CIP (Clone in Progress) in Charlotte

[CarolinaCody]

Hey guys!

My name is Josh and I'm a native of Charlotte, NC. I've been a fan of Star Wars for a very long time (yes, I'm a product of the prequels and the early 2000s EU) although it was in sophomore year of high school that I really set my sights on making a costume of some sort. It came down to Iron Man, my favorite Avenger at the time, or a clone trooper since they were the good guys and in my opinion had much better looking gear than stormtroopers. Since I didn't really do anything with electronics (and that's all Iron Man was about) I went with a clone suit and eventually stumbled across the CTD forums in 2012. I decided I wanted to built a suit and to use it to visit kids or anyone who needed a bit of cheering up in order to produce that same excitement I felt on seeing pictures of real, live action figures that I had so long dreamed of imitating!

After obsessively reading all the build threads I could find I eventually saved up piece by piece for a movie-style 212th trooper. After building it for nearly a year I ended up selling it right after I 99% completed it and opted instead to go for a S4-7 Captain Rex. Once again, I went through the arduous process of fitting and building the suit and ended up selling it again before I ever joined the 501st. In 2020 I started collecting pieces for a S2 Mando and once again got everything in place before deciding to start a Bad Batch style Commander Cody.

I've always worked on my suits in a vacuum without ever connecting to anyone in person, which is something I've always found a shame as the Carolinas are the birthplace of the 501st! While my friends love Star Wars, I have yet to connect with anyone who has also built a complete costume outside of my travels on the internet. I know Cody is going to be a long build with work and life hopefully taking precedence but I really want this 4th one to be the charm and eventually fulfill my decade old goal of joining the 501st!

[Nathanc1701]

greetings. i am j nathan cuthbertson xo of the garrison. you can find me on facebook and i will aid you in finding a suitiable partner to team up with and help you with your journey.

[ChoinieRx]

Welcome!

I’ve never built a clone but I’ve done multiple armored costumes and have worked with vacuformed ABS, cast resin, and 3D printer parts and would be happy to answer or help work through any issues or questions you have.

Feel free to reach out anytime!

[bobafett4ever]

Awesome and welcome! Looking forward to trooping with you!

[CarolinaCody]

Thanks guys! Hope you all enjoy a wonderful Easter.