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There are several photos that seem to show parachute buckles are harness links, however Velcro would also work as long as it wasn't visible. The pouches would have to cover it up in the front anyway.

Yes, those are what he's referring to. In the comic books there was no way to see what they said. If you consider the entries by West End Games in the RPG those rocker patches would indicate the name or number of elite units who performed so well the Empire (which was very anti-individualism) allowed them the distinction. It was considered a great honor.

You're right, and I changed the wording of the proposed CRL

You're right and I'm going to change the proposed CRL text. I also posted the CRL in the IOC here: http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9739-battlefront-ii-officer-original-trilogy-crl/

I proposed the change from dark green lenses to just dark lenses but the change hasn't been approved / published yet.

I'll talk to the CRL team. Probably but let's see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yep, that looks good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Anything that closely resembles them is acceptable. We can change the language in the CRL in the future. Just try to get something close enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

(Placeholder Image) Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet For 501st approval: Open face helmet consisting of a dome (with rim) and helmet skirt. Helmet is based on the shell of the Snowtrooper / Snow Cmdr. and the AT-ST Driver. [*]The helmet is painted a Grey-Green or Gray color. [*]A "Rangefinder" is attached to the helmet dome. This is centered to the right side of the dome and aligned to the rim. [*]The rangefinder consists of : Rectangular box about h/l/d 1.85" (47mm), 1.65" (42mm), 0.4" (10.16mm) with a slight bevel and details on. The box is the same color as the helmet. 1 screw cap or cylindrical knob approx. 0.4" (10.16mm) in diameter in the upper left corner. 2 cylindrical pins lined up in the lower left corner of the box. 1 cylindrical pin in the upper right corner of the box. 1 Rangefinder main detail aligned at the lower right corner of the box. Ring shaped antenna on top of the box with about 1.5" (38.1mm) in diameter and 0.35" (9mm) depth being cut at the top. [*]There are 5 flat rectangular clips, positioned equally around the helmet where the dome meets the skirt. (1 in the center, 2 on each side). [*]Imperial Code Disks are positioned on both sides of the helmet skirt. [*]There are 6 screw cover greeblies positioned equally around the bottom of the helmet skirt (3 on each side). [*]A black trim is covering the edge of the helmet skirt and forehead of the dome. [*]Silver/metallic cylindrical 'Spine shaped Greeblie' bar in the rear center of the helmet skirt. The bar is divided into 11 segments with the thicker 6 segments ideally fitting into the 6 depressions of the rear helmet skirt. Goggles For 501st approval: Black trimmed military style goggles, with a Light Gray/Tan strap. For level two certification (if applicable): Goggles are angular, and not rounded in shape. Strap is light Gray, and approx 1.5cm in width, with a small buckle on both sides. For level three certification (if applicable): Both buckles to have a small cut-out section at the rear. Tunic For 501st approval: Details in development. Gloves For 501st approval: Gloves are constructed of a non-textured, black leather or leather-like material. Enclosed fingers. Wrist length and fitted. No buckles, straps, etc. Note: Three straight stitched lines, on the back of the hand, (that match some references) are permitted. Chest Armor For 501st approval: Chest Armor matches visual references. Accurate shape/design to front of chest. Outer rim has a continuous trim edge. As well as a raised trim on the recessed box. [*]Shoulder straps are Stormtrooper style and secured to the chest armor with glue. There should be no visible rivets or screws. [*]Rear of shoulder strap secured to an under-strap. Under strap is olive green, made of nylon or poly webbing, at least 40mm wide, with no distinguishable stitching at least. Two circular greeblies are present on each strap where the webbing meets the plastic should bridges. ​21mm Dual Lock Fasteners with a brass brad fastener through the middle is most accurate. [*]Under strap connects to lower chest / rib strapping as described below. [*]The front recessed box includes several detail pieces. One T-shaped slider knob greeblie is present and matches the provided image. Slider is painted gunmetal or olive green. Left of the slider knob is an olive green raised rectangular piece with a notch cut out matching the provided image. This effect can be accomplished with a decal. [*]Right-hand side of chest has an elongated rectangular strip with three rectangles attached, spaced equidistantly. ​This piece is glued onto the armor. No visible attachments (ie. rivets) are permitted. [*]Left-hand side of chest has two oblong shaped details which protrude outwards. They are offset and staggered from one another, one being more forward. [*]Lower Chest / Rib strapping. Made of nylon or poly webbing at least 40mm wide. Elastic is Authorized. Strapping runs from one lower corner of the armor around the lower back just above the belt and connects to the other lower corner of the armor Strapping is visibly one continuous piece and secured hidden behind the chest armor. Strapping from shoulders connects to the lower chest strapping and is stitched. No other visible methods are permitted (ie. buckles, snaps). Rank Buttons For 501st approval: Worn on the top left section of the chest. Rank consists of colored plastic tiles, mounted onto a rectangle or square which is then secured to the armor. Tile buttons should match Imperial Army rank configuration - red tiles over blue. Two rows, no more than four tiles per row. Rank tiles are translucent. Colour, quantity & combinations are determined by rank. Belt For 501st approval: Snowtrooper style abdomen plate, painted to match Helmet and Armor, with circular loop pattern in the center. Secured by a Black leather belt, approximately 2" wide. Visible adjustment holes on the belt are acceptable. Breeches For 501st approval: Details in development. ​​ Officer Boots For 501st approval: Knee-high, black, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material. Rubber is not acceptable. PVC or synthetic material is allowed as long as it gives the appearance of leather. [*]There are no stretch panels, buckles, snap tabs, or decoration. [*]Boots have conservative heels. [*]If zippers are present, they are hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft. Not visible from the front, side or back. [*]The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style. For level two certification (if applicable): Boots do not have a zipper. For level three certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. Not vinyl or PVC. [*]Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots. Holster For 501st approval: Holster is made from leather or leather like material. The holster has a crescent shape matching the visual references. Holster is worn on the right side and is attached to the leather belt at one end under the belt armor and at on the other end at the hip. No visible stitching, buckles, or snaps are seen making these attachments. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.

Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet Open face helmet whose base consists of a dome with rim and helmet skirt. The helmet skirt is to be smooth all around with no indentations on the rear. A telemetry unit is attached centered to the right or left sides of the dome aligned to the rim. The telemetry unit consists of: Rectangular box with a slight bevel and details on. The box is in the same color as the helmet. The telemetry unit details closely resembles the reference photos. (Front) (Side) (Back) [*]The helmet is to be painted in olive green tone with a flat or satin finish. [*]A black trim is covering the edge of the helmet skirt and forehead of the dome. [*]Black chin strap and chin cup [*]Imperial code disks are positioned on both sides of the helmet skirt. Goggles Goggles should have a square-like black or olive green frame with angled sides and dark lenses. Green Imperial Flight Suit One piece olive green coverall / jumpsuit / flight suit with a front invisible zipper and mandarin collar. Each shoulder has a patch as noted below. 2 large chest pockets and 2 large front pockets below the belt without any zipper. Rank bars of any kind are not permitted. There are no leg pockets below the knees. Vietnam era USMC Mechanic Utility Coveralls are most accurate. For level 2 certification (if applicable) Mandarin collar is closed by a chevron shaped strap across the neck. A single snap is present near the chevron point. Snap does not need to be functional. Snap should be Olive Green in color. Imperial Army Patch A shield shaped patch. The patch has an Imperial cog symbol approximately 2.75 to 3 inches in diameter. The background of the patch has a more narrow shield shaped design on top of a box colored a darker shade of green. Black Gauntlet Gloves Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured fitted gauntlet style. No buckles, straps, or decorative stitching. Three straight lines, on the back of the hand, are option. For level two certification (if applicable): Gloves are made of leather. Gauntlets slightly flair-out, upward from the wrist to the mid-forearm. Web Harness Olive green colored, double strap “H†harness which travels from the lower back, and up over the shoulders. The harness system attaches to the belt. Harness is made of 2 inch olive green nylon webbing. Belt Belt is a nylon military style quick release web belt. Belt is olive green in color. Belt is grommeted with eyelets along its length. Belt Pouches Belt pouches are olive green in color and should be made of nylon or similar material. MA47 double handcuff MOLLE PALS belt pouches should be on either side of the belt buckle where the harness meets the belt. A tactical triple magazine PALS belt pouch should be on the rear of the belt where the left harness strap meets the belt. Any additional OD green MOLLE style pouches are encouraged to fill out the belt, but are not required. Boots Calf high black leather or leather like material. “Jackboot†style Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles on the instep or any other embellishments. Boots may have a single adjustment strap at the top outside of the boot, with the buckle no wider than 1". This need not be functional. [*]Hobnails may be present on the front of the jackboots. [*]Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed. If the zipper is not covered by vinyl/ leather, it is painted black. For level two certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. Original German jack boots (or “Knobelbechersâ€) or an authentic replication thereof. Boots have the top adjustment strap. (Photo Needed) Imperial Army NCO Configuration Worn: Hat, Flightsuit + Patch, Harness, Belt, Belt Pouches, Boots, Black non-gauntlet gloves Not worn: Helmet + Goggles, Gauntlet Gloves, Battle Armor is not an acceptable accessory for this configuration Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. Hat, Olive Fabric is a medium weight suiting material of olive green. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear “flaps†overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with (5) (6) or (7) concentric stitches. Imperial Code Disk positioned in the center of the front vertical “flap.†For level two certification (if applicable): Code Disk has a notch detail on the outermost disk. Battle Armor Armor is olive green and painted to match the helmet. Accurate shape/design to front of chest. Outer rim has a continuous trim edge There is a raised trim on the recessed box. Shoulder straps are ribbed and secured to the chest armor with any non-visible fastener. Rear of shoulder strap has same detail, securing an under-strap to the plastic. Under strap is black, made of nylon or poly webbing, at least 30mm wide. The front recessed box includes several detail pieces. One T-shaped slider knob greeblie is gunmetal in color and matches the provided image. Left of the slider knob is a plastic plastic strip with (3) rectangular buttons spaced equidistantly. [*]Left-hand side of chest has two oblong shaped details which protrude outwards. They are offset and staggered from one another, one being more forward. [*]The back piece is painted to match the helmet and armor front piece. [*]Black nylon webbing or elastic is allowed to aid in the snug fit of the armor on the wearers sides. [*]Molded rubber ribbed shoulder straps are also a suitable option. Black Gloves Black or olive green gloves made of leather / Kevlar or similar material. For level 2 certification (if applicable) No buckles, straps, etc. May have three stitched lines on the back of the hand. E-11 Blaster Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster. DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun. DLT-20a Sniper Rifle Based on a real StG-44 assault rifle. Holster For 501st approval: Made of black leather or leather-like material. For level two certification (if applicable): Holster is worn on the right or left and affixed via two loops over the belt. Holster straps are completely black.

Yes, a standard Wampa Wear / Cosplaysky flight suit will be permissible as long as the required pockets are there.

DO NOT USE THIS AS YOUR GUIDE TO BUILD THIS COSTUME - A NEW UPDATED CRL HAS BEEN POSTED https://imgur.com/DcOy1oy Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet For 501st approval: Open face helmet whose base consists of a dome with rim and helmet skirt. The helmet skirt is to be smooth all around with no indentations on the rear. No telemetry unit is present on this helmet. The helmet is to be painted in black with a flat or satin finish. A black trim is covering the edge of the helmet skirt and forehead of the dome. Black chin strap and chin cup Imperial code disks are positioned on both sides of the helmet skirt. Goggles For 501st approval: Goggles should have a square-like black frame with angled sides and dark lenses. Black Imperial Flight Suit For 501st approval: One piece black coverall / jumpsuit / flight suit with a front invisible zipper and mandarin collar. Each shoulder has a patch as noted below. 2 large chest pockets and 2 large front pockets below the belt without any zipper. Rank bars of any kind are not permitted. There are no leg pockets below the knees. For level 2 certification (if applicable) Mandarin collar is closed by a chevron shaped strap across the neck. A single black snap is present near the chevron point. Snap does not need to be functional. Imperial Army Patch For 501st approval: A shield shaped patch. The patch has an Imperial cog symbol approximately 2.75 to 3 inches in diameter. The background of the patch has a more narrow shield shaped design on top of a box colored a darker shade of green. For level two certification (if applicable): An olive green rocker patch is above the Imperial Army patch with either a unit name or motto. Black Gauntlet Gloves For 501st approval: Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured fitted gauntlet style. No buckles, straps, or decorative stitching. Three straight lines, on the back of the hand, are option. For level two certification (if applicable): Gloves are made of leather. For level three certification (if applicable): Gauntlets slightly flair-out, upward from the wrist to the mid-forearm. Web Harness For 501st approval: Black colored, double strap “H†harness which travels from the lower back, and up over the shoulder. The harness system attaches to the belt. Harness is made of 2 inch black nylon webbing. Belt For 501st approval: Belt is a nylon military style quick release web belt. Belt is black in color. Belt is grommeted with eyelets along its length. Belt Pouches For 501st approval: Belt pouches are black in color and should be made of nylon or similar material. MA47 double handcuff MOLLE PALS belt pouches should be on either side of the belt buckle where the harness meets the belt. A tactical triple magazine PALS belt pouch should be on the rear of the belt where the left harness strap meets the belt. Any additional black MOLLE style pouches are encouraged to fill out the belt, but are not required. Boots For 501st approval: Calf high black leather or leather like material. “Jackboot†style Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles on the instep or any other embellishments. Boots may have a single adjustment strap at the top outside of the boot, with the buckle no wider than 1". This need not be functional. [*]Hobnails may be present on the front of the jackboots. [*]Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed. If the zipper is not covered by vinyl/ leather, it is painted black. For level two certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. For level three certification (if applicable): Original German jack boots (or “Knobelbechersâ€) or an authentic replication thereof. Boots have the top adjustment strap. Imperial Army Pioneer Configuration For 501st approval: Worn: Hat, Flightsuit + Patch, or Patch & Rocket Patch combination, Harness, Belt, Belt Pouches, Boots, Black non-gauntlet gloves Not worn: Helmet + Goggles, Gauntlet Gloves. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. Hat, Black For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight suiting material of black color. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear “flaps†overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with (5) (6) or (7) concentric stitches. Imperial Code Disk positioned in the center of the front vertical “flap.†For level two certification (if applicable): Code Disk has a notch detail on the outermost disk. Black Gloves For 501st approval: Black gloves made of leather / Kevlar or similar material. For level 2 certification (if applicable) No buckles, straps, etc. May have three stitched lines on the back of the hand. Weapons E-11 DLT-19 DLT-20a DLT-21

DO NOT USE THIS AS YOUR GUIDE TO BUILD THIS COSTUME - A NEW UPDATED CRL HAS BEEN POSTED Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Hat, Olive For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight suiting material of olive green. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear “flaps†overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with (5) (6) or (7) concentric stitches. Imperial Code Disk positioned in the center of the front vertical “flap.†For level two certification (if applicable): Code Disk has a notch detail on the outermost disk. Green Imperial Flight Suit For 501st approval: One piece olive green coverall / jumpsuit / flight suit with a front invisible zipper and mandarin collar. Each shoulder has a patch as noted below. 2 large chest pockets and 2 large front pockets below the belt without any zipper. There are no leg pockets below the knees. Vietnam era USMC Mechanic Utility Coveralls are most accurate. For level 2 certification (if applicable) Mandarin collar is closed by a chevron shaped strap across the neck. A single snap is present near the chevron point. Snap does not need to be functional. Imperial Army Patch For 501st approval: A shield shaped patch. The patch has an Imperial cog symbol approximately 2.75 to 3 inches in diameter. The background of the patch has a more narrow shield shaped design on top of a box colored a darker shade of green. Imperial Rank Bar Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a metallic finish square Rank bar corners are hard angle or slightly rounded. Two acceptable ranks are Lieutenant (2 red tiles on top of 2 blue tiles) and Captain (3 red tiles on top of 3 blue tiles). Gloves For 501st approval: Black or olive green gloves made of leather / Kevlar or similar material. For level 2 certification (if applicable) No buckles, straps, etc. May have three stitched lines on the back of the hand. Web Harness For 501st approval: Olive green colored, double strap “H†harness which travels from the lower back, and up over the shoulders. The harness system attaches to the belt. Harness is made of 2 inch olive green nylon webbing. For level 2 certification (if applicable) One MA78 OC pouch or similar is attached to the right harness strap. One comm link with holster is attached to the left harness strap. Belt For 501st approval: Belt is a nylon military style quick release web belt. Belt is olive green in color. Belt is grommeted with eyelets along its length. Belt Pouches For 501st approval: Belt pouches are olive green in color and should be made of nylon or similar material. MA47 double handcuff MOLLE PALS belt pouches should be on either side of the belt buckle where the harness meets the belt. A tactical triple AK magazine PALS belt pouch should be on the rear of the belt where the left harness strap meets the belt. Any additional OD green MOLLE style pouches are encouraged to fill out the belt, but are not required. For level two certification (if applicable): Belt is completely filled in with pouches. Boots For 501st approval: Calf high black leather or leather like material. “Jackboot†style Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles on the instep or any other embellishments. Boots may have a single adjustment strap at the top outside of the boot, with the buckle no wider than 1". This need not be functional. [*]Hobnails may be present on the front of the jackboots. [*]Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed. If the zipper is not covered by vinyl/ leather, it is painted black. For level two certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. For level three certification (if applicable): Original German jack boots (or “Knobelbechersâ€) or an authentic replication thereof. Boots have the top adjustment strap. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. Electrobinoculars For 501st approval: Scratch built or high end prop replica. SE-14 Blaster Pistol For 501st approval: Scratch built or high end prop replica. DH-17 Blaster Pistol For 501st approval: Scratch built or high end prop replica. Holster For 501st approval: Made of black leather or leather-like material. For level two certification (if applicable): Holster is worn on the right or left and affixed via two loops over the belt. Holster straps are completely black.

I get what you're saying, but we went with the ESS type goggles with the squared edges.

The admin pouch is acceptable (and will probably be required once we do that CRL) and the left side is a comm link. Matt Nelson designed a comm link specifically for this CRL. You can find it here: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/mattnelson521?sort=newest

I just ordered 200 Imperial Army Shoulder Patches for use with the Imperial Army units of the 501st Legion. Each costume requires two patches. They are expected to reach me around February 15, 2018 and will be shipped out as soon as they arrive. Each patch is $5 and remember to order them in pairs for each costume as the CRLs will require one patch on each arm. The patches are high quality 5" x 3" in size, 75% stitched, and with a morrow edge around the border. http://waltstrooperfactory.com/imperial-army-shoulder-patch

If Wampa Wear can get on board that would be great - especially if they can handle the flight suit, harness, and hat. Ron Vonmoen talked to them in the past but I don't know where that went. I'll ask Ron today and please do the same as well since it sounds like you already have a great report with them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

With a scissors. I cut it as close to the material as possible.

I'll talk to the other members of the CRL team and see what they say but I don't think all of green goggles will be a problem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The only accurate ranks - and this will be added to the CRL - are lieutenant, captain, and commander. Higher ranks have a totally different costume and will look more like the original trilogy officer in Battefront II. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Helmet The helmet used during development was a modified Walt's Trooper Factory AT-ST Driver helmet with the indentations in the back filled in. Walt's Trooper Factory is now taking orders for the Imperial Army Trooper helmet which will not have the indentations in the back. Two (2) Imperial disk greeblies without the notch. You can get them from Elvistrooper through his website here. Two (2) screw cap covers size 8/8 like the ones found here. One (1) telemetry unit from The Blockade Runner Supply. Several feet of 5mm or 7mm U channel rubber edge seal trim is used around the edges of the helmet. I found mine on eBay A chin cup was included in the kit from Walt's Trooper Factory. One inch nylon strapping was used to keep the chin cup in place. Helmet padding is a must. FMA Universal Padding Kits are inexpensive and will keep your helmet in place. Montana Gold Olive Green spray paint from Dick Blick was used for the helmet and armor. This is the same brand Lucas Film uses on the new costumes. Goggles Goggles can be either these from Uvex or others from ESS which are more comfortable and accurate, but cost a bit more. These are the same goggles used for the AT-ST Driver and AT-AT Commander. Green Imperial Flight Suit The best option for the flight suit is a USMC Mechanic Utility Coverall (NSN # 8405-01-462-4298) like the one found here. Other options include flight suits from Galls. I cut about 1.5" of material off the legs that would be covered by the boots and made the chevron shaped mandarin collar that way. Adding a single snap to the end of the collar near the chevron is most accurate. A length of 2" elastic webbing was added to the legs to act as stirrups so the legs wouldn't bunch up around the boot. A piece of 1/2" elastic was used at the wrists to loop around me thumb so the arms wouldn't bunch up inside the gloves and everything stayed neatly in place. Imperial Army Patch The Imperial Army patch was custom made for the CRL. The patch is available through the Walt's Trooper Factory website by clicking here. Black Gauntlet Gloves These are the same gloves used on the TIE Pilot, Imperial Gunner, Imperial Navy Trooper, etc. I got mine through Wampa Wear. Web Harness The web harness is in the shape of an H with the strap going horizontally across the shoulder blades. The material I used was two OD Green Rothco BDU 54" adjustable web belts like the ones here. I ran the belt over my shoulders and cut away the excess material which was more than enough to make the H shape in the back. Luckily I have family members that can sew, but in the past I've gone to the local tailor and it's cost about $20 to have the harness made. I used hooks to attach the harness to the belt through the eyelets, but parachute buckles are also accurate. Four (4) metal fixed loop snaps like these here attach the harness to the belt trough the eyelets. Belt The belt is a Condor PB 2" GI Style Nylon Pistol Belt like the ones found here. Belt Pouches Two (2) Condor MA47 OD Green double handcuff MOLLE PALS belt pouches are available online, and I got mine from eBay. One (1) Condor MA33 OD Green Triple Magazine belt pouch is available online, and I got mine from eBay. Additional OD Green belt pouches should be worn around the belt to fill it in. Condor makes inexpensive pouches which can be found online here. Boots German "jack boots" are most accurate. I got mine from a military surplus store. Giovanni Rodriguez from Crow Props is making me a new pair as well. Olive Green Hat I bought several versions of this hat, but the one most widely available is from Cosplaysky and Disney parks on eBay. The Imperial Officer Corps forums has a few people who will custom make an officer's cap in the correct color and size for the individual. Body Armor The armor used in the CRL photos is from Walt's Trooper Factory and is a Snow Trooper chest piece with a TIE Pilot back piece and Snow Trooper style shoulder bridges. One (1) T bit greeblie came with the kit, although a 3D printed one can be bought at Greeblies for Geeks as well. Three (3) 1" x 3/4" rectangles were cut from ABS plastic and spaced evenly on a 4" x 2" rectangular plate, then attached to the right side of the armor. One inch black or green elastic webbing can be used to secure the front and back plate under the shoulder so they stay in place. I used 1" parachute buckles hidden on the inside of the armor to secure the strapping. Approximately 12" of 7mm U channel rubber edge seal trim is used around the edges of the back armor at the neck. Montana Gold Olive Green spray paint from Dick Blick was used for the helmet and armor. Black Gloves I found a cheap pair of gloves here. Remove the strap across the back and they're perfectly accurate for this CRL.