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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?

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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.

These days, there are so many outlets that you can purchase blasters from. There are several reputable 3D printed vendors (on sites such as Etsy..though beware...not all are good). I use a DLT-20a (3D printed by Premiere Props)...my friend has a DLT-19 (which he can conver to a DLT-19x) from the same maker. I used to have a full resin DLT-20a from ProCoPrints (modeled from his 3D printed version). I also have an E-11 (Doopy Doos) which has a bit of weight to it.

Ive seen GMLs approve alot of things...obvious things...thats probably not the best standard lol. Theyre gonna do what theyre gonna do. PS I get what youre saying though.

Thank you for the input. I'm leaning towards this build as well and have held off on making any purchasing moves. Just as @Chaos I don't feel comfortable buying something until I know in clear black and white what conditions I need to meet for approval. Anyways, here are a few thoughts I have personally: 1) It's a community discussion. I'm glad to see (today) people leaving the FB arena to participate in the forums...it's a net positive and something that I wish would happen more often quite frankly. Thanks for stopping in...please stay around! 2) I personally agree with the sentiment generally being shared...the seam needs to be minimized and lay flat if it exists. To tier the requirement seems reasonable. I can view this as an accommodation for wearers (not vendors) who might not fit ideal proportions or have larger heads etc. Regarding the material...this can be tiered as well...though it was stated above that to achieve no seam whatsoever would more than likely mean the flex material would have to be used. Both "no seam" and material could be rolled into Level 2...or we can develop Level 3 (which has never been done before at Spec Ops). 3) Everything is still a work in progress and everyone should approach all of this understanding that nothing has been set in stone yet. @nanotek started discussion threads on each piece back in August with @gmrhodes13 assistance in compiling reference pictures. With the movie having come out now and the Blu-Ray release approaching, we are now getting to the nitty gritty of parsing out what needs to be Level 2. That aspect has not been completed yet. For now, I'll leave it at that I think...long post already.

Correct. Though I think we should be ok to make it seamless Level 2...with what material that is achieved with can be open-ended though its more than likely going to require that more flexible material. That's my thought at least.

To me thats reasonable.

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If you go that route...and I havent seen ur entire bucket and kit...leave the chest indent gloss (tape off while painting) and replace all decals with gloss solid black decals to contrast the matte finish. Its a stealthy yet classy look...decals will then have a subtle “pop” off the armor. Updated CRL is a good example.

Congrats @stick!!! Well done. Those are some beautiful pics. If you havent done so already dont forget to request your full member access.

Here is my suggestion (note I have a particular personal bias as I prefer the satin/matte finish on Shadow Scouts...see my profile lol)... Use bondo or a filler putty to fill the cracks. Sand smooth and then repaint the entire kit top to bottom...satin would be my choice...but you could finish in gloss as well. I say paint the entire kit as it might prove difficult to get the gloss paint on just the helmet to match the rest of the kit. If they no longer pull their visors in black, you would have to find a white one Id imagine and then paint anyways.

It almost was more Shoretrooper in look huh?

Added black to mic tip interior option for Level 2.