planktonimore

Hello spec ops troopers! Last time I posted in here I was but an aspiring member, but now that I am a proud member of the Dune Sea Garrison, and owner of both TK and officer costumes, my obsession has lead me to starting a Death Trooper build. Already got my hands on a couple things second hand: Jim Tripon Undersuit (may need taking in in a couple places) Talib boot reps with lace covers Gloves Currently sourcing armor and helmet, looking for second hand or new kits, but not finished sets as I want to build it myself where I can. My primary option is 850AW for a new kit as I have experience with vac formed armor and don't want fiberglass. Finally, I noticed no one here has mentioned the new black series death trooper helmet and I’m wondering if it could be used as a base in lieu of a helmet kit, assuming of course that it would need some minor filling and a new paint job. Please let me know your thoughts!

Thank you, that does clear it up.

I see that some costumes go for accuracy to screen above all else, imperfections and all, while other costumes lend more to an “idealized” design. I’m curious about the distinction and what constitutes idealized and whatnot. For example, could one construct a shadow stormtrooper costume using a rogue one stormtrooper kit as their base, or something similar? What about making a symmetrical bucket without the slight imperfections on the eye shapes and so on. Let me know your thoughts, as I am currently shopping for kits to start my armor and I want to know what the limits are with “idealization” which is a term I hear a lot and don’t know if I understand it.