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So after some real world trooping I've come to find out that I need some more range of motion in my knees. I decided to start trimming the return edge on the upper part of the thighs first. I'll test fit and see how that goes. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Doing great!! Keep up the good work!

Still tweaking things. Added a wireless mic and sewed on my new garrison patch! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

You're so much fun!!![emoji1787][emoji2957]thanks for everything!!! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Totally!!! I'm pretty much at EIB now, but my E-11 needs to be sorted out. The one I 3D printed is very rough and I really just printed it to see if I could, and to just HAVE something. I think I'm going to start from scratch and get the doopydoos kit with Tony's completion kit. Once I have that I'm definitely going to put in for EIB.

I'm happy to report that on September 12th I was approved!! I've posted this information on every platform I could and now I'm posting it here. When I first joined the FISD, I posted a before and after picture of myself and told the story of my weight loss journey and how joining the 501st was a goal of mine on my journey. I'm now happy to update that before and after picture. I would also like to take minute and thank a few that, l felt, were right along with me for my entire build. gmrhodes13, Coastertk, starsaber25, ukswrath. Thank you so much for your guidance and support. I truly couldn't have done it without you. Taking on a project of this magnitude is not for the faint of heart. I took it on because it's something I believe is worth it. If you are thinking of joining I suggest doing your homework first. Read, read, read...... Then read some more. There is a treasure trove of information and experience in this group and you would be a fool not to listen and utilize it. Thank you all so much for your warm welcome and guidance. I truly cherish every moment during this new journey. I can't wait to get out there and start trooping and meet some of you in person. "You've taken your first step into a larger world." Obi-Wan Kenobi Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

TK 35811 reporting for duty!!! I was approved! I was so excited I forgot to post it on my thread!!! I can't wait to go on my first troop! Thank you all so much for the help and guidance through all of this. I plan on keeping this thread going so stay tuned! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

TK 35811 reporting in and requesting 501st status. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=31189

Here's my new bucket bag that the patches are for. I'm going to cover up the "Raider" with the custom patches. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Some patches for my new bucket bag. Printed at home on Avery fabric transfers paper. Really easy. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I've been thinking... I've come a long way in my build in the last few months. And now that I'm sitting here waiting for approval, I started to realize something that has been told to me more than once on this journey. "You're never done." "You will always find something to work on." So in the spirit of never being done I'm posting some pictures of the Comlink that I 3D printed last night. I also got a really cool set of binders from Disney's Galaxy's Edge. I will keep posting pictures and asking questions on this build feed for as long as I am building. Thank you all for taking this journey with me. Let's really see where it goes!!! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

So the pictures have been sent. Hopefully I'll be able to share my numbers with you soon!!! Here are some of the pics. We'll see! [emoji51][emoji16][emoji2957] Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Ok. So the glue is still wet and I have some cleanup to do when it's dry. Better???? I think so. The key, I think, is to resist the urge to paint the ENTIRE button. The buttons on the ATA armor are much larger than the ones in the reference pictures. So it almost feels like you're doing something wrong if you DON'T paint the whole button. That also goes for trimming the pieces. There is a fine line between too much and not enough. I hope this puts to bed my TK button adventure. I think tomorrow I will be camera ready and.... "when this thing hits 88 miles per hour,.... You're gonna see some serious sh@#." Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Just perusing the handbook while the buttons are drying. I wanna be prepared for the first day of the academy. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

We're gonna put to bed this whole button thing right now! Are you listening?! [emoji2957][emoji13][emoji1787][emoji3064][emoji849][emoji854] Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Welcome!!! It's so much fun here! Ask all the questions. I'm fairly new and just finishing up my build but I've learned alot from these wonderful people! You are taking your first steps into a larger world....... Good luck trooper!!!

Ha! No hate. Just a small roll of the eyes. [emoji2957] What do you think of the eyes on my bucket? A little before and after. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Shaved some plastic off the cod, fixed paint on buttons, put some shape to the belt, repositioned TD clips, and opening the eyes on the bucket. Pics to come tomorrow!! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I'm on it! Thank you so much for the kind words. It really means alot! I will have this stuff taken care of in short order and I will submit. Should I just resubmit them on this thread or do you need them to be posted somewhere else?

As of right now, my pre approval request is in!!! Let's see how this goes. Thank you all so much for the help! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Name: Erick Spader Garrison: Empire City Garrison Hudson Valley Squad Armor Maker: ATA Helmet Maker: ATA Cloth Belt Maker: Self Neck Seal Maker: Amazon Boot Maker: Imperial Boots Blaster Maker: Self 3D printed Height: 5'6" Weight: 155lbs TK Type: ANH Stunt Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I was just looking at those. I'm looking at what went wrong but I really don't understand what I did wrong. It's like they're on an angle as they go back. Thanks for the reminder. I'm straightening them out tonight!! Thanks! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Look what I got!!!!!!!! The final piece of the puzzle has arrived?!!! I have to calm myself down first but after that I will be trying on everything and posting some pics. I think you might be seeing some pre approval pics very soon!!!!!!! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

As soon as I get my boots my friend! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I fixed them! Thanks for the heads up! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk