VernRiffe

I'm 20 min north of Portsmouth so you are pretty close.

Thanks dude. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted

Haha thanks so much! The help is much appreciated. Time to get to work,

That was extremely helpful. Thanks!

Alright. Do you have any you would recommend?

I have no idea what I'm doing lol. My first question would be about the armor in general. Are there pre-fabricated molds I could use, or will I have to mold the pieces myself. Keep in mind that I am in college, so I have a college budget.

Hey guys, My name is Austin Riffe. I am a 19 year old college student in Southern Ohio. When I was young, I always wanted to be a Sand Trooper. I have always thought they were the most badass of the Storm Trooper variants, plus I always find someway to incorporate the "These aren't the droids you're looking for" dialogue into everyday conversation. A few years ago, I discovered the 501st Legion, and I counted down the years until I could join. When I turned 18, I instantly went to their webpage and began researching the armor requirements. I had saved up enough money to buy one of the $1000 "Supreme Storm Trooper" costumes on the Internet. From their, I though I could easily convert this to a Sand Trooper. The more I researched, however, the more I came to realize that those costumes are frowned upon, and that most members build their armor themselves. I decided, rather than risk spending all that money for nothing, I would take pride in this venture and do the same thing. Almost a year later, I haven't made any progress. I need all the help I can get. Much love, Austin K. Riffe