IcyTrooper

Yeah my snow scout was RS and I did not paint or clear it. I'll check when I'm off work but I'm pretty certain it is just white ABS.

If it was painted then you would need to see what paint they used and try and use a clear coat from same manufacturer or test it on scrap pieces. As far as acrylic capped vs uncapped my guess is maybe it has to do with cost to keep it lower for the consumer.

I've used Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch for the clear.

Disregard what I previously put, you stated you talked to your GML. I'd see what it looks like when it comes in and go from there. May be better than what your GML is expecting. Also, with clear coating it won't be as big of an issue because the plastic is already black and not painted black. Essentially you'll a light coat or two over each piece letting them dry between coats and it should make it glossy.

The elastic U-shaped section should be red. Even though it isn't defined in the text part of the CRL it is in the picture and criterion for review of a costume includes both the text AND picture. I will explore possibly adding this as clarification in the pending CRL just so that there is no confusion.

I believe that Plastic Arms Dealer sells the 3D print file if you are just needing someone to print it. They have a website: https://www.plasticarmsdealer.com/

Excellent! I would have been hard pressed to find someone who would think it is not ok.

Unless the DLT-19 was in the comic or on the toy I don't think it'd be at the CRL level. That's not to say you can't use it in troops at discretion of the garrison, but there wouldn't be any criterion here per say. Here are the references from the toy for the E-11 and DLT-20a: And the one from the comic for the SE-14R:

Yep I think it'll be your GML's call as @Blackwatch stated, but being a GML myself I think what will help yours is the "similar heavy material bit". I can't speak for them but as long as it looks heavy you'd be fine in my eyes. Checking with the GML as you are doing is a great idea!

I second adding the DLT-20a.

And due to the fact that I've noticed that how the red is rendered varies greatly with the camera used. From that perspective I think we would be making it harder for the applicant and GML if they send pics in. Consistent color amongst all armor pieces I feel is the most fair.

I'm fine with adding those references using the standard weapons verbiage we have found for them.

Yeah the snaps or popper method seems to be the most common with things. When I meant detachment only here is the easiest way to look at it: Basic level is gets you into the 501st Legion. Level 2 gets your special recognition within the Detachment, in this case the Special Operations Detachment. It just adds a lot more detail to the costume to make it more accurate/detailed. It isn't required for 501st membership but once you get membership you can apply for Level 2.

Welcome, Brandt! If you haven't already you should give the CRL a view which will show the 501st standards for the costume: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_magmatrooper As for the rivets and such the side stuff on the kidney and ab plates are optional unless you are going to go for level 2 on the costume which is a detachment only program. Which means that you can still get approved for the 501st without them, just would have to add them to get level 2 with the detachment. The way that you suit up the costume and have the parts all hang together and on you is largely dependent on whatever feels the most comfortable. Personally for myself I use a lot of velcro to keep the stuff together and and snaps where they work. But I know people who are 100% velcro or 100% snaps, just depends.

Added the following under Helmet: "Screens used shall be of a wide type mesh."

Added the following for the helmet L2: "Screens used shall be of a wide type mesh."

Yessssssssssssssss! Damn I miss playing that game.

Love it! Well done!

That is correct, the current CRL allows for grey frown only and the holster being attached via loops or riveted from behind to the belt. The proposed change will allow for either gray or black frown and the holster must be attached via rivets from behind the belt and will not be optional.

Welcome back!

I'd approve it if I was the GML.

Yes sir, already went and changed it in both this thread for the Magma and then in the Shadow Stormtrooper thread.

I'm making a correction to the kidney plate section as the measurement for spacing from the edge says 4" (100m) and should be 3/8" (10mm).

That is a typo for the measurement, should be 3/8" (10mm). That was carried over from the Shadow Stormtrooper CRL proposal so we'll correct that one ( @Raider ). We said horizontally because the rivets would line up laterally with the side of the abdomen plate, not vertically if you are looking from the side of it. Yep, green would be fine. If there isn't a specific reference in L2 then the basic requirements would apply. Good questions and thanks for pointing that typo out!

Rocking and rolling! I did see your Facebook post about weathering. I didn't see that one in the CRL, so wanted to pass along just in case.