Chaos

To be honest, the weight difference of a fiberglass resin type kit is not that much. I have Jim Tripon's kit and it's weight is negligible. I am a 5'9" 54 year old medium build man and I can troop in that thing for hours. I've even walked in several holiday parades for over 2 miles in it. The secret to weight distribution is to use a good strapping system so that the parts move with you securely. Most people think of fiberglass as a multi-layered heavy material. The fiberglass resin that people like Jim and Andy use in their kits today are lighter than you would think, easy to work with when building, have higher details, AND more durable than ABS. You should try and find someone near you that has a kit and see for your self. "Chaos" Chris Walker TX 96706 Death Trooper Shadowtrooper

Have you looked on his build group page? https://www.facebook.com/groups/212554895893880/

Plus $24.18 for shipping and handling!

Since I bought almost all the Montana Fire Red I could find, I'm sure there is a shortage now... LOL I suggest the color is "Montana Gold Fire Red" ? By the way I'm selling them at $23.63 a can ????

I have seen a lot of people throwing out what color they think the armor should be. I know that the armor was cast in the color for the screen used costumes. What we need is someone to do is take some paint samples and try and hold them up to the screen used suits if they show up in public again. Personally, I think that since the Shoretrooper's paints were Montana Gold brand, that maybe the MG "Fire Red" is almost spot on, but as with anything, the lighting can change tints.

Best of luck on your build. If you are already 6' bare foot, then you wont need the boot lifts. The Talib's heel gives you an inch already, then on average the helmet if fitted properly will give you another 2-2 1/2 inches. I tried lifts of an inch or so and they sucked! Standing for long troops doesn't help. Leave the stilettos to the ladies! ?

I think the boots were made out of red patent leather, if they were painted, there would be crease lines. Just my opinion based upon seeing a lot of other leather boots that were painted.

Well earned and Congratulations!

Yep, 15, saw some hand plates done by a maker "going to molding" for kits that had 12 or 13 recessed lines. ?

Looking great Nathan, looks like all your hard work has paid off! Best of luck with your submission photos!

Looking awesome Greg. He have you played the DT clips in Tony's sound system yet? If so and you have those TK clicks after each one let me know. I redid the sound files a while back without the clicks and forgot to send Tony the new files.

Now ya just need it in patent leather. I spit shined boots for 30 years. LOL

LMAO, oh yeah you do don't you! Sorry man, I'm getting old! After you put the decals on, a light misting of a matte or semi gloss (which ever matches your paint finish will help protect the decals and keep them from getting peeled off.

Shame my etsy shop is on vacation. I make and sell decal sets for the E11D and SE14R. I use Trooper Tronix fans, great product and excellent service.

Your build is looking spectacular! Nice work on the small details!

Look up Jim Tripon, (https://www.facebook.com/jim.tripon) he makes a fiberglass resin unfinished kit as well, unfinished I think I paid around $1500ish for helmet, armor, under-suit, belt with accessories, and the "specialist" pieces plus shipping. There are quite a few build threads by those of us who bought Jim's kit. Don't give up! You can do this!

those small boxes go on the lower left thigh.

Good to know, thank you.

IB may have to make a minor change to their Magma boots. It looks like the Sith boot's toe is more rounded. Very close however. Unless the photo angle makes the toe look narrower.

It's not wearable. It's a great display piece however.

Best of luck, patience is needed on this build. With the 850 armor, remember to measure twice and cut once.

Looking good so far. Question, are your straps for your chest to ab and back to kidney nylon or heavy duty elastic? I ask because if you used nylon it doesn't have any give. You're going to want your straps to be able to stretch and return when you move. If they don't give you are going to find either your straps are going to put/break at the attachment point or you are going to be very uncomfortable. You're going to want movement between the chest and ab and the back piece and the kidney plate.

Jim's build thread:

Contact KB, he has want you are looking for.

I have had Jim Tripon's kit for about two years. I love it. He has a build thread in this section.