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Ran into a few snags regarding the chest, but still trying to work through them! The Galactic Armory files are undersized, and I have some concerns that scaling them may result in some proportional issues. I asked him to take a look and he's responded positively. These were printed at 100% in PETG, scaling up to 118% or so to fit me at 5'10" and 205 lbs the front/back is really deep and looks bad. Pics here include some comparisons to the 850 chest in size/scale. I asked Christian of 3D Fanatics to resin print out the helmet files from Vek3d/Walsh and our discussed evolved into him doing the paint-up as well. He did a fantastic job, and he set the bar high for the rest of the build I think!

I give permission to FISD, the 501st Legion, and all relevant garrisons to post photos on their respective social media accounts as deemed appropriate for our mission. Troops: I joined the 501st Legion in January 2024 as a member of the Bloodfin Garrison 1. January 20, 2024 – Star Wars Night with the Indy Fuel, Indianapolis, Indiana 2. February 3, 2024 - Quadcon Comic & Toy Expo, Champaign, Illinois - trooping with the Midwest Garrison 3. February 3, 2024 - A birthday party, Monticello, Illinois - trooping with the Midwest Garrison 4. March 23, 2024 - Indiana Comic Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana 5. March 29, 2024 - Live A Dream event, Lebanon, Indiana 6: April 7, 2024 - A New Hope in Dine (Navajo), Indianapolis, Indiana 7. April 8, 2024 - Anna's Eclipse Celebration, Indianapolis, Indiana 8. April 12, 2024 - School Carnival, Lafayette, Indiana 9. April 13, 2024 - Indy Eleven Star Wars Night, Indianapolis, Indiana 10. April 20, 2024 - 12th Annual Republic Airways Plane Pull, Indianapolis, Indiana 11. April 20, 2024 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert, Indianapolis, Indiana 12. April 26-to-28, 2024 - Indy PopCon, Indianapolis Indiana 13. May 4, 2024 - Toy Buzz & Fizz Comic Shop, Plainfield, Indiana 14. May 4, 2024 - Star Wars Day at the Whiteland Library, Whiteland, Indiana 15. May 4, 2024 - Star Wars Night with the Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis, Indiana 16. May 11, 2024 - Carmel Nerdfest, Carmel, Indiana 17. June 1, 2024 - Joliet Public Library Star Wars Day, Joliet, Illinois - trooping with the Midwest Garrison (and others) 18. June 15, 2024 - Superhero 5K & Kids Dash - Greenfield, Indiana 19. June 28, 2024 - Aspen Trace Light Up the Sky Fireworks Event - Greenwood, Indiana 20. July 13, 2024 - Star Wars Night with the Kokomo Jackrabbits - Kokomo, Indiana I moved to Tennessee in July 2024, so I transferred to the Midsouth Garrison 21. July 26, 2024 - Clinton Library Summer Reading Finale - Clinton, Tennessee 22. August 10, 2024 - Summer Movie Magic at the Tennessee Theater - Knoxville, Tennessee 23. August 17, 2024 - East Tennessee Children's Hospital visit - Knoxville, Tennessee 24. October 12, 2024 - Boo at the Zoo at the Knoxville Zoo - Knoxville, Tennessee 25. October 19, 2024 - Fall Festival at the Blount County Public Library - Maryville, Tennessee 26. October 26, 2024 - Boo at the Zoo at the Knoxville Zoo - Knoxville, Tennessee 27. November 9-to-10, 2024 - Music City Multi Con - Lebanon, Tennessee

There’s a lot going on with Enoch here. Chest sits lower, bottom is trimmed close to the sternum groove. I’m curious if the straps have more ribs to compensate and if the back is as modified as the front is.

Congratulations Brian!

That helmet looks amazing! Looking a reference images, Enoch chest plate is or appears to be considerably wider than the standard R1 style chest. I realise these aren't scaled equally but the neck opening is noticeable as is the flare out at the shorter base of the chest

Congratulations Brian!

Congratulations on your first trooper, just one of many more to come

So after a super busy year, and my old ATA kit holding up (with a few part swaps), I'm back on the build. Next up, the TD. Something simple that I can do while watch playoff football. Plus Dave basically builds them for you. Some slight trimming, some light sanding, and a bit of gluing. Since I was in a rush to get my first one built and I didn't know about EI or Centurion, This time I'm going to try for Centurion, but at a minimum EI. So at @MaskedVengeance suggestion, I'm following @DTKC and @A.J. Hamler build guides. So one with the pictures.... Need to let it cure and then adding the ends and clips.

Excellent! Congrats on your first troop! The first one you will always remember. Bart

My first troop! I had great timing with my first troop as Star Wars Night at the Indy Fuel was probably one of the biggest troops of the year! The Indy Fuel is the professional hockey team in Indianapolis, Indiana, and they played against the Toledo Walleye of Toledo, Ohio. The Indy Fuel won the game, so I like to think we helped bring about the victory! The Indy Fuel contributed a portion of the price of each ticket sold to a charity providing free school supplies to teachers. As with many troops here in Indiana, the Bloodfin Garrison teamed up with the Taakure Clan of the Mandalorian Mercs and the Mos Espa Base of the Rebel Legion for this event. All three groups collaborate under the name Star Wars Indiana. The doors to the arena opened one hour before the game, so after getting a group photo, we stationed ourselves around the entrance hall. Having been told it would be really cold right in front of the main doors, I decided to begin the evening in the warmer climes of one of the far sides of the entrance hall. I was there with a couple other members, and we were still able to take many photos with game attendees as we were near one of the ticket checks for the arena. After a while, I figured it was my turn to protect Lord Vader, so I went to the coldest part of the entrance hall, where Vader was standing with multiple members of the Imperial Officer Corps. Standing just past the security check, we were front and center as the game attendees walked in! Lots and lots of photos were taken here, with both children and adults anxiously waiting their turn! Meanwhile, the outside temperature had dipped to 0 F (-17 C), and that air was getting into the building as the doors were propped open at that point, so I knew it was time to move to a different area when I started to shiver. Lord Vader was left in good and friendly hands when I was relieved. In due course, the crowds started to draw down as they went into the arena for the game, so it was time to talk amongst ourselves and take any photos with stragglers heading into the game. I also did other fun things, such as conducted some observations of the zamboni during half time: I got to take some photos with another trooper’s E-11: Pretended to be in the 1980s: And then we all took one last group photo before heading back to the changing room. Overall, it was an amzaing experience to have for a first troop! Seeing the absolute joy on kids' faces as they got to take photos with us was incredible! The joy on the adults' faces was fantastic too! We received numerous complements on our costumes, and I hope we inspired others to join the Legion, Mando Mercs, and/or Rebel Legion through our efforts!

Thanks - that makes sense.

The thermal detonator is attached via metal or metallic-appearing clips, approximately 1" (25mm) wide. It's an approximate size to cover those that use Imperial or metric Here's the actual sizing

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I know. I mentioned that under the picture. That picture was just to show the new hovi tips. I'm going to do all the helmet painting corrections at the same time. I have to do the gray first anyway. I also had to order the paint to match since WTF did the helmet. I hope to get the paint and stickers before next weekend. I'll also retake the TD picture when I take the fixed helmet. Just wanted to make sure what I did so for is good enough while I wait for my shipments.

Hi Kevin, sorry for delaying. Your EIB submission has been added to the processing line. You did a nice work building your armor and your 3d blaster as well . In order to start your EIB review we'll need you to make some fixes , most of then are about your helmet as Glen noted before . 1. The Rear traps and tears : You will need to add some more vertical black lines and some of then need to go a little thicker as the references. Reference 2. Frown Paint: Just a toothpick with some Non Acetone paint thinner would do the work to refine the teeth cut. References 3. Hovi tips : You will need to change the mesh to a more accurate one and add some more white paint to the rim. CRL L2: Screens used shall be of a wide type mesh, with the rim of the mic and the inside white or painted white. References One method I used to change the hovi tips was : Using a wide mesh strainer, marker's top cover and some white paint. 4. Tube Strips. Yours are a little far from the pencil width position from the side of the cheek and will need to be relocated. 5. The vocoder paint detail. Another painting session will be needed to refine the lines as the references. References 6. The Thermal detonator. as the CRL states for Basic "The white control panel raised ribbed pad faces the rear" Your TD's ribbed pad needs to be relocated to face the rear more so the round washer control can be seen . References And finally Trooper. Your E11 blaster has indeed a great finish but as the crl states no 3d lines can be seen CRL: 3-D printed blasters can not contain visible print lines, and must be sanded smooth for a more realistic appearance. It's just a small section that show some 3d lines . I'm sure you can solve in a great manner. It looks like a lot of work ahead , but we think you can do it . Let us know if you need some help . Looking forward to place that EIB badge under your name Trooper.

Hi. This is the requested way to add it. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=34130 TK53174

Finally got out to do my first trooper at FOTK. Learned alot about the costume. As a skinny guy, I learned I defenitly ned to invest into a harness to keep my mid section up. Didnt realize the Thermal Det would drag this section down so much but great learning session. 1) - Kuya's Collectable Show - Niagara Falls 10/12/23 Niagara Falls Ontario - 10/12/23

More boring trimming, a busy week so not a lot else, unfortunately. I chatted with Galactic Armory and he says his Enoch armor files should be coming soon, so I'm excited to see what he has. Hoping he's open to suggestions/fixes as needed! My boots came in from Keep Trooping and fit nicely!

I always glue/attach the inside cover strips first, and suggest making them wider than the outsides. The reason being is that there is a lot of strain on those seams from opening the calves when suiting up and that will add some extra strength to the join. Another tip is to sand down all surfaces to be glued with heavy grit sandpaper, which gives the glue a better surface to adhere to (be sure to clean them thoroughly after sanding). Be careful on the outside ridges when sanding as to not scratch your armor.