Ghostie20

Hello Spec Ops, I have some updates that I want to post as I am still committed to this costume but at a small paste(for the better). This page going forward(I wish I can delete old posts that aren't necessary but I cant) I will begin with assembling the armor part of the costume and as for the weapons they will be separate posts as this will focus primary on the costume itself. I will leave a list of stuff that I have acquired or will acquire for the IST, along with texts highlighted with links to the source so anyone wont be lost when assembling the costume and grab the correct stuff. All of this couldn't have been done by members of the SpecOps who helped me and a lot of research(no joke). Soft Goods: Pants/Tunic/Cap - Haven't Acquired = Jim Tripon contact via email here in the forum. Horus(PM either 501st or SpecOps forum). Boots - Acquired = There are 4 places to get them for either replication or authenticity: Source I. Hessen Antique here in the US Source II. Crowprops. Source III. Horus PM on the 501st forum and/or Spec Ops Forum. Source IV. Epic Militaria. Belt - Haven't Acquired = Debating either between Wampa Wear or DarmansProps who's on Etsy (Please let me know ASAP). Belt Boxes - Haven't Acquired = Either BaileysBuildsDesigns or Philoprops on Etsy. Code disks - Haven't Acquired = Either BaileysBuildsDesigns or Philoprops. Gloves - Haven't Acquired = Ravelgloves on Etsy(Requires hand size and color) they look like the image on the CRL and also a good price. Armor goods: - Semi-Acquired Helmet Chest and Black Plate Neck piece Grebblies = All ordered by Walter(WTF) but waiting for them to be shipped. - Acquired Shoulder Bells Shin Knees(file) Biceps Straps and Buckles The goggles and their accessories(Unknown if I have the files or not) = Got these from another member here on the forum or have a file of them but can easily modify them since Im only going for BASIC. - Not Acquired Shins = waiting on BigJasoni to send the file. All of the armor stuff can be acquired by these vendors from my research or word of mouth: Jim Tripon Horus(PM either 501st or SpecOps forum). Walter from Walts Trooper Factory. BigJasoni(Long story but I would say Mudtrooper.co.uk but apparently WIX was charging the owner a high amount to make the website available for everyone to get the files for free.) However, BigJasoni has some of the files in his possession since he made them too, so PM is required. Note: I only have a few files but I regret deleting some other files(so facepalm and FML moment here) so Please if anyone has the Sean armor files post them here on the forums for the love of god. Small Parts and accessories: Acquired EVA foam(ranging from 3mm-6mm) = either online or Hobby lobby Hardcore or 94 Anthracite Grey spray paint = Can be found either on Amazon or ACE hardware Triglides for Goggle straps Large Helmet Buckle Dark green face shield visor Rawlings Chin cup DGOL 10pcs 3/4in lock slider buckle zinc Polypropylene webbing strap 3/4 grey Strapcrafts 1.5in double side elastic(For the goggles) Strapcrafts 1in double side elastic(Also for the goggles) Country Brook Design - 1 Inch metal slide adjuster triglides Note: Ranging from the DGOL buckles to the metal slide adjuster I have a high quantity and/or amount of those items when they were delivered. However I am willing to sell them off to any members who are doing the Imperial Army/Security Trooper since I don't need a lot of these stuff I received from Amazon. More to come when I get the chance but this is still good intel for any future IST or IATs but really excited to get this complete. Also since the Spanish are doing the riot shield I will be working on the Baton as I want to use real metal to make it into a prop but a real defense tool. I have a Co-worker who is a welder and will make that possible for me, more posts coming whenever I am not too busy.

I don't think so I meant the liner that goes around the helmet but I might use Sean's Muddy-ICAT-Aldani Helmet that already has the liner ingrained so its less of an hassle.

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ok well I know for sure that I will stay as a basic with a few lvl 2 features after approval, since I definaltey want functional goggles and boots that are not too rare and can fit me.

Well that sucks I guess fining our sizes is a needle in a giant haystack. I will say when it comes to crowprops if you go under "Booties"(I am not making that up, I swear to god.) youll find some Jackboots that are replicas of the real deal if you both want to start off there since I might resort to those.

Well you might get lucky with the boots, where I am dead in the water.

Welcome to the club, so far in my research and asking around if your want replicas of german boots you can either do crowprops or keeptrooping but they both have their own cons. As for the real deal I see 2 places Epic militaria and Hessenantique but hopefully you have a small foot, a big foot like me(a size 12) is like a needle in a haystack. Also is Jim tripon a good vendor for the soft goods too?

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Go to a post dated on 6/13/2025 for an updated introduction