First Time Mandalorian Costume Help?

Hey guys.
So in the UK there is this expo every year in October time called MCM Expo and I wanted to go as a Mandalorian but I want help on deciding how to go about the costume. What I've got so far is that it will be Mandalorian Shock Trooper armor (Jango Fett, Boba Fett, Jodo Kast) Main armor would be white, black jumpsuit, all the detail bits on the helmet and maybe some stripe on the chest piece in black too. I want a tunic type thing on it, similar to Clone Commander Thorne and Wolffe, A dark green visor and maybe a blaster and a lightsaber that he could have looted from a killed Jedi or whatever.
I had the idea to just buy a Boba Fett costume and customize and custom paint that but how easy would that be? and what do you guys think the best way to get this costume done in ten months would be?
Let me know your thoughts, all ideas will be appreciated!
Oh and I guess I need a name, how do you determine a Mandalorian name?
Thanks,
A.

Hi

All depends on the level of accuracy that you're aiming for really Aaron.

I had the idea to just buy a Boba Fett costume and customize and custom paint that but how easy would that be?

However, if you just want a fancy dress/Rubies Fett to wander around Expo in your trainers while having a laugh, then go for it.
The average punter won't be able to tell the difference (or care for that matter).

If you're after something more credible, that is likely to get cleared with a costuming club & that looks the nut's, then it may work out to be very expensive for a half decent one. How hands on are you??

Personally I'd do a lot of research first (read the threads here until your eyes bleed & a realistic/practical idea begins to take shape).


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