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I was looking over my original Nico R1TK build and I noticed that after post-processing, that flat ridge is hardly noticeable, the foothill that extends to touch the ear cap is a bit square at the corners and I'll attempt to round it out as I work on it, but I can't make any guarantees. Here is an image of the the reference compared to the Nico ears on my original build To be honest, I was more concerned about this part of the ear cap. This is my progress on that mod currently

Here I go again! Yet again I buy the kit for another build before my current build is complete… But is anyone surprised I would pursue a femtrooper build again? My success with my FEM7 build encouraged me to look at making a Legacy Fem build a reality, especially given the immense similarity between the FEM7 and Legacy Fem armor. After checking with Imperial Surplus, it became clear the sizing of the Legacy Fem kit is not a concern for me, so I ordered the kit as soon as I was able! I am building my Legacy Fem kit for 501st approval, so I’ll post occasional updates here once I start this build. As I am so close to being done with my shock trooper, I will be delaying my Legacy Fem build just long enough to bring my shock trooper into being via approval. However, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to celebrate my new kit and my upcoming BBB day!

1 - Rochester Maker Faire, Rochester, NY - 11/17/23

Yes please.

Ya, that really sucked. I was following the standard gaps then realized I needed to even it out for larger armor. Oops! I would still love to improve those plugs and really buff it out, but it's good enough for now. Lost a few pounds once I realized that mistake!

I've tried a few methods but found JB weld 2 part glue with abs strips work best for me. JB weld can also be sanded and painted if need be. I don't find CA or superglue very strong in areas which may flex.

Troop 40 Cambridge Santa Clause Parade Cambridge , Ontario November 17, 2023 This was my second time doing the parade and it was slightly warmer this year than last year. I have started wearing a diving suit under my costume for those outdoor cold troops and it really works well to keep me warm. we were joined by the Mando Mercs and the Rebel Legion for this one. Lots of kids and adults to high five along the route.

Simply Amazing Joseph

Great update

So, everyone is guessing what me included.

Troop 11: Saskatoon recruitment drive November 18, 2023 This is a "bonus" troop for me as once we get into October we never know when the weather is going to cause plans to be cancelled and this was a three hour drive for me one way. Thankfully no snow or ice to stop me. It is also an anniversary of a sort. It was just under a year ago that I attended this annual troop to meet the members that I would end up spending most of my trooping time with. Last year I had the armor by this time but it will still sitting in the box as I was too scared to touch it. This year I attended, not as a potential 501st member, but as a 501st member. Some fun things this day. The venue was not very big so basically had little more than a small bathroom size room to change and with a bunch of shelves everywhere in the main area I didn't spend a lot of time trying to move around for fear of knocking over something. So I sort of played statue for the couple hours I was in armor. Caught a few people off guard. I was the only TK in costume at this one. The other in attendance was handling most of the Q&A from people. Always a bit of an ego boost when people want photos with the stormtrooper more than any of the other costumes! As it should be right?! When I thanked the venue host before we left he said he would have a stormtrooper there every day if he could. Two notable encounters. The first was meeting a guy who we had first talked to back in May at my first troop. I kind of recognized him. He saw us in May and decided he wanted to be a bounty hunter and had been working on that ever since and is almost ready to submit. He spent some time chatting up the members and was just pumped about almost being at the goal. The second happened while I was in the armor. A guy came in and was talking to one of our members at the club table. I was not paying a lot of attention to the conversation but did see and hear him when he turned around, pointed at me, and said, "That is what I want to be - a Stormtrooper." Then I took more notice. We happened to have a member working on his first TK kit in the basement of the venue so I suggested he take at least 5 minutes to check that out and ask questions. He was down there a good 30 or 40 minutes so hopefully he caught the bug and starts the process. The team told me later that he came across as very serious about it. You never know at these things who is ready and who is just kicking the tires. Afterwards we had a group supper and talked about all the big ideas we'd like to do with our few members in the province. We want to build sets. The post-troop de-brief supper is always nice to ease back into reality. I did find on the drive home the next day that I had a bit more post-troop depression than usual. Maybe because I know troops will be harder to do as winter sets in so there could be a long wait time between them for me. Not many photos because not much room to roam, but here we are: We had comic books to give to any kids. I should have snatched one for myself... Just standing here trying not to bump anything... Had this Imperial wallet handed to me for a photo: But, alas, no credits in it. Might have been just as well. Lots of shinny things there distracting me. Someone brought us cookies and muffins. So I got to watch while the officer had a couple after posing with me. A mini me! Group shot with Rebels and Imperials. We think we should ask about using this place for some photoshoots. Very Tatooine bar-like and much darker than the picture shows. The traditional supper after is really the icing on the cake for many of us: We have a local, to me, meet and greet in a couple weeks, but for that one I'm just handling the Q&A and PR. No costume. We hope to drum up more members in the southern part of the province but also make additional contacts for groups that could use a hand with fund raising. There are December troops planned that I would love to get to but all out of town so weather may have different ideas. Bart

Here is how my 3D scan turned out!

Check in with your GML as they can see your affiliation with the detachment. If you are not checking into the forums at least once every census year, your status can be disconnected (affiliation lost) this is part of remaining a member of all detachments. We are also on the Legion web platform, so you need to make sure you are checking in. i suggest you may have lost your affiliation due to this reason.

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While i'm waiting, i have done a couple things. I have filled the traps Also erased the label on the gloves.