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TookBreaker

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  6. TK-23011 reporting for duty!

    in Newly Approved Members - Sound Off!

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    Hi to all members,

     

    I am extremely excited to be now an official member of the 501st Legion and a dream became true to join a cause that is simply great and I experienced throughout the entire application process and onboarding to get ready to troop soon. As a big Star Wars fan, a TK cosplay was a no brainer to pursue first. I opted into a TK ESB and mainly because of two small tiny details specific to the ESB Helmet and the hand covers. Being in Florida, the silk gloves with the hand covers seems to be more suitable.

     

    But here I go, signed up for two trooping events in October already and can't wait to get into action.

     

    Thank you for all the guidance and support through these forums.

     

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  8. Hello from South Florida!

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    2 hours ago, TheRascalKing said:

    Excellent, and welcome!

    Where was the kit commissioned from? Looks good!

     

    I'd definitely put a little dab of E6000 at the front, bottom of that right thigh, then flip the ammo pack all the way up and let it glue - flaring it out a little will keep it from smashing your shin armor as much. If you don't already have mobility cutouts at the back of your knees, I'd highly recommend it. As always, reinforce your shoulder bridges. Keep the biceps nice and low and arm gaps tight for ESB, but they look like they're rotating, so a little tighter on the bicep straps, some hooks, or a another little dab of E6000 may be in order.

    Finally, when you build the belt, make sure it sits just below the ab button panel. Post more pics and we'll give you more feedback to have you looking your very best, but it looks like you're well on your way - congrats! :D 

    Thank you @TheRascalKing! This was a pretty much a quick and dirty test of the armor as I was too curious to wait till my boot is actually off. This is a commissioned armor by RS PropMasters. I wore the belt wrongly, the arms definitely need some adjustments as the shoulders are not connected the arm pieces. Leg, have to test it after rehab, because it was too difficult to wear and stand on one foot the entire time. :-)

     

    Cannot wait to get into full action and appreciate the guidance of yours.

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  10. Suitable transport case for TK armor?

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

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    3 minutes ago, Entchen said:

     

    Sounds good. I guess I will buy the 30 gal case once my armor arrives and simply test if it fits. If it doesn't I can simply return it, but I am confident. :P

    Big thanks for the helpful comments guys, you're awesome! :D

    It will come back to packing, I have all leg and arm parts within the body armor itself (almost like tubes fitting into each other). This way I organized right/left leg and arm parts and fits perfect.

  11. Suitable transport case for TK armor?

    in Assembly, Mods, and Painting

    Posted · Edited by TookBreaker

    I got my TK ESB armor build completed and as @TheRascalKing mentioned, the Husky Toolbox works perfectly fine for the armor, you have to either get a bag for the helmet as that one will not fit. I will upgrade my case today with neoprene foam (self-adhesive) to soften and protect the armor in the box. Besides the armor, all accessories are in there too (E11, boots, etc.).

     

    It is perfect size, affordable, and will fit into a regular cars trunk as anything else I found to be too big to fit.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

  13. Hello from South Florida!

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    2 hours ago, CallMeMrTibbles said:

    Hi,
    Welcome to FISD!
    I hope you didn't injure your leg in the excitement of your armor arriving!!

    If you haven't already its worth checking in with your local garrison. I think this would be yours...
    https://www.fl501st.com/

    Even fully commissioned armor often needs some tweaks, and you may find the GMLs (the guys that finalise approval) ask you to do some things before you're cleared, but that's OK. Check back in here and with the Florida Garrison and we'll get you sorted out and trooping in no time. Well, once your leg is better anyway emoji4.pngemoji106.png

    Rich






     

    Thank you and I am in touch with my local Garrison and the Squad. Definitely will ask them for some tweaks on the armor (as there some I have in mind).

     

    Tarkan

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  15. Hello from South Florida!

    in New Member Introductions

    Posted · Edited by TookBreaker

    Hi to all of you,

    the day has come to make a dream become true and I just sent my application to the 501st Legion to join this great community. I received a few days ago my commissioned Stormtrooper ESB costume and cannot wait to get started. Waiting for my approval and the TK ID.

    My passion goes as far as being inpatient despite a leg injury, hence I am one legged being in a boot (was pretty difficult to wear and stand on one leg)!

    In general, I do look for guidance on tips and tricks for wearing stormtrooper armor as well as what to consider for trooping (how to prepare, best practices for trooping, etc.).

     

    Thank you!

     

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