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Nice cut man! When I got this issue in the mail, I nearly wet myself...we made it onto an official piece of Disney work lol!!! Not a full-360...it is artwork...but it shows the resemblance to a TB more than some of the older references...plus this one gets the Disney-approved stamp I'm going to stalk more Marvel employees and see what they can do to squeeze us in more issues lol. Yea paint def differs by brand...I'm simply referring to the standard broad definition which as you said would be matte being flat (no sheen). I mostly brought that up to clarify that the term "satin" is/was being used as if it they are the one and the same as "semi-gloss" (technically they're not but they're daggum close...pardon my southern). The intent in Chef's forum convos wasn't meant to sneak in a different color basically. The CRL reads semi-gloss...peeps (he) understand that to be satin. Still..to avoid confusion, adding the vocab isn't a bad idea. I'm going to keep reading up in the next week or 2 and will pop in when anything interesting arises.

I commend you for going for it. Good luck man!!!

There should be some more (though prob not too many more...my favorite is Darth Vader #17 cover by Kaare Andrews...who confirmed to me it's a Shadow Scout and not a silhouette lol...official Disney canon canon canon???). Iz will get em updated fa sho. Just an update here on my end...I did reach out to Chef as the pinned Specialist requirements he worked on (in 2015) here in our forums... http://forum.501stsp...t-requirements/ ) ...don't align w/ what's on the 501st hosted CRL completely (not counting the most recent Lancer TB updates). So that's something to look into as well. This actually applies to the Swamp Scout Specialist CRL as well (which is actually split into diverging "realistic" vs. "artistic" paths) here... http://forum.501stsp...t-requirements/ So I've been hunting info on why the discrepancies. Maybe we can consider doing a similar split on our Shadow Specialists? Or maybe that was already in the works w/ the Storm Commando in the unapproved CRL section? So I haven't been ignoring this discussion...just reading and gathering info. Only last bit of input from Chef I gleaned...in the quotes you found referencing satin vs. matte by him...it seemed to me that nearly all mentioned satin...none used the term semi-gloss...and only one used satin/matte combo. Satin does have a sheen to it (making it a closer cousin to semi-gloss)...that's a pretty standard paint progression. Matte has no sheen...can be interchanged w/ flat. With permission to quote him, I asked Chef what his original thoughts were...basically said that he is using the term "satin" interchangeably w/ "semi-gloss". Hope that clears up some of the semantics there and why satin isn't in the CRL as of yet but it's mentioned so much here (by him)...it's being used synonymously with semi-gloss. If separating the 2 in specific wording is necessary, I'm up for it. That said...once you go below satin/semi-gloss, you are in the realm of "no sheen" which I guess is a separate discussion (and will prob go back to whatever precedent is in place regarding use of action figs which is where the alternate paint jobs are coming from). We will work through it no doubt. Let's keep plugging away

Legit!!! Spec Ops drill sergeant???

Thanks for doing some leg work here Ken. I'm sure Antje and Steve will chime in... Regarding paint sheens...I do not believe "matte" (which is more synonymous with "flat" correct?) is the sheen you're seeing troopers use. The majority of troopers are doing either gloss (typically from the original pull of their plastic) or satin...which is a closer cousin to semi-gloss. I remember this being a distinct question during my build and Chef clarifying the paint sheens with me. Matte was never mentioned in those convos...only satin, semi-gloss, or gloss. I'd be interested to see the "why" behind some of the TB adjustments (mostly so I can learn lol) particularly regarding strapping measures for level 2 and required measures being added for velcro in spots for basic approval...most of those seem a copy/paste your suggesting here. I'ma hop over into the BSN and take a peek this week (rhymed that like a rap star boss baby!). The only other thing that initially catches my eye in the proposals...the action figures as references (I can't make out much from the Titanium figure) have a different holster than what we currently use altogether. They have straps around the entire exterior of the boot. This leads me to what Steve mentioned in a separate thread about "perfect world" diverging CRLs. Do these fit within the CRL that was created off the previous references or no? Thoughts? Definitely interested in your feedback as well as some of the other CRL writers and our fellow scouts.

Attaboy Dennis! Lookin good bro!

Haha...puedes hacerlo boriciua! enviame fotos esta noche. or put updates on that helmet here and we can take a look.

cmon carlos you can do it man!!! you're close!

Gratz! Looks great. Some great Spec Ops in your area to troop w/ as well.

Very cool. I love the breather. As far as name...the game does specifically list it as a Magma Trooper (which threw me off as well when I first started playing cuz I'm used to the red version being named that as well)...but Magma is what the game designers labeled it so I dunno.

Got it. It'll post soon! Thx!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Get it!!!

Congrats Stephen! If you have a smexy pic of you you'd like me to post up on FB different from your approval photo shoot me a pm. THX!

That's too bad. I just traded for a JRS coin in case lol.

I don't know all of the "politics" behind placing CRLs or about what happened w/ the Shoretrooper...BUT...what I do know is that regardless of where it's placed, it's for the greater good of the Legion and at the end of the day it's just a costume (#firstworldproblems). Nothing to get bent over. That being said, I would say Spec Ops has a very strong case for it so why not have some fun and give it a shot. It's named by the game itself as Special Forces...authors of the campaign mode have written other specifically named Spec Ops stories. From my limited perspective, it would seem that the "look" of a costume doesn't/shouldn't dictate it's placement...more of it's purpose and place in the SW Universe. I liken it to Shadow TKs not being in the FISD as well as Shadow/Swamp Scouts not being in Pathfinders (and there are 2 clone trooper CRLs in Pathfinders as well so even that crosses over)...the "look" just doesn't seem like the driving factor. It would be cool to have more Disney canon gear in here. Worst case they say no and we move on. But hey...that's just my 2 cents. Either way, my Battlefront gaming squad and I are eyeing it.

myself and a couple of buddies who all play together all the time are considering doing this. il not much of a crl person but did want to express interest for sure

Looks cool to me. I have a pauldron as well (for my TK which I've never trooped in lol). No ammo pack tho : (

Just curious lol. For troops..tis true. Rarely an issue if ever. Go for it Larry!!!

In Florida, we do a ton of events (I live between Orlando and Tampa and we are stacked all year). I've never been turned down for an event. There are rare instances where requests are limited to TKs, Vader, Boba, etc. but those are few and far between (weddings, super special LFL events/promos) and some instances where they want just movie canon...again...those don't pop up very often. Steve...please elaborate on Shadow Scouts as canon I know we aren't movie canon...we currently fall under the "Legends" category (aka pre-Disney) correct? I scour every Disney produced comic hoping we pop up (I think we made it on a cover lol...Darth Vader issue #3...yes I have this memorized )

Me likey!

There he is! Just poppin in to say hey lol!

Gratz!!!

I'm not sure on the grey ones being acceptable but Trooperbay has a set specific for Shadows...as Griffin said...they'll be in black. You'll use everything in the set they send except for the fishhook. Chin strap...optional. You won't need it for approval or Specialist level certification.

Considering tackling a 2nd pair of boots on my own...what should I be looking for in a base boot? Any recommended ones? Thanks!

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gratz man!