Sithping[TK] Posted October 31, 2022 Report Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) My first official troop on Saturday in Edinburgh with the incredible crew at Imperial Scottish Garrison 501st Legion helping the Edinburgh children's hospital charity, followed by a troop supporting the Catherine Mcewan Foundation at Falkirk Stadium drive in Movie Nights showing The Empire Strikes Back! It was an experience being in my armour in public for the first time and really enjoyed it. Especially the joy it brings to people seeing these iconic characters brought to life. Pictures to follow I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Edited yesterday at 10:57 PM by Sithping Troop count # 2 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 31, 2022 Report Posted October 31, 2022 Congratulations trooper, you never forget your first troop. Many find they have sore cheeks afterwards from smiling so much, then you realise why was I smiling, nobody can see me. 3 Quote
Doggydoc[Staff] Posted November 1, 2022 Report Posted November 1, 2022 Congrats on your first troop. My cheeks still hurt from mine. 1 Quote
TKSpartan[Staff] Posted November 1, 2022 Report Posted November 1, 2022 Congratulations on your first of many Troops !! 1 Quote
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted November 1, 2022 Report Posted November 1, 2022 Don't forget to update the title in your first post with the amount of troops Troop log title examples: 1 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Posted November 5, 2022 Had my 3rd troop today at BGCP comic con at East Kilbride shopping mall. Such an amazing time meeting and greeting everyone who attended. Keep on trooping... 2 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Posted December 31, 2022 Had two wonderful evenings trooping at The music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams at Usher Hall Edinburgh & The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Thoroughly enjoyed serving the Empire in the auditoriums with live orchestras it really added to the audience experience! We also interacted with the guests in the foyers at the interval and departure. Awesome way to bring 2022 to an end, here's to 2023! More pictures to follow... Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Posted December 31, 2022 Some pictures from Glasgow event. 2 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted February 4, 2023 Author Report Posted February 4, 2023 First troop of the new year at BGCP in Dundee today. Awesome turn out with the public, and nonstop photo ops. 4 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted February 6, 2023 Author Report Posted February 6, 2023 A couple more pics filtering through from the weekend... Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted February 11, 2023 Author Report Posted February 11, 2023 Super troop today at Capital Sci-fi con in Edinburgh for charity CHAS. Also got chosen to guard James Cosmo and Bernard Hill in a photo op. More pictures to follow as always. 3 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted February 15, 2023 Author Report Posted February 15, 2023 The following message is from our Garrison Facebook page. On the 11th and 12th of February, myself, Scott McNair (TI/IG36963) and my commanding officer, Alex Dick (CT13128) of the Imperial Scottish Garrison were in attendance at the Capital Sci-Fi Con 2023 . We had the great pleasure of inducting both Tina Simmons and John Simpkin as honorary members of The 501st Legion on behalf of Albin Johnson. Tina, who played a rebel technician in The Return Of The Jedi, is very well known on the convention scene ,and is also a great supporter of the 501st legion, and was genuinely lovely to meet and deal with over the two days. She was honoured to be inducted and presented with an honorary member plaque and certificate, as well as a 501st legion patch and both our imperial Scottish garrison patch and trading patch. John Simpkin, who is well known for his role as Klaatu in The Return Of The Jedi, and also for playing a stormtrooper, was visiting Scotland for the first time, we wanted to induct him to the 501st as we felt he would make a great member and for his work in Star Wars and also for his support of the 501st legion. John was touched to be inducted and was a true gentleman, and very pleased to accommodate us over the two days. John was also presented with an honorary member plaque and certificate, which he was honoured to receive, and a 501st legion patch and our garrison and trading patches. We were also very grateful to have 3 more honorary members at the event, Femi Taylor, who played Oola, in Return Of The Jedi, Nick Joseph who played Arhul Hextrothon,a medal bearer in A New Hope ,and Angus MacInnes who played Gold Leader, also in A New Hope. As it’s not often in Scotland we have so many honorary members at one event, we asked their permission to have a picture taken with all 5 members together, which they were very happy to do for us. Not only did all the honorary members live up to their reputations as consummate professionals but they were genuinely lovely people, with great personalities. They were all very kind and approachable and made it a great experience for all involved.And an event that as a garrison we will never forget. I’d like to thank the staff at Capital Sci-Fi who went the extra mile for us, and accommodated us with our requests and also took good care of all of the honorary members . Also I must thank the rebel legion and the UK R2 Builders for their help in making the weekend an amazing event and experience for everyone who attended. I need to thank all of the Imperial Scottish Garrison for all their hard work over the two day in putting this together with myself and Alex Dick. Troopers Pictured: Scott McNair-TI/IG36963 Alex Dick-CT13128 11/02/2023 Brian H- TD 25500 Paul H - TK 12775 Alan D - SL 77314 Brian M- TK 18910 Tom K- TD 71281 12/02/2023 Brian M- TK 18910 David S - ID 22424 Wayne H- SL 71511 Lynn M- TI 91810 4 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Posted March 3, 2023 I was trying a photo editing app of myself in armour with a flag I have in my collection. I'd love to learn more about photoshop skills. 2 Quote
Nairy[Staff] Posted March 3, 2023 Report Posted March 3, 2023 39 minutes ago, Sithping said: I was trying a photo editing app of myself in armour with a flag I have in my collection. I'd love to learn more about photoshop skills. If you'd like to, I could share my screen while creating something just to pass on my techniques? 1 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Posted March 3, 2023 Thanks Jonatan, I don't have very much tech abilities when it comes to computing. 2 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Posted March 4, 2023 Today was my 8th outing as a TK for the ISG, everyone looked on point and the sun was shining, there was also some great exhibitors and a busy attendance by the public. Unfortunately I took ill mid morning and had to end my day. My Garrison buddies were very supportive and insisted I got home for some rest, it was good advice and I feel much better now. Special thanks to our crew spotters and handlers for capturing the day on camera. 3 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Posted March 12, 2023 This weekends event was at East Kilbride shopping mall for BGCP comic con, on behalf of Glasgow Children's Hospital. No rebel activity in sight. 4 Quote
Sithping[TK] Posted March 17, 2023 Author Report Posted March 17, 2023 Today marks my 10th troop in my armour and it was something a little different, a wedding. The newly Wed's surprised their guests with an appearance from our Garrison, everyone including the staff were thrilled to see us escort the bride to the Imperial march theme to her groom. After the ceremony we had many photographs taken with the bridal party and guests. This was a really cool troop to attend, I thoroughly enjoyed it. 4 Quote
Morgi[Staff] Posted March 17, 2023 Report Posted March 17, 2023 Congratulations on your tenth troop! You three look awesome! 1 Quote
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