Darth Emphatic

This is great feedback. I'll make some updates to the crl text.

Luckily, not a crazy fix.

LMO team is doing a final review. I'll keep everyone posted.

Chef will always set you right with a scout

Trust me, I understand

Very nice build info here!

Return edge is not required. It must close, though.

All, CRL has been submitted for review!

Haven't compared it to the source, but man is that pretty!

No problem, Mark. I will update. I am working to finish all photo edits and get the draft CRL up tonight.

Great! Is daunting, but the process is fun and you can get through it.

All, here is a draft looking for feedback. Will have pictures up soon. Description: Triple Zero Prefix: Detachment: No Detachment Affiliation http://databank.501st.com/databank/NoAffiliation_CRL (This should be SPEC OPS) Context: * Star Wars: Darth Vader Book II: Shadows and Secrets * Darth Vader Annual 1 * Star Wars: Vader Down * Star Wars: Darth Vader Book III: The Shu-Torun War * Star Wars: Darth Vader Book IV: End of Games * The Misadventures of Triple-Zero and Beetee 0-0-0 or Triple-Zero or Doctor Aphra is a protocol droid, specialized in etiquette, customs, translation and torture. Hard armor parts shall be made from one or all of these types of materials: Fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene). Some parts also maybe required to be rubber for mobility and comfort. Head For 501st approval: * The head must be a high quality representation of the reference images made of vac formed plastic, or a fiberglass-like material. * head bolt on the top and two side ear bolts. * Shape and proportions must match the comic book resource material. * Eyes are red with 3 LEDs in each eye at a set design. Neck * Neck ring has to be the same as C-3PO. * Should be a plastic cover that over laps at the back and fits up into the head and all the way into the neck ring. Torso For 501st approval: Front Torso: * Front torso requires two throat pistons either side of the gear/valve. * The belly circles are exact to the configuration on C-3PO's torso. * Can only be made from fiber glass or 3D printed. ABS and PVC will not hold the right shape. * There are two round torso bolts to join the two torso sides together. * Shoulder rings need to be attached to the torso and must spin on a bearing type system and the shoulder bell must be on a hinge so it can open up. Back Torso: * Consistent back torso plate as all Protocol Droids. * Should match the visual references as closely as possible. * Rings between the torso and shoulder bells must be present. * The shoulder bell is directly attached to the shoulder ring. Abdomen For 501st approval: * A ribbed, rubber material is stretched around the stomach and attached on the right hand side with either a zipper or velcro. * Various colored wires are attached on the surface of the mat and interwoven through each other to give the appearance of wiring inside the droid body. Arms For 501st approval: * Arms consist of two solid parts: biceps and forearms that are identical to all protocol droids. * Must be hinged at the elbow. * Must have visible inner and outer pistons. * A decorative piston permanently attached to each forearm. * Must have three small arm details as per all protocol droids * Must be black and should match the visual references as closely as possible. Hands For 501st approval: * A hand plate covers only the top of the hand. * Individual armored pieces slip over each finger. * Three small stationary pistons are positioned on top the back of the hand. * Four little knobs sit over the finger exits on the plate. * A black glove must be worn under the armored pieces. * Wire decorations must adorn the palm of the glove to replicate droid wiring. Shorts For 501st approval: * Must fit inside the legs freely and have a Phillip's head bolt on each hip. * Rubber shorts can be worn for comfort and maneuverability. Legs For 501st approval: * The legs are identical to all Protocol Droids. * Each Leg consist of a solid Thigh Piece and a hinged, two-part calf. * A piston is attached to each outer knee joint. * The thigh piece and the calf piece are held together by a bungy/elastic cord under the armor. Feet For 501st approval: * The feet are identical to all Protocol Droids. * Rubber style shoes or vacuum formed ABS shoe covers are acceptable. Under Suit For 501st approval: * Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos/designs..

Great post. Allan!

I also want to make sure you've connected with your local garrison. Hands on help is the best help.

Very cool. Can't wait to see pics!

Agreed. These are looking good.

Hey everyone. Had a nice setback as the flu roared through our house. We are still busy editing. This costume was a beast in that regard. I am looking to have the CRL up for the LMO review this weekend.

Congrats! Always a fun day. Definitely lessen the return edge h they are usually too big to begin with anyway.

Yep! CRL photos are now in hand and will be edited over the weekend. Once that's done, they can be added to the crl so that it can be submitted to the LMO for review.

Looking very good, Indeed. Love the incinerator!

Definitely impressed. I am just thinking how terrible mine would look. Probably something like this:

Welcome, Kevin. Jim - keep it up!

Looks very dangerous....

Yep - looks good!

I haven't checked the finer details yet, but man is that shaping up nicely!