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TK-72103 Requesting access https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=44462

Im so sorry, I found it!! https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=44462

This is the only link I can find to the member search, and it is simply a result, nowhere for me to search for my name or TKID https://www.501st.com/members/searchresults.php?criteria=tkid&searchfield=4901

Hey! Thanks for the response. Yes, I need to submit the link, but what I mean is that the member search is not working for me. I cant find my profile. The only results that show are the ones on the screenshot I sent. There is no link for me to grab unfortunately.

Hey all, good news... TK-72103 reporting for duty! I could not possibly be more excited. This is a group ive wanted to join since middle school, so finally being able to say im a member feels like a huge accomplishment! So, now I believe I need to request access to the member specific forums on this site. Im having a bit of a problem though. I am showing up as an active member in the Text Only Member Roster, but not in the ones with the photos, as requested in the approval forum, so im wondering if I can have some help. Here's the proof. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you to everyone who has helped me out throughout this process, it truly means the world. I am so, so excited!

Thank you so much for the feedback! I BELIEVE I have made all the necessary edits. The one things I am still struggling with is the distance between the shoulder bells and chest. I cannot get them to be any closer. I have trimmed the belt, straightened out my legs and arms, made the distance between both forearms and biceps equidistant, helmet is straight, kindney and ab have been lined up, the holster is no longer poking out. I have included a closeup of the ab, but have not replaced the buttons. I have taken, what I hope to be, better lit photos of the helmet. I have not changed anything with paint however. Here are the photos: Well, there we go! I would like to reiterate that I am certain I will apply for higher levels before the end of the year. Certain items I am not fixing at the moment in an attempt to save some money. With that said, I believe that ant changes that can be made only prevent me from entering higher levels (Ab button, larger shoulders). Please let me know what you think! If all goes well, I will submit to my local GML for approval!

INFORMATION: 1. Carter Sachse 2. Garrison Carida 3. MTK (TrooperBay) 4. MTK (TrooperBay) 5. Homemade belt 6. Denuo Novo Neck Seal 7. Keep Trooping Boots 8. 6'2" 9. 215 Lbs 10. ANH Stunt 11. Walt's Trooper Factory lengthened Shins and Forearms 12. Special thank you to @gmrhodes13, @JBar, and @TKSpartan for all of their help and encouragement throughout this build! Helmet off: Front view: Left side view: Left side view (raised arm): Right side view: Right side view (raised arm): Back view: Helmet close ups: Hoping for basic currently, but have full intentions to pursue EIB and Centurion before the end of the year. In the interest of saving money, I am waiting a few months.

Yet another question, as I cant seem to get all my thoughts together. While I know it is not accurate to how they were constructed in the movies, is there any true downside to cutting out the center of the inner chest plate? To me, it seems that if I were to do this, it would help immensely with cracking on the shoulder straps of the chest and back, as every time I open it to poke my head through, it seems to crack a bit. I only ask because this part isn't seen, and it may be beneficial. Who knows!

ALSO... quick question. While I do fully intend to go for Centurion before the end of the year, In the interest of saving money on parts, I will only be going for basic approval currently. With that said, if going for basic, is the only difference between TFA and TLJ the helmet? I understand the forearm cuts, thermal detonator, and cod piece differ, but that seems to only be for the higher levels. Im just curious. Thanks!

Hello to everyone who may be following along, and time for a VERY long overdue update! Im so happy to be back in the swing of things with this kit. I took a break because I was getting quite frustrated with the ABS paste/slurry. I find that when im working, and I get frustrated, I tend to make hasty decisions, so its best to take a step away from the expensive kit of plastic... While I wanted to avoid doing this, I decided to use bondo to smooth over the seams as opposed to ABS paste. I work quite frequently with Bondo on my 3D printed parts, so I bit the bullet. The only difference is that I can re print a part if need be, with this kit, im not able to do that. So, here we go... I started by really slapping this stuff on. Id rather have the material there, than have to go back and keep adding: I let this stuff dry overnight, then I took the weekend to sand. and sand. and sand. and sand. and sand. Needless to say, this took forever, but I was left with a beautifully smooth finish as a result. I went from 80 grit, all the way up to 2500 grit: Following this, I used the Behr Gloss White spray paint that seems to be the standard when working on Sequel trilogy TK's. I was a bit nervous, as I know plastic can vary in color from each batch, but am INCREDIBLY pleased to say that they match up perfectly! Here is a look: I am super pleased with this. As you can see, there are some pinholes on the side of the chest, but those have been sanded out and repainted, I just don't have photos of that quite yet. Im so happy with the results. The time spent sanding made all the difference. Having this portion of the build sorted out has really relieved a lot of stress I had about the project. It has reinvigorated me, and Im excited to push forward. The next course of action would seem to be the assembly of the abdomen and thermal detonator cover piece, which is stumpting me a bit. Any advice on this front would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks for following along!

Changes have been made, and I have taken some new photos!! I'm changing course ever so slightly, and will explain. While I was intiitlaly, and long term, still am, going for centurion, I will be going for basic/EIB at this moment. In an attempt to be smarter with money, as I am a student, some of the pieces that I'll need for centurion will need to be put off until later in the year. That said, I still want to be a member of the legion, and am hoping to start at basic, then work my way up! So, with that in mind, here are my new photos. My boots have come in from Keep Trooping, and they feel great! I have a solid background, and do realize that in one of the photos, my feet are cut off. When it comes time to actually submit for approval, those things will be addressed. Just want to show everyone where things currently stand! I did my very best to get the back plate as close as possible to the bottom of the helmet. I also do realize that my neck seal is popping out a bit in the side photos, but im curious to hear some input. Thanks to all who are following along, im having a lot of fun!

Thank you so much for all of this, I will certainly make the changes during my next round of photos! Before I go ahead purchasing new armor parts, I have two questions. Do you think the black gaps between my thighs and posterior armor are too large? and, less pertinent, but is there a list of vendors who sell Hero helmet kits?

Thank you for the encouragement! I have yet to be in the legion, but I tried before with a shadow trooper. Whatever the opposite of passing with flying colors is, that's what happened with that kit. I felt that I was unable to do TK's, but im happy to hear that I might be on the right track. Thanks for the advice regarding the holster- completely forgot about that!

Another question for all of those with more knowledge than me! I dont believe there are, but besides the helmet, are there any explicit differences between stunt and hero kits? Im interested in getting a hero kit approved as well, so I figured id ask before diving in.

Hi Glen! I took all of your notes into account, and I THINK I made all of the edits. Let me know what you think. FIrst, here is the helmet. I moved the left ear forward slightly so that the screws are in line wit the back of the trap: I fixed the brow trip so that it is now level. Next, here are my updated full body photos. I still have yet to set up the backdrop, but plan on doing that once I get my actual boots and can take proper submission photos. Like I said, you will see that I am wearing sneakers for the time being. One or two of the photos have the very top of my helmet cut off, but it shouldn't affect the parts of the armor that I was asked to fix. Here are the photos: Just to clarify some of the changes I made- - The belt was trimmed (May need to be trimmed more) - Shoulders were brought inward, although I may purchase a pair from Trooper Master, as his are larger - Shoulder straps were held down with white elastic - Ab and kidney were velcroed "straighter" to keep top edges aligned -V tabs were added to keep kidney and posterior touching - Back was lowered as to not create a gap between the back and kidney plates I am seeing that the belt drop boxes do not look aligned, although I am positive they are. Perhaps it is the angle of the photo. I am wondering if any of the black clothing gaps on my body are too large, soecufucakky the gaps between the thigh armor and posterior armor. If they are, I am considering ordering a new pair from Trooper Master. In addition, I also have a new abdominal button plate on order, as I trimmed the first one too close. Let me know what you think, and if anything else jumps out at you. I appreciate the insight and help thus far! Thanks!