[Brand New and Slightly Lost]

Thank you 

[Brand New and Slightly Lost]

Thanks so much!!

[Brand New and Slightly Lost]

Hello Everyone!

     Recently, I saw someone trooping and I immediately became a huge fan.  I told myself I had to make my own suit.  I downloaded the most popular stormtrooper armor in stl format from Thingiverse and starting 3d printing.  Soon after, I find out about this amazing group and other trooper organizations and now I would love to be part of that!  However, now I'm trepidatious that my costume may not be accepted.  It certainly isn't screen accurate, but it is kinda close though.  Am I freaking out for no reason?  I'm still reading and looking up how to join the nearest troop / garrison and how to connect with someone who can guide me on my costume.  I have almost half of the suit printed before I stopped, so that I could find out.

      I have to be honest and say that I do feel a bit overwhelmed on where to even start.  So far, I think I need to do this: 

Step 1 - make an account here (check)

Step 2 - find out the garrison nearest me and find out how to join (Since I'm in Northeast Tennessee, I believe it's Midsouth Garrison in TN)

Step 3 - request to join, fill out application, etc. and ask someone there to give me feedback and help with my costume

Step 4 - finish making my costume

Step 5 - Submit it for my local garrison approval, then submit it for 501st approval.

Step 6 - join garrison activities to do good in my community

and, hopefully, have fun along this journey, without ending up in a mental hospital or going bankrupt in the process.

 

Is this correct?  Did I miss anything?  Thoughts, comments, suggestions?  Thanks so much!