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Name: Josh Delaney 501st TD ID: 10290 Link: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=17816&costumeID=124 MEPD forum name: jdelaney Garrison: UK Garrison - Imperial Welsh Squad Lid off: Front: Front with blaster: Right side: Right side arm up: Left side: Left side arm up: Back: Back close up: Elastic shoulder straps detail: Canvas belt: Ab details: Lid: Weapon- Bapty E-11 Acton pose: Pack detail photos: Updated photo of accurate dial for this pack Fingers crossed. Thanks Josh

Yes I see your point and I agree with you, I guess this has always been the case with Lucasfilm. I also don't understand why both detachments can't have the pack though, I feel based on all this evidence it should at least be an optional accessory with FISD but that's not my call to make. I too look forward to FISD and MEPD working together as well as the possibility of getting approved in another detachment with my pack if that ends up being the case.

Another upgrade to the backpack. This time it's for the Sonix radio: Happy...

I apologize I didn't post the steps I did to get this far with the backpack. Time is very limited for me. In other words, no time to take a pic and post it here. Sorry! Originally I wanted to get it done for our Canada Day parade on July 1 but I couldn't because of small details I had to deal with. My pack is almost complete. Shout out to Charlie (Crashmann) for the backpack kit!! It's awesome... challenging, but awesome! The only thing I have to do is fasten the top part of the seed trays to the bottom using Pandatroopers zip tie method and attach my backpack straps (had to sacrifice my old small pack for this. It served me well! ). Oh yeah, mustn't forget weathering!! Both boxes open up so I can store stuff inside especially my cell phone which will double as my player for Sandtrooper chatters. I even changed my ringtones to the imperial march and my notification to an R2D2 beep just in case someone is trying to reach me during my troop. They should blend in with the chatter. I am targeting this weekend to finish the backpack and hope to apply for PO soon. Eventually, I hope to apply for SWAT when I get my E-11 Bapty blaster done. I currently have a Hasbro Bapty blaster.

Well, as most of you know (and some of you may not) I have been building TD packs for awhile now. I really enjoy it and it has been my pleasure to be able to build quite a few for some fantastic Sandies out there. I really take alot of pride in every order, knowing that you guys (and gals) have put your trust in me to deliver a high quality and screen accurate field pack. With that said, I have been meaning to post a beginning to end build thread for quite some time. I get asked alot what goes into my packs. What makes them any better than the next. Well, I don't know if they are any better than anyone else's out there as I have nothing to compare them to. I only know from what the troopers who have purchased one have to say, and so far, it seems I have some very happy customers. This will be an ongoing thread that I will post to and update as time permits. I hope that some of you will find it helpful for your own pack builds. I am always available for questions as well so feel free to drop me a PM if you would like. So here goes... First of all, let me say that with the availablity of so many high quality and screen accurate parts made available by some extremely talented people here at the MEPD, it has made my job of building a high quality pack that much easier. Most of the parts I use in my builds I order from other vendors right here. I will withhold there names for now until I get their permission to post them. Even with the addition of some great and readily available parts, I always look to make them the best they can be before final installation. By that I mean taking the time to check them for any cracks or defects, trim them, sand them and basically prep them properly. The preparation of each piece is key to a great and long lasting prop. Second, I always use quality paints. I'm sure some of you out there may say that it makes little or no difference. I feel it does. Most of the parts that are used are made out of some sort of plastic material. The last thing I want is to have someone have a problem with paint peeling or flaking off their pack. I have had very good experiences with the Kryon Fusion paints for plastic so that is what I use. Third, assembly. Nothing is tie wrapped or hot glued on one of my packs. I want my packs to be assembled as if they will be really used in the field. Lord knows that on some of your troops, it will be like you are going into battle. Kids pulling of you. Pushing and pulling of knobs and switches. Adults banging into you. Close quarters with walls, doors, other costumers, not to mention the transport of your pack to and from events. This thing has to hold up. Every piece is assembled using a variety of nuts, bolts, washers, rivets and screws. All the while, keeping in mind that it still has to be lightweight. The pack build posted here will be a "Captains Pack". It is also a pack that was built using my "Modular" assembly for my overseas Troopers. Modular meaning it will break down into 2 sections for easier and MUCH less expensive shipping.