You can put me down to help. I am self taught on Photoshop so I can offer what little skills I have to the group. Curt has seen some of my work and I think I can be of assistance. I am still in school full time working on a second degree and still working 40 hours a week and 2 kids in sports so time ...

Thank you for the feedback so far. I have been doing a lot of research from the leads you have given me. Does anyone know if the Don Post Version is 501st approved?

I am looking to expand my costume line to a Tie Pilot and noticed that parts are hard to find via Ebay, Internet, etc... Any fellow Tie Pilots have any tips for me on where to get parts including a good helmet? Any thoughts on the Don Post version vs the Rubies?

I want to expand to a backup up ...

You gave me a perfect idea on the cooling vest. It will be for my son and he is 5. He wants to be a Jawa and I made the mask but I am waiting on the robe until I figure out a way to keep him cool inside. He wants to walk with us in the 4th of July parade here in Jeff City this year and he is so ...

Does anyone know how to attach a fan inside a robe without restricting air flow? The material is a robe/blanket type and is pretty thick. It is a computer size fan so probably a 3x3. Not sure if it needed to be attached to the person or the robe for the best cooling possiblity. Thanks for the help.

Thank you for the warm welcome. I am so glad to be a part of the troop. I can do what I enjoy and help our others in the process. I look forward to meeting and trooping with everyone. Being new to this area. There will be lots of questions to ask I am sure. So we will see how quick you all get tired ...