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Welcome brother, Glad you finally got here.

Correct, if you watch the ANH they were much flatter. Only in the new TFA were they rigid and rounded. Just time, or the strap can be shortened.

On a legion stand point, you are supposed to resubmit for approval from you Garrison. Gotta be 501st approved too! Lol

Yes, that is correct. I also supplied the first one to someone else who has them made as well.

Yes, agree a bit much. Think of weathering this way. work on a vehicle with greas up to your elbows. Now go wash your hands. The places left that you have to clean usually more than once is the cracks a crevice's. Between fingers, finger nails and so on Same difference here. The high spots usually look cleaner but stained because they are in wear locations. Try to not do to much splotching, like with a sponge. You want people to think you actually have worn, weathered armor. Sort of like taking it out and dragging it around in a dirt pile. Some places will have weathering, some won't. Hope this helps. Can't wait to see your final outcome.

Dr feeley good, No sir, did not

Agree with Jaosn, Instead of having to backtrack just take the plunge now! You won't be dissapointed.

Nope! We all have it! and it has supposed to have been worked on, but still the same. Understand your grief

John 2 remaining if you want one, first come

Yes, this happens. We are wearing a costume that looked cool in the movies. Not a functionality issue. This is something that is the same with all Sandies unless you are lucky enough to have a long neck line, then it will fit better. Most of us are average neck lengths though so this is a common issue.

LMAO! What's for dinner! Krayt Dragon! Heard taste like chicken!

Sandy! Sandy! Sandy! Sandy!

All, dont forget I still have 17 of a very unique gift to those who contribute $25.00 or more to the MEPD fund. Just be sure I have your address with your donation.

Congrats Brother! Great job

Yes! Big Congrats brother! Great Work

That's what I used. grout, and oil based paints

Man I have to say after reading all this, I am amazed. I remember being the first SWAT approval in the USA right under Rolf and man! Did I get picked apart! (Under Bluey and Luis) Lol not in a bad way but in a good way. I remember having to redo my weathering 4 times! yes I had arguments, and many other small details, but I didn't give up. In fact over time I thought it got to laxed compared to how it started. I felt it got laxed because at the time, for a long time no one applied for SWAT. Then people started applying and little things started squeaking through. Like no strip method assembly, Caboots shoes, and a few other things. It seems like it is getting back on track to me from the way it used to be, so I am just surprised that your giving up. I think I remember when I got discouraged under Blueys watch, and Luis and Bluey told me not to give up but carry on. My statement would have to be the same that you gave me. Don't give up, and don't expect things to be given to you. Go out and push on! Earn what you came here to get. You can do it!

Take a look at Picture number 2, with the troopers standing side by side. The bicep strap....See it.... the white one has the strap attached on top, and the white on bottom has the strap attached underneath. giving you the white one flipped upside down.

Yes Eric, All the reference material from past, show 2 style of pauldrons. Orange and white. discussions with Anthony in the past, from what he remembered, told me that the white was flipped over at the last minute to reveal the black side, giving it the black pauldron trooper. Now I could go on an on with my results but you get the point. LOL

Shoot, even the black material is a special color as well!!!! LOL

LOL I spent hundreds of dollars the first time to find the exact color, LOL and finally got the one I use now that cost around $35.00 a yard. If you have the time and money, you can do it.

Cool!!!! I like it alot

The Pauldrons in the movie were made and used reversed on some troopers. To give the ability to have more troopers in different ranks. Another words, the White Pauldrons were flipped upside down to show the black version. In turn giving us 3 different ranks

Yes, RS purchases a large quantity at a time which decreases shipping a lot. So they can get them cheaper. I can do that for anyone wanting to order multiples.