I recently fulfilled a bucket list dream of ordering and starting to build my own kit. Whilst I do admire a shiny TK, my heart had always leaned to the filthy kings of Mos Eisley, the Sandtrooper, so we're jumping straight in there.
To outlay my plans for the build; this won't be a mega quick complete. With a two young children I'll be stealing as many moments to cut, trim, sand, glue, curse, un-glue and glue again as I possibly can. The backpack I know I'll need for MEPD PO but this will be the last addition as we'll need Kofi Annan to peace talk with my wife before that's all purchased. I hadn't fully appreciated the extra costs such as the Pauldron, Back Pack, T-21 (non-essential but a must have for me) weathering kit etc etc but hey ho, build what you love, not what you appreciate
For reference, my kit is 2mm ABS and purchased from the hugely respected Ross @ RWA Creations. Whilst friends have used other suppliers for their kit and been incredibly pleased with theirs, Ross has been a great support with excellent communications and a stunningly formed kit. I would definitely recommend him.
All feedback, critique, advice, pats on the back and rebukes will be warmly received during this build process....