IcyTrooper

Thanks for the proposals! When I'm done with work today or during a break I can take the text from the CRL and paste it here with the proposed changes for each section. I looked at all of the proposed changes and they are good points. The only one I'm a little hesitant on is the SE-44C because in the game it is listed as a standard issued First Order officer pistol, which would be a different era. That is interesting that it is available on the trooper screen that you have, is that from an instant action or what?

It is Sly11.

@TheLoneRanger thanks for posting and giving us info on it! I don't have Fallen Order so it is always cool seeing what is in the game. From the looks of it initially I'd say that it'd be FISD that gets it over us or MEPD (not dirty enough). @Raider what do you think? I know the LMO's decide.

Welcome, Jacob! I'd say start on the rough trims with stuff like the hand guards or the larger stuff like the chest and back plates and trim them back a bit to moulds or how they look on the CRL: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_shadow_stormtrooper The rough cuts will allow you to ease into it and get used to the trimming and then once you get all the rough stuff out you'll start doing the finer trims. Another recommendation I would say is get a build thread going here in this thread with pictures and whatnot and we can assist. Another option on top of that is to reach out to your local garrison for armor parties. At armor parties people meet up and help each other with the armor. With all of those recommendations we can get you on your way

@vonmoen I stand corrected and have edited the responses above, but did not remove the old text (only strikethrough). I'm embarrassed but I missed the last bullet point at the bottom of the L1 stating that the hat can be swapped in for the helmet at L1.

@vonmoen we can most certainly bring it up! Being a GML myself I'm always for better understanding of the CRL, at the same time anything above the optional line should always be treated as mandatory unless noted otherwise. **EDIT** It can be swapped with the hat in L1, I was corrected by @Raider. That is my fault. I missed the last bullet point on the CRL.

Helmet is required for approval. Hat can be worn after initial approval as an optional accessory. **EDIT** I didn't see the last bullet point on the CRL, it can be substituted.

So shiny and smooth!

Congrats on the approval!

Nice work and look forward to the approved update!

Simply amazing!

It is an Anovos kit. The only reason I know it is cause I followed his build on Facebook.

Sometimes you just need a nap.

Here is a good thread:

Keep the questions coming! I got mine from HFx Productions but they are no longer in business. A lot of people either 3D print them or get some off Etsy, just have to do a little research. I know that Trooperbay has some for sale every so often. I'll try and see if I can see what others are doing.

Top: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGQTMGH/ref=twister_B081N4Z1RG?th=1 Bottom: https://www.amazon.com/TSLA-Wintergear-Compression-Baselayer-Leggings/dp/B07TTFRGX8/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=Teslagear%2BInc.&qid=1588118898&sr=8-16&th=1 or https://www.amazon.com/TSLA-Wintergear-Compression-Baselayer-Leggings/dp/B07TXN9D1D/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=Teslagear%2BInc.&qid=1588118898&sr=8-16&th=1

I personally use this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-37-in-Rolling-Tool-Box-Utility-Cart-Black-209261/203668066 It allows me to fit my armor in there without having to disconnect the ab/back/kidney/posterior parts. I use the smaller version for my TIE pilot and stuff.

My imperial combat assault tank driver from R1 was ABS pulled by 850 and was pretty good. That price sounds about right for it.

That looks great!

@eddiechang go ahead and post your pics here in this thread and we can help you out! I can take a look at it as I'm a GML with my garrison.

No worries, garrisons are great for helping out locally! In the garrison I'm in we have armor parties, I even host them myself, where people get together to work on their stuff and help others. NC is under the Carolina Garrison, here is their website: http://www.carolinagarrison.net/

Very nice!

The ear holes are allowed, just can't have the mesh for L2. That is correct, you can have the holes there, just can't have the mesh.

We are working on building a resource thread for the shadow stormtrooper in the near future that will help. For the US you're probably looking at Walt's Trooper Factory since Anovos and RS Props aren't making them anymore.

Hello and welcome, Andrew! Glad to see that you want to get into a shadow stormtrooper. I'd imagine that you are in the US? Depending on where you live can change where kits are available. Personally, I got my kit from Anovos but they no longer offer the shadow stormtrooper, and neither does RS Props in the UK; unless you find them secondhand in the kit form or assembled (the latter). State side I believe that Walt's Trooper Factory (WTF) is the one who is currently doing pulls for shadow stormtrooper. From there you'd get the kit and assemble it to your body type. There are also commercial services that can put together your costume according to your measurements for a fee. Imperial Assembly Line is one that comes to mind as I've seen their work on Facebook. The undersuit can essentially be anything that doesn't have visible logos or striping. Personally, I got the Tesla (no relation to car manufacturer) brand off Amazon as cold weather compression gear and it has worked great...and was cheap.