Tech'Nomad Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I guess this is as good a place as any to start from.. The beginning.. *da-da-tish* I can't promise a thorough build thread here but I will try to keep it up to date at least. So.. My name is Jake, forum name Tech'Nomad. I'm based in Firestone, CO and my first build is a TIE Pilot (from FAC). As the topic title states, my son got an 'F' and that is a good thing. He is a sophomore in HS and he lettered in Jazz for the electric bass. He plans on doing it again next year with Concert Band and Advanced Jazz. Sorry I appear to be rambling. Must be the Nomad part. I'm building a TD so that when he graduates from HS, he can join the 501st Legion. He has squired with me on several troops already and is helpful with members of our Squad and Garrison. And in the long run, if he no longer wants to wear it (or can't, since he is 6'1" and 15), then I have another set of armor to choose from. Now how about some pictures: This years build clinic at FAC: My son trimming a forearm piece And I wanted to lay the pieces out to see what we have. I still need to get boots, soft parts, pack, and a decent BFG, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Class 2011 of Sandtroopers Worldwide welcome you aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 The family that troops together shoots jawas together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech'Nomad Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 The family that troops together shoots jawas together Which would normally be okay.. except my daughter wants to be a jawa.. How about ewoks?? And thanks for the kind welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 That works too they look like big rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandtrooper Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Cool set up, Jacob. Looks like you have a lot of snowtroopers hanging out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Which would normally be okay.. except my daughter wants to be a jawa.. How about ewoks?? And thanks for the kind welcome. My daughter is already a Jawa... Kinda fun and gives me something to aim at when we're trooping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 [quote My daughter is already a Jawa... Kinda fun and gives me something to aim at when we're trooping... LOL DO YOU MAKE HER RUN ZIG ZAGS TO MAKE HER HARDER TO HIT LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech'Nomad Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Well, it's been awhile since I posted anything here or even stopped into this forum. My apologies. I'll try to keep this better updated Here is a brief update: I have glued the biceps and am starting work on the forearms. And here is a few pics of the helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Looks great man!!!! Let me know if you need help with the pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech'Nomad Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 So I did mention that I would try to keep this build thread up to date.. Looks like I got a little behind.. But here are a few updates. We just trooped at a local Toys R Us for the 2011 Kickoff of the Marines Toys 4 Tots Toy Drive. I was able to complete not one but 2 kits for my kids in time for this. Well, maybe not complete, but mostly finished and troopable. And here is a shot of me with my son in TD and my jawa daughter. Don't worry about critiquing the armor yet. I know there are a few glaring issues that I will be working on soon enough (plus it isn't dirty enough). But not too bad if I may take a moment to pat myself on the armored back. He even helped me put the last drops of glue on just minutes before leaving for the troop. In closing, I did take several pics throughout the build progress. Not a metric ton of pics but a few. I'll be posting them up soon.. Here in this very thread.. Followed by (hopefully *fingers crossed) weathering pics. I picked up a small 2 gal Compressor with an airbrush attachment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 That's awesome man'....you are blessed to have a great family who has the same love as you. Armor looks great and the mods come in time and as the desires to tweak become stronger. It will be where you want it....I'm just happy your going sandy....nothing else really matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilJawa Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 So I did mention that I would try to keep this build thread up to date.. Looks like I got a little behind.. But here are a few updates. We just trooped at a local Toys R Us for the 2011 Kickoff of the Marines Toys 4 Tots Toy Drive. I was able to complete not one but 2 kits for my kids in time for this. Well, maybe not complete, but mostly finished and troopable. And here is a shot of me with my son in TD and my jawa daughter. Don't worry about critiquing the armor yet. I know there are a few glaring issues that I will be working on soon enough (plus it isn't dirty enough). But not too bad if I may take a moment to pat myself on the armored back. He even helped me put the last drops of glue on just minutes before leaving for the troop. In closing, I did take several pics throughout the build progress. Not a metric ton of pics but a few. I'll be posting them up soon.. Here in this very thread.. Followed by (hopefully *fingers crossed) weathering pics. I picked up a small 2 gal Compressor with an airbrush attachment.. I find it funny that your son is taller than you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa troop Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 looking forward to seeing this The Trend seems to be about Families Trooping together lately THE MEPD one big family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The family that troops together stays together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa troop Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 The family that troops together stays together I love it when he says that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Maybe we should make it our next big campaign Tshirts and such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 That could be fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Maybe we can get supa troop To be the poster family Maybe they can get someone to take som.e good Pics of all three of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa troop Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Maybe we can get supa troop To be the poster family Maybe they can get someone to take som.e good Pics of all three of them as much as i love your suggestion i dont think that would go down to well with some people and besides im still in a knee cast and need to build my armour. i will one day get a nice picture of the 3 of us though, i think it would be rather cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech'Nomad Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 I find it funny that your son is taller than you We find it funny in our house also.. I'm 5'10". He is 16 and 6'1" and wants to be 6'4". I do have tall family members. Apparently the tall gene skipped me. Oh well, the best part of this is that if he wants a different kit then I have a suit ready to go. We do like trooping as a family. The kids have spent the last 2 years just helping out as handlers. And my daughter already has a few more costumes that she wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilJawa Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 We find it funny in our house also.. I'm 5'10". He is 16 and 6'1" and wants to be 6'4". I do have tall family members. Apparently the tall gene skipped me. Oh well, the best part of this is that if he wants a different kit then I have a suit ready to go. We do like trooping as a family. The kids have spent the last 2 years just helping out as handlers. And my daughter already has a few more costumes that she wants. It's awesome that your whole family shares the passion of Star Wars that you do. It's cool to see an entire family do the same creative things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch27 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 We find it funny in our house also.. I'm 5'10". He is 16 and 6'1" and wants to be 6'4". Your son sounds like a good candidate for Vader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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