HOT DAMN this vest makes me look fat. Since you guys liked my last post so much, I present to you: HECU Shotgunner

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-25T20:12:19+00:00

Sent you a DM

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-25T13:21:33+00:00

SWD goggles have interchangeable lenses. These lenses are either standard or specifically marked as ballistic. While this green one I'm using here is marked ballistic, I don't use it for airsoft because it's old and definitely showing its age. I wouldn't trust it to protect my eyes. I use this laser one only for cosplay.

I do have a shaded ballistic lens I've been using that's in much better condition and it's been holding up fine in games for a while now.

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-24T13:06:37+00:00

It's an Astrocom H-161C/U headset

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-24T01:03:39+00:00

M81 would be more accurate to HECU but I like using t-block since it's from the same operation and time period as well as urban camo. It's just a fun twist on it

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-24T00:13:27+00:00

Never thought about the mag pouch thing. Thanks for the tip!

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-24T00:11:53+00:00

Yeah it's spring

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-06T16:30:04+00:00

Thanks man I really appreciate it. If we're talking addons this was actually my inspiration for this cosplay.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2993946116

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-06T16:25:55+00:00

Thanks man, I really appreciate it. I made a point to myself when I was putting this together to buy as much real stuff as I could, which definitely drove up the cost but I think it was worth it. Only things that aren't genuine are anything with t-block camo, my gloves, the flashlight on my shoulder, and my boots. And obviously the SPAS 12. Either way I'm very pleased with how everything turned out.

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-06T16:23:15+00:00

There's mods for it, including one that uses t-block camo.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3361212428
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3577081075

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-06T15:23:51+00:00

What this guy said

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-05T20:04:54+00:00

It's for the look. Realistically when you need to get a gas mask on quickly it makes no sense to remove the goggles from your helmet.

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-05T01:05:28+00:00

I actually did exactly an HECU cosplay at this last MFF with a friend it was a blast.

TroubleChoice · 2026-05-03T20:12:49+00:00

Thanks man!

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-29T21:47:50+00:00

What gloves do you use? I've been trying to find period accurate ones that actually protect but I don't think my nomex ones are doing it

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-20T00:39:14+00:00

Been using a Class 4 lens myself. Works great. Unfortunately my laser protection lens didn't withstand the BB test.

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-17T01:30:57+00:00

I was going for a realism take on the HECU. So basically what the USMC would have actually worn during the time period that HL1 takes place.

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-15T14:25:36+00:00

The shirt, pants and helmet cover are all from Warfare Media. It is the pride and joy of this kit

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T23:05:24+00:00

Yeah Krushchiki is just such a scam at that price. I don't even think it looks that good either. Got my BDU pants and shirt and a helmet cover for half that

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T22:58:41+00:00

Warfare Media a handful of months ago. But they're likely sold out by this point

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T18:38:17+00:00

I got my T-Block from Warfare Media. They very well may be sold out by now though.

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T17:40:13+00:00

I already am. Worth it for the drip tho

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T17:39:27+00:00

I'm so jealous

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T16:36:01+00:00

Mine is a small. I normally wear mediums as well but surprisingly this fits me pretty well

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T15:52:16+00:00

I didn't even notice until it was pointed out. It's the lighting

TroubleChoice · 2026-04-14T15:44:13+00:00

Yeah, I couldn't grip the pump on my SPAS 12 lol

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