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Just being a military brat, I figured there were a lot of military personnel on here...and I was right! Thank you all for your service...

Take it easy, Vincent... Get back healthy...we'll be waiting!

All major decisions are handled the old fashioned way...rock, paper, scissors... No need for ranks! Otherwise, what Paul said...

Clamps and/or painters tape works really well with any helmet build...

LOL! Get caught doing a lot of surgeries without a shirt on?? That's a bit excessive of a reg!

We use to wear shirts/ties/dress pants/dress shoes...but we're dealing with industrial sites that aren't very clean...after going through a couple pairs of outfits the first year we were testing printing ink plants, we changed the dress code... Now its jeans and polo shirts...

Those things will stick with you ALL day...that's why I stopped my habit... As to lunch...I had grilled tuna sandwich with a salad...diets aren't TOO bad...

Phil, If you've got time, go here: http://www.medievaltimes.com/ Kids should get a kick out of the knights...good way to broaden their armor exposure... Have fun in Florida...

That's a great idea Paul... How about the "Inaugural 10"? Then you can go one per month... And I'm 2nding/3rding/4thing (however many they're up to) Stomper, Nathan (9135), Smitty and Mike (4150)...

I know in the Republic Commando books, there was mention of MILLIONS of battle droids that were never seen by the GAR. One of the recon trips they figured out some obscene number of droids that were being produced, and figured they could be overrun rather quickly, seeing putting droids together is a lot faster than growing clones. Plus, lets not forget that Palps was playing both sides, only to scatter the resources of the Jedi, not to really take over planets. Venator class SDs (Clone War) Crew 7,400 Passengers 2,000 troops Victory class SDs (Episodes IV-VI) Crew * 5,200 o Officers (610) o Enlisted (4,590) + Gunners (402) Minimum crew 1,785 Passengers 2,040 (troops) Death Star crew of 265675, plus 52276 gunners, 607360 troops www.starwars.com/databank/location/deathstar/

WOW...I'm starting to geek out... Man oh man oh man...what an awesome trip that would be! Come on, Alex...we need to represent M!ch!gan...

I ditto that... And yeah, I think it is in 3D...I'll go see them, being a junkie and all, but I know the time to get up and get refills (aka, pod racing scene)...

I did the same thing when I first noticed it a few years ago...anyone have that problem during a troop with hitting their helmet on something? That's the reason there should always be cameras rolling during events... That would make a great blooper reel...

Hopefully with better luck and less stress than my package... Least it worked out in the end!

And for driving my wife nuts! This week, Spike TV has been showing all six movies from Star Wars...they finally got to the original trilogy on Thursday. While watching, I've been pausing, rewinding, going frame by frame on each scene with TKs in it...sometimes more than once, pointing out armor flaws to my wife, who doesn't really care... I don't think I'll ever be able to watch the original trilogy the same again... Thank you everyone here for making me a more knowledgeable Star Wars fan!

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there...even if it isn't marked on the calendar where you're at...

Uhm...how about great quality staff? Oh, wait...already done. How about an easy to use forum? Oh, wait...already done. How about...free beer Fridays? This is the best forum/community I've ever been a part of...everyone has been very friendly, the staff is always willing to help out noobs with their questions... I can't really think of anything to improve upon...

For sound proofing, you might want to get some windscreens...they'll take up less space, and should work better. I know that's what we use on our dosimeters and sound level meters...

Thank you everyone for the feedback... I'm going to try a chin strap with each helmet, move the padding, etc, and see what works the best...least I finally found the right size elastic!

Just a couple of questions for those of you that have chin straps for your buckets... 1) They're optional for a helmet, correct? 2) If you've trooped with/without a chin strap, which did you prefer and why? Just curious...I know it would help with stability, but I just don't like having a strap sitting there... Figured I'd ask the experts before I made a decision with my helmet(s). Thanks!

I haven't seen anyone in armor either... But, that hasn't dampened my enthusiasm to get my armor together...hell, I've been talking about it for about five years. Gotta love the internet...I know I wandered across something 501st, and said, "That's what I want to do!" But, that's ok...I'll save my awe and jaw dropping under my helmet... This is a great thread to read...

Ditto...I'll help with S/H...

Congrats Mark! Another stellar addition to a great staff...

I was thinking $100 and adding shipping... Insane what people think their stuff is worth...

That was Rachal (without or with an 'E') Nichols... If you've seen the movie, check out this link... http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1910892