Waya Chetan

Posted these on Discord, but figured I would share here.

I can understand the intimidation factor, since as a kid I never even built model cars. So needless to say, I was overwhelmed with my TK build, so it sat idle for almost 3 years. My advice, lean on others for support, and focus on solving one problem at a time when building.

501st/Defenders Detachment- ANH Stunt TK MMCC/Defenders Detachment- Custom Mandalorian pending approval Others in various stages of completion- Hex3d Deluxe Mandalorian (This one along with my daughter's Deluxe Bo Katan won me a Bambu Labs X1C) Halo Reach Noble 6 Spartan (Fully printed, need to assemble and finish) Samurai Red Hood (Possible Halloween 2025 Build)

Proud to be able to say @justjoseph63had a hand in helping with my build years ago when I started.

This has been in reality a 15 year journey. When I initially got approved back on the 6th of March, I posted a pic in the Carolina Garrison FB group of me next to a TK from an event in 2009. That TK actually identified himself. He's in retired status. Hoping he comes out to troop at SC Comicon next month. Words can't describe how excited I am.

Fellow Troopers, I started my build 3 years ago, and finally as of 3/6/24, I am finally approved. Doing my 1st official troop on 3/21 or 3/22 and can't wait.

Beat me to it. It took me 3 years to build my kit and get it approved. I can wait a few days.

Just looking forward to spending hard earned credits on my FISD Merch Sir.

Thanks. Posted this morning. I know they'll get to it.

Worked with my GML, and proud to say, got my approval. TK 15889 on deck.

Requesting Member Access https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=42733

Pulling this one back out of the dust bin. The fact that I paid to have it finished and had some pretty inexcusable items made me put it away until my Mando was done. The rivets on the belt/holster in particular. Could I possibly cover the extra rivets with fabric? Really not wanting to tear the belt apart and possibly have to buy a new one.

I appreciate the feedback. Wasn't sure if I was ready to move to preapproval yet. So I guess here we go.

An update! This time with pics! Got my kit back from Imperial Assembly Line last Thursday, but had a road trip to retrieve the new family pup, (Giant Alaskan Malamute named Anakin's Mara Jade, or just Mara. Almost like I'm a Star Wars fan or something. Weird.), so didn't get to do this till today. Anyway, kitted up with the wife's help, and she took lots of pics, and even a video. Overall, happy with the suit, a couple adjustments need to be made however. 1-My chest plate keeps wanting to slide behind my ab plate. Any suggestions to fix this? 2-Knee plate keeps wanting to go up and under my thigh plate. I get the sense I need to raise both my calves about an inch and that should be solved. Any suggestions on how to implement that? 3-I need to attach my belt to the front of the armor a bit more securely, but I have a plan in mind for that. 4-Popped the seam on my left forearm getting my hand through while wearing my glove with the flexible hand cover. Would it be possible/easier to put the glove on after the forearm? Or do I just need to work the angle a bit better Any other feedback is welcome. Continued in next post....