mikedwelle94

Hey all. I figured I'd throw up this thread to document this project I'll be working on. The CRL is incomplete, but I plan to help out by taking detailed pictures of each of my components by the end of this build. http://databank.501st.com/databank/TX_-_Shadow_Stormtrooper_TFU I don't yet have armor in hand, but I'm narrowing down where I'm going to be sourcing that. I will be needing some transparent parts (shoulder bells, forearms, TD tube, and shins) and I know for sure that WTF has formed some clear helmets this past December (which look pretty damn cool). Just waiting for an update on their clear plastic shipment. For the rest of the suit I'm leaning towards Scootch for his HIPS CAP-W kit, which I've had an easier time getting paint to stick to in my past experiences. For lighting, I'll be going with some USB powered LED strips I can connect to smartphone battery banks velcro'd to the insides of my helmet and armor. Something like this is what I had in mind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYZNELB/ref=asc_df_B01MYZNELB5355542/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01MYZNELB&linkCode=df0&hvadid=196263297506&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9123624230968478534&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019105&hvtargid=pla-314779905744 (edited post to remove Black Series helmet. Replacing with RS)

You will want Imperial Boots if you can get ahold of them. I believe WTF sent them a sample of his red plastic so that they could get an exact color match.

I have purchased some 1.5 mm ROTJ stuff from TM in the past. Amazing detail and superb customer service. I always recommend TM as an option for those who look for ROTJ

Although I'd like to save some money, I might trust my expensive camera more with something that has the GoPro logo on it! I've read some shaky reviews of a few off-brand mounts that are steering me away.

I got a couple of these recently. They work great once you cut the eye holes to make one big hole for your eyes and nose.

Good answers, folks. Thank you all very much! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

I was doing some digging around and found a few threads, but I didn't find a definite answer on exactly which mount to use to attach my new camera to my blaster. Anyone have any ideas?

It's about time I add this Spec Ops costume to my roster! Here is my finished Magma Trooper, about to be submitted to my GML for review.

Sorry to hear about this. Hoping for a happy ending!

Definitely picking up at least a couple of these. Planning to fill in the tube stripe slits and tear vents to make it into a passable ANH helmet. Hopefully it's close enough in size.

This is incredible! Extremely jealous of whomever this kit is going to.

Before I had my first job, I was just a step above mute. Nowadays, I'm much more outgoing, but still not exactly the first one to jump into a crowd of people and become part of the conversation. Even with the helmet on, I tend to step back and let the vets soak up the spotlight. Maybe that will change as I get more troops in.

There is currently no CRL for this costume, but it would be wise to look over the ROTJ requirements and follow the Battlefront Shock Trooper discussion. I'm interested to see how you approach your building of the backpack and helmet respirator. I believe I've seen one who built a respectable-looking respirator, but the base armor wasn't up to ROTJ standards. I wish I knew who that was so I could get you in contact with him/her. Good luck

I feel like we should call our DTs "Zombie Troopers" from now on. There's no official piece of reference that calls them Zombie Troopers, but it would make sense to change the name in the CRL database to avoid confusion. When someone says Death Trooper, I always think of the zombie and not the shiny black trooper from RO.

This brings back memories! If you offered this as a kit sometime in the future, you could consider me a buyer.

As ugly as this armor is, I would be more than happy to make a project out of it if the price was cheap. Too bad they charge more than some of the best makers around here. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

You nailed it, man.

Nice. Hero suits are cool and I don't see enough of 'em. Assuming you've done your research on Heros, you know you'll need to do some modifying to that AP Stunt helmet. Good luck my friend.

Even if there is a difference, I doubt it would be noticeable enough for anyone to speak up about it, especially if you're weathering everything. Keep in mind that in the film, the helmets were painted HDPE and the armor was unpainted ABS - so there was a subtle difference there!

Avoid using a heat gun if at all possible. It's easy to warp the plastic beyond repair if you're not careful. I think you might need to trim the neck opening, but I'd hold off on adjustments until an expert chimes in.

Looks great man.

Are your red stripes going over the joins on your biceps? If so, you will want to sand that paint off. Those stripes should be running across the raised detail on the back of the biceps. Here's mine: Otherwise top notch work. Your trooper is coming along nicely

I don't see a thing wrong with it. You built it well. Time for paint!

Yup! It's just a touch darker than the red I used. That's what you want right there.

I used Rustoleum Gloss apple red, but I was told by some that it was a bit too light compared to the game. If you can find Rustoleum in the Scotland, that would be best. Good plan. If you do decide to go Shock, you might want to sell off your ROTJ thermal det and pick up a new ANH styled one or borrow it from your other trooper costume -- as this is what the game model has. It would be great to start seeing more of the red guys cropping up, and I can certainly see it driving a new demand for what was once a relatively unpopular style of armor.