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It looks like you have it in the proper position. It may feel better if stuff is lowered a little when wearing that TK ammo belt. It was also done that way here too:

Nice!!

Hey, Jonathan! While we don't recommend the FX kit in Spec Ops, there is nothing that prohibits you in the CRL from making it and it obtaining approval (https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_shadow_stormtrooper)

I second what @DarthBobo said, that is good advice. A way you could bring the thighs up is to convert the snaps over to Velcro or something like that so that it is more adjustable. If you are going to trim most people trim from the top part of the thigh following the curve of it around taking off a little at the time. As mentioned before, that right bicep should be under the shoulder armor. If you are going to trim off the forearm start at the wrist rather than at the elbow.

As @Chaos mentioned our reference photos do not need to have the L2 details. That is something we have debated about in the past and I have felt that although it is nice to have those details, sometimes it can confuse GMLs. It is better to put stuff like that in the gallery function or on the forum and reference it there. Here is the text we should be good with now: Helmet Gloss black in color, consistent with the rest of the costume and proportion. May be painted in accordance with the Color Scheme Guide. If used, all armor pieces must be painted using the Color Scheme Guide. The helmet may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume. The dome of the helmet is segmented into three sections. The center larger section is raised above the two side sections. The brow extends out beyond the lenses forming an overhang. There is a horizontal recess approximately 1.5" x 1/10" (38.1mm x 2.5mm) centered above the eyes approximately 1/5" to 1/2" (5mm to 12mm) above the lower edge of the brow. There are elongated trapezoids present on each side. These have the appearance of being vented with 18-20 raised vertical segments. Recessed areas between the segments have the appearance of being solid. There are two trapezoids present on the upper rear of the helmet similar in appearance to the Stormtrooper but are slightly wider. These have the appearance of being vented with 13-14 raised vertical segments. Recessed areas between the segments have the appearance of being solid. The eye lenses are inverted triangular in shape and separated. The lenses have a red tint which is or has the appearance of being illuminated. If illumination is used it shall give the eyes the appearance of a glow and not a focused beam. Lens shall obscure the wearer’s eyes. There may be a small rectangular indent at the lower center “v” of each eye opening on each side of the nose. Helmet has a lower section which is flared outward slightly which begins at the lower back half and extends around each side to the front ending even with the most forward edge of the side elongated trapezoids. There are three ridges that gradually step down into the neck of the wearer when viewing from behind. The cheeks below the eyes have raised triangular ridges which begin at the flared section and end at the nose piece. The top of the nose is flat with a raised section which extends up between the eyes into the brow. The nose consists of: Vocoder with 8 vertical flat raised ridges. The middle 4 are longer and equal in size. The next two are shorter than the middle, and the two outer ridges are the shortest as per the reference photos. The nose section below the vocoder has a trapezoid shape with raised details and two knobs as per the reference photos. The raised detail is a single large square with four smaller vertical rectangles on each corner. There are two “wide knurled knobs” approximately 1/2" to 3/4" (12.7mm to 20mm) in diameter located on the lower corners. There is a flat curved “mandible” on each lower side part of the helmet that extends around the back of the helmet as if it were one piece. There is a raised elongated cap with a recessed center at the end of each mandible. There are three elongated rectangle recesses on each side of the mandibles. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The eye lenses are illuminated with the appearance of a glow and not a focused beam. The is a small rectangular indent present at the lower center “v” of each eye opening on each side of the nose.

That is an interesting find! That is definitely the planet they were on. I'll have to see what the LMOs say on that since we submitted it as Night Death Trooper.

@Chaos On the first page of the post I linked to your post here: https://forum.specops501st.com/topic/8662-dark-trooper-generation-3-mandalorian-crl-discussion/page/2/#comment-113794 for the editable post to focus on each piece of the costume. Great work on the Helmet, I have paste it here in format and noted any changes in purple: Helmet Gloss black in color, consistent with the rest of the costume and proportion. May be painted in accordance with the Color Scheme Guide. If used, all armor pieces must be painted using the Color Scheme Guide. The helmet may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume. The dome of the helmet is segmented into three sections. The center larger section is raised above the two side sections. The brow extends out beyond the lenses forming an overhang. There is a horizontal recess approximately 1.5" x 1/10" (38.1mm x 2.5mm) centered above the eyes approximately 1/5" to 1/2" (5mm to 12mm) above the lower edge of the brow. There are elongated trapezoids present on each side. These have the appearance of being vented with 18-20 raised vertical segments. Recessed areas between the segments have the appearance of being solid. There are two trapezoids present on the upper rear of the helmet similar in appearance to the Stormtrooper but are slightly wider. These have the appearance of being vented with 13-14 raised vertical segments. Recessed areas between the segments have the appearance of being solid. The eye lenses are inverted triangular in shape and separated. The lenses have a red tint which is or has the appearance of being illuminated. If illumination is used it shall give the eyes the appearance of a glow and not a focused beam. Lens shall obscure the wearer’s eyes. There is a small rectangular indent at the lower center “v” of each eye opening on each side of the nose. Helmet has a lower section which is flared outward slightly which begins at the lower back half and extends around each side to the front ending even with the most forward edge of the side elongated trapezoids. There are three ridges the gradually step down into the neck of the wearer when viewing from behind. The cheeks below the eyes have raised triangular ridges which begin at the flared section and end at the nose piece. The top of the nose is flat with a raised section which extends up between the eyes into the brow. The nose consists of: Vocoder with 8 vertical flat raised ridges. The middle 4 are longer and equal in size. The next two are shorter than the middle, and the two outer ridges are the shortest as per the reference photos. The nose section below the vocoder has a trapezoid shape with raised details and two knobs as per the reference photos. The raised detail is a single large square with four smaller vertical rectangles on each corner. There are two “wide knurled knobs” approximately 1/2" to 3/4" (12.7mm to 20mm) in diameter located on the lower corners. There is a flat curved “mandible” on each lower side part of the helmet that extends around the back of the helmet as if it were one piece. There is a raised elongated cap with a recessed center at the end of each mandible. There are three elongated rectangle recesses on each side of the mandibles. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The eye lenses are illuminated with the appearance of a glow and not a focused beam.

Almost there!

@Chaos sorry about that! I'm diving in!

Everything on the first post has been updated! Time for @Gree23 to knock it out of the park!

Yeah our blasters should be good! I'll get the finalized text on the first page updated soon!

Thank you @RAIDER and all. The Knee Armor should be simple: Knee Armor Knees are painted to match the rest of the armor. Black elastic is used to secure the armor around the leg. Knee may have 2 elastic straps securing the knee armor in place, with the top strap being smaller than the bottom, about 1/2" (12.7mm). If a rivet is used to secure the second strap, it must be painted to match the rest of the armor, blending in with the knee paint. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Knee armor has only one elastic strap measuring 1" (25.4mm) wide and passes through the bottom of the knee armor.

Congrats on your approval into the 501st! We're here for your Del Meeko! Don't forget to request 501st access here: https://forum.specops501st.com/forum/130-access-requests/

Glad to see you back here, Adam! Here is a good vendor for that: https://imperialissue.com/product/canvas-belt

The CRL has been officially submitted to the LMOs for final review with the text and images in the wiki.

Thanks for this text, @Chaos! I'll check this out. As far as the Hot Toys reference goes, we are able to gleam some details from it for CRL use, as you mentioned. We did some of that with the Purge Trooper Phase II, especially with the kama details (among other parts).

The joys of 3D printing...the sandinggggggggggg

Welcome to the group! Can't wait to see the progress!

Ahhh shoot, it is probably cause it is oil based paint which ups it classification. Did they say they only shIp USPS? I thought UPS or FedEx could do it as they are cargo aircraft only. @v7sg you have any tips or tricks for stuff to P.R. like this? I'm aware of shipping restrictions due to hazmat and chemicals on aircraft, which I'd assume is the reason for the embargo on it.

I split this into another thread as the CRL discussion thread is for creating the CRL. I agree with @Gree23, I think there is that base olive-green undertone but the forest green and brown is more earthy rubbed/blended in I'd say. Almost like it is brushed on perhaps?

I'm good with this.

Just a side note here, the LMOs have officially approved this costume as a NTTL costume with placement in our detachment. We can continue CRL development and any building!

Good news, the LMOs have approved this as a NTTL costume for placement with us, we can continue the CRL development and costume refinements!

Great job on the painting! I agree, that magnet/metal setup for the mask is great to have for the convenience, that is how my TIE pilot is setup.