I've been lurking for 6 years. I guess it's time to build.

My MandoMaker design:

A few things: I have white paint and I also bought an off-white/cream (Krylon's Almond) to try and layer with so it's not so stark-y white. I definitely want a half-cape but I'm not 100% sure on the color yet until I see the other pieces. I want a scarf as well. I may end up nixing the cape to do a loooong scarf. NOT SURE YET
Priming up my Rubies helmet:

I have 6mm sintra on order, so I know this is for real now. My plan is to have it finished by mid-August for a convention.
My sad and short list of things:
Helmet: Rubies helmet, T-visor.com visor on order
Armor: 6mm sintra, mostly cut, mostly shaped
Vest: Duck cloth, done!
Flight suit: Done!
Boots: Done! (Thx Goodwill).
Other soft parts: Grey army belt and a handful of pouches ... so far. And a gold tactical scarf.
My next question is! I was thinking about being a medic. I'm in the medical field and this just sounds like fun! Am I able to submit an application for general Mando Merc acceptance, then apply to be a Medic at a later time? I'm asking because I feel like I'm on a time crunch and I'm not sure I can gather all the Medic reqs before August!
And the thing on my mind right now is: what method to shape my plates with, and how to attach them. I'm female but not incredibly well-endowed so I'd like to go with a more gentle curve for the chest plates. Can I stick the sintra in the oven and mold it from there? Will I need a heat gun?
I've heard of making a duck tape mold of the torso to help shape. Or maybe I'm mixing up my tutorials. I've been on this site all day you guys.
