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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from crazyjediman24 in Imperial staff officer   
    I bought my second pair of boots from Todd Costumes, and love the boots! Amazing customer service. I hear that hessian antiques is also a great place to buy boots.
     
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Christina in Random thought of the night   
    Honestly one of the best posts that I have read in a long time. Truly played with my emotions and feels...
     
    -interested
    -puzzled
    -upset
    -confused
    -laughter
    -acceptance 
     
     
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Hask in Star wars begins   
    Awesome find Kris... Totally enjoyed viewing it.
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    BLACKFOX reacted to Hask in Officer collections   
    My obsession with Imperial officer's also leads me to collect things Officer and it got me thinking am I the only IOC member to do this?
     
    Here is some of what I have 

     

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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from DonnyD68 in Random thought of the night   
    Honestly one of the best posts that I have read in a long time. Truly played with my emotions and feels...
     
    -interested
    -puzzled
    -upset
    -confused
    -laughter
    -acceptance 
     
     
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    BLACKFOX reacted to Hask in Random thought of the night   
    Dont cross the genres 
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    BLACKFOX reacted to lantern2745 in Random thought of the night   
    Trooper Royale (with cheese).  Cause you know, the metric system.
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    BLACKFOX reacted to Dimentex in Random thought of the night   
    TR- Trooper...  Royale?
    TD- Trooper Dirty
    TB - Trooper Biker (I guess this makes sense)
    TS - Trooper Snow (ok, it works)
    TA - Trooper.... ATAT?
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from BensID39999 in Tandy Leather belt buckle scratched badly   
    I had to sand mine out as well. It's actually not that hard...it might requires some elbow grease if you don't have access to power tools.
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from DonnyD68 in My Uniforms (I got bored)   
    Looks Great Donny!!
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    BLACKFOX reacted to MichaelK in Bias Tape Officer Hat Gide Using Cyberseams Pattern   
    I had been seeing, and reading about the bias tape seen on the Officer's hat, and after seeing LtGerin's excellent hat, and Wombat's thread, I decided that I would have a go at adding it to the Cyberseams pattern, and make this guide while I was at it.
     
     
     
    Unless noted, the remainder of the hat's construction fallows the original Cyberseams pattern and directions: http://cyberseams.com/article/104886/costuming/imperial_officer_uniform_hat_also_works_as_a_basic_cap_pattern.html
     
    This is a good visual guide to bias tape: http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2015/05/bias-tape-what-is-it-how-to-make-it-and-why-you-need-it.html
     
    After choosing a size, cut out pattern pieces. Measure and cut off the 5/8" (15.875 mm) seam allowance from the notched edge of Flap patterns (I will continue to refer to this the notched edge). Flap interfacing should be even with notched edge.
     
    In addition to the patterned pieces, cut 2 bias (cut 45 deg. to the grain) strips of 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) fabric long enough to cover twice the length of the notched Flap pattern edge (~18"/457.2 mm was plenty for XS). (a 45 deg. drafting triangle or folding should be used)

     
    Fold and iron, using steam setting, the bias strips in half, then unfold and fold and iron edges to center crease.

     

     
    Refold strips along center seam and press, the bias tape is now done. Fallow directions steps 1-11 for Visor and Crown.

     
    Instead of steps 12 & 13:
     
    Unfold one side of the bias tape, pin and sew along bias tape crease, right sides together, matching raw edge to notched edge of interfaced Flap.

     
    Pin and sew, wrong sides together, Flap pieces 1/8" (3.175 mm) from notched edge,  ensuring bias tape does not get cought in seam.

     
    Refold, and press bias tape over notched edge. Handstitch bias tape to the back piece of Flap.

     

     
    Attach flaps as per steps 15 &16 and fallow steps 18-25 as per directions.

     
    The finished hat: (Note: the hat will be more conical after a few minuets of wear)

     

     

    (pardon the wrinkles in the crow seam, I still cannot seam to avoid them )
     
    Let me know if anything is unclear, or if you know of a better way of doing anything. 
     
    Mods feel free to more/pin/link as you see fit.
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    BLACKFOX reacted to SmilingFox in Swiss Military Raincoat   
    I walk around with tall Navy Troopers and just stand under their helmets. Keeps me dry.
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from DonnyD68 in Catalyst   
    I just placed it on hold at my local Library. Can't wait to read it.
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Toran in Newly found cannon costume detail   
    Following....
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Exaldear in Help for a little man...   
    Update.
     
    This past Tuesday the Garrison presented Declan with a his honorary membership plaque, a jacket with his name/ID and badges as well as his TK aromor...which is to spec based on the CRL.
     
    I wasn't able to attend due to conflicts with work, but I heard that he loved every minute of it. Declan even asked if his mother if he could be enrolled in the Galactic Academy so he can learn how to be a Stormtrooper and "troop" while at the hospital and visit that other sick kids in his ward to "make them happy." WOW... 
     
    Declan is such an amazing little man. It's truly humbling and amazing how he thinks of others before himself. I have learned tons form him and I hope for the best outcome for him with his treatments.
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from DonnyD68 in 15 Years   
    Congratulations on 15 years Don and many more. No good luck on getting her to join. Mine just laughs at me when I bring it up.
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Toran in Help for a little man...   
    This is what I sent Declan:
     
     
    incoming transmission....
    *********Com link open...***********
    ****** Transmitting Classified Priority 9: Private  message*******
    //origin//
    \Terra Base 1 (Earth)\
    /Quadrant E, Sector 26, Zone: South\

    Hi Declan,
    I had the pleasure of meeting you on my first rotation on Earth a few months ago. My name is ID-10701 and as you might have noticed I do not use the “TK” in front of my numbers and that is because I am an Imperial Staff Officer.  My friends and squad mates call me “Sal” which was the name of our pet fish that we had at our Barracks - that is the building that we lived in while I was studying at the Galactic Academy: Imperial Officer Corps.  It truly is a wonderful place full of some of the Galaxies brightest minds.
     
    My first assignment was in the 822nd Imperial Medical Corp and became a Imperial Medic, which is like a Paramedic on Earth, but now that the 2-1B droids do most of the work, I end up just doing a lot of paperwork... until the day that I met Lord Vader, about 4 years ago. He noticed that I was really good at drawing and have great math skills. Do you like to draw? What’s your favourite colour? Mine is forest Green, which reminds me of Endor.
     
    Well, since then I have been assigned to work with the Stormtrooper Corps, which has been a lot of fun, but don’t tell anyone!
    I hear that you want to become a Stormtrooper and you have had your number assigned already... TK-11/YoshiTrooper... That is a wonderful number and name!  I do have to say that when I first met you I thought to myself that you would make a wonderful Stormtrooper.
     
    I have sent you a few photos of me working hard at our secret base...don’t tell anyone. Right now they have me working nights, but I have lots of Hot Chocolate to keep me up so it’s just fine... I have a few Lord Vader toys that I have collected and my special Lord Vader mug that he gave me for my birthday last year. Believe it or not, Lord Vader is a great boss!! Sometimes when it’s quiet here at work, I pretend I’m a Jedi and I have a lightsaber battle with my mini Lord Vader (he wins every-time!).
     
    Oh... I’m receiving a Security Transmission - Classified Level 4 form Ellan Base (IM-455FC341), Lothal, Outer Rim Territories. I have a few TK’s on patrol there.
     
    Well YoshiTrooper, I hope I get to see you again soon.
     
    “Sal”
    ID-10701 Commander
     *******ID-10701 transmission over**************
    *********Com link closed...***********
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
     
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Toran in Help for a little man...   
    Well hello IOC family.... I would like to ask you all for a favor and help put a smile on a 6 year old with Leukemia.
     
    I had the pleasure of meeting young Declan on my first troop with my Garrison. He is a special little man. Even though he had a fever and was being given IV antibiotics treatment, he found the strength to come and see us. Declan has always wanted to be a Stormtooper and my fellow Garrison members have been visiting him prior to my first troop.
     
    Things are not as good as we all would have hoped and it seems that he will be having another round of chemo and possible transplant. They have given him 15% chance of recovery which is not the best, but it's better then 0%.
     
    The thing about Declan is that he truly believes in Star Wars. He thinks that we are all from various planets or outpost around the galaxy and have been stationed on Earth. We have asked members of the 501st to go to his FaceBook page and post messaged or photos in your costumes. It's such a simple thing to do and I know that it brings him joy.  Link enclosed:
     
    https://www.facebook.com/DclanSpecialOps/
     
    You can send you message via private message to the admin on his facebook page so it can be added as a transmission or you can post it on the visitors section. Declan reads And sees both. Be creative if you can. 
     
    I ended up going to my dispatch center and with the assistance of one of my managers did a quick photo shoot.
     
     
    Enclosed is the link to the 501st forum page:
    Operation D-Clan
     
    http://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=93622
     
    Thank you!!
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from vonmoen in Hessen Antique boots won't fit! - UPDATE   
    Oh my bad... I guess I missed that part of the comments. 
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    BLACKFOX reacted to MJE10960 in Lord Vader on a bad day   
    I'm sure at one point in time we've received a Force Choke from Lord Vader. Time to share our moments
     

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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Galaidia in Help for a little man...   
    Update: Dec 24th 2016.
     
    So a few of our from the Garrison dropped by for a visit with Declan and to drop off some early Christmas gifts. As soon as his mother told him that we were on our way he perked up!!! It was an amazing experience to be able to such joy, even if it was only for a short time.
     
    He mentioned how he loved the photos that everyone has sent him. (Thank you guys!!) We even had him laughing and giggling. We all left that room with a warm feeling in our hearts.
     
    Please keep the photos coming. It's such a small and simple thing to do but it has big impact on his well being!!
     

     

     

     

     
    Sorry...my eyes were closed. I'll need to Photoshop them open...

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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from Galaidia in Help for a little man...   
    This is what I sent Declan:
     
     
    incoming transmission....
    *********Com link open...***********
    ****** Transmitting Classified Priority 9: Private  message*******
    //origin//
    \Terra Base 1 (Earth)\
    /Quadrant E, Sector 26, Zone: South\

    Hi Declan,
    I had the pleasure of meeting you on my first rotation on Earth a few months ago. My name is ID-10701 and as you might have noticed I do not use the “TK” in front of my numbers and that is because I am an Imperial Staff Officer.  My friends and squad mates call me “Sal” which was the name of our pet fish that we had at our Barracks - that is the building that we lived in while I was studying at the Galactic Academy: Imperial Officer Corps.  It truly is a wonderful place full of some of the Galaxies brightest minds.
     
    My first assignment was in the 822nd Imperial Medical Corp and became a Imperial Medic, which is like a Paramedic on Earth, but now that the 2-1B droids do most of the work, I end up just doing a lot of paperwork... until the day that I met Lord Vader, about 4 years ago. He noticed that I was really good at drawing and have great math skills. Do you like to draw? What’s your favourite colour? Mine is forest Green, which reminds me of Endor.
     
    Well, since then I have been assigned to work with the Stormtrooper Corps, which has been a lot of fun, but don’t tell anyone!
    I hear that you want to become a Stormtrooper and you have had your number assigned already... TK-11/YoshiTrooper... That is a wonderful number and name!  I do have to say that when I first met you I thought to myself that you would make a wonderful Stormtrooper.
     
    I have sent you a few photos of me working hard at our secret base...don’t tell anyone. Right now they have me working nights, but I have lots of Hot Chocolate to keep me up so it’s just fine... I have a few Lord Vader toys that I have collected and my special Lord Vader mug that he gave me for my birthday last year. Believe it or not, Lord Vader is a great boss!! Sometimes when it’s quiet here at work, I pretend I’m a Jedi and I have a lightsaber battle with my mini Lord Vader (he wins every-time!).
     
    Oh... I’m receiving a Security Transmission - Classified Level 4 form Ellan Base (IM-455FC341), Lothal, Outer Rim Territories. I have a few TK’s on patrol there.
     
    Well YoshiTrooper, I hope I get to see you again soon.
     
    “Sal”
    ID-10701 Commander
     *******ID-10701 transmission over**************
    *********Com link closed...***********
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
     
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from skelitor120 in Attention all officers and crew   
    Happy Holidays!!
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from DonnyD68 in Attention all officers and crew   
    Happy Holidays!!
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    BLACKFOX got a reaction from FernandoRomo in First time as an Imperial Staff Officer   
    Welcome and as Don stated, Keep up the good work!
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