Hello all from future member (I hope)

This is where potential members can come and introduce themselves
User avatar
Corsair
BAG Member
Posts: 228
Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:39 pm
Legion id#: 10557
Name: Steve Schwarer
location: Independence, La.

Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by Corsair »

Hello to Bast Alpha! My name is Steve Schwarer and I've been a fan of Star Wars since standing in a blocks-long line in New Orleans in 1977.

Despite that, and the fact that my wife Tammey and I have been long-time costumers, and that I've known about the 501st for years, I've never done any Star Wars costuming. Huh. Sooo, I'm finally looking at rectifying that. I'm lucky enough to already know several members of Bast Alpha through other costuming venues and I will rely on their advice (and that of others here of course). Though I have a "dream build" (as I suppose we all do) I've realized I should start small and work up, so at present, I'll go "soft", with my focus on an Imperial Officers uniform. This will allow me to get rolling and be able to help out as a wrangler, etc. quickly, without the limitations that "hard" costumes impose.

I'll have to admit though, I've wanted to be a Kilted Trooper ever since meeting Keith Cassela at the ren faire years ago. There is is Keith, the truth is out.

My wife, on the other hand, has chosen to join the rebels as an X-wing pilot. Sigh. Well, maybe I'll be able to get her to see reason some day and join the dark side.

Well, there ya go. We're looking forward to eventually being a part of the 501st/Bast Alpha and the Rebel Legion/Degobah Base family.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Image Image Image Image Image
User avatar
Reela
BAG CO
Posts: 3733
Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:07 pm
Legion id#: 10008
Name: Jeffrey Corbello
location: Lafayette, La
Location: Lafayette, La

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by Reela »

Welcome.
Jeffrey Corbello - DZ-10008
The Scourge of Tattooine - 350 Troops as a Sand Person....and counting
User avatar
Kedex
BAG Member
Posts: 624
Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:35 pm
Legion id#: TI-5335
Name: Ed Cook
location: Covington, LA
Location: Covington, LA

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by Kedex »

Welcome, Steve!
Image
Valar Dohaeris
User avatar
Scribbles
BAG Member
Posts: 476
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:56 am
Legion id#: 74462
Name: Ryan C.
location: Kennuh, Brah

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by Scribbles »

Hey, Steve! Welcome!

Have you decided whether you want to do the gray or black imp officer uniform?

There's a wealth of information out there in regards to that type of uniform, and quite a few knowledgeable troopers within the garrison who can definitely help point you in the right direction.

http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/

That's the best online resource to start poking around in. YOu also may have noticed that Anovos is offering pre-orders on an Imp suit for an obnoxious amount of money. WHile it's definitely an amazing suit, you can have your own custom crafted for much MUCH less than their cost.

Look forward to meeting you! Good luck!
I find your lack of cheese disturbing.
User avatar
Bubonos
BAG Member
Posts: 1538
Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:09 pm
Legion id#: 43759
Name: Jeremy Beech
location: BatonRouge
Location: BatonRouge

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by Bubonos »

Welcome and as for an affordable costume, I push biker scout. (may have a little to do with me being one) you can do the whole build for about $1000 or less. Look forward to trooping with you.
Scout love from the forest moon.
phpBB [media]
User avatar
VooDoo
BAG Member
Posts: 585
Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:27 pm
Legion id#: 5407
Name: Paul D Marchiafava

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by VooDoo »

Welcome, and definitely get on the IOC forums, they would be your #1 source of info/suppliers !!
Image
Rule The Air...Rule The Night

.......Keep Calm.......
Captain Rex Is Here
User avatar
Corsair
BAG Member
Posts: 228
Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:39 pm
Legion id#: 10557
Name: Steve Schwarer
location: Independence, La.

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by Corsair »

Thank you, and yes, I have already gotten registered on the IOC forums. Just happened to find them on a web search and y'all are right, wealth of info there!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Image Image Image Image Image
User avatar
Corsair
BAG Member
Posts: 228
Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:39 pm
Legion id#: 10557
Name: Steve Schwarer
location: Independence, La.

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by Corsair »

Oh and to answer Scribbles, I've chosen to go with the Imperial Line Officer's uniform.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Image Image Image Image Image
kmcdougan
BAG Member
Posts: 743
Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:57 pm
Legion id#: 28703
Name: Ashley D. Nichols
Location: New Orleans

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by kmcdougan »

Welcome! And if you are on IOC, then you already have the beginnings of all of the answers. Read EVERYTHING. THat will get you going real nice. We are always happy to answer any questions you have.

Ash
2013 Bast Alpha Garrison Rookie of the Year
2014 Bast Alpha Garrison Captain of the Guard
2014 Bast Alpha Garrison Founder's Code Award Winner
2014 Bast Alpha Garrison Bronze Super Trooper
2015 Bast Alpha Garrison Bronze Super Trooper
Imperial Loyalty - 25 troops as Officer
Imperial Honor - 50 troops as Officer
Imperial Gallantry - 75 troops as Officer
Imperial Valor - 100 troops as Officer
Winner - Mechacon X Droid Hunt
User avatar
VADER1
BAG Member
Posts: 2284
Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:58 pm
Legion id#: 1190
Name: Gary
location: Metairie

Re: Hello all from future member (I hope)

Post by VADER1 »

Steve,

Welcome to the Bast Alpha Garrison forum. We are very glad to have you. That is awesome you want to be not only a trooper but a kilted trooper. Several of us are kilted troopers as well.

This is a pic of me kilted in my Shadow Stormtrooper at the Ren fair.

Image

You will be excited to know that there is an organized Kilted Trooper Brigade that you can join as well. Here is the link --> http://www.501ktb.com/forum/index.php

That is cool your wife is an X-Wing pilot in Dagobah, can't have the Bad Guys with out the good guys. ;) And who would we have to miss shooting at. :lol:

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, we have a lot of helpful and knowledgeable members in Bast Alpha.
Gary "VADER1" Breaux SL-1190
Bast Alpha Founding Member
501st Legion member since July 21, 2006
SITH MASTER: 125+ Troops as Darth Vader
Droid Hunt Winner:
2009 DragonCon 23
2010 Star Wars Celebration V
2011 All-Con 7
2015 Star Wars Celebration Anaheim
2017 Star Wars Celebration Orlando
Post Reply