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Hey daric, it's pretty basic strapping. I use a 1" polypropylene and some adjustable harness materials. Some guys just grab a cheap school backpack from a discount store and attach. Those have padding....mine doesn't lol

awesome; thanks!

[Dirty Boy Field Pack Parts Depot [closed run]]

Interested in an exhaust/vent pipe and a strap kit. What are your shipping rates to the UK, Boss?

Any pics of what the strapping would look like?

I just got one of these packs and they rock; however I forgot to order the strapping kit. Would love to see pics of the strapping kit as well. Thanks.

[returning to the dirt side...]

thanks all!

[returning to the dirt side...]

Through a fortunate turn of events I was able to buy back my original TD suit I entered the Legion with from a garrison mate just recently!

With a new pack from Rick and a new BFG (soon) I once again pronounce myself: dirty. Glad to be back in the sand pit! Cheers!

[*done* 5122 Requesting deployment *done*]

Great build; you look great. Awesome background too!

[Congrats to Noel - our new DL]

Thanks Mike for everything!

Congrats Noel; it is an honor to serve under you.

[Weekend weathering]

Well done; I like the blending of the colors.

[*done* 6160 Requesting deployment *done*]

Well done sir! Congrats!

[*done* 6160 Requesting deployment *done*]

Cool bucket! Welcome bro!

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

Thanks Gordonator... actually I do a Clone Wars Kenobi costume as well... however the white in the beard pushes me more toward the episode IV version...

[MEPD Shield Patch - Order Thread - SOLD OUT]

I'll take one. Thanks Chuck. PP incoming.

[*done* 5779 Requesting deployment *done*]

Congrats! I guess since we entered together we'll be in the same patrol...

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

Thanks Zac so much! I am more than thrilled! And thanks all my brothers here for the encouraging words and compliments and advice. To have built a screen accurate costume of my favorite Original Trilogy character (with the help of MEPD of course) is a dream come true. And to be able to wear it with pride representing the Legion, the MEPD, and the Georgia Garrison is a truly great honor.

THANK YOU ALL!

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

Got my Legion TD # today!

http://www.501stlegion.org/members/display...amp;costumeID=2

[*done* 5779 Requesting deployment *done*]

Very nice; well done. Hope you get deployed soon!

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

Thanks guys; I appreciate it.

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

Awesome job there Derek... That BFG looks wow!!!!

Okay - Question...

Canvas belt and shoulder straps? (Can't tell from the pics)

I know the helmet is good from this thread http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=6057&hl=

Thanks Mike. Yep, the shoulders straps and belt are soft canvas.

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

Cool! You almost look like Uncle George. **ducks**

You know what Mike, since I've been growing my hair out several people have said that. I don't quite know if it's a good thing or bad thing.

I'll say this: I do need to lose about 40 lbs...

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

Looks nice...I really like the MG-15. Did you scratch build that?

Thanks. Actually that BFG is a fanmade weapon I bought off of a gentleman here last year. I quite like it.

[*done* 9254 Requesting deployment *done*]

FULL NAME: Derek Struchtemeyer

501st TD ID: 9254

LOG IN NAME: Daric LaRone

GARRISON: Georgia

Thank you to all members of MEPD for help, encouragement, and for camaraderie.

[What are you working on.]

Well, I've purchased over half of the pieces I need for my Special Edition Boba Fett I'm building.

Also I completed another costume; it's not even 501st (it's Rebel Legion :o ) but I thought you guys would get a kick out of it...

Hello there!

Now I just need to color the beard and lose 50 lbs!!!

[finally satisfied...]

Aha! Replace it... now there's an idea.

I have some neck trim left over from Smitty over at FISD when he was still in business.

Dumb question: is neck trim and brow trim the exact same or different?

Thanks for all the help from all you seasoned MEPD officers. I so appreciate it. This is what makes the MEPD so very awesome.

[finally satisfied...]

:o I threw up in my bucket a little bit... Although I cannot judge.

Yeah, I bought this AP assembled and it's great... except the browtrim moves around a bit.

I bet I can scoot it up a bit and glue it.

Thanks for the tip.

My pack is coming along nicely... reporting for deployment very, VERY soon!

[finally satisfied...]

That's just great, just great...

And you have the badass look workin' out for you just fine buddy.

But is this the brow trim you are keeping btw??

Thanks Dutchy!

I wasn't planning on changing the brow trim but I am very open to any suggestions for improvements; so please tell me what you had in mind.

[finally satisfied...]

Well, ask and you shall receive...

Not quite ready for deployment (especially the pack) but presentable...

Need to strap down that chest plate obviously, reposition the pouches a bit, and other tweaks but I like the overall look I've achieved. Thanks to MEPD.