Actually Paul's fett is finished and approved, we're just working on some improvements.
We lucked out and were able to purchase 90% of the parts fully completed, or mostly completed, so we didn't exactly build everything on his.
If you go to RIDOUT plastic here in San Diego, you might be able to buy some scrap haircell ABS to use for this, really cheap.
Its on RUFFIN road, just off Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Hi there Chris!
A lot of people use a little bit of sintra inside it, or some very thicki/stiff interfacing to make it like a flat cod inside the fabric.
That's a fun costume to do! We have several TIE's here in ISG who can help you out if needed.
Have you started out on the Jolly Roger Squadron? That's the specialist detachment for TIE's that helps with costume builds!
Hi there Josh! Welcome! We do have one trooper with ISG who lives out in Palm Desert! There are also a few others that live in the Palm Springs area that are with IE/SCG. Its all good though, one big family!
Either way we're here to help!