The Sleepy Llama

Thank you, the last three shots were from Jason Miller, a talented CCG Member. I really like this pic to, but I don't know for sure who took it. It just feels like we were on set in Tunisia.

Troop #8 4/27/2019 Star Wars Day at the Zoo Sacramento, Ca One of our Garrisons big troops of the year. It did not disappoint. Lots of memories for a lifetime. Group Shot Just the Troopers Just the Dirty Boys The Wife and I Our first catch of the day, 1 detained for GTD (Grand Theft Droid). A helpful imperial citizen assisted .

Troop # 7 4/13/2019 Chico walk for Autism, Chico CA Impromptu game of Force Softball, The Supreme Leader calls his shot Popped out to the shortstop, but a dang Jawa stole home Me and the kiddo cheering on the runners

Looking good Joe!

Troop #6 4/6/2019 Placer County Animal Services, Auburn CA Bucket swap with some Rebel Scum Real fun day with the Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs and some good dogs.

Congrats on the kit, enjoy your build. There is a whole section of the four dedicated to weathering. I highly recommend pandatroopers technique.

Welcome Craig. You have defiantly come to the right place for information on Sandys. If you are looking in to actually forming your own armor parts vs buying a kit, I would strongly encourage you not to. The armor is for the most part vacuum formed ABS plastic. To do this on your own requires you to sculpt a mold, cast a buck and the finally form the plastic. Then you need to trim, assemble and fit the armor to you. It's an insane amount of work, with lots of research, trail and error and a steep learning curve. I have a AM Armor kit and have zero complaints with his work. Take a look around here and over at whitearmor.net for a ton of build threads and advice on all the different manufactures. Also if your local garrison has meet and greets or build parties, go to them. You will be inspired to move forward and meet some amazing people. Best of luck to you. Steve

Troop #5 3/23/19 CarrierCon USS Hornet, Alameda CA. Hiding behind the Boss Super fun day with the Golden Gate Garrison.

Yes Please

So 4 troops down and I think I am really happy with how things are looking and wearing. I have my "move along" pack ordered and look forward to submitting for Police Officer. I would like to improve my helmet situation. It's difficult to get on because the tubes angle down and tend to ride on the chest armor. I can deal with the limited visibility but it's a pain to put the thing on. Anybody see anything that needs improvement ?

Troop #4 2/27/19 Boy Scouts Blue and Gold Dinner, Antelope CA. It was also my Autistic daughters first time out as her Reserve TIE Pilot. I am very proud of her.

Troop #3 2/23/19 WOW Science Museum Geekology Event, Lodi CA They wouldn't let Kylo in without his Mom.

Troop #2 2/18/19 Good Day Sacramento Promo for WOW Geekology Fun little TV Spot. I need to get better at taking pictures

Hey Rob. I'm not positive on the return edge size, but I'd think 5-6 mm would be good. There is a great picture in the CRL thread in the PO section of the forum. Just measured screws in the kit I got from Trooper Bay, they are about 4 mm across. As for a backing plate I've heard people are using thin ABS strips and ABS paste to reenforce the return edge. Good luck with your replacement

One of my favorite pics: I told you, that was the droid we were looking for.

Troop #1 (My first official troop as a member of the 501st!) 1/26/2019 Guns and Hoses @ Sacramento State

TD 12322 requesting 501st and Sandtrooper access. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=29763 Steve

Well it’s official I am now TD12322. Now I need to go troop a few times and work on a pack for PO submission. Thank you everyone for your help and inspiration.

Well I did it. Application to the Legion submitted, photos to the GML. Now we wait and look for droids in the sand.

Quick test fit before final weathering. I'm happy with the thigh fix. And the back

First time in the full kit. Felt nice. Still have a little weathering to do and a few tweaks. See anything that needs attention?

Thank you everybody for the encouragement. Hoping to wrap this up soon and finally submit for approval.

Spent some more time sanding, added a bit more putty, then more sanding. Hit it with a very ugly coat of gloss white. Pretty big improvement. Not pristine but enough.

Thank You for the input, Hausi. Very appreciative. For now I'll be happy with basic, but PO is the goal. I have to do the same repair to do on the other leg. I'll practice my painting skills on that one. Steve

First pass at weathering, not horrible. Needs a little cleaning up, then another pass with the "oily grime" layer.