ShockWave, I agree as well. I am running on a tight budget, but I'm trying out everything that I can, checking the fit of armor, making details on the suit that aren't at first noticible but there to add character. Remember, all the people who construct the cool stuff you see had to learn it at some point, so why not take the time to learn how to make things and have those skills if you make more costumes?
And Nachturnus, making a timeline of peoples backstories sounds like an awesome idea! Great way to make the customs feel more like part of the SW Universe.