BandageMonkey Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hello All, So I have been a Star Wars fan for as long as I can remember and I have always been interested in the 501st Legion. But either never had the courage or idea on how to even start process to join. I went to the May the 4th Film festival over the weekend down in Portmagee and after speaking with a number of the members their, I bit the bullet and got the ball rolling on my first costume after the first conversion I had, though I have been told its a brave first choice lol. Hoping to come out of my shell a tad bit more and help out in events etc, where and whenever possible 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchris77 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Welcome aboard Alan, you will get lots of help and advise here from the membership, what costume did you have in mind by the way? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandageMonkey Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 The Clone Commando Boss, bit of an ambitious build but looking forward to it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshchris77 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, BandageMonkey said: The Clone Commando Boss, bit of an ambitious build but looking forward to it Very cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropkick Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Welcome Alan [& Susie]. It was lovely meeting you at the weekend. I was sitting beside you at the film awards dinner. Nice one on taking the important 1st step & signing up here. Keep us posted on your clone build & don't ever be afraid of asking questions here. There are no silly questions. We are here to help, if we can. 2 Quote TK/TX/DZ/SL/DS 18170 - Shane Murphy [Dropkick] 501st profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandageMonkey Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hello Shane, Hope the rest of the evening went well for you after the awards and it was a pleasure chatting with you and the lads on the night. Really made myself and Susie welcome. Most definetly, as you said take plenty of snaps of each piece step by step and in natrual light. Also still working on getting Susie hooked in, one or two more events should do the trick lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperaryred Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hi Alan, Daniel here (sitting the other side of Shane on Saturday). Delighted that you both enjoyed yourselves and that you dropped in here to say hello. If you keep an eye on our "Upcoming Events" section here, you're welcome to comment underneath any of them to say you'd like to come along and help with crewing. That can be anything from helping our troopers kit up, taking photos, to making sure our stormtroopers don't fall down stairs that they can't see We have a few clones here who will be able to help answer questions, and also be sure to sign up over at the Clone Detachment if you haven't already: https://501stclonetroopers.com/forum/index.php?/login/ You'll find a lot more in depth stuff on Republic Commandos there, including recommended vendors around the world, though some of our guys might be able to point you to European vendors that will cut down on shipping and customs fees. Feel free to also create a new topic in our own clone section, where you can ask questions and post up updates: https://www.irelandlegions.com/forums/index.php?/forum/48-clone-trooper-detachment/ Welcome aboard! And hi to Susie too and her own inevitable costume 2 1 Quote Daniel TX/TI-86327 Tipperary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandageMonkey Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hi Daniel, Will do, and I have thrown my name in the hat to help out with the Street Collection for the Relay for life on the 10th June. So I'm looking forward to that. I will no doubt have plenty of questions once the kit arrives, so for sure I will be popping into the 48-clone-trooper-detachment page to ask for help and show my progress Susie says hello back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xadras Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hi Daniel, welcome to our forum...great choice for the clone as it's one of those costumes that can be cleared with both 501st and Rebel Legion 3 Quote Rebel Legion Ireland Commanding Officer Rebel Legion Ireland Merchandise Officer 501st Ireland Garrison Webmaster Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandageMonkey Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the the welcome Andrea and for the info that both the 501st and RL can clear the choice in costume. Edited May 8, 2023 by BandageMonkey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeyMachine Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hi and welcome. You're arrival has mildly diminished my new guy status . I too am taking on a highly ambitious first build that will take me a few months, so I'll be in the same boat as you by your side as we go. If you need any help or advice, don't be shy to get in touch. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandageMonkey Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Thanks Stephen, Very much apprecated, can I ask what build have you gone for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeyMachine Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I'm scratch building 0-0-0 (evil version of c3p0). If you go into the build threads, under Spec Ops detachment, I have a progress thread underway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandageMonkey Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 Had a gander at the thread there and it looks really good. Would follow you on istagram, but dont have an account lol, so followed the thread here and looking forward to seeing your progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeyMachine Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Likewise. I'd love to see pics of the raw kit when it arrives. I may pencil in a Rex or Fives on my future build wishlist to back you up someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntaxError Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Hello and welcome! Delighted to hear we left an impression! It sounds like everyone had a great time during the film festival. Hope to be there next year myself. If you have any questions, definitely post them here - we tend to be a helpful bunch! Looking forward to seeing how things go and meeting you at future troops! 1 Quote Everything a price has, however, isn’t always money, the price is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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