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On 9/7/2019 at 3:36 PM, Michael said:
People say about a strap across chest that's cool however wont.peoplr see it
You put the strap behind the chest armor
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On 3/6/2019 at 11:08 PM, MrFlavaFlave said:
So I have not forgotten this thread and have had 9 troops with backpack shoulder pads and a strap across the chest and I no longer have any more pain or discomfort while wearing the pack.
Has anyone else tried anything different?
Does anybody have any suggestions on where I could get the backpack shoulder pads?
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I am getting the ammo pouches separately and I hoping to eventually get to SWAT level and therefore I need to know what material the ammo pouches are from the "these are not the droids you're looking for" sandtrooper, but the resolution online isn't good enough for me to tell whether its canvas or leather. Could someone help me out and tell me what material of the ammo pouches are that this trooper is wearing.
(the sandtrooper from "these are not the droids you're looking for")
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On 8/5/2019 at 11:40 PM, MrFlavaFlave said:
I have an RS prop commissioned costume and I had to make many changes for the PO clearance (new pouches, backpack changes, armor changes). I also weathered the armor and it is not that hard to clean off their weathering at all, I just used soap and water and it was gone. I wanted a much more weathered approach and did it on my own. I left the hook and strapping kit and it has been fine for me. I have had to make repairs on the armor, but that is common and happens with troops. I have not had to make any changes to the hooks or straps. I love their kit and I am soon working on a SE sandtrooper.
What repairs would you have to make to them armor? Was it cracks like someone else mentioned? If so, how do you fix those?
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Thanks for all the help, but I would like to clarify some things.
From my understanding ordering the SD costume from RS and not modifying it at all reaches baseline 501st requirements (tier 1). Is this correct?
Secondly, I would like to create a concrete list of modifications I would have to carry out in order to reach PO level because I have contacted RSpropmasters asking them if they could do a few of the alterations as they construct it and they need to know what alterations need to be made before they can say yes or no to my request.
From what I have been told so far these modifications include:
- change ammo-belt pouches from canvas to leather
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change color of backpack from this
to this 
- recommended (for durability), Change the hook and strapping method with straps and poppers.
- Add a rear sight to DLT 19 and put the charging handle in the right place. (Or would it be easier to get an E-11 instead?)
Are all these alterations correct? Are there any ore that should be added in order to reach PO? Are any of them unnecessary?
Again, thanks for all the help.
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21 hours ago, Hausi said:
Pioneer2184 has already mentioned most of the issues you can run into when choosing RS.
Furthermore you will have to change the pouches on the ammobelt as RS provides canvas pouches while leather pouches are requested for PO clearance. Also you will have to add wire on the DLT-19's T-tracks.
The RS backpack comes in the wrong blueish grey colour.
RS provides complete commissions which have already been weathered but first of all the weathering isn't very durable and secondly, if you really decide to go for SWAT, you will have to weather the armor yourself as it is an extremely time-consuming process to emulate the weathering of a specific trooper seen on screen.
That being said, RS's armor has real sreen-lineage, looks excellent when done right and they seem to be a bunch of nice guys and gals.
I've build one of their helmets and was really happy with it.
Again, as I have said earlier, I'm not experienced with cosplay, so where would I get leather pouches for the ammobelt? Also where could I get a DLT-19 that is up to 501st standards and how would I weather the armor? Also, how could I change the color of the backpack (paint?)?
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I am trying to buy a sandtrooper costume (because, unfortunately I don't have the time or experience to build one). However, I have made sure to try and find an accredited vendor that has a reputation of selling products that are up to 501st standard. I have found one called RS propmakers and this is the link to the costume page:
The page includes all the specifics of the costume and all I would like to know is if this costume is up to 501st standards (also, if it reaches police or SWAT officer tier) before I order it.
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I am buying a sandtrooper costume (Unfortunately I don't have enough time or experience to build one myself). I searched for a long time to find one that had a history of 501st accepted costumes and I found a website called RS propmakers. I am planning on purchasing the costume from here
I would like to know if this costume is up to SWAT standards or at least police officer or just standard membership. Also if I would like to know if I need to modify it at all too.
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Would a good backpack shoulder straps with chest strap be like this one?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Backpack-Shoulder-Adjustable-Replacement-Outdoor/dp/B07F9SHX4L/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=backpack+straps+replacement+black&qid=1580406436&sr=8-5
the chest strap seems to be right below the sternum.
But the shoulder straps seem rather large and not completely black. Wouldn't these show too much whilst wearing and make the sandtrooper costume not up to 501st standards?
Could you provide me with the specific link to the straps you bought if you still have it?