Blackwatch

I just spoke with John at Endor Finders and the IA patch is on order, and should be available for purchase in a few weeks. During that time you can sign up on his Email list from the EF website and get notifications of when they are back in stock.

I have just spoken to John at Endor Finders and he told me that the patches are on order, and should be available in a month. Given all current situations, from supply chain to horrific mail times, I would add a week or so to that month.

I totally agree, and I dont see it as a case of boxing anyone in, its a case of, "you have chosen this path, and this is the way". Michelle is right, sometimes I look at oxford weave and I have a hard time differentiating it from the backside of duck cloth. I have bought a LOT of duck cloth, and its not always woven the same, but the oxford weave canvas is going to have a much different hand than canvas. You can tell by looking at it when its made into whatever you make it into . Overall its not going to be anywere near as popular as a Reserve Pilot/ crewman, but for those doing this, they need to do it correctly just as any Fett builder has to do it right.

I would apply a trim, just like you see in my helmet in the Sapper profile pic to the left here. I used rubber edge trim from an industrial supply house but you can use a wide trim like a door trim. Heres the CRL text Helmet - Version 1 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. Telemetry unit details closely resemble the reference photos. The helmet is to be painted in olive 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.

simple is better. I went through the discussions on the recent proposal to change/update the opspec for CRL verbiage, and it was stated by one person that the CRLS need to be more detailed. Down to the nth degree. I have to completely disagree with that, as did the LMO. CRLs are just a visual and text reference guide, nothing more. Anything else should be directed to our forums where we can but out the micrometers and discuss a build in detail. Ive heard from so many people in the past year that CRLS are getting out of control, and far too involved.

i can count how many days it has NOT stormed this month on one hand. This is August, Monsoon season here. Everything is total mud and guck here.

Looking at it fresh, neither one of the two above in red are clear to me. So, to me, the original, which is simpler , is easier for me to understand: In this case tubes=cheeks. A recessed channel, painted black, runs around the ears and continues above and across the lower tubes.

If we leave in "or other similar weave canvas " this will be the case that GMLs will be approving suits that are made of regular twill or duck, which oxford weave is not. Im leery of straying outside of oxford weave canvas as the description, so that we dont suits made of regular fabric being approved. Just in the last couple of years the makers have updated their fabrics based on the research here as well as their own onging research, but makers will make it out of whatever is cheapest if they can sell suits to the unsuspecting who dont know the material differences.

The gorrilla glue will be fine. Are you going to go for Specialist when you are done? Follow all links in blue, which means the TK ammo belt will be the ROTJ style. Chinstrap looks fine, I had to get a Xwing cup for mine as well. Remember that the Army is in the field, and weathering is encouraged. I love real weathering, IE good old Louisiana mud, while my gear is a combination of painted weathering and mud rubbed over that.

All that is written needs to be clear for both the builder, especially a first time builder, and the GML who can, and has happened, interpret things totally differently than the builder or the SME's in this case us. The descriptions above seem to be clearer.

Hello and welcome to Spec Ops Lyndon! Thank you for posting and asking what is actually a great question. We have really worked to line up the TK variants so that (when the parts actually do match) they are worded very closely, if not the same, so there is little to no confusion when building it. Other than lens colors, and any other special adornments like tube stripe colors, the text descriptions should match up. Always double check as your proceed. CRLS are living, breathing documents and change. Anytime there is a question, definitely ask. As you research more here in the forums, youll notice various vendors called out, and in time these will make more sense. Things can be a little overwhelming at first, just take it slow, and check all the references we have. It will make sense pretty quick. Again, welcome to the Spec Ops forums.

Krzsztof the button on the collar looks fine, no issues there. I can tell that the strap on the right side of the helmet is green, but its still casting towards black on the rear and left side. When you look a the photo group on the previous post, you can see a difference. You may need to brush on some of the green paint you are using he give it the all green effect. On your straps, move them a bit higher on your shoulders, closer to your neck. The back strap should be a continuous line and not be bent, and that will move the strap close to the middle of the pocket. Small detail, but it make a big difference in overall impression.

WOW Those came out great. I Made my three lines by using the threads that a serger makes when you let it run on, and I glued them on the back. The lines here look fine to me for L2 spec.

the goggles look great but the strap looks VERY brown. Like clearly brown. it should appear green. You may need to overpaint it with thinned acrylic paint if you are unable to find a green strap. https://databank.501st.com/databank/File:TX_IAT_Goggles.jpg

I agree that Iden will be the starting point to prong off of. I ran into all issues listed when I wrote the 181st CRL way back when and none of the art matched. Not even close. Is the figure the same sculpt that is used in any tabletop version of any other game, or is this a new, unique sculpt? That would answer the question about the TD in the back.

We will need the ALMO or LMO to weigh in with that decision; I am for the option to build one as you want it, but you cannot mix and match parts. Is there any more art other than the card image?

Dont fear the "authority". Its a plastic spaceman club. Hell, Look at me! Seriously go check out my Legion profile. Im a Spec Ops CRL model, first Engineer in the Legion. Body shaming doesnt cut it with me.

torso length is a common issue for all of us that wear coveralls. Ive never worn armor other than chest parts, so I have like 8 or 9 different sets of coveralls. When you get tall, it stretches the fabric.

EXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCELLENT!!!!! Lets get you started on the Recon program, so you get rewarded for those troops.

Thank you Heidi! Your insight is MUCH appreciated!!!!!!!!! I definitely want you to apply for specialist status once you are approved, so you will want two snaps on the back instead of the one. OR what looks like two snaps. My Velcro holds mine together and I added two snaps to the flap part, and stuffed the bag with foam scraps. When you are setting up your harness, pay close attention to the mounts at the bottom. Mine are hidden at the very bottom edge of the belt, and I have black zip ties holding them tight to the belt from behind. Its not pretty, but no one looks at the inside of my belt.

if you want to go with HerotecX , they are a known and trusted maker, so that may be a somewhat better fitting option for you. I have heard both ways about HerotecX that its 1: Custom to fit you and 2 Not custom to fit you , based on basic sizes rather than individual measurements. Defnitely discuss with them what you would be receiving should you order theirs. You will probably have to order the pouches online. @Heavy can you give any input on where you found your pouches? How is your boot search going? Thanks for the photos, Im looking forward to where this goes.

Another Engineer!!! AWESOME!! yes, you will love the ability to move freely and be comfortable. I love mine! All of my belts are fused together at the back because I have to cut two in half and put them together. Mine is overlapped and I use black zip ties to mount them together, and then I cover that with a pouch. When you build your coveralls, rmember that this is a simple conversion. Follow my tutorial on how to do it. Also pad the leg pockets out with foam or rags. Im looking forward to seeing your progress !

Im looking forward to that!

Whatever happened I can see the pictures now and this looks good! Congratulations on approval, now lets get you set up as a Specialist!

my though is, since they ARE plentiful (at this time) its allowable to dye one, verus something like a WWI leather bandolier. That would go on the wall depending on its condition.