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Public Information => Welcome to Cloud City Garrison and Kashyyyk Base! => Topic started by: CJ49er on April 21, 2015, 05:47:17 PM

Title: new guy
Post by: CJ49er on April 21, 2015, 05:47:17 PM: Greetings all,

It happened in 1977 at the drive-in with my parents, Star Wars changed me forever :lol:

I've been dabbling with TK armor forever it seems, building and assembling for 10+ years, then moved on to my Darth Maul, now messing with some Mando armor. Always lurked here and there, then the Star Wars Celebration got me fired up so I decided to join. Having little kids (and big kids) ask to take a pic with me was a pretty fulfilling experience, especially when Maul didnt scare them away :evil:

So here I am to get more involved with people, community, friends, the works.

My name is Chris, live in the Tigard area, and look forward to meeting and eventing with you.
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Post by: carpe mindiem on April 21, 2015, 09:54:55 PM: Welcome!
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Post by: CJ49er on April 21, 2015, 10:34:07 PM: THANKS Mindie!
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Post by: Blue Leader on April 21, 2015, 11:15:35 PM: Hello and welcome to the forum.
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Post by: NavySith on April 21, 2015, 11:23:04 PM: Welcome
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Post by: MetalJedi on April 22, 2015, 11:26:38 AM: Hi Chris,

Welcome to the forums!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
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Post by: Dax Corrin on April 22, 2015, 01:56:04 PM: Welcome to the forums! Nice Maul pic, is that you?
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Post by: CJ49er on April 22, 2015, 03:10:16 PM: Thanks all for the welcomes!

Yes, that is me. I think that was my 4th time as Maul, it was however the first time I had ever put in contact lenses...oh boy was that an experience. I was really bummed at the convention knowing there would be other Mauls that most likely would have the contacts, then I stumbled across the Exotic Lenses booth so I decided to go for it. My eyes hated me for awhile :shock:
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Post by: Starrfox1 on April 23, 2015, 11:41:22 AM: Chris,

I live around Tigard too! I am so happy to know that there's an experienced builder in my vicinity... I am about to order the Anovos Stormtrooper kit w/completed helmet and can barely contain my excitement...

Quick question - as you have been building armor for over a decade, how would you feel about helping a youngling in their first armor construction endeavor? I would RATHER buy the RS Props kit and build everything myself, but I have literally zero experience with costuming/prop building and would really like some local help... if you're open to it. It would also be nice to meet someone in the community - I've been really looking forward to making some friends through the 501st!

Let me know; I hope to see you at the next event!

- James
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Post by: Darth Mel on April 23, 2015, 05:50:47 PM: Welcome! Glad to see I'm not the only one crazy enough to tackle a Darth Maul costume!
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Post by: CJ49er on April 27, 2015, 10:59:35 AM: Thanks again people's

James - PM sent
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Post by: Rat on May 19, 2015, 04:58:53 AM: Welcome Chris I'm in the same boat as James. Ive thought of seeing if I had anyone in my area that would be willing to give me some hands on help when the time comes.
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Post by: CJ49er on May 19, 2015, 08:06:50 AM: Thanks Rat!

Im no pro but will offer up all the assistance I can. We all need to plan a get together, and/or meet up at an event.

CJ
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Post by: TD-8821 on May 19, 2015, 08:21:57 AM: Hello and welcome????
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Post by: Rat on May 19, 2015, 05:35:15 PM: I'll be out spotting this Saturday. So far as hands on help I'm up on the other side if the Columbia in Vancouver.