the armor is metal stock, same with the helmet, cut alot off the helmet and added hand cut metal. some things have been changed already like the belt, i think the belt looked dumb and the front of the helmet i different as well.. i tried to buy a custom helmet from a guy on here but got taken on it, gave him money and got stood up, live and learn i guess, as for the template i honestly wanted to do that but couldnt find where to buy them, i asked around but found no help, guess i should have joine this site sooner. i plan on doing that with my future scout trooper project. thanks for the imput.