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Helmet looks good. Soft goods...yup you would need the neck closure and check the back closure measure of the vest to the CRL. I think that's it. Your work there is nearly complete. Nice choice of sheen. My preferred. Any other questions, feel free to ask.

If you would like, post pictures of your progress in here and I can look at it. Are you trying to get approved for Level 2?

Black or dark grey...mine are solid black...my armor is satin...my stickers are gloss to contrast. And yes the vest. Looking at your pictures...your flight suit has the leather suede/faux suede patches and butt flap yes?

That one I feel does have sufficient evidence...appears to have been a “mix it up” option for combat-ready Mudroopers rather than a ”oops”. That said, I will need the reference pictures in support of that posted here to add to our reference database for the costume.

@Fivezero how long does it take u to model something like this?

Title schmitle. I don't like to wave that flag around lol. I'm for working w/ people as a team if at all possible. You put in alot of the groundwork. If you're good with it and on board, then let's move forward. THANK YOU! @Barons_Crown Commence the shaving!!!

@JAFO were specific paints ever nailed down for the armor or are we going w the same recommendations regarding the Pantone as Val?

Correct. A GML would not verify the color. They would go for “look” as they apply Level 1 standards. At Level 2 though, our staff here at the detachment would do the review of a Specialist application and could ask for a picture verifying paint used. It is intended to be a more rigorous review for higher standards. I agree with @areilly. If the paint is known I feel we should keep it and add “or similar” wording. Likewise w/ the Pantone (which already states similar)...add in the additional color layerings with “or similar” type wording. Or if the Pantones truly are that confusing, simply nail down the color “or similar” better for what the final look should be. Again, thats a Level 2 requirement that shouldnt hold up an approval...but is reviewed here at the detachment more rigorously.

Wardrobe malfunctions (even if appearing in film) should not be considered optional. LMO perspective (past and present) I recently discussed regarding a different costume is that the CRL should represent the majority and intended look of the costume as portrayed. For example, I recently saw a Rogue 1 TK reference where the troopers kidney plate had come undone and was flipped over the butt plate. It was in the film. Optional look? No of course not. Simply being in the film, isn't necessarily sufficient for inclusion as an option. Context of the scenes it's pulled from and the mainline Mudtrooper do have to be considered. As another example, we have ANH TKs w/ duct tape among other unintended appearances/variants. They aren't accepted as options in the CRL for the same reasons. Think bigger picture...if it's optional that means EVERY Mudtrooper could theoretically leave off the knee plates. Would this represent the costume best? I would argue it would not. I'm in the Mudtrooper build group so I will also mention the absence of a respirator (I've seen one post-battle reference..context matters) since it will get mentioned at some point...are we ok with ALL Mudtroopers not having a respirator? Does that represent the costume? Again...take the context of where that reference was pulled from and think big picture.

Serious question...but I would also just love to see it lol...clean-shaven should be a face character requirement yes??? *Hands Barons a razor.

Let me see what LMOs are ok with...since realistic is only in action figure form...or if we will be restricted to just Rebels style.

Level 1 would be acceptable. If @pm07 has no major issue, I would like to move this forward.

would you be ok if i allowed someone else to step up and finish this up for a model? possibly @Barons_Crown?

@First0rder for your member.

Nice. White armor Stormtrooper...you should check-in w/ FISD first. Typically, they take all white-armor TK types AND they have the TK Commander. I've pinged the DL (Sarah) over there for you so they have a heads up.

Cool. Yea, the approval of the blousing isn't so much a concern...that's a go. Within the CRL, we have the ability to embed links that direct back to the forums for particular pieces/techniques. I'm not military...and so for me (and probably most people), "blousing" is a foreign term. The idea is to embed a link in the CRL that has a small tutorial (I'd prefer our own supplied) w/ pictures and text description hosted here on the forums that the CRL points back to. If you'd like to create a detailed tutorial for blousing and how to achieve that look, that would be great!

Good to me @Blackwatch. Goggles are good too...but would like to add inch measurements to this in addition to mm. Scarf...color needs to be settled.

Thank you @Storms! I will examine this for Level 1 approval and make note of the things your GML may question you about or not approve of based on the Level 1 text of the CRL. At the end, I will make additional suggestions to improve the overall look of your costume. 1) Helmet decals are listed as "black or dark gray." Yours make use of a light gray. My suggestion...use full black matte decals if possible to contrast your gloss black helmet/armor. 2) Pouches should sit against the edges of the final rib. Move them closer to the center without concealing any of the ribbing. 3) Drop box strap for front/right box appears twisted. These should lay flat and not have any twisting. 4) I am concerned about your rear connection of drop box straps to the belt. I can't make out fully in the picture what is happening there, but the connection points should not be visible. 5) If you make drop box strap adjustments in the rear and pull the connections more to the center of the back of the belt, that should pull the drop boxes off of the front of your thighs and to the sides where they should be sitting. Right now, they are too far forward. 6) Rivet on bottom of tank should be painted black. From what I can see, it looks like it may be silver. Here are additional suggestions to improve look, but may not be necessary for your GML 1) Cummerbund crotch may need some tailoring to avoid the bunching up and folding in that area. 2) May want to consider shortening drop box straps. They should hang about 1" below the belt evenly on front and back straps. 3) Flight suit appears a little baggy in the arms area. Fixing this should help the overall look of your costume. I will attach pictures in another post noting some of the important areas. That is about it for my feedback I think. I hope it helps. Most of what you have looks good. Thank you for requesting some help! If you need any more feedback, please let me know. I am also tagging @furiosa in case she has any additional Level 1 feedback.

@Storms Can you post a back shot as well please?

I took pics of that fig at Celebration Chicago. Wonder if we can get a "realistic" version approved?

Thanks @pm07 ! Any progress on jumpsuit (or timetable u can estimate) or should I pass lead to someone to get this moved towards completion?

Perfecto @14166 ! Rocket Troopers (Rebels) it is. I was hoping that was going to be the case because they are pretty much just a stylized animated version of the BF2 Rocket Trooper with some tweaks. Thanks!!!

Cool. As long as we have official (and sufficient) references, any can be pursued.

@TX-15293 @Blackwatch can probably provide more. Here are a few that will be added to the CRL gallery in the near future.