SAND DEVIL

What?! I see no rules. I waited till someone else posted. Fine. This ONE is for you, Mr. Scrib. Hehe. All day baby, all day.

3rd times the charm

No ONE said we have a lack of faith in you brother.

Saw TWO sir

Base 3 clear

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I have great number 2s....

Hey Brad, Breaking news brother.... Write THAT in your news letter. Hehe, just kidding sir.

Yep, move along...

Jay, These are awesome, we want to buy, end of post, please move to "For Sale". -Thank you

Victor, SCG Rules brother! So first advice, DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONAL. Sh$t is about to get real. I remember thinking I was ready, and I wasn't. These guys have great tips to make you even more awesome. Just remember that. When the SWAT process is done, you will look at your armor and go "WOW". Jay once told me SWAT was like joining the US Navy Seals, he was right. Many try, few succeed. At the end of the day the only opinions that matter are Scribbler's, and Dirty Boy's. Rick is always politically correct and polite, and Mike will bring the pain. As it should be. Ours are just suggestions. Enjoy the ride and the details, don't let it stress you out. Also, once you are done, you can modify anything back how you like it (teeth mesh etc.). Ask questions and get clarity from Scribbler when you need. Great looking TD brother. Nice job so far. Looking forward to watching the build. Looks like you have a lot of the details done. Love the mic tips and placement. I think everyone above is right on with the mods needed to take that bad boy to the next level. Some of my observations: - Ruggero is right on the stripes, 13 on the right (you have 14), easy fix, little razzor blade and re-weathering. - Also need to get rid of the mesh I think. Should be able to see through the teeth. Not sure if that has changed, keep it for later. - Do you have the whole at the top of your mortar tube, near the control panel? About 1/4" drill hole. Hard to see. - Your thigh cover strips look like they go up too high and should stop short of the top with slightly rounded corners (easy Dremel fix). - Can we see the cod/butt piece rivets and the outside of the left kidney and ab sections? - Not sure if they will require the side ear screws (they were on the side, I think Smally has a good shot if not mistaken). - Weather the canvas belt and dirty the boots more, they get dirty more and should show you walk in the desert. The sides of the boots are still TK white. - Can we see the belt corners? One picture shows one corner with the correct angle cut , but can't see the others. - Black out radio decals (all). Paint them black, take the picture, then wipe it off, gives it a nice weathered look. And RETNUHHA (Robert) makes them so you can get a set to replace if you need. My food for thought for what it is worth. Be proud of that build man, seriously looks good. I would love to troop with you in SCG. Good luck my man.

Awesome.

Telling you right now, I will never go, rent or buy it if they do. But agree with Juan, JJ is too smart for that commercialized stunt. And for the record, I have a daughter who almost threw up and said NO WAY is she going if he ruins that saga. Not every teenage girl likes that....kid. Keeping it clean for MEPD.

Thanks guys. We have our website almost done to order them. I will post the address and password this weekend. We made it password protected so only 501st members could order them. It was part of the deal from 501st command. Can do any detachment or even rebel scum, if your into that sort of thing.

So Juan's original got lost in the mail (NOT COOL). So here is round 2. Hope it finds you well sir.

Funny.

Congrats team and welcome to the SWAT TEAM! Beautiful builds, well deserved.

Johnnie, Brad is right, these are mostly easy fixes. Like Mike said, remember it is a journey. In fairness, you were cleared and got TD (501st) with some things that are required and not there. Which is what the fixes are now, for the most part. I wanted to offer some ideas and opinions, and please remember, they are only that, my opinion. The CRLs and Command Staff are the last word, but hope this helps. Mike, To be fare, there are some things that are SWAT and some that are Deployed PD. So I just wanted to throw in some opinions, and they are only that. (THE PICTURES BELOW ARE OF MY BUILD, FOR REFERENCE) II.) Armor / Suit Details: a.) Canvas Straps -- (SEE COMMENTS) 1.) I know you stated that the buttons on the canvas straps are for the shoulder bells, but do you have any pics that show the straps without buttons? Need to see a close up, as well. -These look like they meet the CRLs to me. http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/TD%20Build%20SDS%20Armor/IMG_1174.jpg.html][/url] g.) Pauldron -- CHECK -- (SEE COMMENTS) 2.) Although your pauldron is acceptable for standard MEPD Deployment, you will need to get a more accurate one for SWAT. *i.e. Non-glossy and 'puffier' (If you choose to follow that path, that is). -Yours is way too thin and shinny as is, but does meet CRLs for deployment. Just to complete the costume, I would ensure it is weathered to match your armor. It will need to be changed to "puffy" and weathered for SWAT (just food for thought), but not required for Deployed Officer under CRLs. http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/Accessories/Pauldroncloseup3_zps0618a358.jpg.html][/url] j.) Ab Plate / Side Rivets / Cod -- (SEE COMMENTS) 3.) Need to see pic of snaps on crotch section -Those were required before TD clearance (Ab and side, not cod), and pictures are needed. These may help: http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/TD%20Build%20SDS%20Armor/IMG_1189.jpg.html][/url] l.) Shins / Calves -- (SEE COMMENTS) 4.) Need to see close up of right shin/calf to check finishing strip detail on front -Not sure the issue here. Mike can clarify. p.) Hand Plates / Guards -While Mike didn't mention this, your picture shows them as hard plastic or ABS, they are required to be flexible for Deployment under the CRLs. http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/Accessories/IMG_1201.jpg.html][/url] q.) Ammo Belt (Waist) w/ correct Angled Edges -- (SEE COMMENTS) -I agree this should be, but not required per the CRLs. You are going to go for SWAT someday, so keep it in mind. http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/TD%20Build%20SDS%20Armor/IMG_1204.jpg.html][/url] v.) Crotch Snaps -- (SEE COMMENTS) -I agree, but again, not in the CRLs as a requirement. http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/TD%20Build%20SDS%20Armor/IMG_1194.jpg.html][/url] III.) BACKPACK: a.) Details -- (SEE COMMENTS) Need to see current pics of Backpack. Include close ups of Front and sides. -Your pack it the biggest thing to fix. You really will need it to have the right cistern, bottles, mortar caps, radar dish, seed trays, and bee stinger holder. The CRLs talk about them needing to be screen accurate. I would spend my time and focus on this area. b..) Weathering -- Pending http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/MEPD%20Backpack%20Build/IMG_1148.jpg.html][/url] IV.) WEAPON(S): E-11 a.) Details -- (SEE COMMENTS) Your weapon needs the 'D-Ring' detail located at rear of gun. Please make mod and show pic when completed. -Just a not that the Hasbro retro will not work if you are trying for SWAT,but should for Deployment. http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/MEPDSandDevil/media/501st%20Pictures/501st%20MEPD%20Application/E-11%20Blaster/IMG_0504.jpg.html][/url]

Opi, Congrats and welcome to the SWAT Team sir! Beautiful build and well deserved.

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Dang Nick. Troopers all over the world means somewhere in the world, some command staff is awake. We just need to find something to distract them... 1