Darthjon Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi guys I am completely new to this trooping. it has been my dream to join since I herd about it from a friend 3 years ago! He is a Tie Pilot. I really love the death troopers probably my favorite trooper, and I have been a die hard Star Wars fan since I was 5 years old. I'm 5.11 and 165lb I spent a good year telling myself I was way too short to be a death trooper but maybe I can pull it off? I know it's going to take me a while to collect all the parts I need, but am going to start with the helmet! I have had my eye on the Anovos helmet since they announced it, but was reluctant to pull the trigger due to the 700 dollar price tag. Since that being the only death trooper helmet I could find I was kind of stuck! Anyway I saw that they is a company called The Armory Shop on Etsy and by the looks of it it seems like it would be an ok substitute! Has anyone had any experience with them before and are they 501st approved? Also I would appreciate it so much for any other info on how to get started as I am a total noob Thank you so much guys happy new year 1 Link to comment
Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM] Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Welcome to sec ops, Jonathon. The first thing I would do is review the existing build threads here, paying attention to the helmet and armor combos other troopers have used. 1 Link to comment
nanotek[CMD-DWM] Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Welcome! Check out all the DT resources here. Join the Death Trooper Build Group on Facebook. Study the CRL! There's a wealth of information now so you're in good hands! 2 Link to comment
Griffin-X[501st] Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Welcome to Spec Ops! 1 Link to comment
Marvzuno[TX] Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Welcome to Spec Ops, Jon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment
Nytetrain Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Welcome to Spec Ops, Why would you think you were too short to be a Trooper? You fall into the median of all the actors who were troopers in the movie. Good luck and follow the advice already given. Do your research and you will be fine. Link to comment
Woodo007[TX] Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Think he is saying it cos all the deathtrooper actors in the film were 6ft5†or more. I am 5.11†as well. Still Gona rock it. With lifts in my boots and helmet on I come up to 6ft3†Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
DeathMOS30[501st] Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Welcome to Spec Ops! Best of luck with your build Oh btw never feel you are too short or anything else to do a costume. You can do any costume you want as long as you make it to fit you so dont ever feel discouraged! Link to comment
LVLAsian[TX] Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 It's all about crafting the armor to fit you, I'm only 5'10" bare feet but still rock my Death Trooper 2 Link to comment
lancer[TX] Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Never too short bro. I'm only a smidge taller than you and I'm an approved Deathtrooper. Remember there are plenty of ways to make yourself taller. With helmet on, boots, and shoe inserts im about 6'3"-6'4" all suited. Which only puts me a few inches below the "official" height. Work on getting the suit to fit you correctly and you'll be fine. Link to comment
Gearbox Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Welcome to Spec OPS! Lots of good advice here on this forum for your build. My kit is from The Armory Shop and I love it! Link to comment
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