Yeah. I'm with the Mandalorian Mercs and I got to cons whenever I can. I also do charity stuff. My daughter also built a kit so we get to do fun stuff and be Star Wars nerds together. We visited a children's hospital in kit when we were in Pittsburgh to cheer up some sick kids. We are disgusting characters with a complete storyline. Typical cosplayers.
The Sintra wasn't expensive at all, just time consuming to cut and shape. I bought the bucket and flight suit, then it was $100 for custom leather stuff, another $100 for a custom flak vest, stuff like that. But I like building them.