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EDIT:
I made some adjustments to the below with what I actually ended up using in my build. There were some things that bit me.

Armor and Helmet:
Walt's Trooper Factory. The shins and forearms don't match the CRL exactly. The helmet though, is really lightweight and comfortable to wear.
http://waltstrooperfactory.com/armor/

Undersuit:
Black Twill Coveralls
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007EZ1A2G/?c ... _lig_dp_it
This is the pair that I picked up. A separate suit did not have enough fabric to make my kama.

Kama:
I went to Joanne's and found fabric that matched color and style of my coveralls. I ended up with a 31"x28" kama that covered my side pockets sufficiently.

Boots:
These are the boots that I ended up getting. They are comfortable and fit good. I'm considering cutting them down below the stretch panel, so I can use them for Level 3 approval.
https://bikeapparels.com/collections/me ... 4743554074
Regardless of what boots you pick up, invest in a set of boot hooks and a boot puller. Makes getting the boots much easier to get on and off.

Belt:
So, I originally made a mistake on the belt. The Anovos one I ordered had sizing holes in it. Oops. I ordered this belt as a replacement. I talked with Darman and got it without the rivet and with the edge grooves.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/629221573/ ... _purchases

Gloves:
These are the gloves that I ended up using. Have to be sure to double check the sizing when you order. First pair I got were a touch snugger than I prefer. They work just fine with my Imperial Officer costume, though.
http://www.leathermystics.com/gauntlets/gauntlets.html

Optionals:
I'd eventually like to do a robe and saberpike. Not going to try an tackle those right now.

Thanks for the input.

Looks like you've been researching!

Good luck with the build

Nicely done and very good that you're doing research!

Ok. Couple of Lessons Learned.

1. I ordered the wrong belt. It was only after a couple of weeks I realized that I ordered the belt with the silver stud on the side. TIE Pilot/Officer style and NOT the plain belt that it shows in the CRL.

Question: Can I paint the silver stud black or did I just get a head start on my TIE Pilot Kit??

2. Red Kap Overalls. I ordered one my size, 46L, and was going to order one oversized, 62R, to have left over material for the Kama. Unfortunately, I missed in the pictures that the Red Kap Overalls have an elastic belt that runs through it. Meaning, there is not enough clean material in the back of a set of overalls to make a kama. I'm 6'4, 220lbs. I need about 30" x 30" of material.

After an hour in Jo Ann Fabrics, I found some upholstery material that is a good match, color and texture, for the overalls. Not gonna lie. I thought that I was going to make a change mid stream and go with a TFU Royal Guard . I found a Red Duck Canvas that matched the coveralls pretty quickly.

If you're looking for material this is what I found:
https://i.imgur.com/po7cdW9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pg3aD4E.jpg
It was on sale. 2 yards for less than $20

Sigh.

Painting over the Silver snap is perfectly fine for that modification.

So far so good - you’re on the way. Keep us posted with photos so we can see your progress.

Some preview pics of my WTF Bucket. Really pleased with how it's looking. Can't wait for my Big Brown Box

He did a very nice job a a two part kit. simple bondo work and painting and you will be set.

Very interested in seeing Walt's armor kit. He has done great work with other armors. Keep us posted.

Here's an Unboxing Video from WTF of the Shadow Guard kit, for those who are interested.

https://www.facebook.com/walter.vongher ... 818516798/

Super Anxious to get my kit and get to work.