Roaddog’s Shoretrooper Grunt WIP

[Roaddog]

I just picked up the 850 armor works Shoretrooper kit.

My plan is:

dark side closet for the shirt and pants

endor finders for the gloves

imperial issue for the belt

found some orca bays for a reasonable price

I think I may go for level 2 with this.

May even pop for ukswraths speaker kit

[ST79211]

All the lvl 2 requirements are listed here 

 

https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:ST_shoretrooper

[BikerScout007]

An 850 Lancer build is a bit more challenging, but it IS possible.  Check out this Lancer app while doing your research!

 

[Roaddog]

What is the thickness for the plastezote?

[BikerScout007]

4 hours ago, Roaddog said:

What is the thickness for the plastezote?

I used quarter-inch neoprene.  Plastezote is pricey since you have to order it from England.  

[Roaddog]

The dark side closets Shoretrooper shirt and pants, are they good?

[Kilika]

Can't speak to the shirt, mine is Imperial Boots, but the pants are wonderful. The Dark Side Closet is well known for quality. Hope that helps.

Cheers

Chris

[Roaddog]

Orca bay boots and M56 pouch and oiler on the way.

[Roaddog]

@BikerScout007  my local auto parts store doesn’t have the Toyota red, and Amazon it’s 20 bucks for a can.  Is there anything else close?

[Tarok]

[mention=78054]BikerScout007[/mention]  my local auto parts store doesn’t have the Toyota red, and Amazon it’s 20 bucks for a can.  Is there anything else close?

They don’t offer touch up paint mixing? My local will mix up an aerosol provided it’s a factory finish code.


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[BikerScout007]

16 hours ago, Roaddog said:

@BikerScout007  my local auto parts store doesn’t have the Toyota red, and Amazon it’s 20 bucks for a can.  Is there anything else close?

Having the exact shade is only a Level 2 requirement.  For Level 1, any close enough match will do.  

[Roaddog]

My Orca Bay Brecon Havana boots arrived yesterday. Got them from England for 132 bucks shipped!

[Roaddog]

Yugoslav pouch and oiler arrived!

[BikerScout007]

Nice!  Mine didnt come with the oiler and I had to get it separate from eBay!

[Roaddog]

I just ordered the shirt and pants from The Darkside closet.

[Roaddog]

My Endor finders gloves arrived today and they’re nice!!!!!

[Roaddog]

Does anyone have extra brown strapping to put around the Pringle can?

[Roaddog]

I’m waiting for my armor and soft parts now.

[Roaddog]

My armor arrived today and I am not happy with the helmet from 850 armor works. 
 

it’s kid sized almost. Doesn’t even fit on my head.

 

who makes a good helmet that can accommodate troopers with big nuggets. Like myself.

[Roaddog]

Started on my Abdomen today.

[Roaddog]

https://imgur.com/a/m69AYyJ

 

The pouch is a little off but I just got the belt today from Rob Kittell.

 

 

 

[Roaddog]

Can anyone point me to, or can 3D print me new belt boxes?

[batphobic]

Hey @Roaddog - any updates? How's the build coming?

[Roaddog]

Just now, batphobic said:

Hey @Roaddog - any updates? How's the build coming?

@batphobic
 

Slowly but I am making some progress. Family and personal issues got in the way. 
 

I’m currently working on the greaves and am working on the strapping for that.

im like 80 percent for the chest and back attaching them together. I need to do some bondo work on the side and work on how to attach the shoulder straps.

then it’s the forearms and the biceps to put together.

then i gotta clean up the belt boxes, paint them and attach to the belt.

and I need a new helmet. The one I got doesn’t fit me at all. I ordered one that fits up to a 23” inch head and I’m 23.5” inches so finger crossed i didn’t waste my money.

[Roaddog]

Progress on the legs

https://imgur.com/a/Vsu0HBX