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Just sent a email over with my photo! Thanks!

PM sent thanks!

My apologies for the confusion! Thank you for the approval and patience. I'm so honored to join the ranks, it’s been a dream of mine since childhood.

Hi Gabriel, Let´s start your second review: Application Review: Part 2 Name: Gabriel Leroux 501st Legion ID: TKID-62899 MEPD Forum Name: IronBronson Garrison: Star Garrison Helmet a. Green lenses: check b. Paint color of traps / tears: check c. Correct number of teeth: check d. Mic tips: check e. Vocoder color: check f. Tube stripes: check g. Rank bar on ears: check h. Brow: check i. Side screws (ears): check j. Weathering: check k. no mesh behind teeth: check RESULT ON HELMET Checked & Cleared Armor details a. elastic straps shoulders: check b. neck seal: check c. black undersuit: check d. shoulder bells: check e. biceps: check f. forearms: check g. pauldron: check h. chest / back plate: check i. kidney / butt plate: check j. ab plate / side rivets / cod: check k. strapping system: check l. thighs: check m. shins / calves: check n. sniper plate: check o. boots: check p. gloves: check q. hand plates / guards: check r. ammo belt (waist): check s. ammo belt (right knee): check t. canvas belt: check u. pouches: check v. weathering: check RESULT ON Armor: Checked & Cleared Backpack a. details: check b. weathering: check RESULT ON BACKPACK Checked & Cleared Weapon: E-11 a. details: check b. weathering: check RESULT ON WEAPON Checked & Cleared Gabriel, this was the second and last Review. Congratulations - Your armor has reached level 2 and you can now proudly wear the title "Police Officer". You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements, be proud of yourself. Now, you are a member of the Police Officers, the Elite Troopers of Tatooine! Please send the pic you want to use to Luis (Sandman Tigui) and we'll get you squared away. We will have your updated information uploaded into the MEPD system very soon. Congratulations on becoming a Deployed Officer of the MEPD! Now please report to the Mos Eisley Mess hall where you'll serve the troopers until the next newbie gets cleared. Bigwam - MEPD Deployment Officer

https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=39857&costumeID=2 I looked for the link to see if your TD had already been accepted. You should have added that at the top. Everything is clear now.

I have been approved by the 501st already, but I’m not sure what you mean. What else or what do I need to do in order to have basic TD approval?

Great Pic, welcome Darren!

Great, as far as I'm concerned there's nothing standing in the way of Level 2. I have to ask again - you don't have basic approval for the Trooper yet? If not, do it quickly and as soon as the TD Basic is approved, I will switch you to level 2. I have to stick to this order. Regards Thomas

Also just realized I didn't include the hero snap so here it is!

Welcome to our new command staff officers.

Here we go! M3 countersunk head screws 57 mm apart on bottom chest to simulate original strapping system.

I just saw that you don't have a "Basic" approval yet? However, this has to be done first, I overlooked that. Despite everything, you won't have any problems with submitting the TD for a Basic. If you add the screws (M3 countersunk head) - like in the picture - then you will also get approval from me for Level 2 - the Police Officer.

233 Officers have now received their requested Certificates. *** Take care and Stay Safe out there, Troops! ***

Congratulations!

Awesome If that will get me to level 2 then I'll get this done today. Do you have any reference to how to dummy these?

The screws are just dummy. The effort is not great. 30 minutes, no more. Then nothing stands in the way of Level 2.

Thanks Bigwam for the feedback! As for the holes in the rank bars that is used for my hearing device. There are small mics installed into there and holes help me be able to hear everything around me while trooping. For the screws I chose not to put them in this run since I would require some more work. I was hoping for a basic approval for now, but maybe later this year I can simulate the screws.

Hi Gabriel, First of all welcome and thank you for your interest in joining the MEPD´s finest and becoming a deployed officer. Application Review: Part 1 Name: Gabriel Leroux 501st Legion ID: TKID-62899 MEPD Forum Name: IronBronson Garrison: Star Garrison Helmet a. Green lenses: check b. Paint color of traps / tears: check c. Correct number of teeth: check d. Mic tips: check e. Vocoder color: check f. Tube stripes: check g. Rank bar on ears: check h. Brow: check i. Side screws (ears): check j. Weathering: check k. no mesh behind teeth: check RESULT ON HELMET Checked & Cleared Armor details a. elastic straps shoulders: check b. neck seal: check c. black undersuit: check d. shoulder bells: check e. biceps: check f. forearms: check g. pauldron: check h. chest / back plate: see comments i. kidney / butt plate: check j. ab plate / side rivets / cod: check k. strapping system: check l. thighs: check m. shins / calves: check n. sniper plate: check o. boots: check p. gloves: check q. hand plates / guards: check r. ammo belt (waist): check s. ammo belt (right knee): check t. canvas belt: check u. pouches: check v. weathering: check *additional comments* I miss the picture of the chest where you can see the screws that simulate the original strapping RESULT ON ARMOR pending Backpack a. details: check b. weathering: check RESULT ON BACKPACK Checked & Cleared Weapon: E-11 a. details: check b. weathering: check RESULT ON WEAPON Checked & Cleared A nice presentation and if you submit the one picture later, nothing will stand in the way of being promoted to police officer. One more small question: What purpose do the holes in the rank bars serve? Best Regards, bigwam

Name: Gabriel Leroux 501st Legion ID: TKID-62899 MEPD Forum Name: IronBronson Garrison: Star Garrison -One helmet off photo. -One full armor, helmet on, front photo. Show in one picture the whole look of your armor and gear. Also show Sniper Knee Plate clearly enough. -One full armor, helmet on, right side photo. Showing the pouches mounted on sides if you have them and the gap closed. -One full armor, helmet on, left side photo. Showing the pouches mounted on sides if you have them and the gap closed. -One full armor, helmet on, back photo. -One full armor, helmet on, back photo without backpack. -Canvas or elastic shoulder straps detail photo. -Canvas belt detail photo with pouches. -Abs details close up photo. Showing the 3 buttons an TD abdominal plate. -Detail photos of the rubber gloves and latex handguards - Detail photos of all snaps, screws and buttons on the armor. -A close up photo clearly showing the flat green lenses. -Detail photo showing no stripes on all grey traps and tears. -Detail photos of blue tube stripes. -Detail photo of frown, showing 4 teeth cut out and grey paint. -Detail photo of hovi-mix mic tips (or replica) mounted on helmet. Backpack: - Detail photos from all sides, separately Weapons: -At leas one picture showing the whole weapon (BFG or E11). -Detail pictures of mods required for the specific weapons. Currently working on a attitude pose.

Congrats

To match the CRL, If memory serves (sorry Im old) it is fullers earth and not painted. The CRL page is down, atleast for me ATM.

A wash is very thinned paint 10:1 is a good starting point, with a drop of dishing liquid. The dishwash liquid breaks surface tension and helps the wash "flow". A wash is applied sloppily. Dont be afraid, although I do recommend maybe testing on a scrap armor piece. Capillary action will draw the paint into recesses, around raised details and into any panel lines. If you apply it to heavily or if you dont like it for some reason, it can easily be removed with a damp cloth. Then repeat until you have the desired effect. For my TD I used the hair spray and fullers earth technique exclusively. I prefer washes and dry brushing techniques for Mandos for example. Just my thoughts and YMMV of course.

@Derpatron done

Thats Brilliant!! Thanks so much, really appreciate your help! Thank you!