Dacamel

Hey all! Linked are some pictures with some issues I have been having. DT WIP Gallery So I have just received my Armory Shop Kit. The vast majority of it looks great. I may have to sand down the top of the shin in order to properly fit the crested parts on, but other than that no major issues other than the thighs. So the Armory Shop Thighs come in a single piece. this is unfortunate for me because my thighs are larger than average for my size, family trait. Needless to say, When I just tried it on in order to see what adjustments we're needed it snapped, because there were only a couple weak joints holding it together. I would like to convert it to a clam-shell style design, but the "Ribbed" side plates on the thigh armor do not fit well at all, and do not really lend for increasing the size. I talked to Andrew McClary of Plastic Arms Dealer and he said that he doesn't yet sell individual thigh pieces, or the rubberized size gaskets for the thigh pieces. Does anyone know where I can find some sheets that I can use to cut the thighs gaskets to size? Thanks for any help!

Hey all, I just received my kit from Armory shop, and I'm so excited to get started, but I noticed an issue with the helmet. It seems very front heavy. When I put it on the nose section seems to pull the whole helmet forward and down. Has anyone come across this issue, or know a remedy for it? Do people use some form of head straps? Or is it mostly padding and counter weighting in the back? Thanks for any info!

Hey there SIthfaced, I'm in the same boat that you are! I have been on the sidelines always wanting to join the 501st. Now that I have some money, I'm looking to get started as well. After months of research on here, the 501st forums, white armor (mostly for strapping guidance, the Facebook Armoryshop and deathtrooper build groups. I have compiled this list that I am going to use ( and might help you as well!). Going from top to bottom: Armor vendor - I used Armoryshop finished to minimize painting and sanding (this is my weakest skill), you used 850 Armor Works, some slight differences. $600-2300 depending on vendor, material, and finish. Helmet vendor - I used Armoryshop, you used 850 Armor Works, some slight differences. $300-600 depending on vendor Under-suit vendor - I used Armoryshop, you used dark side closet. Another option would be Imperial boots "killer" set. $150-300 varies between vendors boot vendor - Jereds are the most ideal, but discontinued. Dr. Marten Mayer, Talib, or Imperial boots' "Killer" boots. $60-150 mostly luck on this one. Gaskets - Some are built into undersuits, some builds have them seperate. If you don't get "Killer" boots, then you'll need boot top gaskets as well. glove vendor - Endorfinders or imperial boots both have excellent versions. I chose Endor gloves. $40 Strapping items - I actually got a strapping kit from imperial boots, but I'm still not 100% sure on how I'm going to strap it yet, so there may be changes in store for this. Not sure on price yet, depends how much webbing I waste trying to figure it out lol. Belt kit - Not sure is 850 armor works sells a kit for this, but I got mine at Armory shop as well. It comes with all the components except for the leather belt box and SE-14 Holster (I got these from Delta Leatherworks). Belt kit $50-100 Leather items additional $80 from Delta. Weapons (Optional) - obviously you want these, but they are not require for initial approval based on the 501st weapons policy. There are several good kits for these. Etsy, death trooper Facebook build group are great places to check. Verify with CRL though. $100-700 varies wildly depends on how much work you want to do. Specialist Components: Since you ordered the specialist chest rig it sounds like you want to go for the specialist. The chest rig isn't part of the basic death trooper build, so this is only useful if you're going the whole Specialist variant route. Chest rig - you already have. Armory shop, 850 Armor Works, Anovos, etc $100-200 depending on source. MP40 Leather Shoulder magazine box - There are a few options but Delta had an excellent version. $40 Grenades: 3d print kits all over online and Etsy, these are relatively inexpensive $30-40 HK Magazines - You can get 3d print versions that are lighter, airsoft versions that are a bit surdier as well $80-150 depending on sources. Leather Pauldron - Several sources online I got mine from Armoryshop as well $60-80 That SHOULD be it for now. Like I said all my stuff is still in the mail, I'm also looking forward to this build!