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No prob. Something thats going to give u this look in the soles after u make the cuts...

You should be good to attempt real leather boots. The process to create Shadow boots is the same. Just use black lol. Ive never used leather...not sure of how well it stretches compared to the vinyl. As far as base boot, a few troopers in my area (including myself) did our own using some Kmart boots that cost $20 or less if u can catch a sale. The issue is...Kmarts are closing all over the place. With marine vinyl, we finished them for around $40 total. I know other people have used Walmart Wrangler brand as well.

Not to be confused with the Specialist DT variant...this is for Level 2 approvals. Currently there is no Level 2 available for DTs. That is on my priority list to see get done asap. @nanotek has already started drafting an update proposal so we can see that happen sooner than later.

CONGRATS!

@Blackwatch That looks good to me though I was ok w/ the word "moderately"...it matches the original Mudtrooper CRL and I think that consistency is good. I was more talking about the model's weathering. What is your opinion? Is the weathering amount acceptable? Open to the community's feedback on this before @jimmiroquai goes weathering crazy on it. Hair...we can bypass for now and move to optional. It's unseen with the helmet on...should only be required if the helmet is off (which can be a separate tabbed version). Now...do you think a requirement of no visible hair is necessary for helmet on or is that nitpicking? Feel free to tackle goggles and scarf text...they are fine. Only adjustments that probably should happen are on the model herself.

I just realized the hand gesture...I get it ?

I don't know man...I really like those angled forward hose connectors. Do what ya gotta but I think those came out nice.

The short answer (and I want to preface this because it's text typed...no negative or sarcastic tone implied) is that this is a different detachment and requirements do not necessarily have to match. Our references are based primarily on a Star Wars Galaxies video game character. The TB and TX CRLs were basically aligned...however, Pathfinders did an update last year, and we had no input on their CRL changes (as is expected...we don't have to align w/ one another) and so that's no longer the case...that's an additional reason to any other differences you may find (and there are plenty as of present). That said, I did mention earlier that an update is incoming. You can read it here: https://forum.specops501st.com/index.php?/topic/6057-proposed-crl-update-shadow-scout-not-yet-active/ This is, for the most part, how the update will read. We have gone back in the staff area and made some minor adjustments, but the core of it is there and if you check the flight suit text, the Level 2 flight suit requirement is being adjusted. Hope this helps. If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

In the references the armor parts just seem more dingy and scuffed than what these appear. I see you did some weathering there, but it seems light compared to references...particularly on the bigger pieces (helmet, chest, back, shoulders). Your weathering is more noticeable on the biceps. Again...I'm a horrible judge of color (so more opinions on it are welcome), but in regards to the cords...the blaster one looks to be very light in color as well in relation to the reference material (it should be a dark, dirty red). Likewise, it looks like it is a very similar color to the belt cord, which currently looks very clean and bright on the model compared to the dark, dirty red in the references. I will hold on any further feedback though on those parts and any wording adjustments to the CRL till we get to them.

@jimmiroquai tagging you here so you can make note of any suggested adjustments. As we discuss this piece by piece let's make note of any adjustments that the model would need to make in order to achieve the agreed upon Level 1 requirements. HELMET @Blackwatch you can proceed w the suggested text adjustments. @jimmiroquai based on references, I feel we need to get more weathering on this. Text says "moderately weathered" and she is looking pretty clean at the moment...esp when I compare to references. This will probably need to be carried over to all armor pieces as well. HAIR I'd like to move to optional for now...I believe we will need to do helmet on/helmet off tabbed versions. GOGGLES I've requested additional pics of the goggle separate from @jimmiroquai Regarding the goggles on the model...it appears that the bridge adjuster needs to be bronzed. SCARF I'm of the opinion that the scarf needs to be a dark red. Granted, I'm not the best person to get opinions on color for...but the one being used by model appears much lighter when compared to references. Thoughts? Then we can move forward.

Understood. I'm assuming this is going to be a proposed change to the Mudtrooper CRL as well when we get to it? Anyways, I'm trying to zoom up on the reference pic...don't see the bungee but it is fuzzy when I zoom up that close.

With the CRL live, I found it helpful (and more structured) to review the items piece by piece. I feel if we do this from the start, we can progress through it more efficiently. It also helps that we have the generic Mudtrooper completed as a starting point. Would everyone be ok with this approach?

Model: 80678 Photo by: Jim Tripon Prefix: TX Detachment: Spec Ops Context: Solo: A Star Wars Story Description: We first encounter Val in the trenches of Mimban. Wearing the armor of the 224th Imperial Armored Division, or more commonly called “Mudtroopers." She fought alongside Han Solo, with Captain Beckett, Rio, and Korso, but there is more to this unit than meets the eye. HELMET · An open-faced, flared helmet which consists of a dome with rim and helmet skirt. · A telemetry unit is attached to the right side of the dome and is aligned with the rim. · The telemetry unit consists of a rectangle box with detailing that should match the reference image. The telemetry unit is black. · The lower end of the telemetry unit sits out from the helmet to allow the goggle elastic to feed underneath. · A rubber trim, or the illusion of a rubber trim covers the edge of the helmet rim with the join made at the rear center of the helmet. · Metal/silver Imperial code disks are positioned on both sides of the helmet skirt. These may be weathered. · The helmet is to be painted in matte field grey to match the armor. The helmet paint finish may be slightly textured, and is moderately weathered. · Helmet has a black chin cup with tan webbing strap. Tan webbing should be lightly weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · The helmet has a black/dark gray polystyrene inner liner consistent with that of a skate or bike helmet. · Disks do not feature a notch or groove details. HAIR · Seen underneath the helmet is dark, reddish brown curly hair in the Afro style · Wigs are acceptable GOGGLES · Goggles shall have an aged chrome frame with detail painting, and weathering to match reference image. The knurled nose bridge adjuster is brass in appearance. · Goggles shall have a trim around metallic frame. Trim shall be rubber or foam. · Goggles have dark angled lens featuring two flat panels on each side. · Goggle Strap features two sizes of elastic - The thinner elastic strap attaches directly to the goggles and is sewn to the larger strap, which forms the main goggle strap. · The goggle strap features a number of buckles: · There are metallic buckles on each side of the goggles through which the 1" (25mm) elastic is threaded. · A large buckle greeblie on the lefthand side through which the 1.5" (40mm) elastic is threaded. This greeblie features a beige square. · Two black plastic tri-glides on the right rear through which the 1.5" (40mm) elastic is threaded. · Goggles may be worn over the eyes or on the brim of the helmet OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · Serrated 1" (25 mm) slide buckles on each side of the goggles through which the 1" (25mm) elastic is threaded. · Goggle straps are approximately 1" ( 25mm) and 1.5" ( 40mm). SCARF · A apple- red color scarf is worn loosely around the neck. Smooth in texture, matte surface. PONCHO · Plash Palatka Style Poncho. · Poncho is dyed or painted black. · Tied or otherwise attached under the chest armor and worn to cover the back plate. · Poncho shall be heavily weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · Ring Grommets shall be leather to match reference photo or metal grommets shall be covered with leather to mimic leather grommets. TUNIC / JACKET · A long-sleeved, dark charcoal grey, jacket that falls between upper and mid-thigh. · It is of a darker shade compared to the regular Mudtrooper jacket · Has a high mandarin style collar with an open space in front. · Has two panels on either side of the front, extending to the bottom of the jacket. · Has a stitched "cuff" on the sleeve that extends to around the middle of the forearm. Look may be created with top stitching. · If side pockets are present, they are built into the jacket, with no covering flaps present. · No outer stitched pockets are acceptable unless they are fully covered by the armor. · Shall be moderately to heavily weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · Jacket is made of heavy weight bull denim Twill material. · There is an imperial cog patch sewn on each shoulder and are made of an embossed 3D vinyl material. · There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom of the seam where the arm connects to the body. CHEST ARMOR · Chest Armor matches visual references. · Accurate shape/design to front of chest. · There is an indented area around the outer edge of the center flat section. · Buckles attache to upper chest plate. · Shoulder straps are affixed to the chest plate at the buckle. · To the lower left side of the center flat panel is a recessed area angled inward from bottom to top with a raised rectangle greeblie and a recessed horizontal elongated oval. · Left of the recessed area is a raised square that extends from the center to the curved side of the armor. · On the top left side of the raised area is a raised oblong detail that protrudes outwards. · Chest and straps shall be painted field grey and be moderately weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): BACK ARMOR · Back Plate has a collar that extends upwards and tapers to the chest plate. · Chest and back plate meet at the sides. · Black foam extends from the arm openings. · 2 hose connectors located at the top of the back plate approximately centered above each rectangular cut out/greeblie. · Back has two large cut out recesses with vent details and greeblies inside. · The walls and floor the recesses shall be matte olive green. · Each recess has different and specific set of boxes inside. · Bottom left features a smaller rectangle cut out with the left side stepped. The floor of the cut out and the walls inside match the matte field grey color of the armor. · Half circle indent detail beneath the backpack section must be present. · There is a long thin raised greeblie positioned central and below the 2 large recess. · There is a small raised circle greeblie positioned central and below the above named greeblie. · There is a raised slot on each shoulder for the straps to fit into. · Shoulder straps are matte field grey with moderate weathering and are affixed to the chest plate at the buckle. · Back plate is painted matte field grey with moderate weathering. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · Black fabric or leather loop drop down from the bottom of the back plate through which belts must pass through. SHOULDER ARMOR · Each shoulder bell is a mirror image of the other. · The detailing of each shoulder bell is asymmetrical. · Shoulders should have a longer flat edge that covers top of bicep with a shorter flat edge that connects to chest armor · Shallow grooves are present in a pattern matching the photo. · Shoulders are painted matte field grey with moderate weathering. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · BICEPS · Bicep cover strips are raised and beveled with an added strip layer on top. · Left bicep is matte field grey with moderate weathering. · Right bicep armor is painted red with three yellow squares on the cover strip, with moderate weathering. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · Each bicep may feature a slanted fishook detail that is inset into the bicep top facing outward. · Right bicep color is similar to Toyota Red 3E5 · Yellow color is Montana Yellow Cab. GLOVES · Black gloves with black leather or leather-like material on the palm, thumb, and forefinger · The black oval detail is aligned with the index finger of each hand. · Gloves extend underneath the forearm armor. EC-17 BLASTER · A modified EC-17 is worn around the neck, over the armor · EC-17 is modified with a conical muzzle, with a chrome finish. The rest of the pistol is black · It hangs around the neck via 1/4" (6mm ) thick red paracord. Tied around the back end of the pistol and attached to the front via a D-ring and latch from the Yugo back pack. BELT · The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material. · Approximately 2" (50 mm) in width, up to 3" (76mm ) is acceptable. · There are no loops on the belt. · A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25 mm) from the buckle. · The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer. · The buckle is a standard officer buckle painted with matte olive green paint and is moderately weathered. · Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center. · Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles. · Suspended from the belt on the right side, via 1” (25mm) leather loops with snaps, are two grenades as shown. · On the left side of the belt are 3 silver-colored EC-17 cartridges, suspended via leather holder as shown · Also on the left are the two ends of a 3/8" (10mm) red climbing rope, tied in a knot as shown. Middle section of the rope is looped at the back PANTS · Black pants with double reinforced thighs. · They do not have visible pockets or other adornment on the legs. · Shall be moderately to heavily weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · Pants are made using heavy cotton BOOTS · Jackboot or kersey boot style, knee high smooth black leather or leather like material. · Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles on the instep or any other embellishments. · Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed. · Boots shall be tall enough to fit both shin straps. · Boots shall be heavily weathered. · Boots should form fit to the calf and not be loose. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): · Boots do not have a zipper. · Boots are made of leather. · Exact replicas of Soviet Officer Boots.

Variant is live as Version Four tab on Mudtrooper CRL. Reference the official CRL for final version: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_-_Mudtrooper References (Solo: A Star Wars Story):

Concept art names them Rocket Troopers…is the name "Jumptrooper" used in the episodes?

Congrats! U look great!!! If needed, would we have permission to use these photos in a CRL gallery (additional reference materials for GMLs to examine)? Well done!

Nice. I think the holdup for most people has been the material for the tunic.

Cool. Going for Level 2? We need a first lol

Excellent photos! Looks great!!!

Excellent! Glad to have this here. Keep em coming! At quick glance...possibly may look at the goggle trim n compare to references to see if it needs some trimming back. Looking good! Did u throw a little bungee wrap on that telemetry unit?

Excellent. Opportunity here for a brief "bloused" how to link for those that might not know what that is as well.

Interesting. I will need to go back through all of the discussion threads to see the references as to why that is. Let me ping my Mud experts as well @JAFO @amcclary @rickyboyblue @Tarrif

Awesome. Did you do the end cap details? Those top "clips" are remaining silver?

Heck yea bro!!! Well done. @Hydra @IcyTrooper Can we get a nice clean edit of him up on social media? THX!

@MahXPrime @macdaddycjs @Tarrif any input?