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    What it takes....

    in The Barracks

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    Welllll, the EU explained that. If you read "Tales of the Empire" I believe it is, the story goes that that particular squad leader was cruel and loathed, and the squad used the shootout as an opportunity to shoot him in the back. Hence no blaster hit from the front. That only if you're an EU fan though.

    What it takes....

    in The Barracks

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    I know I'm rather new here, but I'm going to chime in a bit.

    I think the requirements as they stand now are just about right. They are a notch above what it takes to be considered a TD for the 501st, which right there requires an extra level of dedication to be in the MEPD. When I started in on my TD costume, I shot for the MEPD requirements from the get go. Yeah, I had to do a little extra work, spend a little extra money, but in the end its worth it. Now I'm not ANH screen acurate.. I still have the pin stripes in the teardrops and the ribbed shoulders, but I think its good that there still is a level beyond that.

    I mean, if we required everyone to be at that same high level, there is no where left to go. As long as there's a step or two beyond, you still get to see the creativity and inginuity of your fellow troopers...and perhaps get inspired to go that extra mile yourself.

    Just look at the number of TD's in the 501st, and the number in the MEPD. There will always be those that feel just enough is good enough. And there will always be those like us that want to go a bit further. And I think we should leave room for those ultra purists to go even a bit farther than us, just to keep some interest, if you take my meaning.

    But I have to agree with the BFG idea. I think it should be a suggestion, not a requirement. I myself wanted a BFG, hence my MG-15, but there are enough scenes with TD's carrying E-11's that that should be allowed as an option. Heck, I plan on getting one to carry as a "sidearm" myself!

    All that's left is the dirt....

    in MEPD Police Officer Program

    Posted

    Yeah, the first couple pieces were almost painful to dirty, but once I got going, it was a blast and I didnt think twice. I guess I have a good base "dirt" at least. I'll slowly start adding more over time, hopefully it'll be all dirty and done by C3.

    Probably a question that would deserve its own thread but how many of you troopers use your AFX/GT helmet and how many of you took the leap up to a stunt version? Still having a sarlaac pit full of trouble with my helmet...in these pictures I couldnt move my head even an inch....and I'm thinking of plunking down the cred's for one.

    future recruit

    in The Barracks

    Posted

    Research, research, research. The saviour of us, it is! I would have to say I've been doing mine for several years now. And only actually undertook the project this spring. I have to admit though, the best pics I have ever seen are on the Davin Felth site.

    I stumbled across this site after I had begun my own costume. Imagine my surprise! This is the VERY look I was going for! Same BFG, same pauldron color, everything. Needless to say, I LOVE these pics. Even made a desktop out of 'em! Hopefully mine will be at least half this good.

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