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    New and confused on the Mimban, Sandtrooper and HW Trooper differences

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    20 minutes ago, Whiskey_Tango said:

    I didn't realize I could go with out the backpack!  Wow well that helps.

    I'm starting to build my kit and the plastic is so incredibly glossy I'm going to have a hard time weathering it!  It's incredible quality.  Does the Sandtrooper weathering process damage the armor at all?  Is it reversible?  The armor is so nice I don't know if I can screw it up on purpose.

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    This is my AM. All weathering done with Liquitex water based acrylic paints.

    New and confused on the Mimban, Sandtrooper and HW Trooper differences

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    On 10/9/2019 at 1:19 PM, Whiskey_Tango said:

    Hello everyone, I'm new and a bit lost.  I hope this isn't too random of a question.  I thought I wanted to do a Sandtrooper but have some questions after being (nicely) talked out of this plan.   It was suggested I do a Heavy Weapons trooper that can be weathered with charcoal dust, have a heavy blaster and a back pack but still have the drop boxes and can clean up to be a clean TK Stormtrooper for blending in with a group, or for when a back back is a hassle, say at a large convention with crowded floors. 

    I have a new in box AM armor set.  Like I said I planned on doing a Sandtrooper but thought that a Sandy and a Mimban trooper were the same really but with different weathering and backpacks.  I know now this is not correct. 

    I then realized that the Mimban Troopers have a different "Rogue One" helmet that is semetrical and has recessed chin bar stripes as well as a blast shield on the helmet.  The Mimban CRL also has drop boxes, which Sandtroopers do not have obviously.  If I build a weathered trooper with a ANH helmet and it has drop boxes am I painted into a corner where I cannot be anything other than a HWT?

    I guess what I'm asking is, what can I actually do with my AM armor kit?  I am from the Pacific Northwest where is always muddy and the Mimban fits the best looks wise in my mind, and freaking love the troopers gear and poncho.  Can my AM ANH kit be a Mimban Trooper if I get a different helmet?  

    I'm kind of overwhelmed, I thought I have this all figured out.  What are my options with this kit and should I stick with a Heavy Weapons Trooper/Vanilla ANH Stormtrooper?  

    Let me start by saying you bought a great kit. I have AM armor and love it. I was at the same point as you 1.5 years ago as far as Heavy Weapons trooper va Sandtrooper. I went Sandtrooper and do not regret it at all. As far as the backpack, remember Sandtroopers do NOT have to have one for basic approval. I did mine with none. I am going to build one this winter and go for level 2 approval. But unlike the Heavy Weapons trooper you can troop with or without the back pack! That was huge for me, and I can’t imagine ever wanting to troop as a vanilla ANH TK, so boring, lol. As far as the Mimban, they do look super cool, but, I just don’t have enough knowledge to comment, hopefully someone else will chime in.

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    Another new trooper

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    Thanks everyone for the kind words!

    I really like the cheese grater aesthetic as well. I need to find a set of them in latex.

    I am debating PO, I really want to do it. But I have back problems, not sure how well I can deal with the extra weight. We shall see.

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    Another new trooper

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    Just wanted to say hello to all my fellow Sandies. Life goal achieved of joining the 501st Legion as a Sandtrooper. I was just approved earlier this month. I am from the Northern Darkness Garrison in Indiana USA. While it is just basic approval I took screen accuracy very serious in my build. It is an AM armor and helmet. My blaster is a Hyperfirm that was delivered in August just before they went defunct. Pauldron is by Trooper1. Large Spanish pouch (not visible in pic below) from Blaster 8266. My helmet is entirely hand painted by me. Never done anything like this before, but it was a very rewarding experience. Over the last 6 months of the build I have looked at almost every build thread here on MEPD for details and guidance. I'm especially grateful to SWAT #47 (TD-84414) for inspiration. I have tried to achieve a reasonable facsimile of the Road Block Captain Version 2.

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    New Users, introduce yourselves here!

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    Hi all!

    I'm brand new here. I currently do Indiana Jones cosplay with a near screen accurate Raiders Indy outfit. After seeing all the fun the 501st was having at C2E2 in Chicago (that's me as Indy in the pic attached)  this year I have decided I need to join up. I am learning all the details and absorbing it all in before I order any armour. I'm planning to go to the Joliet Library Star Wars Day this coming Saturday and talk to the 501st delegation there. I'm wanting to a Sandtrooper because I love ANH and love the weathered look of the armour. Also, the fact ANH and Raiders  share Tunisia adds to the appeal for me. My goal is to have armour ready in time for SW Celebration in Chicago next year.

    -Jeff

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