Engineering Trooper’s Death Trooper build WIP

[Engineering trooper[TX]]

So after 5 years since I got the kit, finally started work on my Death Trooper.  My thanks to Gerald (Doggy Doc) for getting me motivated, and getting probably months of work done in one day!   
 

It’s an old kit, unsure of the maker, bought it second hand back in 2020.  It took us  a bit just to identify some of the parts are a mixed lot, Armour being ABS, some parts resin, others early 3D printed.

Some points about the kit: 

1.  The  kit came with a 2 piece under-suit, ribbing integrated into the suit.  Unfortunately it seems incomplete and does not fit.  
If anyone has suggestions as to where to get a good under-suit/gaskets, would appreciate it.

2. Shoulder straps are resin, and integrated the vent openings that would normally be part of the back plate armour.   More on that in another post…

3.  Thigh pieces had separate ribbed strips made of ABS that would need to be added in. Unfortunately, they don’t meet the rubber like criteria description per the CRL, but in any case won’t work because 3 of the 4 pieces are larger size, so mismatched .  More on that in an upcoming update.  

4.  Left forearm pieces did not have the 2 rubber straps or buckles included.  Gerald sent me information on a pipe gasket I can slice up for the bands but not sure where to get the buckle info.   If anyone has a 3D print file of the left forearm wrist buckles, could appreciate any information. 
 

5.  Boots are Doc Martins, so according to Gerald,got lucky with those.  
 

6. Shins will need cover strips, Gerald sent me  some measurements from his kit, will need to cut those separately. 
 

7.  Thermal Detonator is 3D printed.  Gerald noticed that both end caps are same size ( about 55 mm diameter), but one should be different size (smaller/bigger?).  Any information would be appreciated  

 

8. The kit came with 2 trapezoidal pieces, which we identified as being the bridge pieces between the chest and back plate armour  

 

9.  Could have the separate back pieces are resin, including the cog.  Mine is a floating piece, 15 points(not the 16 required for level 2).   If anyone has a file for the cog with 16 points and the integrated p,ate, would appreciate any help with it..

10.  Included a vinyl ribbed belt, which seems to fit the CRL requirements.

11.  Gloves were good, had integrated Velcro patch on them, so only needed to add it to the armour plates.  
 

 

12.  Kit came with belt boxes (3D printed), and pouch parts for the canvas pouches (ABS).   Gerald provided me with a pattern for the canvas pouches, and a link to Nanotek’s holster pattern. Leather pouch will be another issue.    More to come there also..

13.  D rings and ejection seat buckles for front chest plate are resin.  They are ok, but would like to replace them if possible.   Any information on sourcing other parts, or 3D print files would be appreciated! 
 

14.  The kit has a few 3 d printed solid blocks, think they are to be used for the ammo belt  on the left thigh.   No way to attach them directly. If anyone has any information, or better files/parts that are available would be appreciated.  

 

Helmet is Anovos, bought about the same time as the kit.

The kit came raw, untrimmed.  Gerald helped me get all the pieces trimmed done and ready in one afternoon!  The guy is amazing with a belt sander, each time getting it down precise  even depth.  His expertise on the build is amazing, helped me make some sense of the kit, as being an older version, some pieces were hard to identify.   Could not have gotten this far without him! 

He also provided some information on how he strapped his kit, so I started making snap mounts and will start strapping soon as Iget a better handle on the kit as a whole . 

I will attach pix of  armour pieces, undersuit etc once I am able to downsize my pix on the computer  

More to come as I progress.  In the meantime,  any help with sourcing, 3D files or general information would really be appreciated! 

Jim 

 

[Engineering trooper[TX]]

Some other pics  including   thigh ammo boxes, , misc pieces, undersuit top and bottom with integrated ribbing, boots, thigh ABS ribbed pieces, and 3 d printed thermal detonator. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Hey Jim,  good to see you starting a build thread.  I can set you up with all of the buckles and will see what I can do for the forearm strap buckles.  If anyone has a 3D print file to save me rendering it, that would be great.  It was fun getting back to trimming armor pieces again.  

 

One thing you may want to do is use imgur for your photos.  The forum has very limited space for photo uploads.  just create an account and upload the images there.  when posting on the forum, just paste the Direct link into the message and the photo will show up.

Looking forward to getting you out there trooping with us as a death Trooper.

 

 

[Engineering trooper[TX]]

Thanks for the info Gerald,  appreciate all of your advice and help!

Currently have made some progress, 

1. Am in touch with Geeky Pink, sent my old under suit to her to review,  not salvageable, but at least she can look at it as reference of older type.  Hoping to hear from her in next month or so for availability of an under suit.

2. Glove plates are mounted

3. Strips cut and glued for the biceps

4.  Tried previously to put together the E-11 D 3 d print kit that came with the package, but it's missing parts.  If anyone has the files, would appreciate it, as not sure what parts are missing.   See pix on what I've pieced together thus far.

5.  Separated the straps from the vent, so will be able at some point to glue those directly to the back armour.

6.   Decided to try to  make a mold  of the ABS thigh side panels I have and cast them out of a flexible rubber.  Will be first time trying, so should be fun!

7.  My wife will be helping me to do the canvas pouches, using Gerald's pattern.  Hopefully will work out.

8.  Bought the rubber coupling part that Gerald indicated would work for the left forearm bands from Home depot. 

More to come as I progress.  Probably will mount some of the snaps this weekend, and do cover strips for the forearms and calves.  

 

Added some links to the Imgur images, can't seem to get the link to image to work directly in the text.

 

https://imgur.com/RgUW2Mb

https://imgur.com/CVaynPN

https://imgur.com/1HeKao3

https://imgur.com/06yxRA2

https://imgur.com/OvzRAu2

https://imgur.com/fBKEaN0

https://imgur.com/y3vVQ8b

 

Edited Wednesday at 10:58 PM by Engineering trooper
Added Imgur links

[DoggyDoc[CMD-DCA]]

Hey Jim. 
 

if you past the direct link, instead of just the link, onto the page, the photo will show up

[dogbertwrldrulr]

4 hours ago, Engineering trooper said:

 

https://imgur.com/RgUW2Mb

https://imgur.com/CVaynPN

https://imgur.com/1HeKao3

https://imgur.com/06yxRA2

https://imgur.com/OvzRAu2

https://imgur.com/fBKEaN0

https://imgur.com/y3vVQ8b

 

On the Imgur links, right click the picture you want to bring in and click "Copy image address".  See image below.  Once you paste the link, it should immediately show in the reply editor.