Greg Sickmeier

Doh, found the link above.... Ordered and on its way. A bit of Stormtrooper history. I wonder if George Lucus drew any of his inspiration of the dark side from history... At the end of World War One many German soldiers became members of the Freikorps ad hoc right-wing militia groups used to break up Communist meetings and prevent a Communist uprising. In 1920 the newly formed German Workers’ Party needed its own militia group to protect party members from hecklers and opponents. Some Freikorps members joined the party and took on this role. One such person was Ernst Röhm, a former Bavarian Army Captain. Originally called Ordnertruppe, they were re-formed as the Turn-und Sportabteilung (Sport and Gymnastic Division). On 4th November 1921 the Nazi party held a large meeting. Large numbers of demonstrators against Hitler and the Nazi Party were prevented from disrupting the meeting by the Turn-und Sportabteilung. Following this event they became known as Sturm Abteilung (Stormtroopers) abbreviated to SA. Hitler’s Stormtroopers wore a uniform of khaki brown shirts with swastika armband on left arm, khaki brown trousers with, brown belt, brown combat boots and khaki brown peaked cap with red trim. They were often called by the nickname Brownshirts because of the brown shirts they wore.

Is this still available to purchase?

Hey Caleb, that’s one of 7 parked in the basement; 3 Ducati’s, 2 Yamaha R1s, the ‘07 Repsol & a ‘73 CB350. The leathers you see are from my AMA Pro Superbike racing days. What you can’t see in that photo is 41 more suits, about 40 helmets, lots on boots & gloves. I am a motorcycle gear junky!

TK-42727 requesting 501st Legion access. Thanks, Greg https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=35042

My modified SDS ANH Hero Stormtrooper kit was approved by the Bloodfin Garrison's Membership Liason on Oct 30, 2022 to Level One CRL specifications. Thanks Scott! My newly assigned 501st Legion membership number is TK-42727 Thank you to everyone who chimed in with guidance getting my SDS TK kit modified to get this first level of approval. Next step is to start aiming for Level Two & Level Three Centurion approvals.

Here's what I'm using; Amazon find. Amazon.com: Mannequin Full Body Dress Form Sewing Dress Model Mannequin Stand Adjustable Dress Mannequin Clothing Form 69 inch 73 inch Mannequin Realistic Mannequin Display Head Arm Rotation Metal Base (73 Inch) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Ok, now I see; I mounted the 2 snaps backwards, doh! Easy fix. Here's the snaps I've been using during my restrapping of my SDS kit, removing most of the velcro, replacing with snaps & 1" web. 15mm Heavy Duty Snap Fasteners Kit Will these do for the split rivets? The Hillman Group 1269 1/8 x 3/8 in.- Steel Split Rivet

How about these: Tandy Leather "Line 24" Nickel Plated Steel Snaps

Another rivet question for you. I'm having trouble setting the 2 single dome rivets that hold the thigh ammo belt onto the bottom of the right thigh. I cannot get the punch & hammer inside the thigh to set the rivets. Is this tool you mention earlier in this thread what I need to do this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prym-Vario-Pliers-Punching-Tool/dp/B000P1ASDI Or here it is on the US Amazon site: Prym Vario Pliers

Just found this; great thread! I used 15mm snaps for the 2 on the lower area of the butt piece. It has been pointed out these are the wrong snaps for this location. What are the correct snaps?

I'm presently working on rebuilding a SDS kit and installed a full Ukswrath communication system that included new Hovi speakers. My eventual goal is to obtain full TK HERO Centurion level approval. Will these past muster or do I need to paint the white rings & silver mesh black?

Here's a fun item with the Holidays coming up. Found it at my local Hobby Lobby craft store.

It works great on bathroom tiles and fixtures too! It's kind of like the guy with the Windex bottle in the movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding