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Yeah, the pouch that I have has angled hoops in the back so it will look more like the trooper in the background. I didn't even notice that was an option at first as I went off the CRL and the troopers in the foreground for all of the reference pictures. I ended up figuring out how to mount it to my chest rig strap very late last night as I was reworking the straps on the chest rig. For now, I think it will work, I can always try and adjust later. I may have to trim off the little ring hanging off the side, but won't do that unless I get dinged for it on approval.

One other question...how do you attach the ammo pouch on the shoulder? There are 2 loops on the back, but they can't go over the chest rig shoulder strap or they would be mostly sideways. Is there supposed to be some other clip or elastic loop or something that holds them in place?

First thing, I appreciate the advice and looking it over! On the armor, I was told it was a Jim Tripon fiberglass kit. Looking at the inside its definitely fiberglass, so I am inclined to believe the seller. 1. For the visor, it would be nice to attempt level 2 one day so I may order the bubble lens anyways. I reached out to OPLE props about sizing on their bubble lenses so I can see if they would fit the helmet. They are cheap enough where i can grab a bubbled and non and figure out what works. 4. For the belt, I'll have to look into that, I was not sure where to get the materials, so that link helps a lot. I may trim up my current belt as its a hair too wide (3-1/2 vice 3-1/4), but since there are existing snaps, I may just start over so its 100%. 6. The seller was not 100% sure on the shoes, though they do say Dr. Marten on the bottom. I am tweaking them now as I don't like the laces. I am putting in a velcro strap that will be hidden by the ribbed flap. I know the look of the shoes isn't great, but that was mostly because I had trouble with the kids helping and fit issues on the thigh and shin. Once I clear up the thigh/shin fit issues, I think the shoes will look much better. Right now my updates are all related to fit so its just some elastic and nylon strapping. Overall I got lucky in that the costume fits great, its just that the guy I got it from was a little taller than me so things sag a bit, especially around joints, which then makes it hard to move or do anything. I am working fit issues 1 piece at a time in suitup order so its easier to fix and test as I go.

I found a legion member locally who was parting with his TX Death Trooper costume and picked it up off of him. Went to see it personally as he was local and it turned out things fit pretty well. He is a little taller than me, but overall the armor fit well enough to buy. Now I need to customize it to account for some slight fit issues. I'd like to hear from the community on ups/downs and things that don't look right. I looked over each piece and the CRL and each piece looks like it fits the bill, just need it to fit me right. On the suit up pictures, my handlers were 6 & 10 so there are things not sitting right. Some things I am already aware of and changes I need to make: 1. Helmet is missing visor (I took it out and have it off to the side). Going to need a new one that is either bubbled or has a better nose cutout as the one I have hurts the bridge of my nose. 2. Chest rig strapping is not tied around my waist, Its currently not long enough. One of the angled side pieces is also not connected. 3. Ammo pouch not installed 4. Belt wont fit as the snaps to close it are not in the right place for my waistline 5. One of the boxes on the belt isn't sitting right on the rubber belting as the opening is just a little too small. I may just trim the belt a little (or buy a new rubber strip) 6. Shoes got tore up on the top and one of the soles is coming loose. May just buy new ones. 7. On the left glove, there is a slight tear in the stitching on the index finger. Hopefully I can sew it closed 8. There are some scuffs on the paint where the armor is rubbing. I need to lookup how to fix it as this is apparently automotive paint so I don't want to just spray paint over it. 9. Need to redo the strapping on the thighs to the belt, its lets them hang a little low. 10. Need to trim up (or something) the shins. The tips of the shins dig into my ankles quite a bit. 11. need to loosen up the 12. Need to swap out the elastic on the biceps as they are a bit tight. 13. Need to tweak the velcro on the gauntlets as they are a little tight, but just a 1/4 or so makes them much more comfortable. 14. Need to hem the pants a bit as there is too much fabric at my ankles right now. 15. Need to swap out the elastic that connects the cod to the posterior as its technically too narrow.