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I also have Jim's kKit and used the same paint as Lance. It does not crack with normal bending.

My thread is for the chest ammo pouch. I have seen one for the belt canvas pouches but can find it in the Forums or FB. I'll keep looking.

No worries, I've stared at something for hours just to have my wife walk up and say "Is it this?" and then the light bulb goes on.

Icytrooper has the right way to get the size. Paste the photo into PowerPoint. Draw a vertical and horizontal line on the ammo belt boxes and get the ratio of the known height and width of the ammo belt. Then draw a horizontal and vertical line across the photo drop boxes and apply your known ratio. That will give you the drop boxes size. We used this when determining the E-11D components proportions based upon the known size of the hengslter counter dimensions. Sounds like Dorothy may have already done that. I can double check on Monday when I at work doing nothing. LOL

Flat sole https://goo.gl/images/yfYe55 Non flat sole https://goo.gl/images/bLjxNm

I'm pretty sure that the "flat sole" refers to the sole only and not the heel. Almost every trooper boot in the CRLs are based off the original Chelsea which has a slight heel and the sole is flat with no visible ridges along the sides. The CRL Jodphur-type boot also has a heel but the sole is flat with no visible ridges along the side.

Not sure about Europe supplies. I am sure that Jerry can send international, might cost you a little more in shipping. Also when you get your helmet done, take a look at UKSWRATH's (Tony) Death Trooper helmet voice amp and wireless MP3 player. I have the system in mine and love it! I think Tony will ship international as well.

Welcome to Spec Ops Steve. If you are still looking for an SE-14R kit, I got my E-11D, SE-14R, and Grenades from Jerry Budde [url="https://www.facebook.com/jerry.budde.92"]https://www.facebook.../jerry.budde.92[/url] his kits are great quality and he is also a little less expensive than most others and he can include the SE-14R scope (additional $10) if you need one.

That LED lighting is a great find. Clear armor for the shoulder bells, forearms, and the other pieces that require edge lighting is a great idea as well. I'm going to follow this as I like the infrequent costumes of Spec Ops and may try to make one of these next year. Good luck and keep this updated. Mahalo!

Jim's kit is awesome. Easy to prep, very flexible and durable, details are sharp, and his kit comes with everything you need minus the gloves, boots, and blasters.

You can fix that. Let it cure for a few days and then progressively wet sand the paint you have already put on. Rinse it well and dry. Let it dry for a good day or two and then paint with two light coats 10-15 minutes apart. Let cure for 3-4 days in a warm dry area. Then apply two more light coats. Let that cure and then wet sand with 1000-1200, hit it with some Meguiars Ultimate polishing compound and it will work out for you. Take your time and double the cure times the paint recommends.

Jim's shins are very flexible. I used the clamshell technique and it works perfectly. I also put a 2x2 piece of loop Velcro on the inside front of my shins and a 2x2 hook Velcro on the top of the shoe covers to help keep the shins aligned when I am trooping.

Damn that is huge <TWSS>

Holy cow!

LOL Tony beat me too it. Yes that is the acoustic foam that comes with his kits.

The speakers are under the side vents. The entire system minus the Bluetooth MP3 player is inside the helmet. Here is the system and some diagrams and video of it in action. http://forum.501stsp...r-audio-system/

Here are a couple of pics of my current set up which I am very satisfied with. Everything is in the helmet and I have no wires to deal with anymore. I would always forget to run the mic wire from my helmet to my belt or chest speaker.

Good day everyone. So as I was looking thru the novels, and game it occurred to me that the entire squad were considered "special forces" troopers. I am curious as to how the determination was made to split the squad up between Spec Ops and Jolly Roger? That's kind of like having a Marine work for an Army commander and an Air Force pilot working for a Navy Commander. I'm not trolling and looking for a debate, just curious as to the process.

You an always stand there and do a force choke pose. We still get the occasional "Oh look ... Darth Vader" #deathtrooper #NotVader Oh have you installed any electronics in your helmet yet? Check with UKSWRATH (Tony) I have his voice amp/mp3 player set up, fans are by Trooper Tronix.

If the spot still shows due to the unevenness of the paint repair you can always wet sand with 1000 - 2000 grit and then use something like Meguiar's Ultimate Polish to even out the finish.

Funny thing is the original TK white boots were black ones painted white.

Congratulations Lance. Your build looks great!

I may have missed it, but whose kit did you go with?

Just an update which I have been meaning to do for a while but a post on a FB page reminded me I needed to make a correction. Originally I placed the rig's upper corners attaching straps straight out from the sides when in actuality they extend from the top of the rig. I have made adjustments to the pattern guide which will make the rig more screen accurate. My apologies, hope this helps future makers. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Updated pattern photo: reference promo photo (source ET Weekly Hi Res photo)

Welcome to Spec Ops Kerry and best of luck with your build. There are a few good kits out there. Check the build threads to see what others used and how they went about getting approved. Choose a kit based upon your build and capabilities. Shop around for your accessories as well, price ranges vary but with a little research you can find accurate pieces at better prices. If you have any doubts about a source or item post it up here and we can let you know if its suitable.