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Thanks to you both for your help, appreciate it!

James, I didn’t see this a couple days ago because I was torturing myself in another ultramarathon, but you know I’m always more than happy to help. First, I’m glad to see you took the CF Filament advice. Again, yes it is a PLA compound, but the 20% Carbon Fiber changes the entire dynamic and structure. Everything I’ve ever had an issue with regarding PLA is erased with this stuff and I’ve stress tested it excessively including in all that heat we had this year. Also, here’s a little secret for everyone as to why I’m a fan… The office I used to work for was sending components made from this stuff out to Iraq and Afghanistan, so I’ve got full confidence in its ability to handle a few 501st troops. So, starting with the helmet, sand it down moving from 80-220 grit first. You’ll see it start to smooth out after a round of 110 grit, but if you really want to cut your finishing time, get some fingernail files/ emery boards and just go to town. https://a.co/d/54Oe92A The filament will take on a gray, almost cloudy color, then you’ll be ready for filler primer. Here’s a 000 head I’m working on: Once there, I now hit it with a coat of Upol Expert Sandable Primer which you can grab at Autozone for about the same price as Rustoleum Filler Sandable. This stuff dries fast and almost creates a shell over the part. Once dried, it feels like hardened resin. It’s been hiding under our noses all these years. This is how one of my FOTK buckets looked after sanding + one coat of Upol. But, I’m sure you didn’t post this for 3d print instructions, so let’s get back to the bucket. Rubber trim is easy to find and looks great on the neck ring: https://a.co/d/epvrCqt For the lenses, I would encourage you to grab a set from Paul Prentice. You can use the buck Nico provided in the files to form your own, but Paul’s are cheap and he already did the work for you. Shipping was quick enough from the UK. While you’re at it, ask him for some metal shoulder bridges. I’m not a fan of Nico’s Hovi Mics, mostly because I wanted a real steel screen in there. They work, but there’s more accurate files out there. I stole @TheRascalKing’s idea a couple years ago and now spray the interior of every helmet with bed liner. This helps with darkening everything as well as filling the gritty inside of the dome. I think Justin was doing it to add a little stiffness to ABS helmets, but it’s been a huge benefit in 3d printing. Thanks Justin. Anyways, I’ll be watching this with great interest and I’m sure we’ll be at another troop together soon. Hit me up with any questions and I can’t wait until you get the armor.

EDIT: Here's another!

34. Hamilton Comic Con, 24 September 2023 34 troops as a TK, and Troop #50 overall! Between scheduling conflicts and COVID, it's been four years since I got to troop this con, but the wait was worth it. Pictures are going a little out order, but you'll see why. Made a quick trip across the border to the Canadian Warplane Heritage museum, where the con is held. Towards the end of the day, con guest Dmitrious Bistrevsky (who played Darth Vader in Kenobi) stopped by. He had some fun with the Blast-a-Trooper (one-handed, dual-wielding, dual-wielding and joined by the Galactic Academy members ...), got a couple of patches from the Canadian Garrison, and took pictures with us. I don't have a copy of the "normal" group photo, but here's the one he requested: "Okay, everyone on this side is being Force-pushed, and everyone on this side is being Force-choked!" That's me up on my tiptoes being Force-choked He followed this with "You know how Yoda trained Luke to do handstands and use the Force?" So he proceeded to do a handstand, then handstand splits, culminating with: Now the regular con pics: Obligatory Blast-a-Trooper (with good grouping): This individual complimented our mutual color scheme: With a fellow Disney employee: The Canadians have really nice speeder bikes: Group photos inside the de Havilland Canada DHC-5A Buffalo transport plane: TKs only:

Hi Manvi, and thank you for your Centurion application! CRL and CENTURION Application Requirements: All required photos have been submitted, and on behalf of the entire D.O. staff we are pleased to welcome you to the rank of CENTURION . Congratulations! Other-Armor Fit/Assembly; In this area we review observations made by your fellow troopers and the DO team. Some observations may lead to suggestions to improve the overall look of your armor, and please keep in mind that we consider both text (CRL) and pictures (screen caps/reference images) when reviewing submissions. - Algo que se nos olvidó comentarte, es la posición de este tornillo. Lo ideal es que intentaras roscarlo para que quedara plano. - One thing we forgot to tell you is the position of this screw. Ideally, the head of the screw should be "flat". Reference images Bueno Manvi, sólo me queda felicitarte. Se el trabajo que te ha costado dejar la armadura con este nivel de detalle, y además se lo que significa para ti esta insignia. Se las dificultades por las que has pasado y estás pasando (físicas), y por eso, me complace aún más entregarte esta insignia. Te animo también a que continúes mejorando tu armadura, haciendo esos pequeños ajustes que te hemos recomendado. Felicidades #526 Well Manvi, congratulations!!!. I know how much work it has taken you to leave the armor with this level of detail, and I also know what this badge means to you. I know the difficulties you have gone through and are going through (physical), and therefore, I am even more pleased to give you this badge. I also encourage you to continue improving your armor, making those small adjustments that we have recommended. Congratulations #526 Request your Centurion Certificate HERE

Name: Manvi ID: TK-16970 Username: Manvi Viztotia Garrison: Spanish Garrison Armor Maker:Armour Factory Props (AFP) Helmet Maker: Armour Factory Props Height/Weight: 1,80m. 64kgrs. Boot Maker: Valverde del camino Canvas Belt Supplier: AFP Neck Seal: AFP Hand Guard: AFP Holster Maker: AFP Blaster: E-11 Brothers 3D Accion photo GRACIAS

Enhorabuena Manvi, buen trabajo y merecido nivel de centurión conseguido. Enviado desde mi M2103K19G mediante Tapatalk

Más que merecido ese Centurión, enhorabuena compañera! More than deserved, congratulations mate!

Gracias a todos de corazón, en especial a Chemi, por sus buenos consejos y tanto tiempo dedicado, he tenido que reformar algunas cosas, pero con sus orientaciones ha sido más fácil. Como él bien dice, he tenido un problema de espalda serio, que me limitaba a la hora de hacer cualquier cosa y me empezó a sumir en un inicio de depresión de la que, afortunadamente, ya estoy saliendo, luchando por mi salud y adelante siempre!! Ahora a poner fuerte la espalda y a volver a troopear pronto!! Esta señora Centurión es una señora Fuerte y luchadora. La Fuerza es grande en mí. Seguiré trabajando en mejorar y mantener al día mi armadura. También agradecer a todos los compañeros que me han estado a mi lado como Nora Escrich, y que han hecho mis días más bonitos. Y a mi inseparable Apoyo, y Amor de mi vida, Álex, ya que sin en él, nada de esto sería posible. Y también, como no, a mis bichejos de 4 patas, que nunca fallan y son amor puro. A todos los miembros que voy conociendo os quiero y os admiro, hacéis que la vida de muchos sea una vida mejor. Agradecida siempre y a vuestro servicio. AGRADECIDA Y FELIZ. Manvi Viztoria. TK-16970. Señora con Coquilla. Orgullo Asperger. Protectora de los animales. .

Congratulations

Congratulations and welcome to the Centurion ranks

Hello. Thank you for your Centurion application. Chemi will be with you as soon as possible. Added to the processing line. Hola, gracias por aplicar para nivel Centurion, Chemi estará contigo en cuanto sea posible. tu solicitud ha sido agregada a la lista.

Muchas gracias a todos por las felicitaciones. Gracias especialmente a Chemi por su ayuda, sus recomendaciones y el tiempo dedicado. Sin él esto no sería posible. Gracias de verdad. Manvi Viztoria, TK-16970, "Señora con coquilla" "Protectora de los animales" Orgullo Asperger.