Hello there !
I wanted to bring help with Del Meeko's CRL as I'm working on it.
Concerning the belt, you're right, it's not a classic imperial leather belt. It's more a tactical rig such as the ammo vest. Actually, it's almost a shadow scout belt rig.
Here are screenshots with details I spotted.
So yea, in my opinion :
- 5 scout belt boxes (each one is a unique element, unlike regular scout troopers) attached on 2" black nylon webbing. (these boxes are smaller than regular scout troopers boxes, the last image I got shows every measurements. The most easy way to get these boxes is to 3d print them.)
- ONLY the right thigh box is present. And it's attached to the main belt with 1" black nylon webbing. This 1" webbing is separated on the front and the back with 1" black quick release buckles (just like regular scout troopers)
- The belt is attached on the back with velcro (or could be, as we can't really see anything concerning this)
- The rectangular boxes on the right & left got a horizontal positionning. On the left and the right of these boxes, there are 2 "rivets" mounted vertically on the webbing. Measurements of these rivets would be between 12mm and 15mm diameter and about 1 or 2mm thickness
- Black scout thermal detonator with white AND MAYBE* silver buttons/details on the central box (screenshots quality is not helping !!! ) It's attached on the back with hooks or any other intelligent system. As seen in the following screens :
- Black fabric regular scout pouches are integrated on the belt. These are worn behind, not too far from the scout thermal detonator. We can stuff them with material of some sort to make them look filled with ammo or whatever (personnaly I'll pute my AKER AMP in one of them)
- NO CODE CYLINDERS VISIBLE ! The MP-40 AMMO Pouche is hiding cylinders location, being attached on the left shoulder. So we "can't tell". But I would suggest to make them optional. (It's also hiding the Inferno patch as you can see)
- The E-11 leather holster is on the left just like everyone else in the Inferno Squad.
- The Pew-Pew is the great DLT-19X coming straight from Ea 1st Battlefront game. Just like the DLT-19, it's a mod of a MG-34. Already several makers are making exact beautiful copies out of resin cast/3d print/etc etc etc
- This explains why Del Meeko is a spec-op rather than JRS ! The only character seen with and without the pilot chest box. So yay, keep this optional. (copy/paste the specs from JRS Iden draft CRL xD.. ) - you can add hoses as optional too. (worn hoses seen in last trailer)
As told previously, the best is to 3d print. Actually, it's "scaled" to the Flyye Law Enforcement M4 slots width (almost 90mm also) - I already printed these and I can say to you the following :
- You can print it with 2 mm thickness and 1.5 mm minimum escape holes (with shapeways or any other 3d printing service of your choice)
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Concerning the other elements, I may suggest several things, especially concerning LEVELS. It's ONLY my opinion, I just think we could be more tolerant.
Gloves :
- We could allow standard gloves in Level 1 (without split) (it also allow us to be free to choose between one design or another..) Why ? Just because we are already allowing classic Knobelbechers (jack boots) as boots in Level 1 instead of exact Inferno replica boots. (which are level 2)
Armor :
- Oval and/or circular indentations could be Level 2 ! It's really a minor detail no one could spot directly, it just feels like a good level 2 upgrade.
- "Armor extends arround the wearer's sides and connect with leather or leather like material " ----> Nooo ? The side connectors are just the same flexible material as the armor itself. The connectors can be attached with a velcro system glued to the armor + connectors
Ammo Vest has been forgotten :
- A Flyye Law Enforcement vest is most accurate (found on amazon). With the 3 M4-M16 slots + 2 extra AR-15 black single pouche (bought separately) that can be attached on the left and right of the Flyye vest. The different ammo slots shall be filled with airsoft M4 mags or boxes giving realistic appearance of mags. (mags stored upside-down)
MP40 ammo pouche :
- Shall be filled with MP40 mags or whatever making the pouche "filled"
Flight Suit Patches :
- I disagree on level 2 PVC, on this HQ screenshot, patch just look embroidered :
Again, in my opinion, if you add what I just told to you, we're like 95% done with Del Meeko's CRL. 5% left are the changes that can still happen in the final game release in one week. ^^
Thanks for reading !! =)
PS : If I'm lucky enough I can be done with my Del Meeko in 3 weeks or so. Would be glad to provide you any render pics if you want to ! I just think my helmet got a small lack of accuracy. It would be cool to check if Arakyel's Inferno helmets can be approved or not