Blackwatch

my snowtrooper is a troopermaster, typical shiny ABS, but good vacuum pulls with no indexing on the parts.

the end caps of the detonator, unlike TBs, are closed, so the parts you have will fully enclose around the tube.

always investigate any armor maker before purchasing. Ask around, and talk to people that have experience building the sets.

any updates?

The newest upload of the Sapper is in place, with enhanced Gallery view images.

The boots (budget aside) are what 100% has kept me from this. I cannot wear Officer boots. But jacks, thats a different matter. Plus Korso is more my speed anyway. I had a Navy Trooper helmet but got real hard up for money after getting laid off, it was a Tambo so it looked a bit different, but it was huge even on my shoulders. With the straight legs, I think the Imperial NCO would work as a base (version 1) https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:ID_imperial_officer_black_nco

sounds good. Was just thinking in my old GML brain about whether straps should or should not be seen when referencing the original source graphic.

eeeeeexcellent! I love polypro. Its cheap, heavier and stiffer, cheap, get it in a buncha colors, and did I mention its cheap?

are there any progress updates?

do we need any comment on how they are attached?

unless its a seperate color, the base color of the entire suit will be denoted in the text preceeding the Helmet section.

Continue to give us input. were working from a 3d model but you have the 3d parts in hand. Theres a lot you can answer as we go along.

agree, and concur. I like it. Not all straps have those end squares, so its certainly within the realm. Looks like if we follow the oriignal layout from Page 1 Shoulder Armor, then upper arm armor will be next in line.

Our final text for the Engineer shall be : FINAL Boots Below the calf black leather or leather like material. Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles on the instep or any other embellishments. 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. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Pants legs shall be tucked into boots and fluffed to give appearance of original source art. Weathering of boots is encouraged. TK Ammo Belt Belt face is made of white plastic (TK ammo belt). The soft belt proper is made of canvas, or material with a canvas covering. Size must be 2.75” (70 mm) to 3.25”(83 mm) wide and not wider than the plastic portion of the belt. The color is be white to off-white. The drop boxes dangle from the sides of the front plastic belt (ammo belt) via white straps and are aligned under the plastic tabs of the ammo belt. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): ROTJ style TK ammo belt. No buttons are present on belt. Drop boxes shall be ANH Stormtrooper size, not ROTJ stormtrooper size.

Ryans text will work fine for the description.

I follow Radu on FB and he prefers to work on IS and R1 pilots, and I have worn his armor. its quality stuff, so at least thats one maker I can speak to.

you are right, i missed it. To me this thing looks more like a piece sewed onto the front, than a loop. Proposal for L1: A leather or textile loop is located approximately 2" (50mm) above the specific tri glide greeblie on the front of each shoulder strap. Proposal for L2 A leather strip as wide as the strap, and 7/8" {22.2mm) tall is located approximately 2" (50mm) above the specific tri glide greeblie on the front of each shoulder strap. The leather strip is sewn at the ends, firmly mounting it to the strap. proposed edit for L1 The front shoulder strap buckles are tri-glide buckles. Vest-front tri-glides are attached to the vest with 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" (35mm x 35mm) loops. The quick release buckles on the back of the vest are attached by 1" (25 mm) loops. There is a an approximately 1.5" x 1" (38mm x 25mm) specific buckle greeblie mounted above the tri-glide buckles on each side matching reference images. The front shoulder strap buckles are tri-glide buckles. A leather or textile loop is located approximately 2" (50mm) above the specific tri glide greeblie on the front of each shoulder strap. The shoulder straps cross near the top of the back armor box. Each shoulder strap has a tri-glide that the end of each strap feeds into, near the back Proposal edit for L2 Front shoulder straps which go over the shoulder and continue to the back are made of 3 layers of ribbed/ grooved leather strips which are glued/sewed/bonded together. The first (bottom) layer is 1 3/8" (35mm) with the middle layer added to that. The middle layer shall be 1" (25mm) wide. The final layer is centered on top of the first two layers, and is 9/16" (15mm) wide. The three bonded strips run the length of the forward portion of the shoulder strap assembly. A leather strip as wide as the strap, and 7/8" {22.2mm) tall is located approximately 2" (50mm) above the specific tri glide greeblie on the front of each shoulder strap. The leather strip is sewn at the ends, firmly mounting it to the strap. The grooved part of the leather shoulder straps stop just past the wearers shoulders, and continues on as a single 1" (25mm) black leather strap, passing through tri-glides and into specific quick release buckles, which are held to the vest with 1" (25mm) black leather loops. (see Reference Images and the Costume Gallery for placement and constructio

I would say both

i think it will depend on the individual. If they wear a long balaclava, no.

Mouth has 4 teeth either side of the center “tooth." it would read better to say Mouth has 4 teeth on either side of the center tooth. under Helmet section, L2 all sentences need periods added. Under Neck Seal L2 needs a period added to final sentence. Thats it. Thats all I could find~

I helped with the CRL, but I dont know the armor ins and outs on this one. Lets get you some help in here so you can get in on the right foot. Check the next topic down from yours, it may help you out.

sounds good. I mean, if its not seen, its not seen, unless a guy has a tall neck.

yep, someone has to be first. Ive done it. Its worth it!

Ive taken three different neckseals and posted them here for review, and discussion: Concept TK CRL Clone CRL TK CRL Neck Seal The neck seal may be ribbed, smooth or a balaclava. Color may be Gray, to match under armor, or Black. Neck Seal Neck seal is black in color with vertical ribbing or being smooth in appearance. No logos or labels are visible. If the seal is not incorporated as part of the undersuit, a balaclava or other similar covering is acceptable. Neck Seal Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. With these as established CRL text versions we can pick one, or pick one as L1 and another as L2.