Make it Snow

[Goalmember]

Hello, I've been a long term fan of the 501st and after seeing so many of you at Celebration, my mind is set. I want to go Snow.
I'm in Ripon, slightly north of Leeds.
My name is Michael, I'm a year younger than Star Wars (ANH) and Star Wars has been a massive part of my social life for more than I can remember. I'm proud of the efforts put in by myself and others in being a part of a Star Wars Social Media non profit group. I've a hand full of "buckets" and feel like I'm ready for the next step.

Recent years have seen my Achilles develop a deteriorating condition and walking for more than a few KMs results in a bit of a limp which had put me off researching a 501st build.

I'm a father of 2, with a 13 year age gap between them and since we were told that we'd never have another, I was something of a defeatist, bringing this little chap into my life has made me realise, "If you believe it.... You can achieve it!" Which has spurred my decision on to don the duster.

My DIY skills are virtually ZERO and I've no tools to start so before I begin this project, I want to meet some new friends for advice and guidance.


Now I'm 6'2 and an xxl/xxxl build so my first call is .... Where do I start?

All info and interaction is most appreciated - thanks

[Captain_Wordo]

Hi Michael and welcome to the coolest detachment of the 501st!

It's a good idea to build a snowtrooper, there cannot be enough of the undefeated men and women of the empire out there

Maybe a good start would be Wayne's comparision thread: viewtopic.php?f=115&t=3580

After that you should have a look at the armor vendors: viewtopic.php?f=115&t=3611

Good luck with your TS journey

[Sponge1981]

what he said, Wayne (guff) will be your main point of contact for clearance with the UKG however if you need any assistance feel free to give me a nudge.

[Goalmember]

[WHITE UP POINTING INDEX]️what he said, Wayne (guff) will be your main point of contact for clearance with the UKG however if you need any assistance feel free to give me a nudge.

Thanks Sponge... My purchase is gonna be a month or two down the line but I'm as giddy as a kipper over it

[Guff]

Hi Michael, welcome to the Detachment.

I'm presuming you've been in contact with a certain armour maker, not a million miles from your location?

[Goalmember]

Hi Michael, welcome to the Detachment.

I'm presuming you've been in contact with a certain armour maker, not a million miles from your location?

Genuinely I've contacted no one yet - I'm on holiday from Tuesday and I'm on a spending ban until after I get back - I'm guessing by your comment that there is an armour maker near by?

[Guff]

Yup.
Troopermaster - he's replied to one of your other posts... shoot him a pm.

[Buttercup]

Welcome Michael to the cold side of the Empire! The Snow Trooper is the best Trooper in the Empire!! It looks like they guys here have Ya pointed in the right direction! If there is anything we can answer for you don't hesitate to ask!!