First Time Costumer

[ripley]

Hi everyone. 

My name is Heather and I'm from Beaverton. I met a few of you nice folks at a meet up way back in October and asked if I was crazy wanting to build a set of Stormtrooper armor as my first ever foray into costuming. The reply I got was, 'No way! You can totally do it!' I've been excited ever since but too nervous to actually get the ball rolling..until now. I can't wait to get to know everyone and to finally start this project.

[daryldoak]

Welcome!  Did you buy a kit?

A good way to meet members is by volunteering as a spotter at out events:

http://www.cloudcitygarrison.com/forum/index.php?board=52.0

[MissyThing]

Yes!! Please do come and help out as a spotter. It's a really fun way to meet everyone and get some advice on your build.


Sent from the Jedi Temple

[ripley]

Thank you!

I would definitely love to volunteer as a spotter. I was advised it was a good way to see different armor sets in action as well as pick up clues for how to troop.

Speaking of the armor sets though, I haven't decided where to get the suit kit. Research has been intimidating and opinions seem to vary from one maker to another which makes for a hard choice! Where would be an appropriate place to post questions here? I've been on the FISD threads but it has still been hard to find some answers.

I do have an AM 4.0 stunt helmet I'm going to practice with. Should be a fun starter while I research more and complete my supply list.

[carpe mindiem]

Welcome!

Where would be an appropriate place to post questions here?

The Imperial Armor section would be perfect for this. We have a TON of TKs here who will be more than happy to help you.

[CJ49er]

Welcome Heather! 

We have lots of veteran Stormtrooper's and many new ones that will be able to answer questions and help.

[Lidocaine]

Welcome Heather! Lots of good advice already, and for armor there's a bunch of options!

Follow some of the builds on FISD (whitearmor.net) and you'll get a good idea of what kits are out there, and how they hold up.

RS Props, Walts Trooper Factory, Anovos, TrooperMaster, are all great kits, and I'm sure I left out a few. If you aren't sure feel free to ask too!

[nukem25rs]

welcome! Always excited to see more TKs!!
here is a good post on whitearmor about all the different types of armor and fairly good descriptions about each
http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/

that can definitely help in selecting an armor set. When I set out to build I read through a few different types of armor build logs and then made the call on what armor I really wanted to get.  Good luck! and feel free to ask any questions!

[bigguynextdoor]

"We would be honored if you would join us."