Chargrilled

Spraying the holster Montana olive green as we speak. Pics to follow once dry! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Think my costuming burn-out is wearing off a little. Looking to get this finished in the next couple of weeks. I'll try and get some holster measurements, also PM sent about the harness!

Don't have the blaster and holster in-hand at the minute. Pictures I posted were took by Burkbench who I commissioned to make it. Once it arrives I can take some detailed pics with measurements etc Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Been quite a while since my last update, but I got the jumpsuit back not long after my last post with the correct collar. Helmet padding is still in the bag and needs to be fitted. The final component (holster + blaster) was finished and boxed up today. I think it's turned out fantastic. With some Montana Gold olive green it should fit the Trooper holster references very nicely. I was told it was quite a challenging holster to make with no existing examples.

Had to send my jumpsuit back for a quick mod to make the collar pointed. On its way back to me. Once I have it I should be able to submit for approval Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Ah I see. With the jumpsuit legs bloused over the tops of the boots the zipper tab should be covered anyway, so I wouldn't worry about it. At least you have some good looking boots!

Zip is unavoidable unfortunately for these style of boots. If you want to cover the actual zipper head, I recommend using military elastic trousers twists. You can use these to easily blouse the legs of your jumpsuit over the tops of the boots and cover the most obvious part of the zip. This is what I did This also gives the most accurate look to the source material [emoji106] Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Jumpsuit arrived and it's perfect! ? Tried to get some pictures but the Autumn evening lighting + my phone's camera failed me. Admittedly it is a darker olive green than some other components, but it is still olive green and not the grey that it appears as in the pics ?? Best example is that the French Army olive green gloves look dark grey here too, so use that as a comparison. This was just a very quick test fitting. The excess webbing for the harness needs to be trimmed at the front, and I still need to get padding for the inside of the helmet. Other than those 2 small things, the only thing I'm still waiting on is the holster and DH-17. The last 2 pics you can see the actual olive green a little better.

Jumpsuit is finished and will be shipped out tomorrow! [emoji16] Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I think he's after the Level 2 boots, and so far the closest match are the commuter boots (have a pair myself), which are notoriously hard to find in a range of sizes. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Few more snaps [emoji16] Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Slipped my mind that the inside had to be sprayed too. Fixed lol

Black rim fitted [emoji16]

Helmet arrived from Jason on Friday. Been sprayed and telemetry unit screwed in place. Now just need another set of padding (used the one I had on my Navy lid) and to fit my chin strap and the black tubing around the rim and will be all finished. Then it's just the jumpsuit and holster to wait for, which, all goes well, should be another week or 2 at most.

Mike has the patches from Kerry and will get them sorted next week. Helmets have cleared customs, just waiting for them to be delivered. DH-17 is being sent to the holster maker next week too.

Helmet shipped today! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Looks great!

Jason sent me a few pictures of the lid which is nearing completion. Looks great [emoji16] Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Ordered 2 patches from Kerry to be sent to Mike. With those the jumpsuit will be finished and the only thing left will be the helmet to paint when it arrives. Excited ?

Yeah Sebastian is the guy who handles the patches. For the last few months he's been having a bunch of surgeries and travelling a lot. He posted a few weeks ago saying that he's back now and working on the backlogged orders Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Helmet ordered from Jason at IGS! DH-17 is very nearly finished and will be shipped to Burkbench who will make the custom holster to match the one in the reference (but in green). Slowly but surely.

Change of plan, just saw that Sebastian is back and working on orders. Good to see he's healing up and getting back to it ? I've agreed with Mike that he'll hold onto the suit for the time being. On the 7th when I next get paid I'll be ordering the helmet from Jason. DH-17 should also be finished soon so that I can have the custom holster made matching the comic references.

The patches seem to be a major sticking point here. I had 2 ordered and the shipping address set as Mike in Germany who is making the jumpsuit. As it seems it may be some time before the patches are produced again, I've asked Mike if he can send the suit as soon as it's ready (he also has my black TIE/Gunner suit in-hand so he can get the sizing right for this one) and I'll think of something for the patches later on. I'm itching to get the suit on with the webbing and boots to see how it all looks.

Ordered 2 patches 31st May and currently waiting Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk