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    Racing shirt?

    in Off Topic Cantina

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    Hi everyone. Greetings from New Zealand!
    Just wondering when the next run of MEPD racing shirts is? and how can I order one?
    Any help would be much appreciated!
    Cheers, Mark
    You just missed it

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    Is this sandtrooper suit up to SWAT or any other level MEPD requirements?

    in Sandtrooper Armor

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    Again, as I have said earlier, I'm not experienced with cosplay, so where would I get leather pouches for the ammobelt? Also where could I get a DLT-19 that is up to 501st standards and how would I weather the armor? Also, how could I change the color of the backpack (paint?)?
    As before, look at the WIP and PO submissions. All of your answers are in there. Or check the approved vendor lists.

    501st Rules state we can't recommend specific vendors so when we suggest you check WIPs etc its not us being difficult its just you will need to do your research

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    Is this sandtrooper suit up to SWAT or any other level MEPD requirements?

    in Sandtrooper Armor

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    Pioneer2184 has already mentioned most of the issues you can run into when choosing RS. 
    Furthermore you will have to change the pouches on the ammobelt as RS provides canvas pouches while leather pouches are requested for PO clearance. Also you will have to add wire on the DLT-19's T-tracks. 
    The RS backpack comes in the wrong blueish grey colour. 
    RS provides complete commissions which have already been weathered but first of all the weathering isn't very durable and secondly, if you really decide to go for SWAT, you will have to weather the armor yourself as it is an extremely time-consuming process to emulate the weathering of a specific trooper seen on screen. 
    That being said, RS's armor has real sreen-lineage, looks excellent when done right and they seem to be a bunch of nice guys and gals. 
    I've build one of their helmets and was really happy with it. 
    Yep, forgot about the pouches, another additional headache.

    Its a shame really, its a great product but could be perfect with just a few minor changes

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    Is this sandtrooper suit up to SWAT or any other level MEPD requirements?

    in Sandtrooper Armor

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    I am trying to buy a sandtrooper costume (because, unfortunately I don't have the time or experience to build one). However, I have made sure to try and find an accredited vendor that has a reputation of selling products that are up to 501st standard. I have found one called RS propmakers and this is the link to the costume page:
     
    https://www.rspropmasters.com/store/sandtrooper/sandtrooper-suits/sandtrooper-fully-finished-commission/
    The page includes all the specifics of the costume and all I would like to know is if this costume is up to 501st standards (also, if it reaches police or SWAT officer tier) before I order it.
    I have this exact costume built by RS. I thought like you that time/experience would be an issue but once you look at the kit you see how it goes together i felt like i could have had a go.

    That aside, i reached PO with just a few adjustments if you want to look at my WIP/PO clearance pics.

    RS use the original hook and strapping method they used in episode 4. This does cause some extra stress on the armour so i'd recommend replacing it with straps and poppers sooner rather than later. Ive had several cracks due to this. Their DLT-19 wont pass clearance either. No rear sight and the charging handle is in the wrong place. Its fixable but an added headache for an expensive comission.

    I re threaded all the sewing also as it wasnt done properly.


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    TD-57735 Tour of Duty

    in Tours of Duty

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    Today's troop over in Bristol. A small community fayre to raise money for a charity that helps underprivileged children.

    Added a pic of our Bith Musician in the back of a police van for crimes against music by endlessly playing that same song2738d3958e6618aa3363837828c73906.jpg442995398688bf27edf31d2506bf0c8a.jpg12ac97881ad31a43fc477a7336c37426.jpgfe3c7b4c4257cde4cba9b5b03f28c413.jpg

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