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What a dirty place this is... who's running this dump these days? Dat Justus better holla!!

Nice new lid, Bobby. dont feel as if the old FX lid is an insult to the 501st. I'll take to back to 2001 when I joined, the only real choice we had back then was FX armour. We wore this with pride and at the time felt it was something very special - it basically started the 501st off and enabled it to grow to the mighty club it is today. Armor FX kit should be looked upon with pride IMO. Although I would always encourage members to strive for accuracy, the most important thing is having fun with all this! best of luck trooper, looking forward to seeing what you do with your gear. Smally.

Congratulations Justus. A firing trooper for the job. We look forward to seeing where you take the mighty MEPD and it's members! Well done to Strider and Scribbler for a enthusiastic and committed run. It was close. Smally.

Okay guys, I've converted the ones that photobucket would allow. However some ofbthe links seem to be broken in that photobucket won't allow me to access the links page. Lee, take a look and see if you can edit your application buy copying and pasting the direct image code over the old links. There could be a fault with photobucket as its not the most reliable site, but hey, its free!

Stand by Lee, I'll try and edit it for you now....

As I posted on the similar thread: As Juan has already stated, Tunisia 76 is not officially part of the MEPD/501st. The creators are 501st members but are not armourers or staff so please just bare this in mind if you decide you wish to participate in their programme alongside the mepd PO/SWAT programmes.

Best pack build yet. This is what the MEPD is all about. Your research into this, as well as the final product speaks volumes, Lee. This is how its done! Now come up to the front of class for you gold sticker.

Troops, As most of you have guessed by now, it is with a heavy heart that I am retiring my position as DO. I informed the command staff of this a couple of weeks ago as I feel I just simply don't have the time for it any more. I tried my best to juggle my work life with the DO role but I just didn't get the time to get on the forum anymore and this wasn't fair on the guys and girls waiting for my response. My job just takes up too much of my life, and what with the Paris attacks of late, I'm only going to get busier. I can only appologise for the delay some of you have had, but as we know, real life comes first. It has been an enjoyable role that I am thankful to the other command staff for entrusting me with and was proud to clear some of you guys, you all look amazing (but you already know that ) I'll still be around the forums, just not as much. Troop on guys, and remember: "You're either SWAT or you're not" Smally.

Hi Sarah, I'm about to start your application. In the mean time, could you please supply us with a few pictures of the trooper youre emulating and used as reference? Thanks, Smally.

Your review is under way. Stand by...

To answer your title question, in a word, yes. However saying that, I dont think yours is too dirty as it is. If you are going to add darker layers do it sparingly and in small amounts.

Hey all, Just to keep you in the loop, Since the server change we had a couple of months ago we have been having a few issues with the site. One of these issues is badging members' avatars when they have been cleared for PO and/or SWAT status. I will continue with the reviews as usual and once the issue has been sorted, I will revisit the applications and award those missing their badges. Like I say, the Command staff are aware of this and other issues with the new server and we are doing what we can to address is it. Thanks, Smally.

That's the spirit mate! Looking forward to seeing the results soon!

Hi Chris, Thanks for your submittion for PO. Let's make a start... APPLICATION REVIEW HELMET: a.) Green Lenses -- CHECK b.) Paint Color on Traps / Tears -- CHECK c.) Correct Number Of Teeth -- CHECK d.) Mic Tips -- CHECK e.) Vocoder Color (Black) -- CHECK f.) Tube Stripes -- CHECK g.) Rank Bar (Ears)-- CHECK h.) Brow -- CHECK i.) Side Screws (Ears): CHECK j.) Weathering: CHECK ** Additional comments** A lovely looking helmet by the brilliant RS boys. No problems here. *RESULT ON HELMET* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** II.) Armor / Suit Details: a.) Canvas / Elastic Straps -- 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.) Thighs -- CHECK l.) Shins / Calves -- CHECK m.) Sniper Plate -- CHECK n.) Boots -- CHECK o.) Gloves -- CHECK p.) Hand Plates / Guards -- CHECK q.) Ammo Belt (Waist) w/ correct Angled Edges -- SEE COMMENTS r.) Ammo Belt (Right Knee) -- CHECK s.) Canvas Belt -- CHECK t.) Pouches -- CHECK u.) Weathering -- SEE COMMENTS ** Additional Comments ** A great suit build mate, looks awesome. I echo the previous comments made regarding the weathering. I also need to point out the height of your belt. It is sitting slightly too high. Pull it down very slightly so tat it runs in line with the centre detailing box on the ab section. Neither of these two points will prevent you from PO status so worry not, they are just points to keep in mind. *RESULT ON ARMOUR* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** III.) BACKPACK: a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** Solid looking pack. *RESULT ON BACKPACK* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** IV.) WEAPON(S): Bapty E11 a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** It's great to see more and more troopers are going for the Bapty, bring it on! *RESULT ON WEAPON* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** ** FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT OFFICER** Chris, It was a pleasure to review your application for a PO. It is clear that you have done your research into what makes a TD and you have carried it off well. This was an easy pass for PO as far as I am concerned, just keep in mind the two points I raised and you'll be good to go, Trooper! You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements. You can now march with the rest of the 'Dirty Bunch' down the halls of the Precinct. Your locker has been assigned and you are now ready to be placed on the roster among the other elite troopers. Your Profile link will be updated shortly. Also, 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 Smally - MEPD Deployment Officer.

Hi Rick, Thanks for your submittion for PO. Let's make a start... APPLICATION REVIEW HELMET: a.) Green Lenses -- CHECK b.) Paint Color on Traps / Tears -- CHECK c.) Correct Number Of Teeth -- CHECK d.) Mic Tips -- CHECK e.) Vocoder Color (Black) -- CHECK f.) Tube Stripes -- CHECK g.) Rank Bar (Ears)-- CHECK h.) Brow -- CHECK i.) Side Screws (Ears): CHECK j.) Weathering: CHECK ** Additional comments** *RESULT ON HELMET* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** II.) Armor / Suit Details: a.) Canvas / Elastic Straps -- 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.) Thighs -- CHECK l.) Shins / Calves -- CHECK m.) Sniper Plate -- CHECK n.) Boots -- CHECK o.) Gloves -- CHECK p.) Hand Plates / Guards -- CHECK q.) Ammo Belt (Waist) w/ correct Angled Edges -- CHECK r.) Ammo Belt (Right Knee) -- CHECK s.) Canvas Belt -- CHECK t.) Pouches -- CHECK u.) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** *RESULT ON ARMOUR* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** III.) BACKPACK: a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** *RESULT ON BACKPACK* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** IV.) WEAPON(S): E11 a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** *RESULT ON WEAPON* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** ** FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT OFFICER** Rick, It was a pleasure to review your application for a PO. It is clear that you have done your research into what makes a TD and you have carried it off well. You acted in good spirit when asked to make a couple of mods to your gear - this is the MEPD attitude! Top job trooper! You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements. You can now march with the rest of the 'Dirty Bunch' down the halls of the Precinct. Your locker has been assigned and you are now ready to be placed on the roster among the other elite troopers. Your Profile link will be updated shortly. Also, 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 Smally - MEPD Deployment Officer.

Sorry for the delay. We are having some technical issues with the new sever and are currently unable to 'badge' troopers with neither PO or SWAT badges. We are working on this. I will continue the review as usual and will come back to 'badge' when the matter is dealt with

Hi Pablo, Thanks for your submittion for PO. Let's make a start... APPLICATION REVIEW HELMET: a.) Green Lenses -- CHECK b.) Paint Color on Traps / Tears -- CHECK c.) Correct Number Of Teeth -- CHECK d.) Mic Tips -- CHECK e.) Vocoder Color (Black) -- CHECK f.) Tube Stripes -- CHECK g.) Rank Bar (Ears)-- CHECK h.) Brow -- CHECK i.) Side Screws (Ears): CHECK j.) Weathering: CHECK ** Additional comments** A great looking RS ltd edition AF lid there trooper!. Some very nice weathering work to bring it up to more trooping standards. *RESULT ON HELMET* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** II.) Armor / Suit Details: a.) Canvas / Elastic Straps -- 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.) Thighs -- CHECK l.) Shins / Calves -- CHECK m.) Sniper Plate -- CHECK n.) Boots -- CHECK o.) Gloves -- CHECK p.) Hand Plates / Guards -- CHECK q.) Ammo Belt (Waist) w/ correct Angled Edges -- CHECK r.) Ammo Belt (Right Knee) -- CHECK s.) Canvas Belt -- CHECK t.) Pouches -- CHECK u.) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** Lovely work on the build. Well done. *RESULT ON ARMOUR* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** III.) BACKPACK: a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** Nice attention to detailing on that pack. Well done. *RESULT ON BACKPACK* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** IV.) WEAPON(S): T21 a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** Now that is one great T21! Very nice indeed. *RESULT ON WEAPON* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** ** FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT OFFICER** Well done Pablo, It was a pleasure to review your application for a PO. It is clear that you have done your research into what makes a TD and you have carried it off well. This was an easy pass for PO as far as I am concerned. You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements. You can now march with the rest of the 'Dirty Bunch' down the halls of the Precinct. Your locker has been assigned and you are now ready to be placed on the roster among the other elite troopers. Your Profile link will be updated shortly. Also, 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 Smally - MEPD Deployment Officer.

Any update on the mods, trooper?

Stand by for review...

Hi perona, I was just about to review but notice you've not included you 501st link. Have you applied for sandtrooper access?

There appears to be an error when I try to badge your avatar, Jack. Consider yourself cleared and I'll work on it in the meantime.

Hi Jack, Thanks for your submittion for PO. Let's make a start... APPLICATION REVIEW HELMET: a.) Green Lenses -- CHECK b.) Paint Color on Traps / Tears -- CHECK c.) Correct Number Of Teeth -- CHECK d.) Mic Tips -- CHECK e.) Vocoder Color (Black) -- CHECK f.) Tube Stripes -- CHECK g.) Rank Bar (Ears)-- CHECK h.) Brow -- CHECK i.) Side Screws (Ears): CHECK j.) Weathering: CHECK ** Additional comments** A great looking lid (much better than your face). Some very nice paint work going on there with lovely slim lines. *RESULT ON HELMET* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** II.) Armor / Suit Details: a.) Canvas / Elastic Straps -- 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.) Thighs -- CHECK l.) Shins / Calves -- CHECK m.) Sniper Plate -- CHECK n.) Boots -- CHECK o.) Gloves -- CHECK p.) Hand Plates / Guards -- CHECK q.) Ammo Belt (Waist) w/ correct Angled Edges -- CHECK r.) Ammo Belt (Right Knee) -- CHECK s.) Canvas Belt -- CHECK t.) Pouches -- CHECK u.) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** A great build. It is obvious that you have taken your time with this and it shows. Great job, buddy. *RESULT ON ARMOUR* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** III.) BACKPACK: a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** A solid looking pack build which finishes off the overall look perfectly. *RESULT ON BACKPACK* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** IV.) WEAPON(S): Bapty E11 a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** It's great to see more and more troopers are going for the Bapty variants over standard E11's, and yours in particular is very nice! *RESULT ON WEAPON* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** ** FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT OFFICER** Jack, It was a pleasure to review your application for a PO. It is clear that you have done your research into what makes a TD and you have carried it off well. This was an easy pass for PO as far as I am concerned and I can tell that you will do well if you submitted for SWAT. You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements. You can now march with the rest of the 'Dirty Bunch' down the halls of the Precinct. Your locker has been assigned and you are now ready to be placed on the roster among the other elite troopers. Your Profile link will be updated shortly. Also, 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 Smally - MEPD Deployment Officer.

Hi Rick, Thanks for submitting your application to join the ranks of PO. Let's review... APPLICATION REVIEW Name: Rick MASSA Legion ID #: TD-82160 Forum Name: Shadowfax821 Garrison: Northeast remnant Garrison HELMET: a.) Green Lenses -- CHECK b.) Paint Color on Traps / Tears -- CHECK c.) Correct Number Of Teeth -- CHECK d.) Mic Tips -- CHECK e.) Vocoder Color (Black) -- CHECK f.) Tube Stripes -- CHECK g.) Rank Bar (Ears)-- CHECK h.) Brow -- CHECK i.) Side Screws (Ears): CHECK j.) Weathering: CHECK ** Additional comments** A good looking helmet that seems ready for duty! *RESULT ON HELMET* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** II.) Armor / Suit Details: a.) Canvas / Elastic Straps -- CHECK b.) Neck Seal -- CHECK c.) Black Undersuit -- CHECK d.) Shoulder Bells -- CHECK e.) Biceps -- CHECK f.) Forearms -- CHECK g.) Pauldron -- *See comments* h.) Chest / Back Plate -- CHECK I.) Kidney / Butt Plate -- CHECK j.) Ab Plate / Side Rivets / Cod -- CHECK k.) Thighs -- CHECK l.) Shins / Calves -- CHECK m.) Sniper Plate -- CHECK n.) Boots -- CHECK o.) Gloves -- CHECK p.) Hand Plates / Guards -- CHECK q.) Ammo Belt (Waist) w/ correct Angled Edges -- CHECK r.) Ammo Belt (Right Knee) -- *See comments* s.) Canvas Belt -- CHECK t.) Pouches -- CHECK u.) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** Rick, good job so far. There's just a couple of things to highlight: 1) Your pauldron has two seams down the centre of the rank area. Only the white pauldron has seams running though it. You'll either have to paint it white or get another pauldron. 2) I'm going to need to see a closer shot of the corners on your knee ammo as I cant tell if the correct angles have been cut into it. *RESULT ON ARMOUR* **AWAITING MODS** III.) BACKPACK: a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** A very nice looking pack. Well done. *RESULT ON BACKPACK* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** IV.) WEAPON(S): E-11 a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** A great looking Hasbro Conversion and finished with some nice looking weathering. Good job. *RESULT ON WEAPON* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** Rick, Once you've completed the outstanding mods, I will review and get back to you Smally.

Hi Sarah, Let's review... APPLICATION REVIEW HELMET: a.) Green Lenses -- CHECK b.) Paint Color on Traps / Tears -- CHECK c.) Correct Number Of Teeth -- CHECK d.) Mic Tips -- CHECK e.) Vocoder Color (Black) -- CHECK f.) Tube Stripes -- CHECK g.) Rank Bar (Ears)-- CHECK h.) Brow -- CHECK i.) Side Screws (Ears): CHECK j.) Weathering: CHECK ** Additional comments** *RESULT ON HELMET* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** II.) Armor / Suit Details: a.) Canvas / Elastic Straps -- 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.) Thighs -- CHECK l.) Shins / Calves -- CHECK m.) Sniper Plate -- CHECK n.) Boots -- CHECK o.) Gloves -- CHECK p.) Hand Plates / Guards -- CHECK q.) Ammo Belt (Waist) w/ correct Angled Edges -- CHECK r.) Ammo Belt (Right Knee) -- CHECK s.) Canvas Belt -- CHECK t.) Pouches -- CHECK u.) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** *RESULT ON ARMOUR* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** III.) BACKPACK: a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** *RESULT ON BACKPACK* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** IV.) WEAPON(S): DLT-19 a.) Details -- CHECK b..) Weathering -- CHECK ** Additional Comments ** Thanks for adding the required pics. Everthing thing looks good from here, well done. *RESULT ON WEAPON* ** CHECKED & CLEARED ** ** FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE DEPLOYMENT OFFICER** Sarah, It was a pleasure to review your application for a PO. It is clear that you have done your research into what makes a TD and you have carried it off well. This was an easy pass for PO as far as I am concerned and I can tell that you have a keen eye for this hobby - Well done! You have successfully followed the guidelines in regards to the MEPD CRL and have met the requirements. You can now march with the rest of the 'Dirty Bunch' down the halls of the Precinct. Your locker has been assigned and you are now ready to be placed on the roster among the other elite troopers. Your Profile link will be updated shortly. Also, 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 Smally - MEPD Deployment Officer.

Hi Glenn, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. As Dirty Boy stated, before any trooper submits for SWAT it is highly encouraged that they find good reference shots of the trooper they wish to emulate and work from there. It is down to the member to try their best in getting their armour and kit looking as close as possible to that trooper before submitting for SWAT - this is where the Hurt locker threads come in very handy! Doing it this way helps me to speed things up but also prevents you having to go away and make several changes that could have potentially been spotted beforehand With that, I recommend you retake your photos (as a few of them are blurred) and submit them in the hurt locker first. There other members will be able and willing to help guide you through it all and may even have more reference photos for you to work from. Remember, SWAT is a very tough program to undertake and we all need a bit of help and advice from our brothers here to get us through it! You'll get there Glenn, I've no doubt Cheers, Smally.