troopermaster Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) When I found out there was going to be another Memorabilia event at the end of march a few weeks ago, I had already started work on my sons mini stormtrooper moulds to make them bigger and better, and I really wanted to get a new kit pulled for this event. I thought "Yeah, should be no problemo" but was I ever wrong! It took me up until the last week to get most of the moulds done and I formed them. I got the main parts of the armour assembled with only a few parts left to form, which I managed to form on Thursday. Getting it all finished off in time for the event was a nightmare. I was working until 11.00pm every night last wekk and even gluing the legs together Saturady morning, the day of the event After a two hour drive we finally arrived at the Birmingham NEC and got my son Luke kitted up. We stepped out of the changing room (toilets ) and he was an instant hit. Everyone was asking to take a photo of him. People was coming up to me saying it was the coolest thing they had ever seen. While I was talking to people, I looked around and Luke was stood alone and there was people all around him taking photos, talk about a little poser To say he was a star is an understatement. It made all my hard work and stress worth it. He hardly ever took his helmet off the whole time we were there. It was great to meet all the UK Garrison and I finally got meet them personally when I was invited back stage. We had a good chat about armour and a few other things, really good to meet you guys at last I hope to see you all there again at the next event. Here's some photos.... Edited July 12, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK6540UKG Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Fantastic Paul, the kit looks awesome. Sadly couldn't make it myself this year round, would have loved to have seen it... maybe sometime though. Great to see the UKG branding on the shoulder bell too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnriottt Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Good to see! Man... That is one awesome suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Wow. Once again, the UKG sets the standard. I'm going to have to find a way to make it over there one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi Paul it was great to meet you yesterday and have a good shin wag back stage and your Luke was the star of the show, he looked awesome All the best from fbj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Paul Unbelievable set of armour mate. Little master Luke looks fan-bloody-tastic Gutted that I couldn't make MEM and meet up with you and see the little guy in all his glory, only I had a serious family emergency and I couldn't make it. Maybe next year Well done Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Paul, it turned out great! All your hard work definitely payed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDUEUNO Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 If someone builds a time mchine, please take that little-awesomeness-suit and bring it back in my childhood!!!!!! I hope that my regular sized TM turns out as good as this small one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4510[TK] Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 HAHA!!!! freegin' SWEET!!!! Your boy was a hit wasnt he?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK 4128 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Wow Paul that mini armour is fantastic, also loving the mini dlt-19 hopefully see you at the November mem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThayNerd[TK] Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Great pics Paul! I wish I had that when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Thanks for the compliments everyone I've managed to upload a short clip onto youtube. Sorry for the poor quality, it was done on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmartigan Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Might Luke be the first EIB under 16?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turrican Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 WoW Paul , great Stuff! I think a dream come true for your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaptyx Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Paul, that is utterly fantastic work. If anybody was in doubt about TM kit before, those doubts have just been blown sky high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Outstanding Paul! Every son should be so lucky to have a Dad such as you! Good looking troops in the UKG as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Batman[TK] Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Paul it was so great to meet you and your son Luke! He looked completeley amazing and deservedly stole all the limelight!! I couldn't believe I wasn't in my armour that you built and I debuted this weekend when I ran into you. I love your armour- it is the closest, in my opinion, you can get to the real deal, it never stoped getting attention from my fellow UKG troopers! I look forward to seeing you and Luke at an event soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopy trooper[TK] Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 love the mini TK bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torisempai Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 *spasms* omg he is so cute i want to run up to him and give him lots of huggles and <3 ... ... <.< >.> *coughs* I mean thats cool bro very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505 Marcel Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Ive just said it over on the MEPD but dude your boys TK is AWESOME was a pleasure to have my picture taken with him even if it was when in my Scout armour. Thanks Daetrin we are a good looking bunch especially us Scouts Marcel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john danter Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Ah ha, that's awesome Paul Good work skipper. I'm sure your lad Luke will remember that for life!!!! PS:If anyone in the UKG made any derogatory comments that it was probably me under that armour, please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonitekid Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 PS:If anyone in the UKG made any derogatory comments that it was probably me under that armour, please let me know Don't think it was said out loud, but rest assured we were all thinking it John. That kit was stunning Paul, 1st class work as always. Luke knows how to play the part well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks again! All the kind words makes all my effort worthwhile Well John, I think your name was mentioned once or twice, though Gary H got some stick too Looking forward to the next Mem and meeting you all again and meeting new faces too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman[TK] Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 WOW, amazing work Paul, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Man, I would've KILLED for a suit like that when I was his age.....All though, now that I think about it, Star Wars wasn't out when I was that age.I was getting my driver's license about that time...God, when did I get so old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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