gmrhodes13

Great news, move along, move along

I've been approved in both versions up to L3, one is cut out completely, the other the same with a black backing and the last other one is recessed and painted black. Here is the movie TLJ helmet which was up for auction not so long ago, looks completely cut through to me. Just note keep an eye on the CRL's because they are due for an update and could be very soon.

Rivet connection inside thigh

Nice work, you may want to add inside of the thigh ammo rivets, good luck

Found the Specialist requirements but no mention of shoulder strap material https://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/3429-specialist-requirements-magma-trooper/ FWI there are 5 Specialist Magma's, the last January 2018, their build is here https://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/4032-am-20-magma-white-to-red/ and specials application here https://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/5359-tx-44701-magma-trooper-specialist-application-approved/&tab=comments#comment-76352

Looks good

Not a lot of activity or builds on some

The Rise Of Skywalker

Hello and welcome, lots of info in the getting started section, the vetted sellers list is a good place to start. I have ATA armor and on to my 2nd set after 7 years of trooping, my first set was just a bit scuffed from trooping so is now converted to a Sandtrooper. Also have a look through some of the build sections, will give you a good idea of some differences between the armor. Hope to see a build thread from you in the not too distant future. Good luck with the research.

You may want to contact the DL of Spec Ops in regards to Specialst, the CRL only shows 1 requirement for L2 so I get the feeling nobody has taken that costume to a higher level as yet (although I may be wrong) so really I'd suggest either would be fine.

I noticed a while ago Do3D had files http://do3d.com/product/3d-printable-model-of-first-order-heavy-gunner-stormtroopers-sonn-blas-fwmb-10-repeating-blaster-megablaster-from-star-wars-vii-the-force-awakens-print-file-format-stl/

Another Hot Toys unboxing, has some nice details and shows the dodgy blaster attachment, I think I prefer the FOTK version

Good luck with the build Lee, looking forward to seeing the progress

Nice work, as Jay suggested your thighs should come up a bit, will give you some more room around the knees. If you haven't already you could add some foam behind the sniper plate to hold it away from your thigh. Brow trim is a little wonky. Belt could come up a bit but ok for basic approval. You have come such a long way in such a short time, great work. Good luck with approval, hope you get your numbers soon.

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the ranks

That's something the DO's normally organiser, just pm @TheSwede and I'm sure it will get sorted ASAP

If you are deciding to keep the bracket system I would encourage using the supports with them, they will continue to crack over time.

Congratulations trooper and welcome to the EI ranks

They can quite easily crack, some leave the brackets minus the elastic and use a separate strapping system so there isn't as much strain on the areas. I would advise gluing a piece of ABS behind, Tony has a nice thread for adding supports https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/36372-how-to-support-pads-for-mr-nostripes-bracket-system/ I believe a lot of people use M3 sized screws.

Cheers Jason

Nice work trooper, a couple of photos I know the DO's like are: Sniper plate front and both sides. Thigh ammo strip rivets inside and out. Just watch your belt placement, it's a little slanted in first image. Good luck with approval.

Many thanks Andrew

Many of us use an online photo host such as Imgur to post large images, yours appear a little small to see much detail, one thin that does stick out is your ab buttons, check against the below image Drop boxes should align at the end of the belt. If you could post up some higher resolution photos it would help to get more feedback.

Looking forward to the progress pics.

Have you curved the belt at all, a little heat and some strips as wood for clamps can help to make the belt sit better. If you have curved the belt and it's still popping off then I would suggest changing the snap, they can normally come apart easily with a squeeze of pliers