Kessel Run[TK] Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) From the Detachment Leader Around the Detachment Legion News Troop of the Month Tip of the Month Aloha kakou, As expected the summer makes FISD a pretty quiet place. Between family fun and people trooping their butt off the forum, action is usually reduced to a dull roar. However, the announcement of eFX's fully licensed TK armor at San Diego Comic Con breathed some life into the forums. Check out the forum thread for details behind this new prop replica. I am impressed by the level of detail they put into the kit including the strapping and all the other details that we enjoy. While none of the finer points of TK armor are a mystery, it does make me wonder if the eFX folks are lurking around FISD doing research. Thanks to the often hilarious Southern California Garrison's Endor Party Crashers (EP!C) TK fire team for taking tons of pictures of the prototype licensed suit made from a casting of screen used armor. This is my favorite photo of our very own Echo Rogue, TK-19191, in his RS Props hotness next to the eFX: In the last newsletter I announced that I would give away a special prize to anyone who could provide a side by side comparison of the new NE armor and any known and popular maker such as ATA, RS, TM, TE2, TM/C, or (yes you too Scootch) CAP. Being a tall trooper my curiosity was selfish. I wanted to know how NE was sized. If AM was made for the larger trooper maybe the new NE also filled that niche. As time goes on the FISD mumblings and side conversations about NE have drifted from the subject of size to one of origins. My offer is still out there for someone to take detailed photos and measurements of a NE kit next to well known armor. Entries deemed detailed enough will win a special FISD branded prize from your DL. Get your fancy shmancy DSLR cameras out folks and get to it! I know you people are out there trooping. Please take the time to post troop reports as often as you can. Everyone loves photos of our fellow FISDers out in their natural habitat. Since our last newsletter a few of our fireteams and members have posted about attending area comic cons (and getting David Prowse to attend their birthday party), posing near huge lego x-wings, raging at heavy metal shows, children's hospitals, and other charity events. While we all enjoy arguing endlessly about screen accuracy on the interwebs, the real reason we are all here is to troop. Prove it by posting more about your outings. Our long time Deployment Officer and resident Swedish Vulcan has stepped down to take a break from the responsibilities of the DO position. Mathias will continue to serve as my right hand server man and contribute to the detachment as much as he can. Many thanks go out to him for all of his tireless work approving EIB and Centurion applications and his numerous, and often inconspicuous, contributions to FISD. Congratulations to our new Deployment Officer, Funkytrigger. He brings with him a UKG eye for TK detail and a proven dedication to FISD. His painted white boots hit the ground running from the day I promoted him. I know Phil will continue to push every applicant to look the best they can. Welcome to the staff! I know I keep saying it, but FISD challenge coins are coming soon! Stay tuned for details. Thank you and keep on trooping. With Unquestioned Loyalty and Aloha.... Eric Brager TK-9674 "Darth Aloha" Detachment Leader Totals of Awesomeness as of This Issue: Centurion Awards: 93! Expert Infantry Awards: 326! Fire Team Tally: 12 total (0 new) Attaché Tally: 1 new - Anthony "RedForce" from Empire City Garrison, TK-10666. What's an Attaché? Someone in your garrison who represents FISD with the friendly "Troopers Helping Troopers" spirit! Is that you? Volunteer today! See the full list of Attachés near you, or volunteer! New member registrations: 233 Reported Field Exercises: April - 15 in June - 7 so far in July Check them all out! Get Connected! San Diego Comic Con just passed... stay tuned for a Field Report! Celebration Europe II (FISD Thread here) Dragon*Con (FISD Thread here) Want to list a large international event? PM me! Twitter Followers as of 3/31: 970 <-- big jump - can we hit 1000 by next issue? Facebook Followers as of 3/31: 1923 <-- can we hit 2000 by next issue? Do you know of people in your garrison who don't regularly visit whitearmor.net, but might benefit from the FISD and Legion updates, as well as tips and some community-oriented fun? Invite them to follow us on Twitter or Facebook. TUTORIALS WANTED! Now that you've built it, SHARE IT! Create a tutorial for your fellow TKs. Don't worry if it's a subject that's been done before, just write some helpful instructions and add photos, and you're truly a "Trooper Helping Troopers." Feel free to PM me if you have an idea or need help. Do you know of people in your garrison who don't regularly visit whitearmor.net, but might benefit from the FISD and Legion updates, as well as tips and some community-oriented fun? Invite them to follow us on Twitter or Facebook. With Unquestioned Loyalty, Ingrid Moon TK-6818 "LadyInWhite" Executive Officer Remembering Princess Leah The Legion mourns the loss of one of our children. Many of you know of "Princess Leah," the baby daughter of two of our Southern California Garrison members. She has been fighting against a mysterious illness all of her life, and hundreds of Legion members, friends, and strangers alike have lent their strength and love to help her and her family. On June 5th 2013, this little angel grew her wings. Leah passed away in her parent's arms, peacefully and in no pain, and surrounded by family. Please remember our little Princess and the light and love that she brought into the many lives that she touched. In Memoriam: Scott Bristol TK-1428 Scott Bristol (TK-1428) of the 501st Bloodfin Garrison passed from this world in the second week of June 2013. Though retired from the Legion, he is remembered by the 501st, as all troopers, for his commitment to costume excellence and sharing his passion with others. It is with honor that we enter his name into the Hall of Eternal Legionnaires Congratulations, Hudson Valley Squad! The Empire City Garrison has a new unit within its territory! Squad Leader Bob Olszewski (CC-1299) and thirteen other intrepid troopers of the ECG have occupied the lower- and mid-regions of New York State's Hudson River Valley and formed the aptly-named Hudson Valley Squad. They were officially recognized by the Legion on May 26th, 2013. Be sure to Like their new page on Facebook and watch for updates from the blossoming HVS! Good luck on your mission, troopers! eFX Legend Edition Armor and the 501st eFX has unveiled a highly accurate suit of collectors' TK armor at San Diego Comic Con. This is currently called the "eFX Legend Edition" suit and it is reportedly cast from original ANH Hero armor. Price point is expected to be about $2000 USD with pre-orders beginning this fall (US date). This is called "complete" as it comes with the armor, helmet, bodysuit, gloves, boots, holster, neck seal and mannequin. It may also include blaster (we've seen E-11 and DLT-19, not sure yet). The prop is licensed by LFL for display purposes, not for costuming. However, we will undoubtedly be getting questions from would-be members about whether this suit will measure up to Legion approval. The LMOs are examining the images that are available, and at least a few minor inaccuracies have already been spotted. Whether those inaccuracies are enough to keep this suit from being approved without modification has not yet been determined. More research and examination will be required. Also note that the prototype on display at SDCC is a floor model. The suits that come off of the production line may be different. A lot more info can be found here: http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1100218/ THE BOTTOM LINE (at least for now): When fans ask if this armor will be able to get them into the 501st Legion, our answer is that it is too soon to tell, but that our membership officers are on the case. Members at SDCC will be attempting to get additional photos for the LMOs to review. With Unquestioned Loyalty, Sam Kisselburg TK-85254 "Kessel Run" Public Relations Officer Troops, It's been a while since we've handed out a FISD Achievement award but its time again to recognize one of our own. Congratulations to Glen TK-85421 (gmrhodes13) of the Terror Australis garrison. This Centurion's daily dedication to Troopers Helping Troopers has earned him this medal. It is clear that Glen reads every thread religiously and posts often. He is always on hand to welcome a new member warmly. Many TKs come to FISD, learn what they need to learn, grab their EIB and rarely pop back in. Glen is one of the few who has stuck around to perpetuate the community based resource that is the FISD. Thanks man. With Aloha, -Eric Response from gmrhodes13: FISD Achievement Award Well I just wanted to say a big thank you to Eric (our DL) also anyone who had a hand presenting me with the FISD Achievement Award. I was very surprised with this award, I did not know they where still being handed out and never thought even if they where that I would ever receive one. At the end of June 2013 it will mark my 1 year anniversary in costuming and also my time here on the forums. I attended Supa Nova (like a Comic Con) here in Perth Western Australia in June last year and I found out that Stormtrooper armor had become more affordable, unlike when I checked 10-15 years prior, it was then @ $2500. Before I even left the Con I had decided I would take the plunge and become one of you. I joined my local garrison TAG and from there was guided to FISD with the advice of aiming for Centurion level from the start, with this knowledge in hand I did the research and decided on an ATA kit. The long wait of 18 weeks was the downside to the ATA, but luckily I was able to get the lid first. Once that was finished I looked at an E-11 blaster build, then another, a T-21, DLT-19 and by that time my armor had arrived. In the months before I received my armor I read and downloaded as much info from this forum and was pretty well informed of what I needed to do. I got a bit carried away finished my armor, then got basic approval, EIB approval and Centurion approval all in under 3 weeks. But bitten by the bug I could not stop, I ventured away in search of other costumes but always came back to FISD. It was mentioned that I may be interested in becoming an Imperial Attaché which I gladly jumped on board and with this I do what I can to make new people welcome, try to give guidance to those who seek it with their builds and also encourage others to aim higher with their builds, EIB and Centurion, its great to see more and more are aiming for a higher level of costume. I can't ever see me not here at FISD, I will to try to give back to this community as much, if not more, as I can as I have taken away so much. Once again a big thank you and I will try to live up to this award. Always With Unquestioned Loyalty, Glen Rhodes Compiled by Sam Kisselburg TK-85254 "Kessel Run" Public Relations Officer Also Another off topic Worst Stormtrooper Costume You Have Seen For those of you interested in seeing some creative and weird Stormtrooper costumes, the thread is here. With Unquestioned Loyalty, Glen Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" Imperial Attaché June The Empire City Garrison and the Northeast Remnant and the rebel legion supported the Cartoon Network and LEGO for the big reveal in NYC May 23rd, 2013. This was the 1st of a 3 day troop in Times Square NYC. We were filmed for a commercial spot early in the morning that was aired during the Yoda Chronicles cartoon debut on Cartoon Network May 29th. We also helped reveal the life-size 1:1 scale LEGO W-wing fighter in Times Square later that morning after the CN filming! 501st members in attendance for CN filming: 1. Redforce Anthony Paladino - TK - ECG 2. Worm14 - Johnathan Diaz -TK - ECG 3. BlindFaith91 - Veronica Venturi- TK - ECG 4. TK-Jimbo - James Hannon -TK - NER 5. Duke57 - Johnny Rox -TD - NER 6. Flounder - Mark Stair - DZ(JAWA) - NER 501st members in attendance for LEGO reveal 5/23/13 1. Redforce - Anthony Paladino -TK - ECG 2. BlindFaith91 - Veronica Venturi- TK - ECG 3. Worm14 - Johnathan Diaz -TK - ECG 4. TK-Jimbo - James Hannon - Rebel Pilot - RL/NER 5. Duke57 - Johnny Rox -TD - NER 6. Flounder - Mark Stair - DZ(JAWA) - NER 7. RaiderNick - Nick Vlahov - TS - ECG 8. JHunter Joe Hunter -IG- NER 9 Admiral targeta - Patrick Delieto - X-wing Pilot -RL/ECG 10. TK4619 - Eric Seeman -Vader -ECG Original Mission Report by: Patrick Delieto July On July 14th after seeing this story on the news. Alaskan Trooper Patrick Walsh TK-56537 Presented a TK helmet and made a donation to a 7 year old child who is raising money (in memory of his sister) to help an 8 year old girl's family obtain a wheelchair van. For more information and the family's response please visit this Facebook link. With Unquestioned Loyalty, Sam Kisselburg TK-85254 "Kessel Run" Public Relations Officer How to- Repair and Repaint Flexible Stormtrooper Hand Guards. For use in making handguards from your original plastic: Simply use the method described below to make your own hand guards by brushing layers inside the plastic guards you own. Don't pour a ton out and expect it to cure, the trick is to brush on thin layers so that the latex will fully cure. If you pour latex in it will cure on the top and outsides but the center will remain liquid, which is why thin layers are important. (A note about recasting - don't make latex copies of your hand plates and sell them; sculpt your own master if you want to sell them.) Trooperbay uses rubber, and LATEX is rubber, so this will work. Karin the Queen of hand guards uses latex so this will also work with her fine quality product. If you need to remove old latex paint or spray paint start here: First, after bad paint cures, sand the handplates with wet sanding starting at 1000g, moving up to 2000g; wash and let dry. Take a small plastic container and mix in a small amount of rubber. It goes a long way so start small, about a 1/2 oz or about 1/16th of a 1/4 cup. Mix in the Acrylic color of your choice until you like the hue. Mix fully. Take a sponge and dip it into the liquid mixture and smoothly apply the paint and latex mixture, using small amounts after you have done the top of each hand plate then move on after the latex is fully cured. The sponge you use should be a makeup application pad. They also have them on a stick like a paintbrush. You want a tight sponge, not a loose one with lots of grain. When the container you've mixed your paint in is dry, then you know the plates are dry. You can leave them in the sun. It will speed up the cure. After several applications of this mixture on top sides and bottom of each hand plate, you can add a nice glossy shine to them by adding some Angelus gloss sealer. This is also applied with a sponge in several layers. mold builder latex with White Red or Black acrylic paint mixed in (Red shown for those magma troopers) for a shine add this on top with a clean tight sponge With Unquestioned Loyalty, Vern Beezer TK-2392 "TK Bondservent 2392" Imperial Attaché Don't Forget We're on Facebook and Twitter! Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor Now with "tip of the week" and other ongoing discussions. If you're on FB, stop by and say hi, ask questions, and share stories! Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st To find out what the Emperor's dancers are up to at any given moment, follow FISD on Twitter! With Unquestioned Loyalty Sam Kisselburg TK-85254 "Kessel Run" Public Relations Officer On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff. End Transmission. 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zebrabuse Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Nice work! I was able to TK with the lego X-Wing at Legoland and man photos do not do justice to the size of that thing. I also saw the eFX suit in person this weekend at SDCC. I was initially a little engraged before I got down there and I apologize for bringing any negativity to FISD. To quote Bill Burr "I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT MY OPINIONS AND I WANT TO TELL YOU ALL OF THEM BEFORE YOU START TALKING AGAIN"... Love you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles[TK] Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Excellent newsletter Congrats Phil and Glen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps[TK] Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 yes yes,nicely done indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Another great read, and thank you once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch[TK] Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice letter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Thanks to everyone who liked my How To. sure wish there were more field ex to show... we need more content! location location location... oh wait... content! nice birthday present for me in august! 52 and counting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeljack Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie.j Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice read for a new guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flykiller[TK] Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thank you for this good letter ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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