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Public Information => Welcome to Cloud City Garrison and Kashyyyk Base! => Topic started by: Wylde on June 07, 2014, 07:56:26 PM

Title: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 07, 2014, 07:56:26 PM: My name is Rick and I'm located in the Rogue Valley area of Southern Oregon, Eagle Point to be exact and I'm looking to build a Stormtrooper for my first setup and looking to also build Jango Fett at a later time.

I'm also a professional photographer and actually working on a Star Wars Cosplay Pinup calendar for 2016, so I've already been building several accurate props for the shoots.

I am really looking forward to meeting everyone I can and look forward to many years of being a part of an awesome group of people!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: vader55th on June 07, 2014, 08:38:26 PM: hello there and welcome
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Hoot on June 08, 2014, 02:26:37 AM: Wylde,

Welcome from the North Tower; Portland. As a recommendation you should go to FSD (http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/) (<= Link) (First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment) and then check out their CRL (http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:FISD_CRL) (Costume Reference Library) requirements.
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 08, 2014, 05:25:24 PM: Thank you Vader!

Thank you for the links Hoot, I appreciate it and I'll check them out ASAP!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Katze on June 08, 2014, 05:47:59 PM: Welcome to the dark side! It's good to know we're going to have another TK in our ranks!

Look forward to meeting you!

Janet
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 08, 2014, 08:03:28 PM: Thank you Janet! I heard the dark side had cookies, so here I am! :lol:

I look forward to meeting you as well!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Katze on June 08, 2014, 10:23:16 PM: Quote from: Wylde on June 08, 2014, 08:03:28 PM
Thank you Janet! I heard the dark side had cookies, so here I am! :lol:

I haven't seen any cookies yet, but I'm pretty new to the dark side. I'm on the light side too, so I guess I just hang out at dusk!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Blue Leader on June 08, 2014, 11:49:03 PM: Greetings!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: stevo502 on June 09, 2014, 07:03:43 AM: Welcome aboard! There are a lot of good resources on this forum for getting started, and a lot of good people to answer questions! One of our recent members documented his Stormtrooper build really well here:

http://www.cloudcitygarrison.com/forum/index.php?topic=7652.0

But another good place to start (if you haven't already) is the Stromtrooper detachment:

http://www.whitearmor.net
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 09, 2014, 02:00:08 PM: Thank you Blue Leader!

Thank you Stevo, I've been looking at all the links and getting really great information! I appreciate it very much!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Luananeko on June 10, 2014, 02:46:18 PM: Welcome! We can never have too many TKs, and a Jango is always welcome too. Looking forward to see your build! When it comes time to finding a blaster for your TK you have a local option here if you want to avoid shipping expenses :)
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 10, 2014, 05:33:22 PM: Sweet! Thank you Luananeko! PM Sent! :D
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Luananeko on June 11, 2014, 06:54:16 PM: Ummmm, are you sure you sent it? I have no unread PMs o.o
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 11, 2014, 06:56:02 PM: Apparently, I had sent you an email the first time, so I just sent you a PM.....I hope! lol
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: maxsteele on June 12, 2014, 09:03:54 AM: Welcome to the forums Rick!

I'm at the tail-end of building my TK currently. The FISD has been an invaluable resource for build advice for me and others here.

Please don't hesitate to contact myself, anyone here on the forums, or members of the FISD for advice and assistance. Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 12, 2014, 09:18:05 AM: Thank you Maxsteele! I really appreciate it!

I've been reading a lot on the FISD site and it's definitely an awesome resource for TK building!

I'm sure once I dive into building my TK (Very soon), I'm sure I'll be asking all sorts of questions! lol
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: RainTrooper on June 12, 2014, 10:02:21 AM: Welcome, Rick! You've taken your first step into a larger world.. Please do feel free to ask questions!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 12, 2014, 10:57:32 AM: Thank you Jason! I'm really looking forward to getting started soon and hopefully being a part of such an awesome group of people!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: NavySith on June 12, 2014, 02:03:49 PM: Welcome to the dark side....we lied about the cookies, it is actually bacon
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 12, 2014, 02:20:29 PM: Bacon for the WIN! :lol:

Thanks NavySith!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Katze on June 12, 2014, 03:17:02 PM: Yay bacon!

Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 13, 2014, 10:29:45 PM: I just want to thank everyone for the links and encouragement!

I've been busy reading everything and although it can be overwhelming, I believe I have it narrowed down to 2 choices. I'm working on deciding between T/MC and RT-Mod since I'm 5' 11" and 200lbs.

I can understand how this can be addictive!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Dax Corrin on June 25, 2014, 05:38:50 PM: Bacon...the maple kind, yeah?
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Katze on June 25, 2014, 05:52:54 PM: The awesome thing about the choices is that you do not have to limit your costume to one. I have three that I use... I admit it... I play both sides of the force! Just start with one, and when that is done, you'll be so addicted you'll want to start on the second one!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Dax Corrin on June 26, 2014, 09:45:54 AM: That Katze said.. I started out wanting to do the Tie Fighter pilot route, reserve pilot was my gateway into the %01st, then with a few choice additions, reserve pilot can be Imperial Bridge crewman, and some of those accessories tie right into Death Star Imperial gunner.. I just do Dark side right now. I can even eventually get my helmet chestbox and armor someday and then I'll have 4... and I just got started in February. Oh, and soft flight suit = no armor bites, and I can sit down!
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 26, 2014, 12:32:25 PM: That's awesome! I'm sure I'll end up with quite a few since I have my sights on several ideas after the TK build. I'll probably stick with mainly the dark side, unless I find something cool on the light side to do.
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Dax Corrin on June 26, 2014, 02:48:32 PM: Quote from: Wylde on June 26, 2014, 12:32:25 PM
I'll probably stick with mainly the dark side, unless I find something cool on the light side to do.
There's a "cool" light side? Preposterous!! :evil:
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Wylde on June 26, 2014, 04:05:31 PM: Yea, I was trying to be nice.....I prefer the dark side! lol
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Blacky no stars on July 20, 2014, 11:59:08 PM: Welcome. I'm on the good side. From what I heard the cookies are burnt :wink:
Title: Re: Newb Introduction
Post by: Blacky no stars on July 21, 2014, 12:00:37 AM: Welcome. I'm on the good side. From what I heard the cookies are burnt :wink: