PiotrRasputin

If you haven't already, join this Facebook group and post your issue there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iocofficersmess It's a frequent enough issue I see posted, so you should get help pretty quick.

1 can of Duplicolor, but I ended up buying 2 cans of 2K Clearcoat because I messed up and had to redo it, which required sanding it off. I just chalked it up to a learning experience.

Hey Chris! Best of luck on your build! Regarding painting the kit, do NOT use Rustoleum. I had such a hard time with it creating an orange peel look that I had to take weeks off from trying to fix it. What ended up working for me was using Duplicolor Hot Rod Black spray paint, and then using 2K Clear Coat for the gloss look. It came out amazing!

Hey fellow Dan! First question is who made the armor? It looks like a Jim Tripon fiberglass kit. I'll try to answer the topics I had to deal with my build: 1. If you aren't going for L2, you should be able to use a dremel and shave down the visor for a better fit. 4. The belt can be remade if you buy the rubber matting and follow the Jolly Roger's belt guide, but many people are now building them where the overlap is in front, covered by one of the two pouches on the side of the buckle. It's for easier suiting up. 6. Are these Doc Marten's or Crowprops shoes? Maybe you can take it to a shoe repair shop? Also, the ribbed flap covering the laces should go under the shin armor. Biggest advice is to start small with your updates, with what you are comfortable doing. See if your local garrison has people that can help out as well. It will give you good practice in maintaining/fixing future armor issues.

Foam padding helps if some pieces are too big.

Your link works and the photos are definitely helpful! The immediate things that stick out to me are: -the top grey faceplate is crooked and would have to have the space on the side of the nose grill more evenly distributed - the front grille greeblie should slide in to its slot and lay flat. The nose grille is also look crooked. -the 2 tusk covers would need to be trimmed and fit in from behind the tusks (though you may just opt to use dark green safety face shield and trim it to fit inside them). Hopefully these are easy fixes for you!

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Here's the photos of my old 850 Helmet. Pardon the dust, just cleaned it as best I could. https://imgur.com/a/AXWblnN I had to take the visor out as it was cutting into my face. Also removed the foam for the helmet he glued in, and wiring for the lights (which don't work). Also, there is a crack on the top of the helmet that needs to be repaired. If this is fixable @Chaos, let us know if it's worth the effort.

I actually have a 850 cast helmet that needs some work, but should be approvable at the basic level. It was too small for my head, so I had to 3D print mine scaled up. When I get home, I'll take pictures of it to show you the details.

What maker is this helmet from?

850 Armorworks, Jim Tripon on Facebook offer full kits. You can also download plans for the armor from MCM Designs to 3D print them yourself.

Hi there and best of luck in your build! Let me know when you get your E-11D blaster in as I'm curious to hear your experience with Imperial Blasters. I'm looking to get a replacement for my broken one.

Hi Everyone, So a few months ago at a troop, I had a mishap with my 3D printed E-11D blaster. It unfortunately didn't survive as it was broken in too many places to make any repair attempts. I was looking over the vetted vendors list (which probably could use a refresh), and noticed that even though we have 850 listed for armor, they aren't under the blasters sections. They sell the E-11D and DLT-19D blasters as 3D resin prints here: https://850armorworks.com/Death-Troopers-c36176020?srsltid=AfmBOor-Ib-LFko0mt7KvYteO5eyglsICeFVExVd8E55BjyVcQhP0F6G I was curious if any approved Death Troopers have bought one from them and your thoughts on them.

Yes, there's no specifics mentioned in the CRL regarding the sling. I showed it to my GML prior to purchase, he reviewed the CRL to be sure and was fine with it.

This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D54RX8DK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Very comfortable and adjustable.