Chaos

Welcome to the Spec Ops community. There are a lot of great build threads on here. I've just started my build (Jim Tripon's kit) and these folks assistance has been amazing.

https://www.amazon.c...GSK3QSJ6F72ZFDW So I was thinking about your visor issue. I used this to make my Shadow lenses. It can be heated and curved. If you cut this and attach / run the blue LED strip around the outside edge, the blue will illuminate the acrylic and the mirrored surface will reflect the light so your eyes will not be seen. I thought about this when I was contemplating a TFU Shadow Stormtrooper build. Here is an example of what I am talking about:

I should get these delivered Monday 12 June. When I get them I'll post up some pics and thoughts about what it will take to make these screen accurate.

For those who have issues getting real HK G3 mags due to fire arms red tape, here is an option for you. They are light weight and sturdy. 10 pack for around $44 or so bucks is less than $5 each. http://www.ebay.com/...%3D322007806575

Oh that pouch came out really nice. Excellent work Mark.

Nice job Mark! What did you use for your pattern and dimensions? I'm going to take a go at making the pouch and speed strap. Mahalo!

I have Jim's kit and to be honest I'm old as well, but the new material that he is using is much lighter and more flexible than the older fiberglass kits. I would try and find someone close to you that has one of Jim's DT kit. If you like I can pile all mine on a scale and weight it for you.

Steve from Imperial Light and Magic has been working on a few models. This one uses one of his Kylo Ren voice changers and an aker amp to create real time interactive scrambled voice sounds. I guess you could practice making the garbled sounds.

Congrats Nick! Great build and it looks awesome.

Stay with it! Your build is looking great. I too had some fit issues around the waist and had to put put extension pieces. Slow and steady gets it done right the first time.

This question keeps getting asked on a lot of the boards and build group pages. If the extendable stock used in R1 is indeed an HK-416, then the narrow end of the butt plate points down. This design allows the shooter to place the larger end against his/her shoulder and allows the narrow end to extend down into the crease made by the upper arm and chest in the arm pit area. https://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/catalog/view-5-416-arm4-stock-pdwc_1105_detail.jpg

Great job and Congrats!

Well said. I think things occur for a reason. It was noted screen accuracy is 16, many in the community only have 15. So what happens? The community cames together to do two things. 1st make allowances to ensure acceptance for those with 15. 2nd gracious members came up with an inexpensive solution to bring those with 15 to "screen accuracy" Cudos to those who came up with a solution. The SpecOps Ohana thanks you!

ditto

Soooo how many are following the poop storm about the CRL and 15 verses 16 cogs over on the FB DT Builder's page?

That is why I am getting my kit from Jim! LOL he and I have the same body shape. I am hoping to be the first DT here in the Pacific Outpost … “Goals†everyone has to have at least one. Jim, I was wondering if I used 1 ½ inch lifts in my boots if it would affect how the shins look. Any thoughts. I hate hearing “You're a little short for a Storm Trooper†LOL

Here's a good tutorial on helmet builds. He goes over fitting the ears to the curves of the sides. Worth a look. http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/29238-my-helmet-ear-tutorial/

I know its been a while since this thread had any comments but I just used all the tips to make my snap/strap system for my TX and wanted to say Thank you for sharing your knowledge.