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Ebio Amisi

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  1. justjoseph63 is BACK!

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    OK all you awesome white armor types, I am officially back, and so DANGED happy to say that!  As a few of you may know, I went through some health and personal issues over the last few months which has precluded me from being around, but thanks to lots of physical therapy and just plain refusing to give up I am back in the saddle and ready to take on the world!
    Although I won't be able to wear the HWT pack any longer  I should be able to suit up in my regular armor within a few weeks.  That being said, I signed up for a troop in Nov. so that gives me a goal to get my Stunt polished up so I can get back to putting some smiles on some faces and meet some of more of my new Squad members!
     
    My apologies for not getting back to you (yet) if you have PM'd me.  I have a lot of catching up to do, so thanks for your patience!  Also, a big THANKS to all those (especially Andrew, Paul, Mario, Chemi and Caleb) who went above and beyond.  
     
    Now that things are back to normal I will be here 7 days a week as I have for 7 years until this setback.  Please feel free to hit me up with any questions about armor or builds or just say hello.
     
    I love you guys and gals of the FISD... my second family.  It's good to be back home here.

    Welcome back! Glad to hear you are doing ok :)


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  2. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    15th Troop - 3/5/2023 - Great Ormond Street Hospital Visit (London)

     

    Back to GOSH again, this time for my first Ward troop. It was a tough one both physcially and mentally but I'm really glad I did it. Seeing the kids, their parents and the nurses, doctors and staff so happy to see us really is something.

     

    Best moment was seeing a kid get out of bed for the first time in 3 days so he could give us a fist bump. His mum was nearly in tears.

     

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  3. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    14th Troop - 16/4/2023 - Ware's The Brick (Ware)

     

    Second time doing this troop but this time I got to go out in my TK - just as fun as the first. I keep meeting people and telling them about it! Also got to see a friend from school that i've not seen in about 10-15 years!

     

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  4. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    12th Troop - 8/4/2023 - Star Wars Celebration 2023 (London)

    13th Troop - 9/4/2023 - Star Wars Celebration 2023 (London)

     

    My first ever Star Wars Celebration and my first "big con" as a paying attendee.

     

    Totally amazing time, got to see some amazing things and meet some fantastic people - including a bunch from FISD!

     

    Highlight was helping induct Annabel and Harrison Davis into the UKG as honoury members :)

     

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  5. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    11th Troop - 21/12/22 - Great Ormond Street Hospital Christmas Party

     

    Bit of a bucket list troop this one - Star Wars got me into wanting to own a TK Suit and the charity side of the 501st is what got me to join the Garrison.

     

    Made a load of Kids happy and a few adults as well... also got to arrest Santa - win!

     

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  7. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    10th Troop - 18/11/22 - Pinewood Studios

     

    Got to troop at the world famous Pinewood Studios - had an amazing time! It has now been a year since I joined the 501st (UKG) and it was my 10th Troop. The kids that attended the event had an amazing time and I'm looking forward to watching the film that Jedi News made at Star Wars Celebration next year!

     

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  12. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    6th Troop - 30/4/2022 - Kimpton May Festival (Kimpton)

     

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    HighHighlights:

     

    - Really pleased how well it all went, especially as I was the one who suggested we do the event (it was for the May Festival my village throws each year)

    - Super busy, lots of good interactions with the general public

    - Got to arrest my neighbours

    - Confused my other neighbours daughter when she came running up to me and said, "I know where you live!". To which I replied, "Oh, you mean the Death Star?". Cue does-not-compute child reaction face

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  13. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    5th Troop - Ware's The Brick - Ware

     

    Quick link To Full Photo Album Here

     

    Some of my favourites:

     

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    Highlights:

     

    - Flicky horny ants off a troopers bum

    - Lego EVERYWHERE

    - Meeting a chap again that I've haven't seen for about 3 years and didn't know was into Lego

    - Had great fun with my camera whilst spotting

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  14. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    3rd/4th Troop - MegaCon Live! Birmingham
     
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    My first My first "Big" Con - both as a trooper and in general. Had an amazing time and met some fantastic people.
     
    Can't wait for the next one!

    Favorite highlights:

    - Jordans Blaster being fixed in the middle of Fort Dunlop bar. Metal rod, power drill, wooden drink stir sticks and epoxy resin all in use!
    - Jawas riding bumper cars
    - getting a compliment on my stormtrooper accent/voice
    - The huge parade with all the amazing costumes
    - someone in the early bird line saying “ah yes, you guys are what make a Con!”
    - Recreation of the opening scene to ANH at our Tantive Wall. Stormtroopers vs Rebel Troopers
    - Power Rangers from Reel Icons
    - Helping a new recruit into their armour, I know I’m quite new still but felt very much like passing the baton. Great experience. I’ve also never seen a single human so happy about being branded!
    - Dinner on Saturday with everyone at Hickory’s. Tony’s birthday being a particular highlight!
    - Daleks and Tardis from Cyber Legion
    - R2 builders club
    - Being used as an example by one of our armourers as they were talking to a member of the public about how we make the costumes. He seemed quite pleased with the work I had done!
    - finally working out how to get in and out of my armour without any assistance from anyone!

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  17. TK19984 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status (TK) (511)

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    Hi Ben, and thank you for your Centurion application! 

     

     

    CRL and CENTURION Application Requirements:

    All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of CENTURION.  Congratulations!  :salute:

     

    Other-Armor Fit/Assembly;

    In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team.  Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor.  Note that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions.

     

     

    Ben, we are pleased to welcome you to the ranks!!! Fantastic job, congratulations!!!


    Woooo! This is awesome!

    Thank you to everyone for all your help, couldn’t have done it without all your insight.

    Can’t wait for my next troop :)


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  18. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    6/3/2022 - TK Maxx - Red Nose Day (Reading)

     

    My first offical troop having passed my induction.

     

    We were collecting for Red Nose Day and over the weekend we managed to raise £140!

     

    Had a great time practicing being a statue, and managed to scare a couple of people who thought i was a mannequin, but the best bit was being randomly hugged by two small children.

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  19. [15] TK-19984 Troop Log

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    20/11/2021 - East Anglian Winter Fair (Chelmsford)

     

    My Induction Troop!

    Fantastic introduction to the UKG - had a really great time with everyone and got to see some amazing costumes.

     

    Walking around with Vader and Chewie was a blast.

     

    Everyone was really welcoming and helpful, got inspired by Mr Tibbles to look up FISD and make an attempt at my EI and Centurion applications.

     

    Got strangled by Chewie a fair bit, sang along with a choir and made a lot of people smile.

     

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  21. TK19984 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status (TK) (511)

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    1 hour ago, Chemi said:

    Hi Ben. I'll be the DO making your review. First of all, I would like to congratulate you for the great effort you have made to upgrade your armor to Centurion level.:duim:

    However, I see two issues that need to be corrected in order to move along with your application.

    -The gap between the abdomen and kidney armor and the gap between the shoulder armor(left) and the chest/back plates.

     

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    Also, regarding what  @gmrhodes13 comments, even if it is a simple dressing issue, it is necessary to put on the armor and take new photos.(don’t forget the overlapping forearm and gap at the wrist). :blush:

    Just one last effort Ben... You are very close to seeing the Centurion badge under your name. I am sure that after so much effort, putting on the armor once again will not be a problem.;)

     

    Remember, very important, the gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. Tighten your belt and maybe that will fix it. 

     

     

     

    Hey Chemi,

     

    Thanks for coming back to me on this, i really appreciate all the feedback from everyone.

     

    I will suit up again as soon as possible and take new photos.

     

    Is there anything else that needs tweaking or improving?

    Cheers :)

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  22. TK19984 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status (TK) (511)

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    3 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

    While you are waiting for DO feedback you may want to wipe off those pencil marks on the large ab plate, if you haven't done so already ;) 

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    Also forearm overlap on bicep, too much gap at wrists

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    Heya!

     

    Thank you for point these bits out but i had already addressed them in my follow up post to the photos.

    The pencil lines have already been removed (its a photo from when i had just finished fixing the buttons) and the armguard is a dressing issue from where i had pushed the gloves up and not pulled back down the armguard.

     

    Since it was a minor dressing issue, i didn't think it was worth suiting up again and reshooting everything.

     

    Was that the right thing to do?

  25. TK19984 Requesting ANH Stunt Centurion Status (TK) (511)

    in Request Centurion Status

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    I am aware of a couple of things as follows:

     

    a) Forearms riding a bit higher than they should do. This is because I have shoved my gloves up and not pulled the forearm back down. I've double checked this against the forearms when i am not wearing them and the strapping is the right length

     

    b) there is a piece of strapping visible under my armour. This is the "suspender" part of the new thigh armour system I made (see "March To Centurion" thread").  After this suit up, I have decide to remove the suspender part and just stick with the new belt I made. I didn't think it would be worth taking everything off, removing this single part and then suiting up to reshoot everything though

     

    c) The ab/kidney gap has improved with the weight loss over the last couple of months. I've lost 7kg! I believe I am now within the gap permitted by the CRL

     

    Thanks in advance to whoever is my DO on this and hopefully I've done enough to pass Centurion :)

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