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Hi from Townsville - old_ben_kenobi - Monday 14-Jul-2014
Hi all,
My name is Ben and i was glad to have the opportunity to meet some of our local member here in Townsville. I had the opportunity and the honour to escort the members around my store for our toy sale launch weekend, and i have to say it was great to see how many smiles were on all the kids faces.
I have always loved Star Wars and i can't wait to build my own costume.
Im not sure on a costume as of yet, but i do like the Mos Eisley sand troopers from Ep IV and clone troopers from the animated series.
Looking forward to this new adventure..!
Ben
RE: Hi from Townsville - stormraven - Monday 14-Jul-2014
Welcome Ben, the easy option would be to do both
but there are plenty of costumes to choose from so need to rush into making a decision...just yet. And hopefully soon you'll be able to bring smiles to a lot more kids yourself 
RE: Hi from Townsville - Agent Smith - Monday 14-Jul-2014
Hi and welcome, the Townsville guys can certainly help you..
RE: Hi from Townsville - Prepared - Monday 14-Jul-2014
Welcome Ben!
If your keen on a Sandtrooper you can check out: http://www.501st.com/crl/TD_CRL/TD002_Sandtrooper/index002.php
for the requirements.
In saying that, all Sandtroopers start off as a Stormtrooper until you "dirty it up" so you have a chance to change your mind.
Speak to some of the local members up there who will (i'm sure) weigh in shortly.
Hi from Townsville - Duras - Monday 14-Jul-2014
(Monday 14-Jul-2014, 10:14 AM)Prepared Wrote: In saying that, all Sandtroopers start off as a Stormtrooper until you "dirty it up" so you have a chance to change your mind.
I think the Sandtroopers have a different sniper plate on the left knee to the Stormtroopers and likey there are other differences i'm not across off top of my head
RE: Hi from Townsville - Phantom - Monday 14-Jul-2014
Welcome aboard!
RE: Hi from Townsville - Prepared - Monday 14-Jul-2014
(Monday 14-Jul-2014, 10:51 AM)Duras Wrote:(Monday 14-Jul-2014, 10:14 AM)Prepared Wrote: In saying that, all Sandtroopers start off as a Stormtrooper until you "dirty it up" so you have a chance to change your mind.
I think the Sandtroopers have a different sniper plate on the left knee to the Stormtroopers and likey there are other differences i'm not across off top of my head
True, the initial difference is the sniper plate on the left knee. The only other differences with the initial assembly are no stripes on the traps and tears over the grey on the helmet and no thermal grenade attached to the back of the belt, although, the end caps for this are used in the assembly of the backpack. Most armour suppliers will supply both the TD and TK kneeplates with their kits on request.
Hi from Townsville - Duras - Monday 14-Jul-2014
Awww but mine only supplied TK knee plates
RE: Hi from Townsville - seantrooper - Monday 14-Jul-2014
hi mate!
good to see you on here!
RE: Hi from Townsville - muppet - Monday 14-Jul-2014
(Monday 14-Jul-2014, 01:47 PM)Prepared Wrote:(Monday 14-Jul-2014, 10:51 AM)Duras Wrote:(Monday 14-Jul-2014, 10:14 AM)Prepared Wrote: In saying that, all Sandtroopers start off as a Stormtrooper until you "dirty it up" so you have a chance to change your mind.
I think the Sandtroopers have a different sniper plate on the left knee to the Stormtroopers and likey there are other differences i'm not across off top of my head
True, the initial difference is the sniper plate on the left knee. The only other differences with the initial assembly are no stripes on the traps and tears over the grey on the helmet and no thermal grenade attached to the back of the belt, although, the end caps for this are used in the assembly of the backpack. Most armour suppliers will supply both the TD and TK kneeplates with their kits on request.
Ab plate is slightly different.
Welcome to the Redback forums !!!
RE: Hi from Townsville - Prepared - Monday 14-Jul-2014
(Monday 14-Jul-2014, 01:48 PM)Duras Wrote: Awww but mine only supplied TK knee plates
hmmm, maybe another dirty trooper in the wings????
Sorry for stealing your thread here Ben!
now....
RE: Hi from Townsville - Scout472 - Monday 14-Jul-2014
Hi Ben,
Good to see the Townsville group growing. I'm working on a Biker Scout and have a non approvable but from Mando in the making as well.
Enjoy
RE: Hi from Townsville - old_ben_kenobi - Wednesday 16-Jul-2014
Thanks guy,
Yeah i checked out the page on the 501st main site about the sand troopers, lot of info. I will defiantly be checking out some of the built pages too.
I can't believe there is so much detailed info, lots to think about and save for now..
RE: Hi from Townsville - NQDude - Monday 21-Jul-2014
Good to see u make it to the forums mate. Can we get this cadet upgraded please as have personally meet him txs