Force95B

Ok, so I just got my FX kit and I am trying to gather all the necessary things I'll need, like clamps, IS Velcro, etc. I will be using Dave's Garage videos as a guide as well as help from the MEPD, FISD and the Central Garrison. I was looking at the templates you have made and I have a question. There is the Chest piece and then there is that small rectangle piece that goes behind the chest piece. What is that small piece for? Are you saying that it is attached to the back part of the chest piece and then is attached to the ab armor? I will search some more on the forums, but is there any video or picture tutorials on going Sandy?

Dang it, I just spent the last 5 minutes typing up a comment and it logged me out, losing everything I wrote. lol. OK, try this again. I'm new to this part of StarWars with the regard to costume making. I've been to several sites of the 501st and been doing as much research as possible. I know there are rules about naming names and what not. I also have a buddy who is in the 501st. My friend has been busy at work to talk Stormtrooper armor, but I plan on getting as much from him as possible when I can. In the meantime, I was hoping some of you could direct me to a place to purchase the armor. You can PM me or email me privately to avoid any problems. I just don't want to get screwed and I've heard plenty of horror stories. The main issue I have is my size. I'm worried the armor won't fit my chest and gut. Arms, legs and head will be fine, but I'm rather big around the middle. 51" chest and 46" waist. Yeah, I know, I'm outta shape. This could be a good incentive to get in shape. Do you guys think fitting into F/X armor would be a problem for me? In any case, whether the armor would fit or not at this time, I still want to purchase it, build it and modify it according to Sandtrooper specs. I'd like to go all out and do the backpack, weapons...everything. It would only be then that I would apply to the 501st and more specifically the MEPD. I was a MP in the Army and this seems the perfect place for me. I'm very excited to get this underway, it's been a dream of mine for 30 years to own a Stormtrooper costume, finally, the chance is here. So if any of you could help me out, I would be very grateful. Just in case you are wondering, my online name of Force95B has nothing to do with StarWars. lol, actually it's based on the Nike shoe. 95B is my MOS of Military Police when I was in the service. Great community you have here, hopefully I will be apart of it one day.