Clone Trooper getting started in Charlotte

[CT-0311]

Hello everyone! My name is Josh and I'm a huge nerd. Haha I'm a fireman in Charlotte, NC, a veteran, and despite those 'serious' experiences, I remain easy going and mellow.


I've done a myriad of complex cosplays on my own, known a few 501st members, and always wanted to apply but just never had the time until now-I'm considering retiring.


I endeavor to make a Clone Wars phase II, or season 4-7, grunt trooper. Specifically Tup. I would absolutely LOVE it if I got accepted into the 501st to participate with you all after I finish with the kit.


Anyway, hello again, and May Skirata Be With You,



Josh

[bobafett4ever]

Hello there and welcome! Can't wait to see your finished clone, and look forward to trooping with you!

[CT-0311]

Thank you so much! I'm gathering approved odds and ends before the big armor purchase from Imperial Surplus. Then I might struggle a bit haha

[ChoinieRx]

Welcome! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions during your build. I’ve never built a clone but a lot of the general construction techniques are universal.

[CarolinaCody]

Hey Josh! What a coincidence... my name is also Josh, I live in Charlotte, and this is my first day/post on the forums as well! I also am looking to do a clone using an Imperial Surplus kit - from my name you might guess who it is (in a certain drab gray color scheme). The stuff is currently being shipped as we speak... I've done one OSCS movie clone while I was still in college and built an animated Rex back in 2018 which I sold without ever becoming part of the 501st. Like you, I would really like to be able to get involved a bit with the community and fellow members around Charlotte!

Good luck on your build. Are you planning on starting a build thread on the CTD forums? I lurk on there all the time and it's such a great community. If you don't mind me asking, what area do you live near? I know the 501st has a presence in Charlotte but I've only ever pursued this hobby in a vacuum and have never met another person IRL who's built a set of armor before.

[Coolajxl]

Hello everyone! My name is Josh and I'm a huge nerd. Haha I'm a fireman in Charlotte, NC, a veteran, and despite those 'serious' experiences, I remain easy going and mellow.


I've done a myriad of complex cosplays on my own, known a few 501st members, and always wanted to apply but just never had the time until now-I'm considering retiring.


I endeavor to make a Clone Wars phase II, or season 4-7, grunt trooper. Specifically Tup. I would absolutely LOVE it if I got accepted into the 501st to participate with you all after I finish with the kit.


Anyway, hello again, and May Skirata Be With You,



Josh

Welcome Josh!
I'm also a avid Clone Wars Fan and love the Clone Troopers! I can't wait to see when you finish! And hopefully I'll get a chance to troop with ya some time when you get in as I'm mainly based in the Fort Mill area! But go to school in Anderson, SC

[CT-0311]

Hi Josh!

That's so cool! I'd LOVE to pick your brain if I could possibly impose on your experience building these kits. I live over in Mint Hill off 485 and Thompson Rd. I'm ordering my imperial surplus kit this week actually, if they are in the shop-I thought I read something to the effect of April being spotty for them-). And as to posting the kit build I hadn't thought about it, this was my first step at trying to get with the 501st

[CarolinaCody]

Check out the forum site - it's an incredible resource and community. Whether you post your build or not it can be used to ask questions and get tons of visual advice from pictures/threads posted by other builders. I've stolen several techniques over the years! I particularly recommend the CTD Animated Clones forum section for S4-7 builds.

https://501stclonetroopers.com/forum/

[CT-0311]

Actually I do have an account on there haha, I went to it and it signed me in. Big duh moment over here.

[CT-0311]

Anyone use 850 Armor Works out of Florida?

[SithingAintEasy]

hey hey

i live in mooresville and have built many clones. I'm not on the forums often, but if you shoot me a dm i can connect and help you with advice etc...