Hey all,
After the most recent SDCC I finally decided to go all-in. Had been wanting to join the 501st / MEPD and build a Sandtrooper Armor set. While researching the build I stumbled upon this kit being offered used by another member....
This is how I received it- helmet, chest armor, shoulder armor & load bearing vest. Was painted in desert tan & lightly weathered. Being prior military I liked the idea of a Star Wars based character with a U.S. Spec Ops flavoring.
Went to work on the helmet first. I have a large head, and the bump cap suspension system was a little too tight. Ripped all that out & took the helmet completely apart. Repaint & weathered. Added foam helmet pads from amazon. Now super comfy & fits like a glove. Also added foam cheek pieces & painted to match.
Next was the chest armor. Needed a little more 'wear & tear'. Also decided to add the Punisher logo. Added a rubber combat knife to the left shoulder. Also added some ammo pouches to the LBV up front & weathered them. Made some 30 round M4 rifle magazines out of foam to fill them out.
Next up: the backpack & more!
After the most recent SDCC I finally decided to go all-in. Had been wanting to join the 501st / MEPD and build a Sandtrooper Armor set. While researching the build I stumbled upon this kit being offered used by another member....
This is how I received it- helmet, chest armor, shoulder armor & load bearing vest. Was painted in desert tan & lightly weathered. Being prior military I liked the idea of a Star Wars based character with a U.S. Spec Ops flavoring.
Went to work on the helmet first. I have a large head, and the bump cap suspension system was a little too tight. Ripped all that out & took the helmet completely apart. Repaint & weathered. Added foam helmet pads from amazon. Now super comfy & fits like a glove. Also added foam cheek pieces & painted to match.
Next was the chest armor. Needed a little more 'wear & tear'. Also decided to add the Punisher logo. Added a rubber combat knife to the left shoulder. Also added some ammo pouches to the LBV up front & weathered them. Made some 30 round M4 rifle magazines out of foam to fill them out.
Next up: the backpack & more!
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