IcyTrooper

I guess the plus side is that they give you a flat surface to mount that pack ?

Yep this time of the year usually is the worse for anything but I'd recommend to do what Raider said! You'll get it and it'll be the greatest feeling!

Moving right along!

I'll take a look at the reference photos from toys and on screen and perhaps we can make the holster optional. We did that with a few things in the shadow stormtrooper and are going to add with the Kenner toy just released.

I need to get this pinned in one of our sections.

Excellent!

Looking at it again I think I was confusing the back pouch for a shim. That pouch should be further on the right instead of in the middle. Details a little hard to see but I don't believe that posterior armor is an issue.

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Nice!

That is awesome! I missed your previous update but man, that's looking excellent!

Good luck on your Muddy build!

I think it looks great! ? Yep, what Raider said because the first prerequisite for that Specialist application (and all others) is to "Meet the base Shadow Stormtrooper requirements" and base is approved by a GML or LMO.

That is up to you on Specialist. Make sure you review all items. The worse we can say is to make corrections ?

That looks excellent! Great work!

Excellent! I've been interested in this one!

Added some screen grabs from the TROS premier SW archive costume interview near the end of the premier. They are on the locked references thread. If you have more that you want us to upload to the forum itself let me know.

Lol nice! The shine and gloss is definitely there. To answer a question above Specialist and Level 2 are the same thing.

Depending on what the GML said and is looking for (can show them this post too) I'd say it would be glossy enough for Level 1 (basic). As for the Specialist changes here is the current thread for CRL revision, the Specialist stuff is in blue text under Level two details: This is the current shadow stormtrooper Specialist requirement thread:

What others have said about the wet sand and coats is correct. That shine/gloss is great!

Excellent! Well done!

Very nice! You're on your way!

Hello! As far as the photos go I'd check out Flickr, Imgur or another image upload website and utilize their links to the pictures using the img code on the reply.

Ohhhh color matching, not fun!

I concur with @Raider on his points. I'll be here to assist in any way I can up to the limits of what I do. All of this is doable no matter which course is taken, we've got some experience behind all of our belts. Keep us updated!

I'm sorry that this has been such a mess for you. We'll get to the bottom of it, however, it will still be the GML or GCO call for it. @Raider maybe we can both chat with the GML or GCO or have him post on the GML/GWL forum for guidance as well. Here is my stance on this costume: If I can see any resemblance of an object in the armor it is shiny enough for me. If it is really matte and all you see is a light source then it isn't shiny enough. If yours looks like Halycon then in our garrison I'd approve it.