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Rivets look a tad big but could be as they are a little close to the corners, more a higher level issue though. Note the rivet is also set in the middle of the ridge.

I found the double method does help a little aligning some pieces but more importantly saved me from missing a troop, one of the shoulder strap snaps pulled through the elastic but having a spare I could still get kitted up. Some don't have any issues with single snaps but it is safer to double up, at least on areas that may take some strain. Soldering the hole definitely helps as it melts the edges so the snaps are less likely to pull though.

I built my first set of armor using single snaps at each connection. On my very first troop, both shoulder bells and 2 torso snaps came apart (ending it after only 15 minutes). Did I just not pay attention to flexibility issues? Perhaps, but a fellow Garrison mate turned me on to the double snap method. I (painstakingly) removed all the single ones and replaced them with doubles and have used that on each set of armor I have built. Extra time, cost and effort? You bet, but even after countless troops since, there have been no "wardrobe malfunctions". As for keeping it in better alignment, absolutely. A single snap connection can slide left or right. Using two at each point will effectively eliminate that. "The reason for asking is that I’ve seen some troopers using single snaps and thinking this alternative would be less fiddly when kitting up". It takes less minute in total to secure the additional snaps, and is well worth that extra 60 seconds. Trust me.

Troop Mission Report [9] 7/8/2023 Out of this World event at San Diego Balboa Park. Included Imperial Sands Garrison and other clubs. This was a fundraising event for Patrons of the Prado (10 arts, science, and culture centers on the Prado in Balboa. It was a gathering, dinner, and silent auction. The guests were dressed in space-themed clothing as well! The call time was 4 pm and the troop was completed at 8 pm.

In my case I have always started with the torso section Chest, Back, kidney, Butt plate

I've had this happen in the past, I used water based acrylic paint only as it was cheap and I could easily shade to the white to match, really thin coats worked our well and you can even dap a wet rag against it to smooth any brush marks, then once completely dry add some clear paint or hair spray to give some shine. You can also use white gloss paint as long as you can get a good match. As it's on the rear it won't be as noticeable to the public. Don't forget you will need to also fill those open ridges, if adding mobility cuts you will still need to fill the top of the ridge.

For the bricks in the six troop, I will only be there on the Sunday. At the moment, there is one other member coming, I will be sure to introduce you to him as well.

Hi Paolo. I will be at both events. Looking forward to meeting you

looking good ! nice work

I finally reached the point where I felt comfortable painting some of the armor pieces! I decided to use Krylon satin white for the armor, and I was a bit overzealous with the paint as I was only able to complete 2 coats by the time I got to the bottom of the can. Fortunately, the paint is pretty cheap! I was able to paint (you guessed it) the chest, back, front and rear torso, and the bottom piece. I'll buy more paint today to continue the process. I may stop after 3 coats, but I won't be surprised if a 4th coat is needed. After that, I will follow up with a satin clear coat and go from there.

June 19.... what....

#1: 07/08/2023 – Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum Summer Party. Berlin / Germany. [Charity] Last Saturday, July 8th, 2023, I had my very first troop as a TK with my squad (Echo Nova Squad / German Garrison) at the Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum Sommerfest. The clinic opened this year's summer party at around 12 noon. The troop was scheduled for 4 hours and with 32°C / 89.6°F any place in the shade was welcome. The Berlin police were kind enough to cool us off with their water cannon vehicle. I also had the opportunity with my squad to visit the children on the ward. These kids were unable to leave the clinic and participate in the party. I will never forget this troop. I was really moved by the joy in the eyes of the children and their parents. Bad guys doing good. This is definitely why I joined the 501st Legion. ESQ – Echo Nova Squad / German Garrison in front of Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum. I am on the left side behind TS 14021. Learned so much on this first Troop. TD 20732 leading the way. My first Troop at Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum (CVK) was an awesome experience. Me in front, then TK 16521 and TD 20732. Picture: ST 22827 Lovely snapshot during the Troop with awesome Imperial Troopers. From right to left … TK 16521, TI 64650, and TK 26476. Picture: TI 64650

Differences RED Separate/sewn color panels , closure is black attached underneath, no closure rivets, black closure snaps, black rivet black shoulder strap: Incinerator Trooper Mandalorian S1 YELLOW/MUSTARD Separate/sewn color panels, closure is black attached on top, silver closure rivets, silver closure snaps, silver rivet black shoulder straps: Mortar Trooper Mandalorian S2 ORANGE No separate/sewn color panels, closure is black attached on top, silver closure rivets, silver closure snaps, silver rivet black shoulder straps: Mandalorian S2 ORANGE/BLACK Separate/sewn color panels, closure is black attached underneath, no closure rivets, black closure snaps, black rivet black shoulder straps: Jedha trooper WHITE Separate/sewn color panels, closure is white and underneath, no closure rivets, white closure snaps, white rivet shoulder straps: Jedha trooper

Differences RED Separate/sewn color panels , closure is black attached underneath, no closure rivets, black closure snaps, black rivet black shoulder strap: Incinerator Trooper Mandalorian S1 YELLOW/MUSTARD Separate/sewn color panels, closure is black attached on top, silver closure rivets, silver closure snaps, silver rivet black shoulder straps: Mortar Trooper Mandalorian S2 ORANGE No separate/sewn color panels, closure is black attached on top, silver closure rivets, silver closure snaps, silver rivet black shoulder straps: Mandalorian S2 ORANGE/BLACK Separate/sewn color panels, closure is black attached underneath, no closure rivets, black closure snaps, black rivet black shoulder straps: Jedha trooper WHITE Separate/sewn color panels, closure is white and underneath, no closure rivets, white closure snaps, white rivet shoulder straps: Jedha trooper

Hi Ian, Some of the "larger companies" may have contracts with the shipping company's and the cost may be way way lower than what's already quoted? hopefully! In my brief experience, shipping rom the UK was usually generally lower than items received from the states, however depending on which US based currier the vendor chose to use! Also when I was living up in FNQ a few yrs back, I recall kit was being pulled within and advertised inside AU, Maybe someone more local to you has more knowledge of those specifics?