MaskedVengeance

Thank goodness we didn't go the entire month of July without a meme!

LOVE. IT. I know it was scary to trim off that extra material, but it made all the difference in the world! Now bring home that CRL!

I see the points that Glen makes, and I think I agree with them. However, before addressing those I can't help but wonder how the form overall sits on your shoulders. I know you said back in 2023 that the game designer confirmed that the curvature of the pauldron was an artifact of the game, but I'm curious about what bend angle you decided on with your current design. In your first iteration the crest of the bend appeared parallel with the horizon, whereas some of the game/promo imagery shows a downward sloping profile. So nevermind the curve; I'm wondering about the bend slope. Looking further at your other posts, it appears this was actually previous asked here. If one were to replicate a downward slope on the shoulder line, the pauldron would be slightly conical in shape when laid to rest on, say, the floor, as opposed to flat. And btw, what method are you using for closure? Velcro or hooks? But then, of course, you have these images which appear to show a more perfectly level angle. Regardless of this, dude, it's looking GREAT! Someday maybe we'll get a character with a double TD.

Welcome to FISD, Michael! It's always great to hear stories of new recruits joining up after experiencing the work of club members! You're right at home here, and a great many troopers will be here to follow along with your TK journey and assist you with your build. When I first started the assembly of my own kit I amassed an abundance of saved threads which I've now compiled into the resource linked below. Hopefully the wisdom documented by our predecessors in the listed threads can be as helpful to you as they were me!

Welcome, Pax! We have a great team here to help you on your journey to become a real life stormtrooper! If you're eyeing a particular set or armor online, feel free to post it here, or even send it to one of us in a private message if you'd prefer that, and we can provide you with feedback!

Yesss! Let's get that EI badge on your profile (and then a rocker patch on your sleeve)!

Hi Nate - Below is the Legion database profile link that you needed to include with this request, rather than the Legion forum link that you initially used. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=37075

LOVE seeing work continue on this, brother! Keep it up! *meow*

Loved that pic, @Wompet since the moment I saw it! Congrats dude!

Very cool, dude! Love the combo of your two hobbies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

AMAZING number of troops there, Brian! Keep up the excellent work, trooper!

Congrats trooper; a job well done! I dare say you'll be submitting for Expert Infantry soon, right? Be sure to submit your request to have your forum status updated appropriately so that you can view the full offering of this awesome forum! https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/16-501st-trooper-status-requests-include-link-to-your-501st-profile-in-your-request/ Congrats again, Matthew!

Welcome Ravik! You're in the right place for all things stormtrooper related, including Enoch! Have you already started construction of your own 3D printed kit? Below you'll find a link to a resource through for the development of the Enoch CRL (costume reference library), as well as as one of several Enoch build threads here on the forum. Looking forward to seeing your own build!

You're so close, Lucas! Knock out those two items and you'll be EI in no time!

#5. Event: BrickFanExpo Nashville Date: Saturday, 13 July, 2024 Host unit: Midsouth Garrison, Music City Squad Kit: ANH-Stunt (LEGO) Members: self, DS-28824, ID-67201, DZ-49516, DS-81132 This LEGO convention was another stop on the same tour that I trooped at back in February ( Atlanta Brick Con ), so it featured a similar con layout, celebrity/influencer guests, and a photobooth for us 501st members. The convention hall was smaller than Atlanta, and once again was a new venue to me. Upon arriving after the 2.5 hour drive I walked a quick lap around the floor and was pleased to see that the LEGO Masters participants were in the booth right next to us. Easy access! I then kitted up in a space behind some pipe and drape that was barely wide enough to fit my rolling husky bin. It was my first time trooping in Nashville with the Music City Squad, and I was the last to arrive since it was an drop-in open-shift troop with no particular muster time. Mara Jade was accustomed to assisting TKs, and helped me with a shoulder snap, belt closure, and LEGO TD attachment. Check out our gang! It was my first time meeting a jawa that was shorter than me. Like my previous LEGO con in Atlanta, we served as a photo op for con attendees, but luckily there wasn't a continuous line like Atlanta, which made this far more enjoyable. The organizers even let us wander away on the main floor, which made for some fun interactions and I'm sure amusing moments for guests. I wonder if anybody captured photos of me investigating a block formation of LEGO TK minifigures in one of the vendor sales booths. Previously in Atlanta I wore a custom TK belt (and TD!) constructed of LEGO and it blended in so well with my armor that not one person commented on it back in February. Thus I added a little spice this time, recreating a diorama of the Tantive IV boarding. After it, it is one of the most glorious moments for TKs. This time both the blaster (3D printed by @revlimiter) and the belt garnered comments, alongside the normal "why can't you guys aim" and "you need shooting training" statements. How is it that even children provide such commentary?! I also stepped up my game with the blaster and installed a holding mechanism for actual LEGO brick blasters/loudhailers that I gave away to kids. That doesn't count as arms distribution, does it? I had two reload cartridges ready at our gear table, and ended up giving away approximately 80 of them. The kids LOVED them, and some even ran around having blaster battles afterwards. One of the highlights of this troop for me, and really one of the big reasons I wanted to attend at all was because Christopher and Robert, the winners of the fourth season of LEGO Masters would be in attendance. In Atlanta I had arrived too late on the second day to meet them, so this time I reported during the first hour of the opening day. They were very friendly and Christopher was very enthused (as you'd expect) about the mini LEGO blasters hidden in the stock of the lifesize blaster. He even filmed it on his phone! I snagged a couple of their trading cards and had them sign my LM trophy and one of the ammo cartridges for my LEGO belt. Very cool. I also got to meet Mark and Stephen Erickson from season #2, Tim from season #4, and several LEGO Influencers, as the con repeatedly referred to them as. (Is it just me, or is it weird to market the attendance of influencers, specifically identifying them as such? Obviously we might refer to the special segment of lifestyle marketers as influencers, and we could even refer to a particular individual as an influencer, but saying "influencers will be present" just seems odd). Anyway, there were also great builds on display, and I couldn't help for capture some of the SW related ones. I met an influencer. I call this one "Adam's Ride." I call this one @Pugs501's Ride A few of my IG stories and my swag haul: These LEGO cons have really grown on me, so I'm sure I'll continue to attend them in the future. I'm fairly certain there will be one in Huntsville, AL late this fall, and then likely my own city next May, both in addition to Atlanta Brick Con scheduled for February. Who knows what fun MOCs (my own creations) I might build into my LEGO TK belt for those! Perhaps a Death Star setting will be next. Next Planned Troop: Chattanooga Comic Con, Oct 26-27, 2024