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khanaris
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Hello! My name is Matt Knuth, and I moved into the New Orleans area about a year ago from way up north. I have been between hobbies for a while now, but the idea to start this one snuck up on me after Comic Con and doesn't seem to be going away. 
Fortunately I managed to notice a lot of the reviews posted by different 501st units before I went out and tried to buy a costume instead of building one. I am on board for assembling it myself, but I am definitely going to need some advice on where to pick up parts. I managed to find sources for the squishy bits, but I haven't gone in for the plates yet. I have put together costumes in the past, but nothing along any sort of guidelines.
I am interested in putting together a stock TK set, at least to start off with. Probably the ANH pattern for simplicity. I would love to do a sandtrooper at some point, but it seems like it would be better to begin with the classic. Any recommendations in terms of where to start?
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Vader1
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Welcome to the Bast Alpha forums. Awesome to hear you want to be a stormtrooper.
The best place to start is the First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment. You should sign up to their forum.
The link is here --> http://forum.whitearmor.net/
There are a few different makers of stormtrooper armor, depending on your height and build may influence which set to buy.
Most of your questions will be answered at the link below.
http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?s=0700d79662bda7392634714a9956d1ba&showforum=38
We can definitely help you assemble the costume once you purchase it.
If you would like more info on the Sandtroopers join this forum below.
http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?act=idx
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Waldo Kent
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flashcove
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Welcome to the Bast Alpha boards!
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jason solo
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go dirty,sandies get all the girls
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jokerfish
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Another dirty trooper...excellent!
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jokerfish
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For the record, there are at least 3 people working towards doing sandtrooper costumes on top of the 4 (isnt old sarge a TD??) we have now. That would be an awesome presence any time we all suited up!
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Archer
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| Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:55 am Post subject: |
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hey Khanaris
aka Matt Knuth
welcome from one newbie to another, I'm working on my Sandy and will be submitting my pics really soon for membership in the BAG.
you going to find the best bunch of guys there in Nawlens and the surrounding ares.
Vader 1 aka Gary and Waldo Kent aka Jeff Kent are the best advice givers in building TK's. Jeff has helped me several times and Gary is is our Garrison CO and he knows his stuff about many different costumes not only SW.
You gonna love it here these guys are the best!!!
again welcome
Archer
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the girls call me the "Gangster of Love"
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Cyber Bishop
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Welcome to the board! I look forward to trooping with you one day!
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Gilamu
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Welcome aboard!
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khanaris
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| Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the welcome!
Talking to tupperwaretk now. Sounds like that kit has the parts for both designs. I wouldn't mind starting off with the sandtrooper, particularly if there are a lot of folks working on them. I will check in with you guys before I do too much with the additional bits for that setup.
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Vader1
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Dr. Gonzo
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| Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:35 am Post subject: |
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Welcome!
You should go dirty - TD's are the working man's troopers!
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jedi tacos
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| Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Welcome! My best advice is to read as much as you can. mepd.net and whitearmor.net are great resources as someone stated above. Dont be afraid to ask questions. Everyone in this garrison is so knowledgable. Good luck!
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Archer
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oh yes it is so true us sandys do get the girls...sorry all you married suckas!!! but what I mean to say is the forums have so much information that there is not much to need other than the experience from all your new friends here!!!
Jedi Tacos knows....
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khanaris
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| Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Big box came in today!
Have to make a trip out to the hardware store this weekend. I need to read through the instructions a few more times anyway. The Pandatrooper thread on White Armor is very good. I am definitely going to build this set as a sandtrooper, though, and tthen decide on doing a stock TK at some later date.
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Waldo Kent
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| Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations! you are now on your way.....we'll see if a Sandy really gets the girls.
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Dewka
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:09 am Post subject: |
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welcome to the forums!
sounds like you are well on your way!
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JaclynGFC
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forums and I look forward to trooping with you soon!
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Vader1
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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That is great!!! Always love big brown box day!!! If you need assistance don't hesistate to ask.
That makes 4 troopers in the works. 
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