Heatshock

guys - I am guiding a new trooper to my Garrison through a TLJ build at the moment. whilst correctly worded here on FISD - there is direct contradiction in the CRL on the main website for the TLJ TD also the main pic of the CRL is wrong do you think we can get this changed? Nate

I know CRL is WIP at the moment. But was wondering if the LMO clearance on the costumes already cleared - allowed for clearance WITHOUT a helmet? Or was is Bucket On only? Nate

rofl - tbh I dont often troop TK any more - I mostly do clones but its sitting there all sad on its own, and I am sure there will be some TK only events coming up soon. may be you are right though, so easy to get a nice kit now...... Ta for feedback Nate

Yep. Helmet definately changed. Was thinking about the armour. Saw the thread on making fx EIB. Ab buttons check. Any other advice?

Hi. Long time since i've posted! Recently acquired some old original fx armour. Is this still ok for basic 501sr clearance? 1. Gonna change belt to canvas and remount the belt piece 2. Split kidney and butt ---------------- And of course all the basic armour fitting bits Thanks guys

501st access pls I actually have just cleared a TK - but my main 501st page hasnt been updated yet http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=12547

right mathias - sorted cleared for trooping (finally!!)

strapping tightened up swapped out for my very modified MR CE from years ago

some rough fitting tonight - quite pleased, few things to sort out, but definately getting there havent done the strapping for the ab/kidney and the chest/back or round the bells yet. Bit of tightening up here and there

yep - that was the plan - as mentioned before - this was a 2nd hand side, so the back seam was already glued together. I thought that if I was gonn ahve to mod to get the thighs to fit, then I would open on the inside, where the join would be the least noticeable completed and painted now: if you angle it just right, with the lighting just casting a shadow, you can see the join more painting ab buttons - humbrol no. 5 and no 14 assembling the belt TD getting there now

yes yes - a necro post, but its my own thread!! after meandering to clones, I am back working on this fine kit. some things I learnt from clone builds carried across - thighs need widening - so split, extend and smooth extensions built and rivets heads in paint: I love rustoleum gloss!!

wow? really? hey Andy - no drama, think my recasting stance is stated from before mate, but this aint abt that. I really cant keep up with TK politics any more - CAP is ok this week then? pm on its way. Nate

hey Adam =- you'd be surprised how many NE troopers there are mate ;P loads of helmets are acceptable - yeesh even that one will be cool is another thing mate ;P people know my views on vendors so I will say - AP or TE2 it aint right or wrong - its just my personal view

I know a few of the UK vendors mate - but not heard of this guy how long ago did you pick it up? piccies would help too

Eric - that was my concern abt CAP being acceptable now as well (as I stated in my original post) As Paul already mentioned - the 'rights' go to who ever has accepted molds at the mo' The way I see it - CAP is said to have gotten permission from TE (debate this separately, personally I think it was retrospective for save face from the large number of people who have got CAP stuff in the 501, cos come on - every1 knew what CAP was talking abt and kinda agreed.). So CAP is now a 501 accepted armour puller. Hence if any1 got CAPs stuff and wanted to recast from his armour, they would have to get CAPs permission, not TE's. CAP was also very open abt being ok abt other recasting his stuff. ie my original concern abt the flood gates being open to any1 with the skills and know-how to pull TE-derived armour. As for DIY/FISD. I agree. It isnt wise to slam a whole forum. But I can copmpletely understand Pauls frustration. And I will admit - there prob is very good info on those boards. And I can imagine what it must be like to have a non-501 restricted board to freely discuss TK stuff ala Clone Empire and CT.net. Why then is DIY a closed forum? Also - I take it by what you said douge that there are is a recasting cadre on the DIY - that can only be a good thing. But is there a stance against it? Last I heard PT was happily posting and sellin on that board? Or do DIYers consider PT to be a legit armourer as well then? I imagine DIY and FISD are like any other forum beast. Theres lots of posturing and BS. Its slowly wading through the BS to find the pearls of info. Nate