Gertjan Kool

According to Mickey, the assembly belt should be all black and the top greebly part should be black too not silver. The strap is not glued on properly (now that I have inspected it, so I will fix that too.

Here is my progress. First test fit for the newest parts. I still need to make adjustments in order to walk normally in the costume. I'll make updated pictures with the correct dressing up version. Edit: I need to lift up my chest plate more now that I'm looking back at these pictures. @ScaryGuy Does it look proper?

WIP Rear Belt Assembly Finished printing for the rear belt assembly.

@TK8271 Rogue Trooper ''The missing straps on the pouch and the back assembly plate is something we have been discussing within the armoury team.We are putting this down to the artist or lack off artistry detail as it’s something that happens a lot with game characters'' This comment is from the Heavy thread. The missing straps is still under discussion whether it be something lack off artistry or intentional. I do have the same thoughts about mounting the ammo pouches directly to the belt itself.

Hello, it's me again! Introduction: For the amazing people out there, my name is Gertjan Kool. I'm from the Netherlands and I want to start another build from Star Wars Battlefront II. I have fallen in love with the shoretrooper armor. Specifically about some aspects of it that relate to real-life military parts, such as the ammo pouch, oiler pouch, shotgun shells, faulds, etc. (I love vintage items) Thus having respect for the people that is serving his/her country. That is what I could associate with this costume and those are my reasons behind it. Also learning new skills such as photography, resin printing and sewing with the Specialist build made me want to continue building! I have the majority of armor parts ready. This is the build to-do list. For me, this is something I always do, which is planning how much material, costs, and time is needed for that particular armor part. 1x Forearm with Shotgun shells (currently printing) 2x Shoulder Buckles (currently printing) 1x Shoulder Bell 2x Black ammo pouches (already bought and is currently shipping!) planning on treating it with leather preparer, black leather dye) 1x Chest 1x Back (back box greeblies currently printing) 1x Nylon brown belt 1x Black pringle can 1x Black TD 2x Shoulder straps 6x Belt Boxes Things I noticed with this class are mainly that the belt boxes are painted black and that the belt design (captain, specialist, etc.) is different. I had a talk with Mickey about this and I'll also post it in the Heavy research folder regarding belt boxes placements. I think it is logical to replace the hinged belt box with the large belt box as it makes both sides equally as they are hidden behind the ammo pouch. And seeing the captain and other classes has a large back box behind the ammo pouch as well. So to speak: double the ammo pouches, double the large boxes. Question to @ScaryGuy Would it make sense to replace the hinged box with the large box (hinged box will not be visible)? If not, what box will be used on the left side behind the ammo pouch, instead?

Congrats! I'm really proud of you! Looks amazing and I hope you'll have a blast of a time trooping in it!

@ScaryGuy You name it, I fix it Can I get your feedback again on the shins. Does it now look correct for level 2? for the level 2?

Thanks!

Photoshoot #2 Test 2. - Fixed minor dressing errors - Improved better lighting and picture quality

Thank you so much! Looking back on 5-6 months of work, I have to say that when it all came together, it looks great. So proud of the results made after countless revisions and adjustments. I am very grateful for the help I received in this build thread and to this forum in making this possible! You will see me more often in the Patrol Trooper section and soon start thinking about some serious planning for the Battlefront II Heavy class!

Understood

Full body shots

Ohh you mean the shaped oblong recess on the front edge? I have that rectangle recess on my Shoretrooper hand plates. I was wondering if the patrol trooper needed that detail too. So that's what you mean by that.

Thanks for clearing this up!

I think that the DTL-19X fits perfectly for the Shoretrooper Specialist. I've found some good files for this blaster and I'm looking forward to build it after the CRL and costume is finished.. I'm almost finishing up the biceps then I'll make a complete album off every armor part and full body shots about every view. And then send pictures to @BikerScout007 to finish up the CRL.I hope you have an open mind about the suggestions regards to including other sniper blasters. But it's your decision to make. And I will respect what choices will be made.

Biceps v2 WIP Moving on to the biceps. I was not satisfied with the model that Sean Field created. I found on Thingiverse a better version where I can clip elastic cords with the shoulders more securly. I scaled it upon my bicep measurements. I also took into account that it should fit slightly into the shoulder bells without to much friction involved so the space should accommodate for that. This model can be compatible with the Shoretrooper costume since the Mudtroopers shares the same design style biceps. Plus this better version fits my recently finished forearms better. (Link down below) This is version 1 With this version you clearly can see the armpit opening less pronounced. It should be more open. Another thing is the ridges (raised platforms) are not tapered/chamfered. As it should, seeing and comparing it to the screen-used mannequins. I also found the correct Toyota 3E5 Super Red color for the biceps: https://spotrepair-fonteyn.nl/product/toyota-3e5-super-red/ Link to the Mudtrooper biceps https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3540470

Finishing the helmet While I was searching for a chin cup for the helmet (requirement for level 2) I found a link on this forum thanks to @ScaryGuy! I post-processed it by first spraying it with a black mat color. Then weathered it with a scotch brite pad followed by a protective clear coat. Then finished it with a buckle set plus strappings. After that I glued it onto the sides and measured how much strappings I needed in order for it to fit comfortable onto my chin. (Link to the chin cup down below) Link to the chin cup: https://www.wish.com/product/5e6b6e931370f26fe879737d?from_ad=goog_shopping&_display_country_code=NL&_force_currency_code=EUR&pid=googleadwords_int&c={campaignId}&ad_cid=5e6b6e931370f26fe879737d&ad_cc=NL&ad_lang=EN&ad_curr=EUR&ad_price=4.00&campaign_id=8182633582&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJj6BRA-EiwA0ZVPVnZncdJ87Du_ogumQQ9gEJ20Grd3zRw-3pS2V0TPRtVQ22u_nBjAJBoCyi0QAvD_BwE&share=web

I have messaged Nikko, about the fixes. I added some visuals to make it more clearer to what needs to be improved. He's also looking to have some feedback on his Sith Trooper and Deathtrooper files, since he wants his files to meet the 501st conform. Only one thing I don't understand about the point you were making about the hand plates. It seems to be okay and I couldn't make out what you meant by: ''missing oval on leading edge'' Could you elaborate on that, please? So that I can send him a follow up mail.

Thanks for your understanding and reply! I would be okay if both versions are acceptable. Like for an example if the back boxes has two options, namely: Battlefront II/Game back box version and Screen back box version. This would be ideal since the maker has the freedom of choice. Same comment about the blasters. But I understand the financial aspect of the developers that tend to keep things simple. I'll keep an open mind Thank you for your kind words! I just need to finish the biceps, and add a chin cup to the helmet and then I'm able to make a complete album of pictures. A little tweaks here and there if asked to.

@TK8271 Rogue Trooper Pyramide now on right shin fix.

Thank you for your critique points. I can understand for many makers that the first time and over-seeing details is very hard nailing it the first time. I will send Nikko the feedback, so he could update it according to your critque points. This helps a ton!

I will ask him to tweak the models. He's a close friend of mine and he could arrange those fixes.

I ordered Nikko from NikkoIndustries.com to 3D model Patrol trooper armor based from the 501st visual guide CRL. I have this armor and I can vouch for his quality work!

Thank you! I appreciate it. That's correct. Chest has some give, but once the abdomen armor is underneath the chest, it will give a slight lift upwards.. As for your comment on the blaster: Even though the A280-CFE is a sniper version and it can convert into an A300 assault rifle. I saw that Cassian from Rogue one uses it so I thought this blaster could not be silly enough in limited use only by rebels. Since Blastec (Blaster manufacturer in Star Wars) makes these blasters for all factions. But we're talking about the game accuracy. Staying traditional with the game features. You can't compare game accuracy version with the screen accuracy version, because they are both two different worlds. However you could take the screen used details into account, but that at a risk of sacrificing game accuracy details. I play Battlefront II game almost daily. Per class you will get handed a base weapon. When further in progression you could unlock 3 more blasters in that specific class. These are the blasters you could unlock with the specialist variant (see image below) ''As for the blasters, the problem with a multiplayer game like Battlefront II is that you can unlock any weapon and use that in-game'' that statement Is not true. There is a limit in weapon arsenal that a particular class possess. You could unlock only 3 weapons in each class. For an example: the Heavy class can't use weapons from the Specialist nor the Officer classes and vice versa. You cannot use a sniper weapon with an officer class trooper. All sniper weapons are tied for specialist variants only. Same goes for the Heavy and the Officer classes. Seeing the image below, all of these blasters are considered snipers regardless if it was only used by rebels. My only concerns about these blasters is that they will not make it into the CRL once the Specialist CRL is online. Agree to disagree, but it would be disapointing to disclude them from the Specialist CRL. And also it could use some diversity other than the popular E-11 and the E-22. It shakes things up. I have not fully decided what blaster I will use and of course the blaster will eventually come after and once the costume is finished first. Things still needs to be done: - Bicep v2 - Shin detail Image source: https://www.usgamer.net/articles/18-12-2017-star-wars-battlefront-2-campaign-online-guide-tips-and-tricks/best-weapons-guide

Upper body testfit Pictures from four views. Here are fixes on the back armor as requested by @Scary Guy. Thank you for your sharp eye! Cut outs Filling And it's gone.... One more fix are coming along for basic level 1 recommends such as: - The missing Diamond pattern that is located below the kneecap of the left shin. After that I'm going to picture individually all the parts and with fully body armor pictures. For approval I'm going to use the A280-CFE Blaster (sniper variant) for the picture. Because the specialist variant is purely a sniper based trooper. I want to stay close to its signature style. Ofcourse for level 2, I hope that there are more blasters for this variant available. It's coming near completion and I'm proud of the results!