Hello from Crocoboxer - aka CC-3797

[crocoboxer]

Hello 53rd FAC! I'm glad I found you! After Celebration V I decided I wanted my next costume to be a Galactic Marine. I got very lucky when I found a fellow 501st member selling his costume which is about 3/4 completed. My girlfriend Stacie (TK-796) and I will be completing it over the winter. I'm sure we'll be relying heavily on this board for information and assistance.

Here's a look at my Clone Commander Bly costume:





Stacie has an Appo, Boba Fett, Scout and TK. She is remaking her Boba Fett this year so we have our work cut out for us. I'm looking forward to the projects.

[RamZnation]

Hello crocoboxer, and welcome to the 53rd FAC.

First and foremost, you have an Epic Cmdr Bly. I've seen some of your pics before. Your armor(s) look fantastic. The 53rd is the best place around for the Galactic Marine costume. Can't wait to see the WIP on your (and Stacie's) GM. If you got any questions, feel free to ask. There are a few Marines here with finished or Troopable armor that can help you and I'm sure lots of us here can also benefit from your knowledge on trooper armor.

[Toyhunter80's]

Great armor. I thought it was a picture of an action figure at first.

You have come to the right place for all the info on one of the most challenging costumes out there. I would fall in to the "troopable but not finished" category. I have been here working away for three years now.

[midniterider]

Greetings Jim, from one clone (Shocktrooper) to another. I have just finished my Galactic Marine build and just submitted it to my GML for approval. I can tell you from first hand experience, these boards and website (53rd FAC) is absolutely incredible ---> chocked full of knowledge, tips, images, and whatever you may need. I started my GM from scratch, and could not have gotten through tis build without the WIPs from past & current marines. Feel free to check out my build / WIP thread, and should you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Welcome to the 53rd FAC.

[RamZnation]

Oct 20, 2010 18:01:37 GMT -5 Toyhunter80's said:

Great armor. I thought it was a picture of an action figure at first.

Greatest compliment ever!

[il-matic (Lloyd M.)]

Hey Croc, it's so cool to see that you made it out here! Please feel free to post your work-in-progress pics over at CT.N &/or here.

[crocoboxer]

Thanks for the nice compliments on my Bly armor. That sucker took about 1 1/2 years to complete and I'm still planning several improvements, mostly to the mechanics. You can see the progression of it on a thread I posted on clonetroopers.net

forum.clonetroopers.net/index.php?showtopic=13227

I'm really excited about the GM suit for two reasons: 1 - It looks unbelievably awesome. 2 - It offers much more mobility than the Bly suit. I'm looking forward to working with you guys to get it done.

[RamZnation]

I can imagine how long it took you. I started my GM before the Clone Wars premiere and to this day although troopable is still not finished.