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Hello Dirty Brothers and Sisters, I am excited for another year together. We have an amazing, and full, command staff this year. I've added TD-11559 to the command staff to help with PR on the forums. Thank you all for trusting me with another year as DL for the best Detachment in the Legion. We may need some help in the Systems Admin/IT department. If you are interested, please reach out to me or Joe. Executive Officer (XO): Joe Minimo ( minimo) TD-41814 Merchandise Officer (MBO): Angela Brown (dak) TD-75392 Deployment Officer (DO): Thomas Herodek(bigwam) TD-30571 Deployment Officer( DO): Urs Tischhauser(Hausi) TD-21027 Deployment Officer (DO): Vincent McGann (Vf2112) TD 21112 Deployment Officer (DO): Michael Ramirez(Scribbler) TD-6985 Financial Officer( FO): Jay Parsons(trooper1) TD-3936 Sergeant at Arms (SAA): Michael Ramirez(Scribbler) TD-6985 Detachment Costume Advisor: Dan D. (Koryu1212 Dan D) TD 15169 Detachment Diversity Officer (DDO) and Detachment Archivist and Historian: Quinn Brown (SandEEQuiNN) TD-91197 MEPD Liasion (ML) and Intelligence Officer: Kyle Good (Kgood) TD-19768 MEPD Liaison (ML) and Intelligence Officer: Kirk Folsom (Lovemonkey) TD18542 Chief Media Officer(PRO): Rodrigo Mota (Darth Mout) TD-9841 PR assistant: Barack Shmuel (TD-11559) TD-11559 Systems Admin (SA): Damon Degner (Happytrooperdotcom) TD-10900

Hi there! I'm Eleonora from Rome in Italy, a memebr of Italica Garrison and Sqvad Praetoriana. I'm a little girl with a sandy armor and finally thanks to the help of the Mepd command staff my Sandtrooper was approved!!! I really appreciate your help in the approval request, thank you so much!!! Now how i can officially join this detatchment??? there is a section on this forum where i can send the request? Thank you in advance 😄

OxProps Jedha backpack 3D files 50% Off For anyone looking at a Jedha Sandtrooper backpack , OxProps has just setup up a Cults3D store as his Etsy was closed down, he is offering a 50% discount and is asking for reviews: https://cults3d.com/en/users/OxProps/3d-models. "50% DISCOUNT! On my new Cults3D store, I really need reviews and sales on this new platform. So for anyone buying something please leave a review:) Thank you very much. Coupon: OXPROPS50" Backpack link https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/fashion/star-wars-rogue-one-type-4-field-backpack-patrol-trooper-jedha-stl He also as other files which may be of interest https://cults3d.com/en/users/OxProps/3d-models

Yes lol,...but it lost me friends!!

Hey everyone! I'm Sean (CC-70116) from the Great Lakes Garrison. I currently have a phase 1 realistic Captain Rex. My next build will be a Mimban trooper. Hoping to get it done by Dragoncon. Happy to be here!

Hello! Sean with the Great Lakes Garrison here, requesting 501st access. CC-70116 https://www.501st.com/members/searchresults.php?searchfield=70116&criteria=tkid Thank you!

My brother!!! Welcome back! Glad to see you here again

My 2nd troop as a Sandtrooper (85th troop overall). Promotional Event, Bern Switzerland 20.02.2025 Photos will be posted in September 2025 as the company we were promoting is releasing a SW tie-in campaign and we are not allowed to post photos until the campaign is online in September

Hi Jonathan, sorry. I don't have seen it. Done!

Hello and welcome, scratchbuild? Wow, that sounds interesting. As Joe says, start a WIP - we will follow it with interest. You can also ask your questions there. Thumbs up, Thomas

Hey Jason! Welcome! That sounds awesome, it would be great if you start a WIP so we can all follow along! Good luck!

A little behind in posting some images Myself (TD 10743) and TD 30893 at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Myself (TD 10743) with Tim Harris at the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network Buddy Walk. Time is kind of a big deal around here. This is my fave troop.

Hello chaps, I just thought that I would get in touch to let you all know that I am currently in possession of another batch of Shires syphons. This time round, some of these are the rarer and more sought after UP90 model (with fins). I look forward to hearing from you, gentleman. Kind regards, - Jack

Halloween with Heroes, Grand Island, NE; 10/28/2024

Looking good Trooper!

Hi ,Gaelig 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: Gaelig KLAIR 501st Legion ID: 26125 MEPD Forum Name: Gklair08 Garrison: French 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 n 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 (added comment) 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: (added comments) n. sniper plate: check o. boots: check p. gloves: check q. hand plates / guards: check r. ammo belt (waist): check added comment s. ammo belt (right knee): check t. canvas belt: check u. pouches: check v. weathering: check RESULTS ON ARMOR . Pending Additional comments Pauldron: pauldron is good but just make sure it sits properly on your shoulder it's too far forward in pic Shin guard: I have some fears on the left shin guard it looks too short as if it was cut too far ? The gap between thigh and shin is a bit too much, can you post a pic with this adjusted to sit properly? It might just be that your thigh is too high,? I hoping a Replacement shin/calf isnt neccessary. Belt: belt is fine just need to lower it a little to on or a little over butt plate All just fitting issues except/but I have concerns on the left shin. Backpack a. details: check b. weathering: I think this needs more weathering and you're good for this section RESULT ON BACKPACK Pending weatherization Weapon: a. details: check (added comment) b. weathering: (see comments) Details: just a query on the stock looks like drill tore through the side is this emulation I'm missing or..? Weathering: definitely need some dirt on this weapon trooper RESULT ON WEAPON Pending weatherization Looking good Gaelig Just need some pics of some more weathering on mentioned items and on that left shin/calf hopefully not a big fix Clearance pending

Arrest# 1: Tucson Comic Con 2024 From 8/30/24 to 9/1/24 My first trooping, it was a blast and a pain, but very fun.

Luverne Palace Theater ANH Screening, Luverne, MN; 8/31/2024

Coming soon (October) in merchandise runs will be the Breast Cancer Desert Fox pink patch. Keep on the look out. 2024

Name: Gaëlig KLAIR https://origin.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=36546&costumeID=2 501st Legion ID: 26125 MEPD Forum Name: Gklair08 Garrison: French Garrison -One helmet off photo. -One full armor, helmet on, front photo. -Full armor, helmet on, right side photos. -Full armor, helmet on, left side photos. -One full armor, helmet on, back photo. -Full armor, helmet on, without backpack. -Helmet. -Detail photos of all snaps, screws and buttons on the armor. -Canvas or elastic shoulder straps detail photos. -Belt -Gloves -Pauldron -Neckseal -Shoes -Backpack -Weapon

Great work!

Absolutely beautiful thankyou 100%

I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind just cleaning your pauldron up a little, just a bit TOO much weathering there Cheers

Hi ,Gaelig Thanks for pics let's go Application Review: Part 2 Name: Gaelig KLAIR 501st Legion ID: 26125 MEPD Forum Name: Gklair08 Garrison: French 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 n 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 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 RESULTS ON ARMOR . Checked n cleared Backpack a. details: check b. weathering: checked n lookin awesome RESULT ON BACKPACK Checked n cleared Weapon: a. details: check b. weathering: check RESULT ON WEAPON Checked n cleared Looking good Gaelig Thanks for those fixes overall looks so much better I would only add that you tighten your pack straps its sitting a little low needs to come up a couple inches But you are a pass from me Unless any of the other DCAs pick up something I've missed .. Your good to go Congratulations trooper n good work Welcome to the sandpit Checked n cleared DONE APPROVED for deployment

Hello all! My Sandie was approved back in June but the MEPD isn't listed on my Legion profile. I asked my GML but she thinks someone here at the MEPD needs to set that up. Can anyone help me at all? Thank in advance Steve "Snowflake" TS/TD-57343

All done and dusted, pun intended. Thanks again!

Hi Gaelig sorry for delay I should of seen this sooner I'll get to you shorty sorry for the wait looking good

Yeah, the costume is there but the MEPD is not listed under "Detachment Affiliations". Sorry, I should have been clearer there. http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=24074&costumeID=2

43. Glengormley Get together 14Sept

8. 09/06/2024 - St. Louis Science Center First Friday - Star Wars

26 08/17/2024 Imperial Invasion of Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL (big Florida Garrison event to "occupy" the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, for filming & photo ops). The Castillo is the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States. The Castillo has had two major construction periods, from 1672 to its initial completion in 1695, and again from 1738 to 1756. The Castillo is made of coquina, a soft limestone made up of broken shells and sand cemented together by calcium carbonate, essentially creating a natural form of concrete. For more information about the Castillo, see the National Park Service webpage: https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm

Since we're getting "somewhat" closer to SW Celebration Japan in 2024, I wanted to check if anyone else (than me) are planning on going? And will you be bringing your TD costume? Since I'm based in Singapore, it's relatively easy for me to bring my TD. I'm in process of checking on procedures for bringing blaster props now. Would be cool to get a MEPD group photo in Tokyo!

Welcome!

Hiya! I am going, but wont be taking my TD, let’s meet up!

Brilliant Start a build thread if you want and members can help as you go.

41: warrenpoint summer Parade 11 August '24 FB_IMG_1723409672822 by Colin1138, on Flickr

40. Whitehead Food and Folk Festival. 10 August 24 FB_IMG_1723325572098 by Colin1138, on Flickr

Welcome here, bro

Welcome Pete Great to see you here in the sandpit Good to see another southern dewback in the ranks Let us know if you need our help brother

Nicely done trooper Dont forget your pouches brother When you take approval pics make sure to fit everything nicely so you only have to do it once mate. Get someone to lower your belt at the back n push your shins down a bit n hook them up straight at the back,n get your thighs lined up perfect for you. If it doesnt look perfect even though it's a good build some ppl tend to ask you to redo pics, get them perfect first time to save yourself the hassle of having to take them again because of something small . Great build n love the weathering bro Nice work

Im back sandies, After what felt like a long time my internship ended nearly 2 weeks ago I managed to finish nearly half of my costume but last week my costume is done and complete. Now I send them to the GML which I hope to god there is no error since I was guided by the most experienced armor makers in my garrison. However, it was not only my garrison members who helped me out but also Bigwam, Hausi, and also crashmann who gave me advise in putting me in the right direction. Here is my finished work which I am proud of but I still need to wait for the GML to reply if I am to proceed with the next steps. More backpack content coming soon.

24 08/01/2024 Coast Guard Day at NSB Kings Bay, GA (a local event on base to celebrate the birthday of the US Coast Guard)

Sure is they look great snowflake

I hope this is still current. E-mail sent. Thanks in advance!

23 07/24/2024 KSC Center for Space Education, at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (a meeting/conference for 250 educational leaders, mostly school Principals)

Cruise Night on the Bricks, Kearney, NE; 7/20/2024

Name: Steve Hopper TKID: 57343 Link to 501st Profile: Here Requesting access to MEPD and Sandtrooper sections (I have an approved ANH Sandtrooper costume)

77. "May the 4th -Troop", 04.05.24, Drogerie Müller, Ulm

So here is my ANH E-11(This is not a bapty) I ordered online from someone who is part of the Legion and if you want more info on the seller let me know. On the other hand, this seller had three version of this resin E-11 a blemished version, a coated version and a weathered version. I ordered a blemished version due to budget reasons and I wanted to weather my blaster and give it a design to my liking. Now, here are four images showing every side of the blaster, each of the images have blue and/or yellow arrows and they point to areas where I would need to cover the with putty, beside those areas shown are there any areas that I would need to fix with putty before giving it a coat of paint and weathering?

So, here it is: the North Star MT-1809. The North Star is the Counterpart to the Sonix V75. Everything is identical, electronic components, patent number, mass .. everything. I will write a comparison in the next days. M4vrick allows me to do it with the pictures of his sonix. You will be surprised. But this is the thread for the North Star. The Radio is in a absolute new condition. No scratches, the cut edges of the leather are still bright. And most important: it works! You can use a 9V Battery and let´s go!