NYShoretrooper Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hey all! I'll be posting my Shoretrooper build here. I've got a few projects going on and after deliberation on each, I chose to go full speed ahead on the Shoretrooper Captain. As follows, here's what I've got and am going with: Helmet: SkyGunBros helmet - In hand Armor: KB Props - ordered Shirt: Imperial Boots - ordered Pants: Imperial Boots - ordered Boots: Imperial Boots - ordered Belt: Imperial Boots - ordered Gloves: Imperial Boots - In hand Balaclava: Military surplus - In hand Undersuit: Scuba suit - In hand E-22: Unsure, will be looking around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Awesome! Looking forward to your build process. Just curious -- what is the Scuba suit for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, BikerScout007 said: Awesome! Looking forward to your build process. Just curious -- what is the Scuba suit for? Undersuit, although I guess I don't need one for the Shroetrooper, haha. Disregard that then. Also, just ordered the armor from KB Props. He had a kit ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 You've got the shirt and pants from IB so you are all good on undersuit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Excited to see another ST added to the ranks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Shore_2_Keeli said: Excited to see another ST added to the ranks! Thanks! I'm going to be going for Vanguard status too, so I'll be having fun doing the research on that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Is the Imperial Boots "EZ Strapping system" recommended? Because if it is, I'll just tack it onto my order. Figure I'll ask now, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Welcome! And grats on starting your build, fun times ahead!I don’t have experience with IB strapping, it looks pretty good. I personally like doing my own strapping, that way it is customized to my size and armor set.As an alternate option, Stefan has a really good video on he he did his:Let us know how it goes of you decide to get it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Awesome, thanks. One more question, this is the correct spray paint, right? It's out of stock on Amazon, Lowes, and Home Depot. https://www.plazaart.com/montana-gold-spray-paint-sahara-beige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Awesome, thanks. One more question, this is the correct spray paint, right? It's out of stock on Amazon, Lowes, and Home Depot. https://www.plazaart.com/montana-gold-spray-paint-sahara-beige Yup! The guys put out a really good list for the paints, found here:http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19926-recommended-shoretrooper-paints/Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 42 minutes ago, Minimo said: Yup! The guys put out a really good list for the paints, found here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19926-recommended-shoretrooper-paints/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Shame there isn't just one place I can order all the paint I need from. Oh well, I'll make do. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 So it seems that my original order from Imperial Boots DID NOT go through.💀 Of course when I tried to frantically do the order over so I can get my soft goods, PayPal is refusing to work properly with the website, so I can’t check out. I’m really hoping the issue is corrected soon, I messaged IB about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 Okay, great news! IB and I figured out the problem and I was able to get my order in just in the nick of time. 😁 Now I need to hunt down the ammo pouch... to eBay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKZombie Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 4 hours ago, NYShoretrooper said: Now I need to hunt down the ammo pouch... to eBay! Etsy https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/594048217/original-czech-yugoslavia-serbian-army but it’s a crapshoot on the colour you receive and condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 I'm trying to find a suitable replacement blue color, I've narrowed it down to two choices, both being Montana Gold. Baby blue: https://www.plazaart.com/montana-gold-spray-paint-baby-blue Fresh blue: https://www.plazaart.com/montana-gold-spray-paint-fresh-blue I'm leaning towards the fresh blue, it looks like it'll be the right shade after spraying the matte black and ageing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I'm trying to find a suitable replacement blue color, I've narrowed it down to two choices, both being Montana Gold. Baby blue: https://www.plazaart.com/montana-gold-spray-paint-baby-blue Fresh blue: https://www.plazaart.com/montana-gold-spray-paint-fresh-blue I'm leaning towards the fresh blue, it looks like it'll be the right shade after spraying the matte black and ageing.If you have opted against the Nordic Blue, montana “himalaya” has been used by many to get through approval.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Minimo said: If you have opted against the Nordic Blue, montana “himalaya” has been used by many to get through approval. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It’s not that I’ve opted against it per se... it’s just proving to be very annoyed to get ahold of, and the few options I did find were expensive. Thanks for the heads up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaryGuy Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 You mentioned being interested in achieving Vanguard. Himalya Blue is noticeably different from Ford Nordic Blue, so that might not be your best option if you want to get there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 11 hours ago, ScaryGuy said: You mentioned being interested in achieving Vanguard. Himalya Blue is noticeably different from Ford Nordic Blue, so that might not be your best option if you want to get there. Aw dang.... do you know of a US seller who carries it? I've been looking and can only find UK sellers who have it in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 https://www.myperfectcolor.com/paint/20765-porter-paints-6467-2-nordic-blueSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Minimo said: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/paint/20765-porter-paints-6467-2-nordic-blue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Oof, 25$ production fee. I’d think I’d only need one can wouldn’t I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I believe i got two, but had some left over. The prod fee is per batch not can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, Minimo said: I believe i got two, but had some left over. The prod fee is per batch not can. Yeah I knew that lol. I meant 25$ production batch for just two cans of paint seems a bit steep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Davis26019 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 If you’re going for Vanguard it’s worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYShoretrooper Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 My armor came today! I've checked it over thoroughly and I'm pretty sure all that's missing is the thigh plates and everything to make the thermal detonator. There are a few pieces I don't recognize but I'm sure I'll figure out what they are as I do my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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