Bootlegger137 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 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. Won't need a pauldron, chest rig, etc. as I'm going for Version 1. 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. - OWN Rogue One Trooper Gloves — Endor Finders HELMET: Jimmiroquai / Jim Tripon - DEPOSIT PAID May upgrade with electronics from UKSWRATH down the road depending on how it comes out) ARMOR: Jimmiroquai / Jim Tripon - DEPOSIT PAID Will worry about strapping once it arrives, while researching options/ideas here on the forum. UNDERSUIT: Jimmiroquai / Jim Tripon - DEPOSIT PAID 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 - ORDERED Rogue One Death Trooper Belt Webbing and Buckle Cosplay Costuming Sci-Fi - Trooperbay Rogue One: Deathtrooper Black Canvas Ammo 3 Pouch Set - Trooperbay BELT BUCKLE and WRIST IMPELLERS (ROCKETS): Phoenix Props - ORDERED Death Trooper Belt Buckle – Phoenix Props Death Trooper Arm Impellers (rockets) – Phoenix Props LEATHER BELT POUCH: Darman Props - ORDERED Death Trooper Pouch - Etsy E-11D and SE-14R: Imperial Arms (Premium Models) - ORDERED 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 - ORDERED 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. Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 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. 😆 Link to comment
PiotrRasputin[TX] Posted Thursday at 01:59 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:59 AM 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! 1 Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted Thursday at 10:41 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 10:41 AM 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? Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted Thursday at 12:57 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 12:57 PM Decided to go with the Jimmiroquai/Jim Tripon armor kit and just sent my deposit. 😁 Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted Thursday at 04:37 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:37 PM 3 hours ago, Bootlegger137 said: Decided to go with the Jimmiroquai/Jim Tripon armor kit and just sent my deposit. 😁 1 Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted Thursday at 05:12 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 05:12 PM 34 minutes ago, Chaos said: @Chaos Do you see anything glaringly wrong with my "shopping list?" Anything that could be better? Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted Friday at 04:14 AM Share Posted Friday at 04:14 AM Your list is solid. My kit is a Jimmi kit. I have made a lot of upgrades over the years. You will find his parts are slightly heavier than an ABS kit. I like that about Jim's material because ABS wouldn't stand up to the abuse I have put my armor thru. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Looking forward to seeing your progress. 1 Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted Saturday at 08:27 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 08:27 PM Decided to take a gamble on Imperial Arms' BOGO combo. I used the contact form on the site to ask about current time frame, and got an actual reply from Trevor within a few minutes saying 8-10 weeks. That seemed to be an “ok” sign. Also, the price was already reduced, and was able to get an additional 20% off for the Labor Day sale. So my total was $452 with free delivery. Even if it’s 12 weeks or a little longer, I doubt I’ll be anywhere near finished my armor by that time where they'll be needed. A couple of quick questions: Looking at UKSWRATH's lighting system for the Neuro-Saav Macromotion (NSM) Monitor and Hovi Tips (Tusks). Can I use some of the flat green lens material from a standard TK bucket for the Hovis? Does the elastic for the biceps matter, as long as it's black? Will 1" black elastic work? Smaller? Not entirely sure what the CRL means when it says "one or two black elastic cord straps." Ok, that's enough of an update for now...back to researching paints, strapping systems, etc. (Suggestions always welcome. 😉) Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted Sunday at 05:05 AM Share Posted Sunday at 05:05 AM 8 hours ago, Bootlegger137 said: A couple of quick questions: Looking at UKSWRATH's lighting system for the Neuro-Saav Macromotion (NSM) Monitor and Hovi Tips (Tusks). Can I use some of the flat green lens material from a standard TK bucket for the Hovis? Since there was never any onscreen references to the hovis or NSM being illuminated, there is no requirement to even have them for basic or L2 approval. If you chose to illuminate the hovis, make sure you use some type of opaque dark green material and some type of diffuser so that the illumination is uniform, this means there is no appearance of a "bright spot" where the LED is. Some people have used EL Panels. Does the elastic for the biceps matter, as long as it's black? Will 1" black elastic work? Smaller? Not entirely sure what the CRL means when it says "one or two black elastic cord straps." The black elastic cord straps are basically the same thing as a black ponytail holder. This has been confirmed by one of the stunt DTs in R1 "1 black elastic straps will not be acceptable. 1 Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted Sunday at 12:46 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 12:46 PM Oh, ok. The cord reference makes sense now. 1 Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted Sunday at 02:07 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 02:07 PM Looking at TD mounting options, @DoggyDoc was kind enough to share his file with me. Wondering if the rubber mount used by Mr. Paul in his Shoretrooper build would also work? Link to comment
Chaos[CMD-DCA] Posted Sunday at 09:55 PM Share Posted Sunday at 09:55 PM Anything that would mount the TD to the belt would work. Paul's mount might need to be modified so that the mount itself sits flush against the curvature of the DT TD. Just don't use zip-ties wrapped around the TD 😄 1 Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted Sunday at 10:45 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 10:45 PM 48 minutes ago, Chaos said: Anything that would mount the TD to the belt would work. Paul's mount might need to be modified so that the mount itself sits flush against the curvature of the DT TD. Just don't use zip-ties wrapped around the TD 😄 You mean it’s not done the same as my Biker Scout’s TD? 🤣 I think I’ll just stick with what’s known to work and use the bracket file from @DoggyDoc 1 Link to comment
PiotrRasputin[TX] Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago On 8/28/2025 at 5:41 AM, Bootlegger137 said: 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? 1 can of Duplicolor, but I ended up buying 2 cans of 2K Clearcoat because I messed up and had to redo it, which required sanding it off. I just chalked it up to a learning experience. 1 Link to comment
Bootlegger137 Posted 8 hours ago Author Share Posted 8 hours ago Is this stuff ok for the trim on the helmet neck opening? Is there a better option? https://a.co/d/fXOdXE2 Link to comment
planktonimore[501st] Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, Bootlegger137 said: Is this stuff ok for the trim on the helmet neck opening? Is there a better option? https://a.co/d/fXOdXE2 I’m using this for the trim on my bucket. Use the longer side on the inside of the helmet and the shorter side sits perfectly around the edge. 1 Link to comment
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