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Hey everyone, just checking in and seeing how everyone is doing. Been somewhat invisible lately...and it seems my Trooping mission may be on hold for a while. My Police Recruit file has move forward through the final phase and I may be sent away for training next month (I hope) which means 6 months of recruit life But then when I get my posting I'll be gearing up make no mistake! Now I just have to sit anxiously until the phone rings....

Well, you can always download a 30 day trial of PS5 for whatever you need it for, or if you can get your hands on photoshop Elements it has alot of the functionality of Photoshop itself, but is lacking alot of stuff for the more intense work...but is much more affordable, and usually free when you buy a tablet

That would be an awesome bumper sticker

That looks great! Nice work

Thats awesome! Bet the kids loved it!

Well...given my home/monetary situation may stop me from getting any armor for a while, there's no reason I can't start on the scratch built peripherals! I have plans for a a T-21 as well...co-incidentally I have an old paintball gun whose grip and bolt housing look exactly like it...just needs a stock and big barrel with ribbing attached plus a few other bits. In anycase I have taken a look through here at some of the packs so I think I'll make a run for some components tomorrow. I'll put up any progress pics and gladly take advice from the vets! Then move onto the T-21 after that.

50 bucks? well thats ALOT lower than I expected XD Thats completely do-able. I'm just checking up on Fed Ex now myself. Still won't be able to make any kind of a buy until I get my call for training anyhow (want to make sure I know income will be steady first ) Though ATA did give me a quote today too which wasn't bad at all

Happy Birthday! Have a good one Cookbooks aren't all bad....if they are filled with BBQ recipies anyway. Thats my version of cooking Cheers mate!

I sent a mail to ATA inquiring about their stuff....my one worry though is shipping across the border to Canada. Won't that be killer? Then again I haven't really ordered anything large to be shipped before like that, which is why I was leaning to Canada side makers....I suppose I should find out about shipping costs too eh?

Hmm...well I'm about 5'11" 185 lbs. I have a 32" waist and leg...and I need a belt with 32" jeans so, I presume I would be okay with something like AP armor. Though with zero experience modifying things like this and no one in my province who has any either (that I know anyway) I would like to snag a kit that doesn't require alot of changing....outside trimming and dirtying up and assembly. In anycase it narrows things down alot when the time comes thanks for the advice! I'll have to check out that link again too.

That looks great, looking forward to the weathered version Oddly enough I went into teaching myself just the past year after leaving my former studio...and the school shut the program down after I taught out the last group going through their arts program, then patted my head and sent me off to unemployment >.> which is where I stand now until I hear something from the Police I hope Counting pennies is not much fun at all. Glad to see someone in a similar situation ended up with a nice suit! gives me hope

I'll move the image to photobucket just in case

Hehe thats awesome! My wife works at a Wal Mart, I showed her the pics and her response was "How come no one can do that at ours!" XD

Thanks for the replies! They aren't the only places I have considered no...but I live in eastern Canada so going further away is going to hurt shipping wise big time. Being on an island has it's distinct disadvantages I didn't know RT was in BC though....AP is much closer to me. As for my size I'm 5'11"/6' and 185 lbs exactly (well this morning I was ) Though if his stuff is very good I don't mind going for BC....I could possibly be posted there anyway once I get through Depot I'll take a look at that site too. Any other advice for an admitted kit newbie? What other places were you thinking about Dirty?

Just curious, been looking over some sites and other info...and I am wondering what peoples take on AP armor vs. RT-Mod Armor is? Is either considered more durable/reliable? Which is more cost effective? (I don't mind paying when the time comes, but I always like the most out of my dollar) I have had some bad experiences in the past with internet orders and such...so when the time comes and I do track down a kit. I want to be certain about where I go. One upside for me is that both are in Canada

Well in my rather interesting history I spent quite a few years as a 2D/3D artist in the game industry. At one of my old studios we used to have 'inspirational' contests among the artists on a given week...generally we pick something random and everyone would draw up a version and see what we got. Once I picked an Imperial recruitment ad. This was my version minus the lettering Thought people would enjoy it (Hopefully blogspot doesn't crap out on me...)

Ha! that was perfect

We haven't met I don't think but Happy Birthday

Hmmm, I'll have to check that out I had almost gotten the Rubies some time ago but it was alot of cash at the time...and well, it just looks wrong which I'd never get past Now I'll just have to find that link I had earlier for that Canadian AP stuff. I really should bookmark more

Thanks again Yes indeed when I get myself a decent suit I'll be Sandtrooper-ing it to pieces Ever since I was a kid I had a thing for Sandtroopers. Maybe it was the T-21 and the Pauldrons who knows Good to know there are some Canadians though, when I do finally get around to Trooping (assuming I can get armor) I'll likely be limited to Trooping about Canada for a long time to come. Speaking of which I think I read TD was a Canadian armor maker? Whats the cost of a full suit usually run from them? I've read a few things and see some parts prices listed about different forums....just curious what I may be facing in the future

Thanks for the welcome was just looking around the site a little at some of the pics and such. Very nice stuff! I'm curious though, how spread out is everyone here? any Canadians about? Also since I have zero experience with things like vacuforming whats the best way gathering up some accurate armor? .....though given we're still recovering from a bout of real life it may be a while before I can do anything about my lack of whites

Hey all, I'm new to these forums but a die hard star wars fan to the core since the late 70's! I'm somewhat of a collector and hobbyist, usually making 'soft' costumes for my own interests (A Tusken Raider was my last) but for some reason have never really gotten into any of the amazing communities out there as a whole. (though I have lurked the 501st site for years) I've been bouncing around the dented helmet a bit lately, been constructing some simple things, though nothing major at the moment. Then when looking about for places to find some accurate Stormtrooper armor I found here. In anycase I liked what someone had to say about here on their blog, and I like the layout and look so I signed up and decided to say hi. Hopefully get to know some folks on the road to eventually tracking down an armor suit of my own Nice to meet you all in advance! (While no one would get it here, my screen name was an inside joke at my old communication sqn 728 I just keep using it hehe)

Hey all, I'm new to these forums but a die hard star wars fan to the core since the late 70's! I'm somewhat of a collector and hobbyist, usually making 'soft' costumes for my own interests (A Tusken Raider was my last) but for some reason have never really gotten into any of the amazing communities out there as a whole. (though I have lurked the 501st site for years) I've been bouncing around the dented helmet a bit lately, been constructing some simple things, though nothing major at the moment. Then when looking about for places to find some accurate Stormtrooper armor I found here. In anycase I liked what someone had to say about here on their blog, and I like the layout and look so I signed up and decided to say hi. Hopefully get to know some folks on the road to eventually tracking down an armor suit of my own Nice to meet you all in advance! (While no one would get it here, my screen name was an inside joke at my old communication sqn 728 I just keep using it hehe) I also just noticed the intro thread....well blame my baby boy for keeping me up all night, I'm tired!