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I used virtually the same technique but the camouflage/camping version of Krylon Khaki to do all my armor (using thinner to 'wipe' parts to form sand clumping. When I did the boots, I used took the shin armor and stood them up on the boots and then painted so that parts of the boot would be more weathered than other portions. I've done this to 5 suits of armor so far.

Are there any DC-15 Long Rifles out there? I love my DLT-19 and DC-15 shorty, but I'm still hunting down that long blaster for my Clone.

Is anyone else having problems with the new website? I can't get PMs to work. The subject box doesn't appear and I can't type in the body. Is this problem being addressed?

Nice work, brother!

Squared away! Looks great, Jason! About time you went TD!

Looks good, bud!

Anybody with photoshop skills want to take a shot at this?: <a href="http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/firefox13a/?action=view&current=SAM_0253.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/firefox13a/SAM_0253.jpg" border="0" alt="Stack"></a>

I totally thought you were the new Sideshow statue for a minute! LOL Nice work!

Great work, Braksbuddy!

Awesome job, bro! Now, all you need to do is get your Hummer equally as dirty! (that and add a turret)

Good point, Slave1pilot... TESTORS is designed for models so I tested it on some extra parts first and it worked perfectly. I've used it for a few years now with good results. Regular Paint thinner will probably do a lot of harm. I should have emphasized that a bit more.

Thanks, guys! For anyone wondering, the weathering was achieved using KRYLON Brand Camoflage Khaki Spray paint (Walmart has abundance) and TESTORS paint thinner (local model shop/hobby lobby). All I did was spray into cracks and any place sand would naturally accumulate, then take the thinner and some Q-Tips to clean the high points and rub away with a paper towel. I repeated a few times to get the look of old and new accumulation. Also, the thinner changed the consistancy in some areas so it made it look layered. The last thing I did was mist everything. I tried using poster paint, but I wasn't satisfied. So I figured, this suit has plenty of scratches, and I already have a TK spare suit, so what they hey, I may as well use spray paint, and be capable of all-weather trooping. It was easy. I did a few suits with just one can. A large bottle of thinner will do one suit. The thinner does not hurt the ABS, in fact, I was using it to clean my TK to great effect. It is perfectly safe. Rock on brothers. Look forward to trooping with you all! -Airborne Stormtrooper TD-9914

Tours of duty: 12 SEP 09 Museum of Life Raleigh, NC This was a real treat; I will have to get exact figures, however, Carolina Garrison did this even the previous year and brought in very high numbers. Through word of mouth and some local advertising, this year not only broke our record last year, but broke the record attendance for the museum itself several fold. The parking lot was full all the way several streets over. I have never posed so much for pictures at ANY event. The kids were overjoyed. From early AM until 6 PM, there was no lulls in picture taking except for lunch and one download Class I fluid- and that took 30 minutes to traverse two rooms over because of the crowd. 3 OCT 09 JAX CON, Jackson NC This was one of those events, you're just happy to see Garrison members again. There really isn't much to report.

Attempt #2, gentlemen. It unfortunately took longer to make the corrections needed, as I was once again deployed overseas. At long last, I have made my corrections, which were limitted to replacing my ribbed TK shoulder straps, with flat white 2-inch strips. While overseas, I went ahead and purchased an improved Abdominal plate to replace my modified FX/cut out resin Ab plate. Now my abdomen is one solid plate. I've also made additional improvements to much of my rig system and enhanced my dexterity. Looking forward to hearing your feedback, and even more so, looking forward to getting DEPLOYED as an Officer in the MEPD! Front: Back: Right: Left: Action poses: Corrected shoulders: Bucket off:

Nice job, brother!

How hard is it do you think to remove the Master Replica E-11 stock and replace with a real one? Sterling parts kits are up there, but individual parts are still afordable. An old counter box on the side as well may give it some spiff too. I just don't like toting plastic.

Though I am happy with my Hyperfirm, though I miss the occasional effect when a young 'instigator' likes to yell "That's not a real gun" smacks someone's blaster and runs off. Back when I trooped with my Master Replica E-11, a kid did that and nearly ****** himself when his hand hit metal. Not only was he in shock but the subsequent smack on the head from his parent was priceless. Afterwars the same kid was rounding other kids saying "They're real Stormtroopers, OMG!!" What a great day. Back on the subject, the weight is nothing. I've toted everything from an M4 through M240B. With the hyperfirm, it looks great, feels great, but there's something to be said about a something that is functional. A few hours of trooping with an Airsoft maybe worth the fun, but I think I will procrastinate till the price comes down. >$700 may as well get a real semi auto and have it converted to fire blanks (+for WWII reenactors)

Nice work!

Great job!

I kinda think it's distinctive. Good work.... Now will someone tell me where the **** everyone is getting their AP armor?!

This is a crazy cooincidence! I just got today's Stars and Stripes news paper dated Feb 9 and there's a picture of you in it, TD-7732! I recognize the voice box on your left hip. It's definitely you!

Excellent work! I don't think the pouches are an issue as soldiers get issue new equipment all the time when they are overworn in the field. Especially if their position changes within the squad. The pouches should really correspond with their assigned weapon. The E-11s were used by several Mos Eisley Troopers and this is a good one at that.

Good work! Screen accurate right down to the 70's hair lol!

That's an easy fix. I thought they were an "optional" item. I don't like using them anyways.

And ofcourse, the SD-48 Backpack. I based this off the Legion reference card and one of the Mos Eisly Troopers. Here's the catch with this pack, I attached this to the backplate directly! Since I use fastex buckles connecting my plates to a military style web harness, it is more than load bearing and thus supports the backpack. If I need to troop without a pack, I use an extra backplate. Getting it on an off is a pinch and the best part is, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT! No more sliding shoulder straps, no sagging, just a correctly positioned pack the entire time. I've since done TWO parades with no issues. I did reinforce the backplate with aluminum pipe supports and since my under harness is all one unit, the pack doesn't off set the rest of the armor. Here I am marching as a Trooper Sergeant at the Fayetteville Christmas parade flanked by a friend of the 501st (far left) in my spare TD and Chris Robar on the right. Anyone interested in the harness system or backpack attachment let me know. All parts are riveted, soldered and gromitted to prevent breaking or fraying. The backpack is held on with zip ties and can quick-released. Bouncing is prevented with side buckles connecting the chest and backplate. Special thanks crashman and MrBoJangles and Slave5. Looking forward to going official! Troy TD-9914