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Hi - i got a TK-Talkie Setup running. I am really pleased with it. Inside the helmet there is glued in a little wireless mic, that is powered by an USB-Battery inside the helmet. The battery also provides power to the fans, that are clearing the fog of the lenses. The TK-Talkie itself is connected to an AKER Speaker behind the chestplate. The Receiver of the mic goes into the TK-Talkie. Also everything powered by a second USB-Battery. The TK-Talkie comes with different button options. Mine has one Push-button, that is going from the chestplate through the arm to the inside of the glove. The TK-Talkie has pre-installed Trooper-Setup. But it could also be loaded with own sounds. The system is controlled via an app on the mobile phone. The whole system works great, when everything is setup correctly. The Voice is changed to a radio-characteristic and it also gives the Radio-in and out sounds. Also the TK-Talkie provides random bits here and there, like background radio chatter. Pretty cool in my opinion. I can get off the helmet and release everything, cause there is no cable needed between helmet and chestplate. If more information needed, I can pinpoint some of the products and give some photos. Best

Heres a closer looks at the pieces one good thing is the print lines on the barrel will give the barrel that machined look some people replicate with nylon string. heres a pic of two of the pages of the instructions As you can see this kit utilizes some 3d printed dowel/pigs, but you will need to still buy 2 wood dowels.

Hello Sandies Here is an improved progress/build thread for my armor and just showing a how I endured blood, sweat, tears and loss of sanity, even the most little things can dive someone mad. I also wanted to make at least put everything that I have worked on in this post and then you'll see more of my armor progression whenever I get the chance since I have a summer break: Jan 3rd 2024: I received my kit (Option B)from Dave's Darkside Depot and I was energetic and thrilled to begin construction….how gullible I was. Note: I want to display a diagram of certain lengths to trim the RE provided by Bigwam which I cant thank enough but take at this at your own will. Plus if you want it flexible here’s the diagram. Also this is all what I can remembered since it has been a while. Jan 19 or 26th 2024: I had a member from the Dune Sea Garrison start helping me size a shin but barely got through 1 and didn’t trim the RE(L). Feb 9th 2024: The DSG member came back and started to help me assemble my bucket and got though some progress but it was something. Feb 23rd 2024: The DSG member lend me his dremel and some enamel paint so I could trim my entire armor and make it flexible than stiff which is helpful Feb 27th 2024: After trimming the front and back piece I have done a test fit and I made very small straps which was about 10mm. I am planning to keep the snaps on the front plate and glue some longer straps on the back what you think? Early March: I trimmed so much of my armor I felt like I lost track of time. Mar 20th 2024: I made the round dome on the cod piece with the top line shown here. Mar 23rd 2024: My Garrison had an Armor Party that I attended with haste and I got to trim my butt and form my back piece with Trooperbay's strapping kit. Mar 28th and 29th 2024: I got to work on the ear pieces and boiled the coroners of my back piece since before it didn’t budge in with the kidney plate so problem solved. Also my bucket was complete and very shiny for now. April 4th – 8th 2024: I have made a weathering pattern that I recommend everyone at least follow and avoid. First on the top is the horrible “Clayface” design which was done with putting paint in a brush and tapping it on a napkin to get some thin coloration and scatter it like a kid using crayons to make an abstract painting on a white wall. After some honest feedback by Bigwam and a club member that I will be using my costume for I remove that design with a wet paper towel and a scour side. The bottom images are my new “Home” deign which I made by following Pandatrooper and Mikelbrierly’s (links down below). Reason why I call it “Home” is my state has gone through some turmoil, picture the land being a combination of the planet Mapuzo from the Obi-Wan show and the Mountains of Tatooine where R2 got captured by Jawas in ANH, but with history of unexpected fires, overgrazing causing eroded soil, water loss and invasive plants. If you want to know the colors they will be listed below, there all Vallejo paints BTW: Clay color: Sand color: Chocolate brown Iraqi sand Mahogany Brown Dark sand Saddle brown Apr 5th 2024: The DSG member came over to help me assemble my front piece of my armor to bring it to life. Apr 11th 2024: The DSG member came over for the second to last time to help bring my belt to life and also did some sizing with my bicep’s pieces. April 20th 2024: I put in an elastic strap to hold my bucket together, installed a padding and the green visor completing everything that is needed for my bucket. April 26th 2024: The DSG member came over 1 last time to attempt to size everything into my body but with a lack of an under suit(which I have) made things difficult and there was an estimated 4% progress, the biceps are ready to out together but everything else excluding the thighs is indecisive. 2 Days ago: I got the buttons for the belt on the ammo pack of the belt, patching the front shins and drilled 2 holes for my butt plate. Whats next: I will be trimming the front part of the thighs, adding the cover strips for the front thigh’s biceps and shins, and trimming some of the forearms to make it line up. I will post whenever I can and show much of my armor if I am ever going to be a PO in the future, more content coming soon.

Amazing work ! You did great 👍

capacitors done and everything assembled just need to weather everything, I'm also waiting for the radar dish to show up. Keep in mind this isnt very accurate and built it more for trooping rather than to be movie prop accurate

I replaced the abs back pack horizontal supports with aluminum since the weight was making the seed boxes jiggle and sag. also replaced the black hose i was using for the stinger for a pvc one since I had extra from making the capacitors, i will be using Octoarm's idea of filling the pvc capacitors (1/2inch pvc cut into 5 2inch pieces) with tin foil and then hot glue. Also keep in mind I'm not going for complete movie prop accuracy

Welcome Ashley!

So originally 5 years ago I was working on a kit from spOOL68 here on the forum that consisted of resin parts, I downloaded a T21 template and began building the wooden stock /main body and barrel made of a PVC pipe and a plastic cup, well I never fully finished it and put the kit away, fast forward to now and I noticed how hefty or cumbersome this weapon can be not bad if you want something that feels substantial, but with the advances in 3d printing I figured I'd give it a shot and have a lighter rifle I wouldn't mind trooping with. So I order a kit from a shop on Etsy called Galactic3DEmpire, Gaven does some amazing work and does various weapons from Starwars or any other series you can think of , he shipped my order out quickly since this was the last one he had in stock (if its not in stock you can always request it, but may take a little bit longer) he also does commissions. attached is the previous kit which is awesome if you want something with alittle more weight to it and the last set of photos are the new 3d kit from Gaven Here is the 3D printed kit, it has a sturdy feel and doesn't feel frail like some 3d printing stuff.

Hi y’all, Ashley TD-10834 of the Carolina Garrison reporting for duty

So I was originally a TK then switched to a TD and was approved at the basic level that was years ago but since I'm in the military I've been out of it for awhile and now that i have my time back I want to get back to trooping but I moved and am no longer in Colorado (Mountain Garrison) and now live in Oklahoma, I've tried contacting both to see about a transfer or reactivation cause my TD profile on the 501st website is no longer listed under members but nobody has gotten back to me.

I think this is the one : 501st MEPD Sandtrooper Social Group 501st MEPD Sandtrooper Social Group | Facebook

Thank you! it was amazing for me too, first time as well. I hope to be in some more in the future Also, cool! I like that picture so much, that Iguana is so cool!

Some more painting of the black parts, also this is a Crashman kit and I'm using a different Braxton box but it hands off the seed tray and don't know if maybe the seed trays are too small or if the Braxton box is off.

Having this issue in 2024 trying to access it through tapatalk

Looks good!!

Alright it's been years and finally with more free time opened up as well as inspiration, I started working on my pack again. I started with repainting the seed trays+bottles, it was mentioned by someone on here that they were too blue and glossy, these are now matte gray and black parts are matte black( need to paint Braxton box still) The gray kinda looks glossy cause the light (weathering will knock it down more)

Yep still waiting for mine too, sent it via message and email.

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