Shoretrooper build near Raleigh

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Shoretrooper build near Raleigh

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Hiya! I'm a big Star Wars and Lego fan. I'm usually all about the good guys but after seeing shots from Rogue One I just thought I needed a Shoretrooper set in my life! :)

I live out in Wendell so just a hop, skip and jump to Raleigh.

I have the majority of the shoretrooper armor parts and I started painting and putting it together last week. I've been using the bikerscout forums as a reference so far. I'll hoping to finish for Celebration since I'll be in Orlando that whole week and I have a ticket for Saturday.

Thanks for your time!
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Welcome aboard Jason. Looking forward to seeing your build come to life. The Raleigh area is a very active area with great CG members. Many of CG are heading to Celebration as well. Hope to see you there.
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Yes , love to see some photos... Happy to help if needed. Welcome aboard!

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Thanks! Here is my item list atm.
Item List
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Helmet - Jimmi - In hand
Armor - Jimmi - In hand
Paint - on hand
Gloves - Enderd Finders - in hand
soft goods -jimmi
Boots - Imperial - in hand
Ammo Pouch - Epic Militaria -In Hand
Helmet Decal - Van Oaks Prop Foundry on Etsy - In hand
Balaclava - on hand
Belt - in hand
Audio w/ replacement snout - Ukswrath - In hand
Helmet fan kit - Ukswrath - In hand
E-22 - BreakingTheMold3D - ordered
shotgun shells - shapeways - in hand

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Here was my last picture post from my pathfinders build thread. My goal is to wear this to Celebration and I'll be in Orlando the week before so <3 weeks left.

My jimmi helmet all primered up and eyes cut out. Cutting the eyehole was a bit harder since it is fiberglass.

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Fresh shoes from Imperial Boots

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Everything has been inside sanded and painted with 2 coats black primer and a coat of Sahara Beige. This Montana paint is the best spray paint I've ever worked with. So nice! Not pictured I started painting the other colored pieces. Stupidly painted a mismatched pair so I'll have to paint a red piece sahara beige again! Hmph!

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Gloves done. Obviously the armor pieces are more centered when the gloves are on my hands!

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Lower arms before painting red/blue/yellow. I glued one edge and used velcro on the other. These were the first pieces I assembled and I used a long strip of velcro when I should have used a couple of smaller pieces. It is industry strength so it holds real well but I may have to change it up in the future.

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So I posted before I have mega calves. I checked these when I first got them and it seemed I would have some clearance. As seen here I am even using para cord on the front to give me a bit more width. I tried them tonight with jeans on and I could not get them to fit. I may have to either let out a bit more on the front (although at some point it will be noticeable) or maybe do something with the pants.

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I have my shirt and pants BUT they are not a great fit. I'll lay the blame on me because I think I did not do the best job giving measurements (I tried and even had a 2nd person help!). ESPECIALLY in the lower leg area. I plan to get it fixed but now with my lower leg fitment issue I'm wondering if maybe I get a thinner material installed where it is covered by the lower legs. That would help me out a bunch!

I'm trying to finish up for celebration so I have a few weeks left. I'll try to update more often over the coming weeks.
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So I busted my butt and it is not approval ready but I had it done enough for SWCO Saturday. I had fun! I had about 50 people take pictures with me and some 501st members complimented me and said I should be in soon enough!

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Wow!!! Looks great man, congrats

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Awesome, good luck with your approval.
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I've been lazy since I got back from Orlando! I need to get to weathering and some final details and get approved. I received my Anovos helmet so I plan on weathering to match that.
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It's looking great!
I'm down in Concord, NC building an 850 shoretrooper kit. It's good to know I want be the only ST in the Garrison!
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Very cool! I'm waiting for some replacement leg straps and then I'll be pretty much done!
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Re: Shoretrooper build near Raleigh

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Sweet. Look forward to the submission photos.
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