The parts-and-process breakdown (printer, filament, post-process) goes up here once each piece is finished. In the meantime, follow progress on Instagram or YouTube. STL files by NTX3D.
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Shoretrooper – Squad Leader
The coastal variant's armor is taking shape in the workshop right now — printing and fitting in progress. Full CRL requirements ↗
Plates printed so far19
Print time so far198h+
Filament used so far5.5kg
01
Scanning & measurements
3D scanning or manual measurements for a fit that actually sits right.
Done02
Digital file
Adjusting STL files and splitting them to fit the print bed.
Done03
Printing
Layer-by-layer printing, split across multiple plates and parts when panels are too big for the bed.
In progress04
Post-processing
Sanding, plastic welding, resin coating, filler, wet-sanding and paint for a screen-accurate finish.
05
Assembly & fitting
Straps, assembly and a final fitting check against the CRL.
Print Job — So Far
19 sliced plates across the parts printed to date| Filament (black) | 2197.45m · 5496.92g |
| Total print time | 8d 5h 56m |
| Est. material cost | 109.88 |
Helmet
Tan shell with a red-orange circular emblem, black visor trim, and dark lenses that hide the wearer's eyes.
Balaclava
Black head sock worn under the helmet to conceal skin and facial hair.
Neck Seal
Dark grey/black horizontal ribbing at the neck, with vertical ribbing on the bib.
Shirt
Grey base layer with horizontal ribbing on the arms and torso, worn under the neck seal.
Chest Plate
Tan with a blue stripe across the upper chest, a yellow "U" emblem, and shoulder straps attached at a black recess.
Back Plate
Tan with an upward-sweeping collar, two large recessed panels with greeblies, and tapered vents.
Abdomen Section
Tan center plate flanked by black-painted sides, with raised details and diagonal side strips.
Shoulder Armor
Tan and weathered; the left shoulder carries white/black stripes with a blue upper section.
Biceps
Left side tan; right side red with three yellow stripes on the cover strip.
Forearms
Tan with raised, beveled cover strips holding twelve recessed details.
Gloves
Black leather gloves with padded sections and tan hand plates mounted over the back of the hand.
Belt
Black nylon strapping (~76mm wide) with a tan buckle and drop boxes.
Rear Belt Plate
Tan thermal-detonator canister mounted on the belt's rear cover plate.
Kama
Black nylon/canvas skirt, split at the centre and weathered, reaching behind the knee at back and shin-buckle height at front.
Trousers
Brown canvas/duck cloth, flared above the knee, moderately weathered.
Greaves
Tan leg armor with raised cover strips, trapezoid and T-shaped shin plates, buckle greeblies and straps.
Boots
Chelsea-style boots (Orca Bay Brecon or similar), moderately weathered.