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Good to see you at it still! I still think what @tipperaryred mentioned early of this being more of a “wash” is the best description of it. I’m not sure it is quite there yet. Look at this shoulder/bicep as an example: Notice how the darker areas are almost more like “shadows” as opposed to texturing and distinct/noticeable differences between the shades…they just kinda flow (that’s where I see airbrushing as a better option). But if that’s not available for you, where Tipp’s suggestion of making a wash that’s more wiped on than sponged could work. Yes, there are occasional strong bits of weathering but those look more like scratches and gouges, not really the camo (which is more like shading IMO).

We would have to look at the grunts or Hark (even Tristan Wren possibly) thoroughly and just make sure that there are no differences in the pieces BUT more than likely there isnt much variation. As far as purchasing files… @beren88 has been refining his files as the source material has been studied and the CRL text written. Possibly connect with him and see what he intends on doing w the files he designs (?).

I purchased my base boot at K-Mart lol. Those stores dont exist anymore though so it wouldnt be available. The main thing you should look for is the sole since you are covering the rest of the boot with with the stretched black marine vinyl. Something as simple and cheap as this could work:

@IcyTrooper Im good with it. Next question…will we just need a pic of the pack for the primary CRL and then a full back pic for the Gallery? I dont think it requires a tabbed Version…agree or no?

@DarthBerry I think this looks much better and at the very least is on the right track. I appreciate you taking the critique and looking for a way to improve upon it. Well done! Let me ping some of the DCA team to see if we can some more feedback before you press on. Thanks!

@DarthBerry Cod looks much better. Regarding the helmet decals, just to be sure you're looking at the correct draft...the finalized text reads this for Level 2: Details are the correct color and placed as shown. I think specifying as black is fine but there isn't any mention of gray...the "placed as shown" would direct to the CRL photos which should have the black regardless to match the reference images. This would leave the boots...I would like to see a side profile of what you're using for the base boot to make sure that's going to work before you get to far into re-doing them please. And then lastly, the DCA team has looked at your build so far and, to be transparent, the camo paint method using a sponge is being discussed. My personal imput...there are parts where the camo looks pretty good...and then other parts where you can tell it was sponged on. When looking at the reference images, I personally feel possibly airbrush would be a better way to match...with some subtle "splotches" (mostly on the chest)...but generally speaking it isn't that "splotchy" imo. I think you are spot on in that this isn't a camo style like the Kashyyk Clone...so you're definitely on the right track. Possibly other DCAs can chime in, but that's my 2 cents fwiw.

@DarthBerry Thank you for the extra (edited) pictures. I can give a more detailed look later this week but at initial glance the main areas I think we will need to see some adjustments on are the boots and the bund (particularly the crotch). Boots, that black vinyl needs to be much tighter…and Im not sure the base boot your using is going to work. I need to double check later the upper parts of the boot vs the text later. Crotch…looks like a “wrap” of sorts covering the old black crotch piece (?). It should be matching fabric as well but the weave on those doesnt appear to be the same. I feel like this is going to need to be redone. The curve stitch detail needs reworking also. And then this isnt as big a deal but it will need fixing…I believe the visor side decal should be black (not grey)…as well as the snout bridge decal…no grey in the references. It is more just the black lines with the camo visible in between. If you are looking to meet level 2 standards, let me know because there would be other adjustments needed for that.

@IcyTrooper Do you need me to give this a review for any adjustments needed vs the text?

How did I miss this thread? Nice to see this one so close!

https://databank.501st.com/databank/File:Tx_shadow_scout_back_greeblie.jpg @Aesmodan if you look at the top panel you can see there is no greeblie. It is flat on top of the tank.

Tank topper…for Specialist Level 2 shouldnt be there at all. If you install it, you will only be able to get Level 1 basic approval via your GML (which is entirely your call as to what you want to do).

My guess would be this would end up w/ FISD… @IcyTrooper knows the current process much better than I these days though about how to present a new CRL, getting placement, etc.

@Aesmodan Regarding the tank topper…Kev converted a shadow scout to the weir build, so his tank topper is in the CRL pic (CRL models do not necessarily need to portray the Specialist build…we prefer it but it isnt always possible) as it was already installed for his shadow scout. We allow the topper for Level 1 as there may be (have been) others making the same conversion. However, it isnt present in the comic panels and so it is a Specialist requirement to leave it off. Elastic on the knees dont necessarily need to be riveted in for basic approval. For Level 2, the wording says they should be…not the illusion of being riveted. Think that covers everything you asked about so far.

I dug through my old texts with kev and it looks like he just used velcro on the back plate there to attach the red straps at the bottom. I think thats what you were asking

Pictures or it didnt happen! 🤣 Kidding…but not really…would love to see the progress!!!