Completely new to anything cosplay related any help on making a full heavy weapons trooper armor?

[Sanddweller]

As the title said im completely new to all of this and have yet to make anything, I got about 1800 dollars and practically 0 knowledgeable about how this goes, do I piece it together with parts bought here and there do I buy a whole set from some small shop on Etsy.

Help would really be appreciated

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Hello and welcome, I would stay off Etsy. Finding a costume comes with a lot of research, these threads will help you on your way 

 

You can also take a look at others builds, great to see how things are put together

https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/31-costuming-and-builds-original-trilogy-and-anthology501st-approved/

 

 

[themaninthesuitcase[Admin]]

Welcome to the FISD, start by reading and asking questions. Mistakes can be expensive and are usually easily avoided with a couple of question.

[Sly11[Admin]]

Welcome Yonatan,

 

This hobby is expensive when you get it right, even worse if you get it wrong so the advice above is very important.

This group is founded on research and 1000's of members putting in time searching, questioning and learning from each other.

Take that experience and leverage it as much as possible. 

 

We are here to help in every way we can and get you to the finish line.

 

 

[Sanddweller]

So did a bit of my research (and also a Lil help from my outpost's GCO, and considering my inexperience he recommended me to go for rspropmasters since its a ready to go armor and all that and also sent me a few other things

Now the thing is I wanna go for a sandtrooper and while rspropmasters has it, its missing the backpack so I gotta source that elsewhere on top of the other things (like a blaster Balaclava and the black clothes underneath) im aware (at least according to my GCO) that the blaster is optional but I prefer going for the full thing even if it means spending the extra money 

[Sanddweller]

Also id appreciate if anyone can suggest me a reputable seller for a DLT-19 or a backpack for the sandtrooper

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

2 hours ago, Sanddweller said:

Also id appreciate if anyone can suggest me a reputable seller for a DLT-19 or a backpack for the sandtrooper

If you are going for a Sandtrooper I would suggest heading over to MEPD home of everything Sandtrooper, you should find more info on backpacks and a DLT-19 there  https://forum.mepd.net/

[Sanddweller]

I see, thanks for the info have a great day

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Welcome to the FISD. Sandtrooper is an excellent choice. As Glen mentioned the MEPD is the destination. Here on Whitearmor you'll find more building experience than anywhere esle in the world  in my opinion.

 

That said, your Sadtrooper will require weathering, this is where the MEPD shines. Goods news is both detachments have stomtroopers with both armors. There's plenty of us Sandtroopers here as well. 

 

Ask as many questions as you can muster. There's no shortage of answers here. 

 

Good luck. Looking forward to seeing your finished armor.

[Shanester[TK]]

Welcome aboard. Coming here for help is a really good first step. Good luck! 

[Sanddweller]

One last thing, does it usually take 2 something days for the MEPD to approve an account? Im still waiting on approval

[Sly11[Admin]]

1 hour ago, Sanddweller said:

One last thing, does it usually take 2 something days for the MEPD to approve an account? Im still waiting on approval

Yes it can sometimes. Everyone is a volunteer in this hobby and has day jobs, so there isn't a high expectation that everyone will be online every day.

Hopefully they approve you soon.

[Sanddweller]

Alright, thank you all for the info and warm welcome, have a great day