Hello from Daytona Beach! Anyone Nearby?

[larryebaum[TK]]

I’m starting up with a ANH Stunt, first ever costume. I’ve been 3D printing a E11 to go with it and hope it’ll be sturdy enough. 
 

I’m probably less a cosplay enthusiast (never been to an event) but more interested in the charitable side… showing up to benefits or events for kids. 

 

I’m looking for other nearby TKs. I’ve found the Makaze group, but it seems to me mostly Mandos.

 

As I’m getting ready to submit to 501 I’m also hoping to find anyone local who might help/guide with my wearing and suggestionsfor approval. Yes, I know I can submit photos here for pre approval feedback and likely will. But thought local would also work on the chance someone is nearby. 
 

L

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Hello and welcome aboard. You can find local garrisons/squads here https://501st.com/maps/imagemap-northamerica.php

 

Great thread full on information for the first time Stormtrooper builder 

 

Looking forward to seeing a build thread from you soon 

[Nairy[Staff]]

23 hours ago, Larryebaum said:

I’m starting up with a ANH Stunt, first ever costume. I’ve been 3D printing a E11 to go with it and hope it’ll be sturdy enough. 
 

I’m probably less a cosplay enthusiast (never been to an event) but more interested in the charitable side… showing up to benefits or events for kids. 

 

I’m looking for other nearby TKs. I’ve found the Makaze group, but it seems to me mostly Mandos.

 

As I’m getting ready to submit to 501 I’m also hoping to find anyone local who might help/guide with my wearing and suggestionsfor approval. Yes, I know I can submit photos here for pre approval feedback and likely will. But thought local would also work on the chance someone is nearby. 
 

L

Hi Larry and welcome to the forum! If you check the Attaché list, you'll find the people that are FISD representatives in Florida and they could hopefully set you up with someone local in FL!

 

 

FLORIDA                    Florida Garrison                  
                                      Tampa Bay Squad                       Ken                   @PiettLives                     Tampa Bay ANH-S, Trooper Academy CO ** ** **

                                                                                         Chuck               @TK 33773                     Tampa Bay ANH-S **
                                       Everglades Squad                      Tarkan               @TookBreaker                 South Florida ANH-S/ESB **
                                       Makaze Squad                           Mike                 @msouza                        Windermere (Orlando) ANH-S ** ** **

                                       Parjai Squad                               Needed             --------                               ------                                         

                                       Squad 7                                     Doug                @DUGJAX                       ANH-S, GML **

 

                                                                                                          Joseph              @justjoseph63                 Live Oak ANH-S/ANH-H/HWT,

                                                                                                                                                             Former Attaché Ambassador, DO, XO. DL **

[DUGJAX[TK]]

On 9/19/2025 at 6:11 AM, Larryebaum said:

I’m starting up with a ANH Stunt, first ever costume. I’ve been 3D printing a E11 to go with it and hope it’ll be sturdy enough. 
 

I’m probably less a cosplay enthusiast (never been to an event) but more interested in the charitable side… showing up to benefits or events for kids. 

 

I’m looking for other nearby TKs. I’ve found the Makaze group, but it seems to me mostly Mandos.

 

As I’m getting ready to submit to 501 I’m also hoping to find anyone local who might help/guide with my wearing and suggestionsfor approval. Yes, I know I can submit photos here for pre approval feedback and likely will. But thought local would also work on the chance someone is nearby. 
 

L

Hi Larry! Welcome to the FISD!  I'm the Attache for Squad 7 which is the JAX area of FL.  If you don't have any luck with the Makaze Squad, PM me here and I'll get one of our experts to take a look at your pictures and provide feedback.