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No readily available videos but in truth outside of the helmet there isnt much work to the armor. Its pretty straightforward. One of our most recent build threads by @CrookKnight (also a WTF kit) may be helpful. Start your own build thread as well and we can help along the way. https://forum.specops501st.com/topic/5673-crookknights-shadow-scout-build-thread/

No ur good. Was just clarifying the process we work through. No offense taken. No problem at all. Its always good to see life on a thread and in the forums. Oh to have a kit just laying around in a closet lol. In any case, did u say u posted a WIP thread? The color u found seems to be a hit and would be great to see that locked into a build thread.

@shadowfire Great! Sounds good. Just as an order of process, we typically work the text based on the references (being a lo-res video game graphic there may be some degree of flex), and then builders can match that. As a general best practice, we try not to get overly involved in steering and guiding vendors excessively. Vendors should ultimately do their own research and create a product that meets the CRL standards (via the references). We absolutely welcome vendors certainly (I have good relationships with many) but we do try to keep a clear line between the detachment and those selling products. That said...looking at the references, neither the RC boots or gloves appear to be a match for what is on the Dark Trooper. I will let @IcyTrooper chime in, but the texture details don't seem to match.

welcome back! likewise @shadowfire

@MrShadow can u get some high res zoom ups of the helmet on the extracted game model? i remember initially we gave some input on helmet but that was from the animated references

@Blackwatch do you need these edits made to the thread i cleaned up for ya? https://forum.specops501st.com/topic/7247-proposed-modified-crl-del-meeko-finalized-text/?do=findComment&comment=95617

4 versions even...though I would propose 4 different CRLs as opposed to tabs: Gar Saxon Captain Hark Tristan Wren Grunt

sorry didnt see this one. yes the bucket builder

None. Until someone presents a completed/semi-completed build we don't typically start drafting the CRL as the builders are typically the ones to present their research of the references alongside their builds. There are exceptions to that but that's normally with costumes where we have seen people making significant and steady progress on their builds in the forums. That hasn't happened here for the Imp Supercommando to this point. That said... @MrShadow did message us just yesterday and believes he has enough progress on his files to start drafting a text and @IcyTrooper has volunteered to help work alongside him to start that process.

Good question. Looking at the CRL in its current state, it would need to be hard materials. No way around that at the present. As the costume is a comic book character, we can't really point to screen references for a definitive answer and so we could look to C-3P0 as an example regarding construction. I did some reading after seeing your post and it does seem like a more flexible material (rubber) was used for C-3P0 (stunt costume versions only?) for the ESB and ROTJ. So could an update to the CRL be discussed? It could, but no guarantees that would be done in a time frame that would line up with your build/approval. And no guarantees it would clear. If references (C-3P0) showed that was used then it could fly though, but that's a process.

Hey there! Welcome. At this point, the only vendor I am aware of that possibly makes this kit is SkyGunBro (on Facebook), BUT I cannot speak to the quality of the kit compared to the actual references as a build has not been presented here yet for us to review. @MrShadow is developing his own 3D models/files.

Hey @Darth Betus just checking in to see how you are progressing.

That looks very sharp @Hoda And I see you cleaned up a bit lol.

No stress. It happens. Good to see some progress. When you think ur ready we can start draft work on the CRL itself to coincide with the character you are working on.

Close indeed!

Sent per your request. Welcome!!!

So making sure i understand... On the proposal we have the belt as “no grommets” at Level 2. If it can be either/or Im suggesting just remove that requirement altogether. Goggles...sounds like black only then for even basic yes?

is it plastic? can it be sanded down?

Good morning! Pinging here @Blackwatch couple quick notes: 1) Belt. If some of the panels do have the grommets then maybe we should just remove that L2 requirement. 2) Goggles. Do we want to add a strap coloring requirement at either level as we have seen some gray and some black? 3) Pouches. We can add the same line here regarding zippers and pulls.

Making note here for those following, model has submitted photos for the update and they are in review. Update and final decision on rename (which will be discussed with LMOs) should not be far off.

Note...update model photos have been submitted and under review. Publishing of the update is close. Heads up to any builders out there.

excellent. thank u. we will update this and add similar verbiage alongside the army trooper as well

I think the greeblie look is ok. I'm not sold on the color. In my opinion it should be adjusted BUT other takes are welcome. One extra note (as Level 2 maybe), the "bolts" in bottom areas of those recessed valleys around the trapezoids...I def see those in the reference. I do not see the one above the greeblie however. Check me on that.

Ok…this line is hanging me up (just took me alot of reads to figure out what we were referring to…I imagine a GML reviewing this would probably end up the same): The black center section of the jump pack is flat at the top, slants at an angle towards the middle of the jump pack before flattening out. After the flattened section it slants towards the posterior armor to the bottom of the jump pack. The following details are present: Then this line mentions the greeblie. 2 questions…the center greeblie has a color specified? I cannot make it out in the reference images…and I see @Blue Hatter seems to have given his a color. What is seen in the references? And…does the greeblie have texture details? Again, I cannot make it out in the references but it appears the kit @Blue Hatter has does have something there. The angled slant from the top has a rectangle in the center with recessed black areas on all sides of the rectangle. As it levels out there is another horizontal rectangular greeblie detail until the next slanted area. And this line…I'm not certain what it's referencing. Just before the rockets on each there is a recessed rectangular section that is gray on each side of the black center section. I think in general it might be helpful to provide a diagram breakdown of some sort to help w/ the pack…for the gallery…as there are other parts as well that are wordy, BUT I'm not sure how you could describe it otherwise.

These 3 seem to be some of the better images we get of the pack colors. Posting here so I have something to look at as I review.