ShovelGuy

Army Trooper Helmet shell from Jason Hill painted with a non-reflective Black paint . Helmet liner is an East German M56/66 Improved helmet liner minus the foam pads . Goggles are Black ESS Eye Pro Goggles.

Yes I am . Having talked with Matt Nelson , who designed the 3D illustration of the Combat Pack and with Crookknights we all agree that the frame makes no sense as there is no evidence in the artwork to say their is a frame . Atleast when my pack is built it will not include a frame .

Still finishing up a few things but this basically how it’ll look in the end . Helmet has been adjusted since the photos were taken so it doesn’t look weird when I wear it .

Helmet shell from Jason Hill has arrived and is nearly finished , just some finishing touches . Although not that it matters .

So what is everyone’s thought on the pack . I’m not thoroughly convinced that it has a pack frame . It appears to have a flat back face similar to the heavy weapons trooper pack . m

I should add this is following the purposed CRL

Another pair is on order that will be painted green .

I’ve only got one pair at the moment that belong with the Combat Engineer Costume . I’ve got a second pair coming soon .

My Current WIP Army Sapper Costume . All soft Parts have been finished . Jumpsuit : A modified Propper Brand Black Prison jumpsuit with collar modifications , chevron end and button snap , and IA patches . Boots : Weatherproof Brand Commuter boots . Field Gear : Suspenders were made by myself with 2inch nylon web and triglides and hooks from Blockade Runner Supply . Loops made from 1in nylon were added to mount a removable strap that hold the chest Pouch , a modified MOLLE Ammo pouch with 2 button snaps . Pouches : 2x MOLLE Handcuff pouches with Button Snaps added. 2x MOLLE Strobe Pouches. 2x Canvas and Leather MP40 pouches. 1x Modified MOLLE Gas Mask pouch with Button snaps Added . Helmet is currently being worked and Combat pack soon to follow . I am also working on the Demolition Charges as well .

Patches have been found . Helmet has been ordered . Soon it’ll be on to the pack .

Just Submitted for Army Engineer. Here is what I currently have . Field gear is arranged as it is in DH : E issue 36 . Boots are the Communter style . Coveralls reflect the design from the comic . Helmet should be here next week and will painted and assembled immediately.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222987250609 They took about 2 weeks from England to my door . I'll be submitting for Engineer this weekend . Will have the Helmet done in less than a month.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222987250609 They took about 2 weeks from England to my door . I'll be submitting for Engineer this weekend . Will have the Helmet done in less than a month.

Here’s my WIP Engineer / Sapper Field Gear . I did buy those Communter boots and I agree that they are very accurate.

Actually decided to put on the costume . The pouches need a little bit of adjustment but are in the proper spots like in the comic . Boots are also more accurate , being much shorter than the German Style boots . Since In the Comic they are covered in mud I am unsure of what the actual color is . Still working on the gloves . https://imgur.com/a/PsS4KwC

Set it up a few days ago . https://imgur.com/a/MJtDiMb

After looking over the comics and browsing the web I’ve gotta say these Weatherproof Commuter boots are probably the closest boots to the ones from the comics . I just ordered a pair , should get here around the same time as my MP40 pouches .

I think I’m probably going to go the 3rd party hosting route . It’ll be easier to post more detailed photos .

I’ve got all the pouches on order or modified. Should be getting an Army Helmet shell within the next few weeks to start on the helmet . Also I’ve been looking over the panels again and I think Chelsea Boots most closely match the design from the comic .

H-strap suspenders and removable chest pouch .

Reworked the front flap so it’s a straight edge . I gotta say it looks better . Unrelated : is there a cap on how many photos we can post ? Says my attachments are full .

My photos don’t appear to have uploaded . And it’s not giving me the option to try again .

Just finished the suspenders and figured out how to mount the chest pouch , excuse the OD pouch the black one has been ordered and on its way . I made a removable cross strap that has a slot for the MOLLE strap to slide into .

Down the line i may remove them but how they are sewn in I'd have to start taking stuff apart .

Collar will eventually be fixed as well as the flap . I'm going to leave the waist pockets in for structural reasons . I'm thinking a scratch made coverall may be ideal but may have to wait .