I think it would be best if I put together this first jet pack, that way I can discover any errors in the mapping of the pieces and get them fixed for the run. You will also get to see what the jet pack looks like when it's completed, that way you won't be blind with what you'd be ordering. This will also give me the chance to make a tutorial on how to put the sucker together once you get handfuls of parts.
I remember when I started my Fett, I could not find anything about building a jet pack, I then ended up to do so myself out of trash cans, I hope to really help out others with an actual kit!