PlastoidHero[TK] Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 HI all, I just got my approval last week for my ANH Stunt Stormtrooper Armor and am very excited to join the ranks of the 501st! My name is Charles and I live in St Louis, MO , USA. I am currently assigned to the 70th Explorers, Gateway Squad. I've been following the 501st online for around 20 years and been dreaming about being able to suit up one day for a troop and it looks like my one day is finally here. Back in the early 2000's I was a young dad of twins (not Luke and Leia). The Dad time commitment along with not having much money kept me from the 501st, but now as a guy in his mid 40s with grown kids I find I finally have some time and disposable income (Lucky me) and I definitely wanted to live my dream of being a real storm trooper. Being born in the mid 1970s I grew up with Star Wars and I chose the ANH armor based on my first memory of those bad *ss dudes in white armor blasting their way into the Tantive 4. ANH just blew me away as a kid and that why I had to go with the OG ANH armor. My set was a full build from RS Prop masters and is currently adorning a 6ft tall mannequin in my office. I smile from ear to ear every morning I walk in and see it. I feel like I'm a little kiddo again on Christmas morning opening up some cool Kenner star wars toys lol. I am hoping to work on a second set from scratch myself in the up coming years to get that full experience (Sand trooper anyone?) but I just couldn't wait and for now I had to buy my first set pre-built. Here is a link to some pics for those interested. Thanks for having me. I look forward to getting a chance to meet some of you all one day! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f_pdHpHOR5akadKhEgCTY6MJ7wWf40dK?usp=sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemi[Staff] Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hi Charles, Congratulations!!! Your armor looks awesome...Not interested in higher levels? Welcome to the ranks trooper!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgi[Staff] Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Congratulations on your approval and your amazing armor! vor 3 Stunden schrieb PlastoidHero: I've been following the 501st online for around 20 years ... That's longer than I have been alive Glad to hear that you finally managed to join, that must've been an amazing feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Congratulations and welcome to the ranks trooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastoidHero[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thanks Chemi, definitely interested in Expert Infantry and Centurion. I kind of feel like I'm cheating though, since I didn't put my armor together myself. There are so many talented troopers here that put in a lot of hands on hard work to build centurion armor from scratch. I did get some advice on the new member discussion thread that it would be fairly simple to make and ESB armor by building another helment so I may start there to get my feet wet with my armor skills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastoidHero[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 @Morgi thank you. Lol yeah I took my time, but I'm here now finally and it is a great feeling. Ready to get trooping! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastoidHero[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thanks @gmrhodes13, thrilled to be here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJasoni[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Charles, Welcome to the FISD. That is a great looking kit. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastoidHero[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thank you Jason. I appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6682[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) Welcome in! Edited September 14, 2021 by TK6682 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastoidHero[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, TK6682 said: Welcome in! Thank you @TK6682!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Welcome Charles, great looking armor !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magni[TK] Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Welcome to the ranks Charles Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Congratulations on your approval Charles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeMrTibbles[501st] Posted September 23, 2021 Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 Congratulations Charles, and welcome to the 501st (eventually ) and FISD. Looking forward to seeing your advanced level submissions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskard8[Staff] Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 Welcome to the Legion, Trooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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