Good luck putting the costume together & make sure you post a picture when it's finished.
If you havn't seen it before, you may find this thread of interest: http://www.imperialgunneryforum.com/t2328-sw-props-and-replica-sare-there-any-other-collectors-here-on-the-board-beside-me?highlight=props
Also burnsy did a limelight of his costumes: http://www.imperialgunneryforum.com/t1292-my-props-and-costume-wip-limelight?highlight=props