Bootlegger137's Death Trooper Build

[Bootlegger137]

Ok...pretty sure I'm moving forward with this build so a little thread to list what I plan to order/have ordered (and bookmark for myself), as well as ask questions for potential sources.

Not going for Specialist, so don't need a pauldron, chest rig, etc.

EDIT: Went with the Jim Tripon armor and helmet mainly due to cost.

 

If any of these don't meet requirements, PLEASE let me know.

 

GLOVES: EndorFinders. Already have.

             Rogue One Trooper Gloves — Endor Finders

 

HELMET: Jimmiroquai / Jim Tripon

             May upgrade with electronics from UKSWRATH down the road depending on how it comes out)

 

ARMOR: Jimmiroquai / Jim Tripon

             Will worry about strapping once it arrives, while researching options/ideas here on the forum.

 

UNDERSUIT: Jimmiroquai / Jim Tripon

 

BUBBLE LENS: OPLE Props

             OPLE Props Deathtrooper Rogue one Trooper Helmetlense + Tusken glasses Lense Costume Helmet Cosplay death trooper rogueone green

 

BOOTS: Either KeepTrooping or a garrison member has a pair that may work.

             Killer

 

BELT: TrooperBay belt kit and canvas pouches

             Rogue One Death Trooper Belt Webbing and Buckle Cosplay Costuming Sci-Fi - Trooperbay

 

BELT BUCKLE and WRIST IMPELLERS (ROCKETS): Phoenix Props

             Death Trooper Belt Buckle – Phoenix Props

             Death Trooper Arm Impellers (rockets) – Phoenix Props

 

LEATHER BELT POUCH: Darman Props

             Death Trooper Pouch - Etsy

 

E-11D and SE-14R: Imperial Arms (Premium Models)

             E-11D / SE-14R BOGO Blaster Replica Set | 1:1 Rogue One Props – Imperial Arms

             Would absolutely love to find rubber versions of both (Praetorian/NOLA does a rubber SE-14R, but not the E-11D).

 

SE-14R HOLSTER: Darman Props

             SE-14R Death Trooper Holster - Etsy

 

There's probably a couple of other things I've overlooked...so again, please feel free to make suggestions.

 

[Bootlegger137]

Small update, and in need of direction…

Heard back from Jim Tripon, and got his price list. The whole kit, including helmet and undersuit, with shipping to the US will be several hundred dollars cheaper than Jinta…so that got my attention.

I’m searching the forums, but are there any specific threads on painting his kits and what to use? I’d be surprised if gloss black Rustolem is the way to go. 😆

[PiotrRasputin[TX]]

3 hours ago, Bootlegger137 said:

Small update, and in need of direction…

Heard back from Jim Tripon, and got his price list. The whole kit, including helmet and undersuit, with shipping to the US will be several hundred dollars cheaper than Jinta…so that got my attention.

I’m searching the forums, but are there any specific threads on painting his kits and what to use? I’d be surprised if gloss black Rustolem is the way to go. 😆

Hey Chris!

Best of luck on your build! 

Regarding painting the kit, do NOT use Rustoleum. I had such a hard time with it creating an orange peel look that I had to take weeks off from trying to fix it.

What ended up working for me was using Duplicolor Hot Rod Black spray paint, and then using 2K Clear Coat for the gloss look.  It came out amazing!

[Bootlegger137]

8 hours ago, PiotrRasputin said:

Hey Chris!

Best of luck on your build! 

Regarding painting the kit, do NOT use Rustoleum. I had such a hard time with it creating an orange peel look that I had to take weeks off from trying to fix it.

What ended up working for me was using Duplicolor Hot Rod Black spray paint, and then using 2K Clear Coat for the gloss look.  It came out amazing!

Thanks for the tip! Still exploring the various build threads and researching.

Out of curiosity, how many cans of the Duplicolor and clear coat did you end up using? 

[Bootlegger137]

Decided to go with the Jimmiroquai/Jim Tripon armor kit and just sent my deposit. 😁

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

3 hours ago, Bootlegger137 said:

Decided to go with the Jimmiroquai/Jim Tripon armor kit and just sent my deposit. 😁

[Bootlegger137]

34 minutes ago, Chaos said:

@Chaos Do you see anything glaringly wrong with my "shopping list?" Anything that could be better?