In2thedarkside 13 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Hello all from (West) Knoxville Tennessee. After MANY years of being asked by several members and friends of mine from the 501st MidSouth garrison I have decided to join the garrison. Jim Heaton (heatray)and Paul Ratcliff (sand rat) are helping me. Jim is getting me a set of armor to build. (ANOVOS) TK armor and Paul and he have offered to help me build it. I have always since the original movies back in the 70's wanted to do this so finally I am! I have heard stories from the guys I know ans seen you all in action at different events and really believe in the purpose and mission of the 501st. So I request that I be considered as a recruit and in the process of joining the 501st MidSouth Garrison. About me : Name : Greg Johnson age : 53 marital status: married height: 6'2" weight: 195 lbs Profession: Certified PreOwned manager at Audi of Knoxville Other Interests: Musician (multi instrument mainly Drums) Studio recording, instrument building (drums and guitars) Photography and film, Illustrations , Art and Screenplay writing. I have been building models and weapons for longer than I can remember. Paul has a couple of my sculptures I did 20 years ago in his collection. I am currently working on a blaster build based on the PVC pipe build I found online. The plan is to have the armor and all the accessories ready before May4th. I plan to attend the Lexington Comic and Toy CON. march 9-11 I will be there Saturday evening around 4-5 and Sunday to meet several of the people involved in the 501st mid south garrison. Please say hello. screen name: in2thedarkside also my Deviant art name. I have several Star Wars based Drawings I have done there as well. Contact: The easiest way to reach me is through e-mail gjohnsonintn@yahoo.com or text message (865) 455-7403 Any help and assistance in creating a suit of armor that will be approved by the 501st is welcome. I look forward to meeting everyone and getting to know them. Greg (Boom Boom) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 19 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logan CTS3308 113 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Welcome to the forums, best of luck on the build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 31 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 Welcome Greg, Glad to have you. if u need anything let us know. Lots of costume experience in this forum. On a side note... This is my 501st comment!!!! LOL Now I can't comment on anything for a few days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrachrispy 82 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 Welcome! I lived in West Knoxville for 18 years but am now residing in Seymour TN. Always good to see people in the area getting involved. LexCon is a great show and there will be a whole lot of us there, I think it's our Garrisons largest gathering each year. You got good resources there for building TK or TD's there with Jim & P Ratt, they can probably get the suit knocked out in a day or two, but if you ever need anything we're all here. Hope to see you trooping soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackSheep 28 Report post Posted February 28, 2018 Welcome! Nice to see more Knoxville-based people joining the ranks! You are in great hands with those two! Keep us updated on your progress. Look forward to trooping with you soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In2thedarkside 13 Report post Posted March 4, 2018 Looking forward to getting the kit and getting started. Right now I’m working on my blaster until i get the armor . Update I just got my armor and am starting prep for the build . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrachrispy 82 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Big Brown Box day, the best day of the year! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In2thedarkside 13 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Build party at my house tomorrow evening. 5-? message me for details... 865 455 7403 "cooked the pig in the ground and got some beer on ice and "all my rowdy friends are coming over tonight" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
