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PM sent Scribbler - thanks for these, great work and very proud to get my PO status today

AWESOOOOME!!! UKG and MEPD clearance in one week Thanks to everyone but especially Ricky (UKG Armourer) who's been instrumental in getting me here. Will get my picture over to Luis soonest. Thanks again guys and proud to be MEPD!

TD-19976 requesting access

Thanks Kirk; on it right now...

Name; Ian Trebinski ID; TD-19976 MEPD Forum Name; Vossk Garrison; UK Garrison Front View Front Left Rear Left rear View Rear right Front right Front view, no blaster - leather reproduction pouches on shoulder Right side Left side Backpack detail Gloves detail Blaster Left side Blaster Right side Bucket Right side detail Flat green lenses Mic tip detail Frown cut-out detail Bucket Left side detail Canvas shoulder straps detail Canvas shoulder straps both sides Belt detail Ab rivets on left side Ab fastener (right side) detail Crotch fastener/rivet detail Bucket Off

Thanks Brother! Yep, we're only 2 strong but are holding our own here in the Jundland Wastes. Hopefully getting a transfer form the UK Garrison as well, soon.

Hi Brothers, Did a small "troop" at the Dubai Marathon this weekend, in aid of Leukaemia Awareness. Had a great support team and the event went really well - about 20 of us in total raised a good chunk of money. A few photos here on Google... https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/110070169171509247729/albums/5973111110947040337

/bump Anyone able to help?

Hi Brothers, I managed to get my blaster into the UAE without any problems (most likely due to incompetence/lack of interest at Dubai Airport, I fear..) but was wondering about clearances/permissions needed to take it into Europe. I want to fly back to UK in February for a troop at my daughters' school, but wanted to find out exactly what sort of customs clearance i need, if any. All advice appreciated! /salute

Happy Birthday brother! Hope you have a few celebratory Jawa Juices

Thanks guys - very pleased & proud to be part of the Legion, and especially the MEPD Not sure about Enlisted status though; Rick - will drop you a PM about it. Cheers all and will get WIP photos/videos & Trooping pics posted soon

Got my 501st approval this morning, TD No. 19976 Also, straight into the XO's role of the UAE Outpost - not difficult really, as there's only 2 of us, including me, lol. Gonna have my first (solo) troop on Friday at the Dubai Grand Parade, so may make the local news but will be sure to get some photos posted soon.

No worries dude. I did experiment with paints on some spare ABS that RS kindly provided but felt they just looked too flat; the blotches, sweeps & smears from the Fullers earth is far more natural and gives a crusty "dusted on", rather than "wiped off" look. The other advantage, from a disaster recovery perspective, is that the hairspray/Fullers earth combo washes straight off after 20 seconds under a warm shower, no rubbing/scrubbing required as with paints. I speak from experience...

Thanks guys Had the Grand Unveiling for the family tonight; now have a 5-year old girl who's extremely proud to have a Sandtrooper Daddy Really looking forward to trooping soon, and hopefully seeing some of you at some events. Cheers!

PS - I followed TB's advice and used 1500 grit sandpaper, but this was too brutal for my RS armour. I would recommend using much finer paper and working up in grades until you get the desired result.

Hey Sarge, I followed the video from Trooperbay and was really pleased with the result; basically, use hairspray as the 'glue', and build up the layers. I did an initial, light coating of the sand-coloured FE to provide the overall grubby base coat. Then a solid application of the cocoa-coloured one, focussing on the creases & crevices. Once this is dry, use a damp rag (I used a flannel, to get an uneven appearance) to break up the FE and push/wipe/smear it into all the cracks and break up any lines or streaks. Finally, another light coating of the slate-coloured, to give that top-coat, grimy look. Once you're happy with the result, give the armour a really good blast of hairspray to lock everything in, then just lightly buff out the shine, so it doesn't look too new. I really just followed TB's video, and the only differences were; a) the personalisation fo the actual weathering strength/appearance, and i didn't sand as much; I just relied on the wet rag I've got some WIP photos & videos, which I'll upload soon and will add some more of the finished product - I'll put a thread up when ready.

Thanks Michael; can't wait!

Cheers Brad - got the green light from GML, so was on 501st site like a Jawa on scrap! Had to submit direct to HQ, as there is no Garrison staff here in the UAE Garrison; looks like me and another TK noob will be straight into command roles once we get approved!

Photos are here now... https://plus.google.com/photos/114244680349699859239/albums/5937264359749635233

GML has approved my photos, so have just completed my 501st application Will get a link posted here when I get my photos uploaded

Thanks Shark! Got the shoulders and arms finished tonight - got tomorrow completely set aside to get the body done, so super-psyched about that Have got a cheeky plan for instant weathering on my pouches and pauldron, so IF it works I'll be sure to share with everyone....

Thanks Brad - spent tonight adding the finishing touches and started to fit & wire the fans; got 2 of 4 up and running and will get the other 2 fitted tomorrow night. Will get back to weathering at the weekend, and crack on as much as possible - I want to get it all finished before my daughter arrives for holiday next weekend

Wow, thanks Brother! Was really worried I'd be mistaken for a homeless sandie, but I'll keep going in this style. I'm definitely not going for SWAT and haven't made my mind up about deployment yet, but provided I can get dirty and get my TD number, I'll be more than happy. Thanks also for the photo tip - will try that in future. /salute

Hi all, Just completed my 1st weathering attempt, on the bucket, using the Fullers Earth method. I'm pretty happy with the result, but have nagging doubt it may be TOO dirty. Thoughts & feedback much appreciated...

Hey all, Has anyone ever had issues getting their blaster through security, if it's in your hold luggage? I'm bringing my resin RS E-11 back from UK tomorrow, and don't want to get pulled up for security issues. Thanks!