover the ends of your wrist plates. Do you have a lot of wiggle room in the forearms? Keep plugging away and you should be on your way to EIB and Centurion in no time!

Welcome to FISD Corry, Lots of great info around here for you to turn that fun brown box into something amazing.

Welcome back James! You're in the best place to learn all there is top know about improving stormtrooper armor.

Welcome James! Definitely take your time and do your research while you are accumulating the funds to make your purchases. Don't feel any need to rush. There will always be more rebels to catch and smiles to make. The important thing is to make your armor right and well and have fun doing it. Maybe that was more than one thing? Also, don't forget to start a build thread. It gives you a great place to ask questions, receive quality advice and feedback. It's like having a bunch of the FISD with you while you build.

Welcome Angus! No better time to get started than right now. Good luck on your build.

Welcome to FISD David. Great to have you here.

Congratulations Ghostrider! Buzz the laser turret.

Raindrop that's coming together nicely. Keep up the good work. It seems there's always something that could use a revision or a minor tweaking. I just got approved for Centurion and am still making adjustments so don't let that bother you. You're almost there trooper! Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

I was hoping you'd see this Glen. Did I do it correctly for potential entry in the newsletter?

EVENT: Death Star Destruction Witness Round-UpLOCATION: Benson High SchoolDATE: 12/09/2020TIME: 30 minutesLANDSCAPE/WEATHER: indoors/outdoors pleasant 70FTROOPERS: TK41469 -Hesikaya -Scott, SL10036-BallDon'tLie -Jeremie, and TK26932 -Marine123 -Mark REPORT: A mock trial is scheduled to hear arguments on the case of the Empire V Luke Skywalker for students enrolled in the Law and Public Safety course at Benson High School. Skywalker is accused of the destruction of Imperial property, personnel, and highly sensitive and rare Kyber materials when he delivered explosives into a small thermal exhaust port on the Empires newest space station also referred to as the Death Star. TK26932 and TK41469 escorted Emperor Palpatine SL10036 to deliver summons and subpoenas to the students who will take part in the mock trial. Students from the small town of Benson were awestruck when the Empires finest troops escorted the Emperor himself into their classrooms to deliver the notices to appear. One student who is believed to be the rebel scum Luke Skywalker was silent when a TK told him that he had lost friends on the Death Star. Of special note, this was TK26932's first official troop! REPORT BY: TK41469 Scott

EVENT: (13) Death Star Destruction Witness Round-UpLOCATION: Benson High SchoolDATE: 12/09/2020TIME: 30 minutesLANDSCAPE/WEATHER: indoors/outdoors pleasant 70FTROOPERS: TK41469 -Hesikaya -Scott, SL10036-BallDon'tLie -Jeremie, and TK26932 -Marine123 -Mark REPORT: A mock trial is scheduled to hear arguments on the case of the Empire V Luke Skywalker for students enrolled in the Law and public safety course at Benson High School. Skywalker is accused of the destruction of Imperial property, personnel, and highly sensitive and rare Kyber materials when he delivered explosives into a small thermal exhaust port on the Empires newest space station also referred to as the Death Star. TK26932 and TK41469 escorted Emperor Palpatine SL10036 to deliver summons and subpoenas to the students who will take part in the mock trial. Students from the small town of Benson were awestruck when the Empires finest troops escorted the Emperor himself into their classrooms to deliver the notices to appear. One student who is believed to be the rebel scum Luke Skywalker himself was shocked when a TK told him that he had lost friends on the Death Star. REPORT BY: TK41469 Scott

Howdy! I’m Scott from the Dune Sea Garrison / Jundland Wastes Squad. Getting into all this has been a journey that I wish I would’ve started so much sooner. I always liked the stormtroopers and then I saw a video on YouTube showing a never ending parade of them going down an escalator at a convention. I was dumbfounded. If there’s that many of them in one place surely, I can find a kit myself I thought. Many years later, when my employer made a “whoops” that resulted in owing me a handsome amount of backpay I ordered a kit from Anovos and joined FISD. Having been bitten by the bug I started working on some foam armor for the younglings in hopes we three could march around the neighborhood together come October. My first troop was in 2019. My favorite so far has been going into hospitals and cheering up the little ones there. Seeing a kid in a hospital bed have their expression change from despair to utter excitement and joy has been amazing! My boys have outgrown their foam TK’s and now join me at every event they’re allowed to rocking a Gonk droid and Jawa costume as Galactic Academy cadets.

Congrats Ken! Welcome to Centurion.

That's great info. Looks like nearly 50% of those who hit EIB continue on to Centurion. Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

Glad you're finally conquering the tube paint. Curious about the velcro you want to add on the shoulder elastic. How do your shoulder bells attach currently? I have snaps on mine. Or are you worried about stretching the elastic? I keep the arms detached from the body when not being worn. I found that the elastic I used on the shoulder bells stretches out if I leave them on the bicep when stored so those are disconnected when not in use too. Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk

I run 4 fans on 2 separate circuits and my hearing assist all off the same USB power stick. The fans do get noisy so I wear nose cancelling earbuds and have my hearing assist mics isolated. Sent from my sorrosuub C1 comm link device using Tapatalk