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Moving on to the torso parts... The only other thing I noticed and not sure if it would go in chest area or back…the shoulder joins are flush with one another and fully visible under those shoulder straps (meaning the width of the shoulder straps does not conceal the edges of those shoulder joins). Possible to add that in L2 for one or the either or both? That might also be an add to the straps in L2 as well. The straps also seem to free float in the back…and so looking back I think we should add that as an L2 that they must free float back there. Other than that we are good…and probably good idea @Fivezero as you did that EVO CRL which has similarities to make note of all the things we do here that could be carried over and tweaked on the EVO for good alignment of both.

I think for consistency sake and you provided enough evidence to satisfy me...black only on the shoulder straps is good

All that looks good and yes a shoulder diagram of some sort to toss in the crl gallery would be amazing. you can adjust those bits and i will post the next sections for review

So to summarize: 1) Black on shoulder straps. 2) Shoulders. The other idea is to keep the 26 exact and allow for more flex (“approximately”) on the hole size so thats whats adjusted for bigger/smaller troopers. As far as spacing, looks like all the holes are at least in “rows” yes? Maybe list out how many are in each row...and that they are equally spaced in their row??? Thats what it appears to be. Correct me if Im wrong. 3) Forearms. Check. So in the draft, it calls those straps...but the piece looks more like “raised rings” or “ridges”? When I read strap I think of a fabric or leather bit there which we dont want correct? 4) Neck seal. We can bump to optional BUT if we do so we need to maybe add balaclava so the area is at least concealed.

Standby lol!!! Once we clear the Medic and TFU Jumptrooper…fire it up!

@BLACKFOX I just wanted to ping you here and let you know this was never forgotten. We've been busy working through other updates BUT this is on high priority for 2021. Let's revisit this ASAP please.

i would love an abundance of shadow scout and storm commando shots...i know there are variants. also the jungle/forest scout n whatever else is in there lol are there other novas in there?

Copy that. So maybe when we go. to update medic we unlock em all and add the weathering.

The question was posed to me if weathering would be permitted based on the above photo. @Fivezero @IcyTrooper? The other question I would have then…would the other Novas have this as well (will need to check).

Jumping to the arms. Skipped undersuit. Neck seal though…can we verify one is there? If not, thoughts on making it an optional? I'm game either way but wanted to see what you thought.

Thanks @Fivezero I will download these and then do a direct upload to the forums. Or…I can give you my email and you can email it all to me for me to upload. Let me know. THANKS!

That looks good. When I get home from work I will post the next set

Im good with the changes. For the teeth lets say 4 to 6 and leave it. For the traps, yes lets add the visible gray around the visor attachment point. Im leaning to an L1 req there. Lastly, power cells...are there antennas or anything like that protruding?

@Fivezero @IcyTrooper I'm going to try and go through a piece at a time in different posts. Starting with the helmet, I'm going to see if I can get some verification on: I think that's it for these. Once cleared, I will move to the armor parts.

Well I typed a response last night n it didnt save lol. Weird. Anyways...best wishes on ur submission! Please keep us posted on the result!

On it. Gimme a few days to digest

I can tell ya the fans wont really do much cooling in our Florida heat. In a bucket they just help circulate air. The heat...no way to escape it really.

if you just copy and paste the actual imgur url link then click enter it should load the pic. no special coding needed

We are waiting on model pics. That said, there shouldnt be anything in the new CRL that would prevent an approval under the current CRL id imagine. @TX-20113 @Blackwatch or @MahXPrime can correct me if im wrong

Welcome Gio!

@Fivezero MY GUY!!! What an update bro! Looks awesome! Holler when you wanna really tackle the CRL...get a proposal goin. Dont disappear bro!

@DHKnecht Noted. Thanks for the feedback. I would add though this was much more than a staff decision...the CRL proposal was presented to membership many months ago and this was never mentioned. We did discuss at length the corset. Internal construction isnt something we typically require. I think we all agree on that. Where we may diverge is how we view these boot details. I (and it sounds like @Chaos as well) don’t necessarily view them as internal construction as in “how is the costume held together” but rather as details (though I will agree with you...obscure details) on the part. I would liken it to the belt drop boxes on a Centurion approved TK (which I have done). The backs are rarely if ever seen. But there is a requirement for the backs. And those crotch snaps lol. To me, the padding on the boot and the tab (both of which could be visible if the shins ride up) fall into that same category. Here at Spec Ops we dont utilize L3. For us L2 encompasses all additional details past L1. Just clarifying that as to why these arent L3 details here. Finally, if you are approved as a DT you should never be asked to go back and fix details to maintain your approval. Only if you applied for Level 2 Specialist approval here would you possibly (more than likely...almost no applications clear on first pass) be asked to make adjustments to your costume. But again that has no bearing on membership...and for me personally no bearing on how proud any builder should be of their final approved costume. Thanks again for your feedback. CRLs are fluid and evolve over time. Who knows? This one may as well in the future. If you examine all of our CRL discussions (and we have had plenty the past 2-3 years) we always work them out in public and we always encourage members to get engaged in the process and help with the dirty work that is writing and maintaining these CRLs. Hope all of this clarifies our general approach and specifically our take on the boots Level 2 requirements.

@Spencer I believe ur friend PMd me regarding the R1 kit from 850. Itd be a bit to convert Id say. Death Trooper will keep u plenty busy. Start a WIP thread (work in progress) and ask away. Couple knowledgeable DT builders on staff @nanotek @Chaos not to mention the community in general. Best wishes!

The entire CRL will be presented at once both L1 and L2. All text is. complete. Model pics being compiled and edited. The hope is for before the year ends but thats about the best I can say at this point.