echo327[TK] Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 Still tweaking things. Added a wireless mic and sewed on my new garrison patch! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo327[TK] Posted November 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo327[TK] Posted November 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 After cutting off the return edges, I still needed a little more room. I decided to take off another 1/2" of material and now I can actually walk up stairs the way a human should!! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 Nice work, good to see you are taking it in small steps, I've seen a few go straight in and take 2 inches off and end up taking too much off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog 20/20 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 7/10/2019 at 8:02 AM, echo327 said: So here it is! My kit is being packaged and shipped as we speak. In anticipation for my BBB I figured I'd start my build thread. I was able to go to my first troop last weekend at a local comic book fest and see how thing are done. This was a great experience! TK55933 showed me the ropes and I think I'm going to love every minute of this ride! A little background on me. I have always wanted to be a trooper, but I've also always been unable to do this due to my weight. On July 30th of last year I had Gastric Sleeve surgery. This saved my life. Being obese led to high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and pre diabetes. My BMI was 41 and there were nights I didn't think I would wake up. Now I'm a year out from surgery and I've lost 120 pounds and I haven't felt this good since the late 90's! Now that I'm at perfect trooper weight it's time to join the ranks. I set myself a goal during this whole thing. To join the 501st. Today officially starts that goal being a reality! I knew my kit was being made and I got a little excited and couldn't sit still. So I started 3D printing my E-11 Blaster. With a little luck I should be able to post some pics this weekend. I welcome all suggestions and look forward to bombarding all of you with questions! Thank you all for helping make my dream come true! I'm glad that you are doing better my friend. Being a stormtrooper has been a dream of mine since I was 13. Now I'm 53. Also I am wanting to be healthier so I can see my grandchildren graduate and get married and have great grandchildren :') 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog 20/20 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 9/6/2019 at 2:40 PM, echo327 said: 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 Where do you get the "Book"from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog 20/20 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 5:49 PM, echo327 said: 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 Very nice. Congrats! Where did you have that pic taken at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Von Goodleef said: Where do you get the "Book"from? @Von Goodleef - The Imperial Handbook is available at Amazon or Barnes & Noble (US). https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1452145288?tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-a0027-win10-other-smile-us000-pcomp-feature-pcomp-wm-6&ref=aa_pcomp_prc1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/star-wars-daniel-wallace/1124391298/2662535861761?st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Marketplace+Generic+New+Books+-+Desktop+Medium&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiNnuBRD3ARIsAM8KmlsFTSVoArh7gu3NGyJ_VhZIkIzW1s-yrZ_aa1AMJ7YZ9LY7xE98lKcaAqupEALw_wcB Additionally, the backgrounds on many Trooper's images are all photoshopped. Individuals' photos are simply edited onto general Imperial-style backgrounds. Hope this helps! Caleb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog 20/20 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 48 minutes ago, MaskedVengeance said: @Von Goodleef - The Imperial Handbook is available at Amazon or Barnes & Noble (US). https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1452145288?tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-a0027-win10-other-smile-us000-pcomp-feature-pcomp-wm-6&ref=aa_pcomp_prc1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/star-wars-daniel-wallace/1124391298/2662535861761?st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Marketplace+Generic+New+Books+-+Desktop+Medium&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiNnuBRD3ARIsAM8KmlsFTSVoArh7gu3NGyJ_VhZIkIzW1s-yrZ_aa1AMJ7YZ9LY7xE98lKcaAqupEALw_wcB Additionally, the backgrounds on many Trooper's images are all photoshopped. Individuals' photos are simply edited onto general Imperial-style backgrounds. Hope this helps! Caleb Klol. That's what I was thinking about the photos. I'll check our the book. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo327[TK] Posted December 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Here are some fixes I've done for EIB status. Fixed the rivet on the cod. Fixed the paint on the frown. Here's to hoping!!!!Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedVengeance[Staff] Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 That’s a GREAT removal of the frown paint from the gums!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo327[TK] Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Well, it finally happened! I got a break in the side of the chest piece. I think it's because I've been reaching into the side of the chest piece to adjust the volume of the amp I have mounted behind the chest. I'm using a leftover piece of plastic from the build to reinforce the side. This is why you keep the spoils. BTW, I made EIB!!! Keep trooping troopers!Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly11[Admin] Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Great repair work Eric.I could pay to reduce the amount of return edge you have there, might give you a touch more room to access your amp and less material to get caught and crack.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo327[TK] Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 I know it's been a while since my last post on this thread but here I am again and ready to pull the trigger on Centurion! I was so excited to be part of the EIB 1000, so I had to throw my hat in the ring for Centurion. I just received the last piece of the puzzle for my Centurion build. The hand guards. I'm currently printing out the requirements check list for Centurion and the checklist for the photos I'll need to take. I'm so excited and maybe I'll be approved for the 500!!! Here we go kids!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Great to hear you are aiming for centurion, don't forget to go through your EIB thread for any required updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 5:06 PM, echo327 said: so I had to throw my hat in the ring for Centurion Great news Erick, looking forward for your Centurion App. As Glen pointed, take a look to your EIB for update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2trooper[TK] Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Where you find a wireless mic? and is that one of good quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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