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For sure. What you troop with is always between you and your GML/CO...and Tonys tips are sweet. I know for Anovos I had to pop out the old mesh and replace with wider mesh. I may still have some even

Ok...just a heads up on those tips. We evaluated Halycons app prior to the CRL update publishing which did not specifically mention wide mesh tips. Im not sure those will be good for Level 2 going forward (you can switch them after though of course). Here is a comparison pic...ukswrath tips (from Halycons bucket) vs my TK bucket where i replaced the original Anovos mesh with a wider mesh for centurion approval

Looks good! Paint those detonator clips lol. Also Im not familiar with the mesh used in the hovi tips by RS. make sure for specialist you use wide width mesh. Best of wishes!

cant trim from bottom because of the lips there. you have to shape the top. its only spot you can do it from. i had to do it a bit on my TK kit because it would catch on the butt plate and “pop” incessantly. i also shaved off some butt plate too edit: i read @Allan1313 post after. he got you lol

The gloss looks better. As @Allan1313 said trim from the top. Are the back of the thighs causing an issue when you walk with the buttplate? Unrelated to those pieces...paint the clips on the detonator black.

@JoeShoe Seems (pun intended) reasonable. I will marinate on the seam line to see if there is a better way we can define it and where it should be situated...but I can get on board with this (pending any details we may find need to added from blu-ray of course).

it is an improvement indeed. still looks like it could be smoother tho. you will get there!

Give it time to set and fully dry. Sand with a super fine grit between each coat. You should be leaving at least 15 min...but I'd even go more just to be certain depending on what weather you're in. Be patient with it. Slow and steady will get the result you're looking for. Fit wise...I think it looks good...butt plate has a tad bit of flare out there but not anything crazy drastic that I can see. @IcyTrooper @Allan1313 @ukswrath @NINJAM0VE what do you think?

Works now. How many coats on the gloss clear? It looks like you should do a fine grit sand on the coat and lay another one...maybe two. Get the gloss more smooth.

Link isnt working for me but glad to hear you are on your way!

The teeth look good. I made this side by side for you. Looks like the dome lines you had before are absent now. The side by side hopefully shows you the proportions of the bucket a bit. Seems like the screen version is a bit wider and not as tall. Anyways hope that helps you.

Thanks! Troop a couple weeks ago. Im left. CRL model on right. Mine has clear coat. His does not. Same base paint though. I will get you pics of the cans I used.

The CRL model used a Rustoleum satin “black canyon” from WalMart...nothing fancy but with a little bit of sheen. I replicated it but also added a Rustoleum satin clear coat.

Looks like you have it flush and flat. It is noticeable more so at the top. Helmet wouldnt cover that eh? Hard to tell. I heard he redid the neck piece as well in a flex material so theres no seam.

Hey @CRex! Those should be fine. If going for Level 2, you will just need to do the sole cuts. Holler if you have more questions!

In terms of durability, a rubber version (which I only knew of Hyperfirm making these but they closed last I heard) is your best bet. i have owned 3d printed and resin and both are fragile in their own ways. Resin will have more weight.

Looks good @CoryBoom! RS makes a fine kit indeed. For basic, only suggestion would be to remove the red strip off the tank topper. Should be all black. Best wishes on your approval!

Discussion for this update is locked. Publishing with pictures is underway. Thank you to all for your input. Special thanks to @NINJAM0VE for the initial proposal writeup, @IcyTrooper @Blackwatch for the managing of the CRL edits, @ukswrath for the great new photos, and @rickyboyblue for the photo edits. CRL will officially go live for GML review on 1/27/20.

Find the most recent and updated version of the Battlefront Shadow Stomrtrooper CRL in English at the link below: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_Battlefront_Shadow_Stormtrooper

May I add those shots to the primary reference pic thread @nanotek and @JoeShoe?

resin

Find the most recent and updated version of the Rocket Trooper CRL in English at the link below: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_RocketTrooper

Find the most recent and updated version of the Shadow Stomrtrooper CRL in English at the link below: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_shadow_stormtrooper

I live in Florida (and so does Premiere Props)...its hot here too. Just don't leave it out in the sun for long periods of time.

To get to Israel...you will want it shipped in pieces to assemble. His prints are solid...like any 3D print, they are not invulnerable and always be mindful of them in high heat for extended periods of time.