travisccook 11 Report post Posted August 16, 2014 Hiya folks! Hopeful new guy from the Louisville, KY area checking in . I have been building Ghostbusters props ever since my fraternity back in college participated in a Halloween charity event and I threw together a super-cheap (and terribly inaccurate) proton pack. The interactions at that event gave me the costuming bug and I've been happily building away in the workshop in whatever free time I could find since. I've long considered pursuing the 501st dream but, honesty is the best policy here, I'm way too fat to be an admirable stormtrooper . As I said in my FISD intro thread, Princess Leia would giggle profusely if I were the one to fetch her from her cell. I decided a few months ago to change some of that, though - less cheeseburgers and more activity - and what better motivation to continue than the prospect of donning the noble tupperware? I've been perusing the FISD forums almost nonstop since coming to the realization that losing weight = stormtrooper and have reached out to the RT-MOD gentleman to see about pricing/waitlist/etc. Given that I've got a lot of work to do before I can even start sizing the costume I'm in no real hurry. I do plan on starting work on a blaster soon(ish), though! I can't quite decide what route to go down - Hopefully I can see some E-11s in the wild before taking the jump. I'm honestly a lot more comfortable working with the blaster than I will be the armor - I became an expert and screwing up resin then fixing my mistakes building my pack. I'm planning on going the ESB route I think - I like the non-handpainted lines, the black frown, the right-handed holster. I'll also probably be one of the troopers who ends up trying to fit every bit of electronics possible in his gear - I'm a sucker for a new piece of tech. Obligatory proton pack photo as I don't have a suited-up picture handy. Thanks! -Travis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle 32 Report post Posted August 16, 2014 Welcome Travis. If you like techy type gear and cool looking armor, might want to look at the Republic Commando(RC). RC's are also husky friendly. If the TK is your goal, I applaud your efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallenJedi 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2014 Welcome to the MSG Travis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthDyer76 15 Report post Posted August 17, 2014 Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travisccook 11 Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks folks! I appreciate the tip on the Commando - I may tackle that one in the future! I'm sure I won't be able to stop with one set of armor . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commander APPO 1 Report post Posted August 22, 2014 Welcome Travis Awesome looking proton pac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KY-Raptor 8 Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Welcome aboard! Love the proton pack. I am looking to add to my costumes as well and would like to do a TK build. I'm only about 35 miles southwest of Louisville, so maybe we could help each other out. Darren ID68101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry Justin Maurer 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2014 Hi travis. I'm very new to all this. I am looking to get into the a.r.c-echo costume. I would like to know more about the resin you work with. I'm located in northern louisville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rigel 13 Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Welcome to Midsouth! Youre in my hometown. I went stunt ANH and it is pretty weird getting used to the holster on the left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travisccook 11 Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks! I've got the requisite orders in to do a crewman while I diligently work towards TK-ness. I thought the GB community had long wait times for orders... Anticipation is half the battle I guess . @Jerry - Hi! I got pretty accustomed to working with parts cast in resin and the occasional reinforcement with resin when I built my pack. I don't have any experience doing the actual casting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galaidia 7 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Welcome Travis. Nice unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misfit138 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Welcome to the MSG give me a yell and ill help you on your path. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megajelly 22 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Welcome! Nice pack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotsanakin 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disciple 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnjohnb73 30 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Greetings! I'm just down the road in the J town Fern Creek area. Let me know if you need a hand on anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinMan 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Hey Are you with the Louisville Ghostbusters Guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galaidia 7 Report post Posted January 1, 2016 Welcome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travisccook 11 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Going to bump this up to revisit as, albeit a few years late, I finally wrapped up the bridge crew costume and just got my confirmation letter as a 501st member. Hi again! Very nice to meet some of the other Louisville folks a few weeks back. Look forward to meeting more! Pretty much everything above remains accurate - still working on getting into TK shape, I've got an Anovos kit for when the day arrives! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdhawk 32 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 31 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Going to bump this up to revisit as, albeit a few years late, I finally wrapped up the bridge crew costume and just got my confirmation letter as a 501st member. Hi again! Very nice to meet some of the other Louisville folks a few weeks back. Look forward to meeting more! Pretty much everything above remains accurate - still working on getting into TK shape, I've got an Anovos kit for when the day arrives! Sweet Travis. Be sure to get your MSG Membership Certificate. http://www.midsouthgarrison.com/forums/index.php?/topic/3282-membership-certificates/page-9#entry115567 Message Robbie with your Name, forum name, TK #, When you joined. Cant wait to meet you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CC5707 49 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Congrats on your approval! Everything was delayed a bit while the election was in progress, glad to see the old imperial gears are moving again I'll update your access here, you will be able to register on the Main Legion page within a day or so normally. Sounds like you know some folks and are in good hands! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
