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Yeah I can’t take credit for Dave’s hard work. I am still working on the refinement when I have time. Hoping to at least get the basics done this week. Time is rarely on my side this year it seems. Thank you for the feedback, Joseph.

Oh my that holster, what was I thinking lol. Thank you for the feedback Glen, much appreciated, I will work on remediation this week.

I only just saw my boots. Dear me.

My first attempt at pre-approval is up. I finally managed to find some free time, slow and steady wins the race.

Hello all, first attempt at pre-approval. Going for basic level. 1. First/last name - Steve Bryant 2. Future Garrison/Squad/Outpost or local area - Desert Scorpion Garrison 3. Armor maker - AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot 4. Helmet maker - AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot 5. Cloth belt maker - AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot 6. Neck seal maker - AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot 7. Boot maker - Imperial boots 9. Blaster maker (if applicable) - Shear Tech 11. Height 192cm 12. weight 77Kgs 13. TK type ESB Thanks to Glen Rhodes for answering my many questions and for selling me a replacement hovi tip. I am sure there will be more questions in the future.

Hello all, it's been a while, between study and traveling for work I have been physically separated from my armour but finally back home now. Helmet is now repaired with a new hovi tip, unfortunately Glen the one I purchased from you was solid and not hollow so it would not fit over the speaker, this is my fault as I forgot to specify that. When I do eventually meet you and the rest of the garrison I shall return it to you so have your spare back. I purchased two spares from urkswrath which worked perfectly. I managed to fix my belt so the snap would engage with the other side, I didn't notice one side was slightly bent which prevented it from clipping on fully. My E11 which I purchased from Shear Tech in the UK should be arriving tomorrow, I am very excited to see it and Ill post some pictures of it when I can. All I need to do now is make some v tabs so the posterior doesn't stick out so much. It feels good to be home but there is no rest for the wicked

No worries Glen, I hope you get well soon, I was hoping to make it to supanova this time around so I could meet some of the people from the garrison but one of my colleagues put a stop to this by coming into work with a nasty cold, knocked out half my team and me but I am slowly on the mend. Ill hopefully get some pictures in the pre approval section soon, I really want to get this sorted now. Ordered a blaster from sheartech last week and sorted the import and customs paperwork with WA Police, not as hard as I was expecting thankfully.

Appreciate it, Kyle. I tried to glue my broken hovi tip last night but unfortunately I am missing one single tiny piece so this is no longer and option and Ill need to source a new one. Might try Dave to see if he sells spares, unless anyone else has any sources for replacement ones?

That is going to be very helpful. Thank you very much.

Appreciate it, thank you very much. Ill take a gander in my local one after work tomorrow. I sware these weekends are going faster faster each time now.

Silly me yes, Hovi tips, that’s what I meant to say. Mine are plastic as they are over speakers. I think I might be able to repair the three tiny pieces but need to buy some new super glue first. I did take some photos but my SD card failed and I lost all the data on the card. Ill take some more when I can.

So I attempted my first suite up today. That was an experience, I need a lot more practice to put that on in a timely manner. Unfortunately one of the front tusk shells came off the speaker on the front of the helmet and broke off a small chunk when it hit the ground. Where can I source new ones? I also need to change one of the snap placements on the belt as they don't quite line up on the armour side so it looks a little lop sided. Where do you buy these and the hand tool to attach them with? Thanks Steve

Thank you for link, I'll give that a good read over. I sent an email to QD just to ask re their shipping, I assume it's a customs thing.

Interesting, I didn't know the ANH version was acceptable for ESB costumes, but good to know. Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it. Edit, Damn it, I just noticed they don't ship to Australia. Oh well, Ill keep searching. I assume if I purchased an ANH E11 I would need to convert it to an ESB configuration?

Question regarding the E-11 in ESB config, from my untrained eye this seems to fit the bill but the optimum word is untrained. From Quest Design in Canada https://www.questdesigncanada.com/products/star-wars-esb-snowtrooper-stormtrooper-e-11-blaster-prop-replica?_pos=4&_sid=9e4c4bf4c&_ss=r

Thank you for the kind words. Hoping to get the thigh straps sorted very soon. There are two sets of hand plates there, one on the gloves the others are below, the design does look a little different to me but the pictures may not represent this well. Tbh this whole experience is quite daunting to me as I’ve never done anything like this before, but it feels good to be doing something new other than work, study and the odd video game. Feels good but uncomfortable getting out of the comfort zone, so to speak.

Hello Everyone, This is my first ever attempt at anything like this so I decided to go down the commission path as I am not confident enough to build from scratch. I am from Perth, Western Australia and I have been looking into new hobbies and came across the 501st. This is something I have never even thought about doing but it sounds like a lot of fun and a great way to meet some new people outside of work and in general to have some fun. I have been poking around the FISD and my local garrison for a while now (Desert Scorpion Garrison) and my armour came in a couple months ago but due to busy times I never got around to making this post. I am in my early thirties, about 195cm tall and 77kgs. Looking forward to eventually getting myself sorted and getting out there in my armour with my garrison. Armor: AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot Helmet: AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot. It has fans, microphone and hearing system. Boots: IB. Blaster: Still sourcing one. Holster: Thick leather all black. Canvas Belt: Supplied by AM at Dave’s Darkside Depot Gloves: AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot, I received two sets, one nomex and one rubber gloves, both in black. Hand Plates: AM commission at Dave’s Darkside Depot, I received two sets, I think one for ANH and ESB, please correct if I am wrong, I am still very new to all this. Neck seal: From Dave’s Darkside Depot Under suit: Amazon, one piece with zipper in the front. I think that's everything I am still sorting out the attaching of my thigh pieces to a belt, hoping to have that done soon. Here are some pic of what I have so far.

Appreciate the help.

Hello, Looking to purchase a ESB E11 suitable up to level 3. Still kinda new to all this and not sure where to look. Honestly I am not the best builder of things so prefer to buy one already made if possible. Reading around there are many different types but would prefer something that wouldn't matter too much if it gets dropped etc. Thank you for your help. Steve

Didn't even think about ALDI. Thank you

Good to know. Thank you.

Appreciate it, thank you.

Looking around at the compression clothing items in my local stores. Would these be ok, unsure if the logos would be able to be seen under the armour? https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/under-armour-mens-heatgear-armour-compression-top-M60597701.html?dwvar_M60597701_color=Black&cgid= https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/under-armour-mens-heatgear-armour-tights-M60579501.html?dwvar_M60579501_color=Black&cgid=

Long time no speak. Ahh the joys of the Christmas break from work. Managed to take a solid 5 weeks off work, 1 week in now. Hoping to see my kit next year. Now back to relaxing.

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