VadersWingman

I have Jim’s kit. I plan on closing the back seam with Bondo and sanding smooth before painting and moving the split to the shoulder. Being JRS XO and having written several CRL’s I do agree that a split on the back should not be a dealbreaker for level 1 approval. I am as diehard as they come and take great pride in building the most accurate costumes possible but I also think the most times, for a club that’s supposed to be fun and all inclusive, some folks take the accuracy points to a ridiculous height. Which is why levels are good. There should always be a basic level approval and a higher level for those that are accuracy fanatics (like myself) if they so choose to achieve it. Let’s build costumes and go out and do good and make people smile and not be overly concerned about a split on the collar that no one in the public will care about.

From the visual dictionary https://imgur.com/gallery/o07BVFf

Anything I can do to help expedite the CRL I’d be glad to help. I’m XO for JRS and have written 5 CRL’s for the detachment as well as cleaned up existing ones.

Hi all. I just finished my build and wanted to share my photos. Comments welcome. https://imgur.com/gallery/x9mGe83

It's up to you guys but I think Helmet should be required for approval.

Tactical Vest For 501st approval *Lightweight tactical chest rig in black Cordura nylon *Three M4/M16 magazine pouches *Magazine pouches contain M4/M16 magazines stored upside down or black boxes that give the appearance of magazines. *One large internal multi-purpose pocket, with hook and loop closure and non-slip pull tabs, *Adjustable shoulder straps with quick release buckles. *Adjustable waist strap with quick release buckle *There are two black, nylon or cloth Shadow Scout pouches worn on the left and right sides of the chest rig. *Cloth pouches may be padded out to give a full appearance. *A Flyye Law ENF chest rig is most accurate

Belt For 501st approval *Black Shadow Scout ammo belt *Belt and ammo boxes are molded as one solid piece *There is one Shadow Scout thigh box suspended from the belt with black nylon on the wearer's right side. *Belt closes in back with a combination of nylon strapping and Velcro. *There are a total of eight silver Chicago screws placed between the ammo boxes on the left and right sides of the belt. (See reference photo) *There is a leather or leather-like E-11 holster with loops affixed to the left side of the belt.