[Newbie from England]

2 hours ago, themaninthesuitcase said:

Welcome to the FISD!

UK wise there's a pretty decent amount of choice but it can all be sourced here, some of the best armour is UK made. The biggest price variable is the kit but the reality is you're going to be in the £800-£1500 ish range depending on exact decisions you make.  I think mine was about a grand but I didn't keep and exact cost recorded.

Happy days, I expected for it to be within that price range. I'm still researching and finding out what best suits my build. 

[Newbie from England]

For a first time build and to make it easier on myself I've decided againts Vader, I've read his costume takes a long time to put together, and is probably the most expensive costume. 

 

I'm looking more into kylo ren, I think I could make some components myself and but the rest. Also looking into a death trooper. 

 

Hard question I know but on average what is the cost I should aim off for? I'm aware this isn't a cheap adventure at all but I'd like to know so I can start preparing the wife lol. 

[Newbie from England]

2 hours ago, Bud Spaklur said:

Kylo or Vader like you said may be a good alternative. Or a Chewbacca?


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I've joined the Sith lord detachment also to look into a Vader or Kylo. Getting as much research as possible. 

[Newbie from England]

1 hour ago, CableGuy said:

Welcome aboard, Tom.

We certainly do have some taller TKs in the UKG, so it’s not an issue as such. However, as you mentioned, Vader, death trooper, Wookie etc might be a slightly more natural fit for your height.

As suggested above, check out some of the “taller trooper” builds here and at www.ukgarrison.co.uk for tips and tricks.

A good place to start might be RWA Creations. Ross makes 2” longer shins and a whole range of “big boy” parts. Some of these might be ideal for a taller trooper to even out the ratio of armour and undersuit on display.

Any questions, fire away. And welcome, again, to the wonderful world of the 501st. :-)


Best wishes
Dan

Thanks for the advice, I'll join up to the ukgarrisons forum which was my next step anyway. It's just a bit daunting and overwhelming at the beginning, I feel like a lost lamb. But now I know where to look I'll find my way. Cheers 

[Newbie from England]

I've read in the past at certain trooping events they try to keep height in TKs similar as they are in film. It would look odd If I was a whole bucket above everyone else. Is this the case? I guess I want to use my height to my advantage as there's not many people I often meet taller than me. 

[Newbie from England]

Hello everyone,

 

So I'm completely new to all of this but have been wanting to get involved for a long time. I'm really looking into getting my first costume underway however I'm finding it hard to decide on what to pick. I'm 6foot 5 so very tall!  I don't think many TK kits if any would fit because of my height.

 

So I was thinking maybe I'm better suited at a character who was taller such as Vader, Kylo, death trooper etc.

 

What would your advice be for a complete newbie ?  

 

 

Thanks 

 

Tom