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    33 years ago...

    in Off Topic Cantina

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    I was 9 in May '77 and saw ANH (then just called "Star Wars") in a theater that no longer exists (it's a Lowes store now). I didn't really know anything about the movie (I thought Luke was holding some kind of gun on the poster), so I had no expectations and was totally sucked in during the first scene. The weather was really nice and we went for ice cream afterwards across the street. I had a chocolate milkshake, but the focus of my thoughts was on the prior two hours. Funny the things you remember. :D

    IF TM MADE LAGER :-) SOOOO HAPPY

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    Would love to get a set myself....Rob....I can only think of 1 thing better....and thats being able to see it on in a completed state :)

    So true...all that anxiety just melts away when you look in the mirror. B) Though the bitter-sweet side is that the fun of building it is over.

    Why do you love the TD´s.

    in Off Topic Cantina

    Posted

    First and foremost, TD's are probably the most awesome imperial troop costume in the original trilogy. Simply bada$$. But to be very honest, it's the one costume that for me connects me with my love for Star Wars, which began in '77 when I was 9. ANH is, and always will be, my favorite SW film. Like for a lot of you I'm sure, that first 2-hour journey changed everything.

    New Trooper on the block

    in Off Topic Cantina

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    Congrats, guys! Good lookin' strappin' young men! It's tough getting up in the middle of the night...but with my 2nd one, I learned to enjoy that special private time. :) 1st time around...forget about it!! :lol:

    Savor it while you can...they grow too quickly!

    *done* 158 Requesting deployment *done*

    in MEPD Police Officer Program

    Posted

    Theres my brother Rob!!!! Looks great my friend....Im sure you will deployed in no time :)

    Thanks, guys! I looked back to see when I first posted on the MEPD forums, and I'm embarrassed to say it was over three years ago. :o

    I considered applying in early '08, but I wanted to build a new pack to replace my junky one, and dye a couple ammo pouches. So I'm glad to finally apply! :D

    Sonix Victory 75 Reproductions

    in Field Backpack

    Posted

    Stunning, amazing, astounding piece of art. I'm a bit curious, though, with all the fine work with painting and lettering, are the lucky ones who procure these going to use them as-is on their packs? Or will people be re-painting/modding them? Or will they be ultra-cool Star Wars artifacts to adorn their collections?

    I'm wondering if these same boxes will be offerred either unpainted, as kits (thereby lowering the price), or painted a la A New Hope.

    Again, these are gorgeous! :)

    Installing lenses

    in Sandtrooper Armor

    Posted

    I just used industrial strength velcro on the two ends of the long lens strip, with the lens arcing forward. It makes it easier to take out and replace if needed. Never had a problem with it. Downside is you may have some gaps between the helmet and the lens, but isn't that screen-accurate? ;)

    In the page below, you can see straight through from one eye to the other on the far-left TD.

    Lens example

    MH/SB build pack coming up.

    in Field Backpack

    Posted

    WeeeeeHooooo,here we go again :lol:

    are you going to make it like this one like me or the one with 'air filter' on the top left?

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    Hmmm...never saw this pack before with shotgun shells instead of a filter or box?! :blink: How many shells are we looking at here? 4 or 5?

    I'd be curious to see if anyone has done this pack. Very interesting. I'm gathering/making parts for a pack now, so this might be a neat one to do (apart from the upside down radio).

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