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Hi FISD,

 

A couple of months ago I watched the feature on Netflix about the 501st Legion and discovered this amazing community of Star Wars fans and dedicated costumers.  The best advice I've found at this early stage is to do loads of research so I've enjoyed many hours of poring over numerous posts, gleaning knowledge and building up an idea of which costume to start with and how to go about it.

 

Whilst I enjoyed the prequels and sequels as they were released, I grew up watching the OT so these episodes represent the classic Stormtrooper for me personally.  For a newcomer such as myself there are a number of factors inclining me towards the ESB TK. As they're UK-based RS Propmasters seem a logical choice and have a good rep for screen authenticity.

 

I'm really looking forward to both the build phase and out trooping, joining the 'bad guys who do good'.

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Hello and welcome aboard, here is a great thread full of even more info to help you on your way ;) 

 

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18 minutes ago, PaulTrooper said:

Hi FISD,

 

A couple of months ago I watched the feature on Netflix about the 501st Legion and discovered this amazing community of Star Wars fans and dedicated costumers.  The best advice I've found at this early stage is to do loads of research so I've enjoyed many hours of poring over numerous posts, gleaning knowledge and building up an idea of which costume to start with and how to go about it.

 

Whilst I enjoyed the prequels and sequels as they were released, I grew up watching the OT so these episodes represent the classic Stormtrooper for me personally.  For a newcomer such as myself there are a number of factors inclining me towards the ESB TK. As they're UK-based RS Propmasters seem a logical choice and have a good rep for screen authenticity.

 

I'm really looking forward to both the build phase and out trooping, joining the 'bad guys who do good'.

Hello Paul and welcome to FISD! :salute: The feature on Netflix is awesome, and it explains exactly what we do and what we are about! Many go with the OT Stormtroopers, and we have a lot of detailed build threads of those particular customes, which I suspect you've had a look at already?

 

Is the extra levels of accuracy something you've been looking into, Expert Infantry and Centurion? :)

 

The first step is already done, and that's the hardest one - just picking one custome to start with! :laugh1: I know the excitement that you feel and the excitement you have ahead of you, so we're really looking forward to see your journey unfold! Congratulations on finding your way here, and for taking the decision to join the best community in the world that gives so much joy to so many!

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Welcome to FISD Paul.

The iconic OT Stormtrooper is one of the most popular costumes in the 501st and a fan favourite.

Looking forward to seeing your build thread and approval photos in the near future.

 

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Hi Paul, welcome to FISD! 

I see you are UK based, have you made contact with your local Garrison yet? 

Check out and sign up on the forums of UKG and ISG. Where you will find additional help and information from local Troopers in your area. 

https://www.501st.scot/

https://www.ukgarrison.co.uk/

Good luck on your white armour build. 

 

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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Lots of further links to check out, thanks for sending that one @gmrhodes13, I'll add it to my reading list.

 

Yes @Nairy, I'm looking at going for the higher levels of approval and hope to aim to incorporate them into my initial build to avoid remaking some elements at a later date but I'll have to see what is possible.

 

I've registered with UKG @Sithping but not come across ISG yet so will check them out, thanks for the tip.

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5 hours ago, PaulTrooper said:

A couple of months ago I watched the feature on Netflix about the 501st Legion

I must know the name of this feature!

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