Questions on basic guidelines

[ForTheLegion]

Hello, my main question is if I have to be 18 years old to appear in public functions. I haven't built my armor yet but I don't know how to get my armor to 501st standard without going to a gear party. Seeing I am only 15 years old, it is also hard to make it to hear parties etc... If anyone could give me pointers or advice on trooping or joining the empire, please do. Thank you! 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Hello and welcome, lots of info here on joining the 501st http://databank.501st.com/databank/Membership:JoinUs

 

With building armor have a look through some of the build threads, lots of great info can be found.

 

Also post a help needed on your local garrison, lots of members are happy to lend a hand assembling armor.

 

Good luck.

[ForTheLegion]

12 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Hello and welcome, lots of info here on joining the 501st http://databank.501st.com/databank/Membership:JoinUs

 

With building armor have a look through some of the build threads, lots of great info can be found.

 

Also post a help needed on your local garrison, lots of members are happy to lend a hand assembling armor.

 

Good luck.

Thank you very much. Also I don't know if I should go with ANOVOS (whom I was going to choose) because of the long wait times. Also I didn't see if I have to be 18+ to attend events or not. The website didn't quite go into FULL description of age capabilities. Again, what would you personally recommend me get for my armor? Thanks a million!

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Anovos does have a long wait but other makers do too, a good thread to read through on armor makers https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/?page=1

 

It is entirely up to your local garrison if you can attend their events as you can not become a member of the 501st until you are 18, for under 18's there is a group called Galactic Academy who may wish to become a member off http://www.galactic-academy.net/ but they do not organise events.

 

 

[ForTheLegion]

1 minute ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Anovos does have a long wait but other makers do too, a good thread to read through on armor makers https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/11538-the-various-types-of-armor-and-where-to-find-them/?page=1

 

It is entirely up to your local garrison if you can attend their events as you can not become a member of the 501st until you are 18, for under 18's there is a group called Galactic Academy who may wish to become a member off http://www.galactic-academy.net/ but they do not organise events.

 

 

I will make sure to ask my local garrison for more info. I will for sure be doing a lot more research on my armor selection. If you visit the galacticacademy website it's obviously based towards children. I'm an intellectual teen and it's a shame that I can't be with people that have the same mindset as I do. Not much I can do on that aspect though  Thank you for your help though!

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Another thing to think about is that you may still have some growing to do.. (a lot can happen in 3 years).  I realize that you are anxious to get started, but if you begin building now, you could very well outgrow your armor in a year or two, and Anovos does not supply replacement pieces (yet).  If it were me, this is what I would do:

1.  Keep up your research as to which armor you would like to purchase.  (There are many more high quality kits in the link that Q provided).

2.  Research many of the hundreds of build threads here.  This will come in handy, and you can ask questions in the interim and become very knowledgeable before your kit even arrives.

3.  Collect all the various build supplies you will need and familiarize yourself with them.  https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31404-supply-list-for-your-tk-build/

4.  Purchase your E-11.  Since you have the time, I would suggest going with a Doodydoos resin kit. http://www.doopydoos.com/stormtrooper-e-11-complete-anh-e-11-blaster-kit-offer-2685-p.asp

     (More notes on Doopydoos below).  

5.  Start purchasing the "soft goods" you will need, (except boots and undersuit of course).

6.  Armor parties:  See about getting an adult family member (and hopefully a SW fan) to take you and stay there with you.  The reason being is that some hosts may not want to be liable for a minor.

     You can ask questions about armor, learn about using tools, paint, strapping, etc.

7.  Some units not only allow, but encourage Galactic Academy members to attend certain non-canon troops as long as a family member is there.  You can volunteer to be a "handler"... taking photos,  

     etc.

 

Doopydoos notes:

The Doopydoos E-11 is an awesome kit at a great price, and will give you the chance to sharpen your building skills.  It can take up to 8 weeks to receive it, and the customer service is terrible, but you will receive it I promise.  You can really take it a long way toward screen accuracy, especially with one of Tino's (t-jay) incredible finishing kits https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28444-fs-completion-sets-for-e-11-resin-kits-with-worldwide-insured-shipping-and-paypal/#comment-361059

 

 

[ForTheLegion]

3 minutes ago, justjoseph63 said:

Another thing to think about is that you may still have some growing to do.. (a lot can happen in 3 years).  I realize that you are anxious to get started, but if you begin building now, you could very well outgrow your armor in a year or two, and Anovos does not supply replacement pieces (yet).  If it were me, this is what I would do:

1.  Keep up your research as to which armor you would like to purchase.  (There are many more high quality kits in the link that Q provided).

2.  Research many of the hundreds of build threads here.  This will come in handy, and you can ask questions in the interim and become very knowledgeable before your kit even arrives.

3.  Collect all the various build supplies you will need and familiarize yourself with them.  https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/31404-supply-list-for-your-tk-build/

4.  Purchase your E-11.  Since you have the time, I would suggest going with a Doodydoos resin kit. http://www.doopydoos.com/stormtrooper-e-11-complete-anh-e-11-blaster-kit-offer-2685-p.asp

     (More notes on Doopydoos below).  

5.  Start purchasing the "soft goods" you will need, (except boots and undersuit of course).

6.  Armor parties:  See about getting an adult family member (and hopefully a SW fan) to take you and stay there with you.  The reason being is that some hosts may not want to be liable for a minor.

     You can ask questions about armor, learn about using tools, paint, strapping, etc.

7.  Some units not only allow, but encourage Galactic Academy members to attend certain non-canon troops as long as a family member is there.  You can volunteer to be a "handler"... taking photos,  

     etc.

 

Doopydoos notes:

The Doopydoos E-11 is an awesome kit at a great price, and will give you the chance to sharpen your building skills.  It can take up to 8 weeks to receive it, and the customer service is terrible, but you will receive it I promise.  You can really take it a long way toward screen accuracy, especially with one of Tino's (t-jay) incredible finishing kits https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/28444-fs-completion-sets-for-e-11-resin-kits-with-worldwide-insured-shipping-and-paypal/#comment-361059

 

 

This is so incredibly helpful, in late September I'll have my liscence so hopefully I can do stuff with my garrison. I'll commit to this because this is for a good cause. I'll do my research and start getting my soft goods once I find what retailer I want to purchase from. I'll try not to cheap out too much, I'll just have a bit more work to do. I really just wish you could join at a younger age lol. Thank you so much to all of you and I'll study like it's a final exam. Thanks again guys (or girls... I don't discriminate) 

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

That's the spirit!

[magni[TK]]

I see many years of Trooping in your future!

Good Luck Future Trooper!

[ForTheLegion]

5 hours ago, magni said:

I see many years of Trooping in your future!

Good Luck Future Trooper!

I am honored to have joined you. And it was "another happy landing" - obi-wan

 

And remember, always mind your head

[daryldoak[TK]]

Gage,

 

Be sure to check the Public Event board on the CCG forums, we've had several recent armor parties and have regular meet and greets also.

 

http://www.cloudcitygarrison.com/forum/index.php?board=24.0

[starsaber25[Admin]]

Hello and welcome to FISD!  It's great to hear that you have interest in getting started at a young age. You will have a good deal of time to research and get a set of armor ready to join the 501st.  You have been given a ton of solid information so far. Have fun and good luck!