Standard Combat Uniform
The standard combat uniform consists of the following;
- M3 Tactical Helmet
- Torso Armor
- Uniform Jacket
- Combat pants
- Drop-leg thigh holster
- Belted Spats
- Combat Boots
Headwear
There are two general options for headwear, the tactical helmet, or, a beret.
Helmet
M3 Tactical Helmet. Usually made from a hard material (Resin or 3D Print) but EVA foam is possible but harder to make it look accurate.
Purchase
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Shawn M Thorsson - (US) -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061258101660
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Kit will be painted but assembly required
- Pouches not included
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e6000 is your friend
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DIY / Build your Own
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Heroes Workshop EVA foam patterns: https://heroesworkshop.com/collections/full-cosplay-pepakura/products/starship-troopers-armor-cosplay-pepakura-files
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NOTE: These are Pepakura files and will need a Pepakura designer software to use properly
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- SKS Props pattern: https://www.sksprops.com/s/Starship-Troopers-M3-Helmet-Template-SKS-Props.pdf
- SKS Props tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqd8UyztDYw&ab_channel=SKSProps
- 3D Print
- https://www.etsy.com/listing/1289201866/starship-troopers-m3-helmet-mobile
- This has been used by many members of the Starship Troopers of Dragon Con group, it does require a bit of modifying to make the top dome part feel less egg-like
- https://www.etsy.com/listing/1289201866/starship-troopers-m3-helmet-mobile
Beret
A wool black beret with a patch is recommended if not wearing armor or the MI jacket.
Purchase
- eBay seller (US) - https://ebay.us/m/crb9jw
DIY / Build Your Own
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Add a MI embroidered logo patch to a black wool beret that is properly trimmed and shaped
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(find links for patch vendors)
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Main Body
Armor
Purchase
- Shawn M Thorsson - (US) -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061258101660
DIY / Build Your Own
- SKS Props Pattern: https://www.sksprops.com/s/StarShip-Troopers-Chest-Armor-SKS-Props.pdf
- SKS Props Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9DjkPHDFHA&ab_channel=SKSProps