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Roaddog’s Shoretrooper Grunt WIP


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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

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

 

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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.  

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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

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[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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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.  

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

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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.

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Just now, batphobic said:

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

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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.

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