DeathTrooperIAm's Death Trooper Work In Progress

[DeathTrooperIAm]

Hello, my name is Preston and I live in Arizona (which means my garrison would be Dune Sea Garrison). Also I'm very new to the Spec Ops forums. I'm currently working on saving the rest of my money needed for my Death Trooper armor and soft parts. It's my dream to be a Death Trooper! I plan to get my armor from 850 Armor Works and have someone to help me build it, but I am not sure where to get the soft parts (gloves, under suit, and boots).

Here's something to know about me: I am a short, but not too short man with a slim build (which I think will work perfect since DTs are slim). I do know that 850 Armor Works can make kits for short people, however I would like to know if vendors for soft parts will be able to make the under suit for someone who's a bit small like me because I know that some vendors only make kits or under suits for taller people.

Last question, would the 501st or Spec Ops be okay with a short Death Trooper?

 

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

Jim Tripon has a tailor who makes under suits to a person's measurements. 

[planktonimore[TX]]

I am a local DSG member currently working on a DT, also from 850. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you are looking for help! As for height, theres no height requirement for the DT, but if you are worried about getting called “a little short for a stormtrooper” the easiest thing you can do is wear lifts in your boots and/or pad your helmet so it sits a little higher. Then again, you should be fine either way.

[DeathTrooperIAm]

15 hours ago, Chaos said:

Jim Tripon has a tailor who makes under suits to a person's measurements. 

Thank you very much for this information, I think I may have heard of his name. Is the best place to reach out to him on Facebook, or do you have another way of contacting him?

[DeathTrooperIAm]

4 hours ago, planktonimore said:

I am a local DSG member currently working on a DT, also from 850. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you are looking for help! As for height, theres no height requirement for the DT, but if you are worried about getting called “a little short for a stormtrooper” the easiest thing you can do is wear lifts in your boots and/or pad your helmet so it sits a little higher. Then again, you should be fine either way.

Thank you, I actually think it's comical when I think about being "a little short for a stormtrooper" haha! I am glad to hear there is no height requirement. Thank you for the tips on lifts and extra padding.

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

4 hours ago, DeathTrooperIAm said:

Thank you very much for this information, I think I may have heard of his name. Is the best place to reach out to him on Facebook, or do you have another way of contacting him?

His contact info is in the Death Trooper Vendor list.

[DeathTrooperIAm]

Update, not sure if I’m allowed to do updates, but I am getting ready to order my DT kit and I have two questions.

About making you look taller, I would like to know how to make yourself taller in costume?

I think I plan to do the DT specialist and I would like some instructions on how to put the specialist chest rig on correctly and where I can find good specialist attachments.

Thanks .

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

@DeathTrooperIAm

Preston, of course updates are not only allowed but very much encouraged during your build process. Keep them coming.

To answer your questions:

Increasing your height. Depending on your boot heals and helmet design, you will already gain 2-4 inches in your bare foot height.

Most boots will increase your height 1-1.5 inches because of the design. More on boots later.

Helmets: depending upon your internal configuration, will increase your bare foot height by about 1 to 3.5 inches. Flat helmet pads like the ones in combat helmets are usually an inch or so thick. If you install some type of webbing system or helmet liner, it can increase the top of the helmet height by as much as 3.5 inches. Be aware, how much height you get out of internal padding is limited by you eye line of site with the visor opening.

Example, my bare foot height is 5'9" and when I am suited up, my overall height is just shy of 6' 2" 

It is not a requirement to be as tall as the screen stunt men and we have some Death Troopers who stand less than 5' and who look just as intimidating as the screen stunt height of 6'5".

More on Boots: Keep in mind you can't change the boots' sole/heel height as that would not meet CRL appearance requirements.

We have had people use internal heel lifts. If you put these in proper fitting boots (your normal shoe size) they can become very uncomfortable. If you go that route, I would recommend getting boots 1 to 2 sizes bigger. Also if you go the heel insert route, you will need to size your shins circumference around your ankle to accommodated the extra width of your heel being raised farther up into the boot collar.

Heel lifts are basically the same as women wearing high heeled shoes, so it does take some getting used to. I have tried that path with my boots and found it to be very uncomfortable standing like that for several hours during troopings. 

Now, about the Version Two Specialist variant, there is a Vendor thread where you can find makers of the items. Most are up to date. 

Before you buy a chest rig take a look at the linked thread below. It gives you a good idea of how the screen rigs were attached etc.

Best of luck with your build.

 

[DeathTrooperIAm]

On 10/31/2025 at 6:33 PM, Chaos said:

@DeathTrooperIAm

Preston, of course updates are not only allowed but very much encouraged during your build process. Keep them coming.

To answer your questions:

Increasing your height. Depending on your boot heals and helmet design, you will already gain 2-4 inches in your bare foot height.

Most boots will increase your height 1-1.5 inches because of the design. More on boots later.

Helmets: depending upon your internal configuration, will increase your bare foot height by about 1 to 3.5 inches. Flat helmet pads like the ones in combat helmets are usually an inch or so thick. If you install some type of webbing system or helmet liner, it can increase the top of the helmet height by as much as 3.5 inches. Be aware, how much height you get out of internal padding is limited by you eye line of site with the visor opening.

Example, my bare foot height is 5'9" and when I am suited up, my overall height is just shy of 6' 2" 

It is not a requirement to be as tall as the screen stunt men and we have some Death Troopers who stand less than 5' and who look just as intimidating as the screen stunt height of 6'5".

More on Boots: Keep in mind you can't change the boots' sole/heel height as that would not meet CRL appearance requirements.

We have had people use internal heel lifts. If you put these in proper fitting boots (your normal shoe size) they can become very uncomfortable. If you go that route, I would recommend getting boots 1 to 2 sizes bigger. Also if you go the heel insert route, you will need to size your shins circumference around your ankle to accommodated the extra width of your heel being raised farther up into the boot collar.

Heel lifts are basically the same as women wearing high heeled shoes, so it does take some getting used to. I have tried that path with my boots and found it to be very uncomfortable standing like that for several hours during troopings. 

Now, about the Version Two Specialist variant, there is a Vendor thread where you can find makers of the items. Most are up to date. 

Before you buy a chest rig take a look at the linked thread below. It gives you a good idea of how the screen rigs were attached etc.

Best of luck with your build.

 

Thank you for your very thorough response! I will look into the linked thread below and I think I'll refrain from adding any lifts in my boots to keep from being uncomfortable while trooping. I'm glad to hear that folks who are 5' like me are still intimidating haha. Oh one more question for now, do you know any of resources or information on what to add to the helmet for padding/fitting it well? Thanks.

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

Any time and you're most welcome. I have a hard hat liner in my DT. It allows a lot more airflow that thick pads and makes aligning my eyes with the helmet visor easy.

Here is what the inside of my helmet looks like:

Here is a video on how to do it. It is using a TK helmet but the principle is the same. This was done my Trooperbay.

And as I was looking for Trooperbay's video I found this one by Captain's Wookshop which he did for his DT

Hope this helps.