Butah Fett

Like I said on the FLG boards, nice work! Can't wait til it's done and can see it in person.

Well said Schaf, and a great attitude to have about it. I took mine off to not look like I was gloating and I knew there were so many people upset that I was picked. Oh well. Sorry to derail the topic!

Only 200 of the well over 3000 members got the opportunity to go. It was a sore point for a lot of members because they didn't get picked, thought there were conspiracies behind it, and so on. I took mine off after doing one convention with them on. Yes, they are something to be proud of, but not something you want to keep shoving in people's face.

I get what you're saying now, but pictures are always welcome! Heck, a tutorial may even be in order if you're up to the task!

Funny story: Some guy in my garrison, we'll call him "Kahler," had his tube stripes on backwards for like over a year!

That's really awesome to hear! I love stories of the 501st giving to the community in times of desperation and strife, though of course I wish there was no need for it.

Wow, it's been almost 11 months... those guys really need to take off those Rose Parade patches. And no, it's not a jealousy thing, cuz I was there.

Not sure I follow, but glad you got it working.

Really? That sucks. It's pretty loud as it is, I'd just like to get a little more volume out of it for noisey cons and such. I'll give it a try anyway... Nothing ventured, nothint gained. Hmm, pretty odd. Can you get a pic of the set up/wiring?

Actually, I've seen a couple people go with the no stripes look. One of them was here when we did Star Wars Weekends in Orlando this year.

No problem, like I said, it's a common mistake!

I did mine the same way you did: put the speaker wires to a mono mini plug. Are you using a powered mic? It's required with that amp.

But you're absolutely right. Things may have sentimental value, but they are just "things." A life can never be replaced.

Use the search box for fan wiring. This happens all too often. What you're doing is connecting the + and - from the fan to switch as well as the + and - of the battery. Connect the - from the fan and battery directly (not the switch) then connect the + from the fan and battery to the separate posts on the switch.

I watched a reporter reporting from his own burning home. Heartbreaking stuff.

I plan pn putting it beind the aerators on the inside as the mic is pretty much right behind the speakers.

Keep an out for SuperTrooper's speaker runs he does every so often. Unlike other aerator speaker sellers claim, these fit perfectly in Hovi Mix tips and I've gotten a good amount of volume out of them using a gutted $12 Radio Shack amp and a $30 powered mic. Once I add some foam to cut down on feedback, I'll be able to raise it even louder.

I watched lots of coverage on this last night and I'm really hoping & praying for the best, especially for our 501st brothers and sisters.

You can't spell Caucasian without Asian, but that doesn't make them the same thing either. I don't like "rap," either. Rap is the crap you hear on the radio that all sounds the same and ignorant. I listen to hip hop (yes, there is a big difference between that and rap), techno (almost all forms but happy hardcore), some rock (the kind that requires knowing more than 3 chords), jazz, blues, salsa, reggaeton, and a lot of other thing. I'm not a big fan of angry white boy (or girl) music, punk, or metal (again with the angry guys screaming). I don't listen to the radio or watch music videos, so I've amassed a pretty large CD and mp3 collection over the years.

Indeed, if it was the regular kit, there's no need for reviews or photos in this thread at it was created for the economy kit.

I think with examples we've been provided, costs not withstanding, a well modded Hasbro can act as a reasonable facsimile. It makes one wonder why someone would spend almost an equal amount of money modding a toy when you can get a quality blaster at a bargain price, as Bernard has illustrated. It all comes down to the individual and knowing proper sources to get what's needed. If newbie "X" doesn't know of any reputable sources to get a quality blaster, he may opt for the modded toy. But I digress. I believe the well modded toy can look very convincing and, much like helmet and armor mods, I've seen some inventive and excellent mods done. I've also seen some horrific examples (i.e. my own first attempt).

Wow man, that's always rough. Hang in there, tough times build character. Best of luck with the job search!

My my my! What elitists we've all become and in such short time! The FISD has been around for over a year now, we're still in our infantile stage of our progression. It took quite a while to come up with "elite" qualifications, we tried to make them fair and obtainable. The quallifications are fine for right now. Why? How many "elite" statused members do we have? Just a handful. Others are working on it, which is great... it does not mean it's time to raise the bar. How long as the MEPD been in operation? I don't know the definitive answer but "a hell of a lot longer than us" is one way of putting it. Have they seen fit to ban certain armor/helmet types that are allowed by for 501st Legion membership? I don't believe so. What have they done: they raised the bar by making a TD more like a TD should be; with a pack, dirty, a BFG, etc. Part of the point of a detachment is to help the costuming standards and we are already way ahead of the curve in regards to the Legion's TK standards. By shutting out others in FX helmets, you're driving away many others who like their helmets. The ANH V2 is not screen accurate either, so why would that be accepted, because it's a bit more accurate? How long until those helmets are not considered "elite?" Why stop at the helmet? We all know the FX kit is not completely accurate either, so if we're voting, let's just vote out the FX kit all together! Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Given the rate at which we're going, that'll be the conversation by next summer. If you want your "elite" status to be a label of elitism, you can have it and you'll enjoy the company of the dozen or so guys who have the same label. I'm for raising the bar, but how about taking it one piece at a time? But that's just the thoughts of a large craniumed trooper who happens to like his helmet, despite how inaccurate it may be. When I complete my upgrades and if I qualify for deployment at that time, I seriously doubt I'd submit it if this is the attitude of the "elite." It's sad really. I've been here since almost the beginning and I never thought I'd see a time so quickly that people turned so elitist.

That's almost the mort indeed, silly thing I've heard all day. Anyone who buys a blaster just to take *a* photo is a moron, period. By your reasoning, I could just borrow an accurate blaster for the photos. What's really the difference? I mean, it's just for photos, right? You have to be a member of the 501st to be eligible FISD "Elite" (I still hate this word) status. I'm not sure how you could have even slipped up on that fact. I'm not sure what's in the Kool-Aid you're drinking, but I'll just have a Sprite.