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@TX 62888 since your a Level 2 Army Trooper and also habe a TK would you be willing to model for the photos ?

The helmet looks like a mix of the sapper helmet and navy trooper helmet . It’s sorta shaped like an Imperial Army helmet but with a more flared back and cut different on the skirt . I’ve got no clue on the circular things on the outside .

I would stick to green . In the first photo it shows the officers boots in a different shade , as a polished leather boot. In the second photo it’s obvious that the boots are dirty from mud , you can see the shade only goes up to the calves , you can see the mud on the TK shin . In the Last photo it’s a similar thing .

@Raider I think color can be attributed a lot to artistic choices , if you look at the Sapper in the comics series it’s colored purple and not black . as for the the boots I’d like to suggest the removal of the calf height boot in the manner it’s currently being worn , tucked in rather than blouses . Personally I’m not a fan of the blousing idea but that’s irrelevant.

@Blackwatch I’ll look into getting a TK belt soon .

I suppose it could be worn instead of the web belt and harness.

I’ll be going back at the source material again . Color is gonna be harder to confirm than the overall design . Overall I’d like to see a possible departure from the use of the crewman style boots as the basic boot as I can find nowhere in the source comics of the boots being higher than the ankles .

@Blackwatch I’ve talked with a local member who is going to send me some proof of concept photos of him wearing his army trooper with the TK belt . as for the boots I’d love to see a new CRL image with the Lvl2 items present . Having gone through the source material I don’t see much precedence for using the calf height boots on the CRL .

1. Addition of the TK belt as a possible accessory.

Here are a few thoughts in regards to updating the Imperial Army Trooper CRL 1. Addition of the use of the TK Belt as seen in source material . 2. Possible adjustments to the boot section of the CRL .

These would not . Basically the H-Straps should be made from 2inch OD Green nylon webbing with triglides and snap hook fasteners .

Go with intergalactic supply , I have made two Army Trooper helmets from his kit and also the Sapper helmet , which is the one used in the Sapper CRL . I personally like the Vacuformed helmets rather than 3D printed since I think they tend to be more durable but that’s just me .

I’ve sorta abandoned the project a while ago and I’m converting it to a standard imperial Army Trooper .

I will get photos tomorrow after trooping

I just bought the hip type pouches .

Do you have other panel pictures? It’s hard to say if they are Troopers or Engineers . That being said I think it’s a great idea and would definitely consider adding it to the CRL

I agree but would definitely like to give someone else the opportunity to do the actual CRL model

When I started working on the Sapper Costume I was mostly complete with the Sunber Costume. I’ll dig it out in the next few days .

I’m glad that it’s done and it turned out so well . After Celebration the plan is to start on Pack #2

@CrookKnight I don’t believe it has a specific name . Just looks like a stormtrooper with the Sapper pack and MP-40 hip pouches

CRL edit minus backpack Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. The basic costume uses most of the major components of the Imperial Army Engineer. 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. The helmet is black in color with a flat or satin finish. A black trim covers the edge of the helmet skirt and forehead of the dome. Circular hearing protection is mounted to the inside of the helmet per source art. Black chin strap and black plastic chin cup. Two or four screw caps are mounted to either side of the helmet . Goggles: Goggles should have square like black frame with angled sides, and dark lenses. A black elastic strap holds the goggles to the helmet. Black Imperial Army Jumpsuit For 501st approval: One piece black coverall with a front invisible zipper and mandarin collar. Each shoulder has a patch that sits 3-4" below shoulder seam 2 large chest pockets. 2 large cargo pockets sit on the outside of the legs from around mid-thigh and not extending past the bottom of the knee, with a rectangular flap covering the top of the pocket. Rank bars of any kind are not permitted. There are no pockets on sleeves or the font of the coverall leg. For level two 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. Cargo pockets billow out to appear full. Imperial Army Patch For 501st approval: Patch is shield shaped and is located between the elbow and the shoulder about midway. The patch has an Imperial cog symbol approximately 2.75" - 3" 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 Gloves For 501st approval: Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured Does not extend past the wrist. No buckles or straps. 3 stitched lines on back of hand are allowed. For level two certification (if applicable): Square padding is present on back of hand. Web Harness For 501st approval: Black colored, double strap "H" harness which travels from the lower back, and up over the shoulders. The harness system attaches directly to the belt via snap hooks which may be visible. Harness is made of 2" black nylon webbing. Black Tri-glides for adjustment are permitted on the front or back of the suspenders. The back of the suspenders may be permanently attached to the belt, but is not required. For level two certification (if applicable) Harness fastens discreetly behind the belt Tri-glides are present on the front suspenders for harness adjustment Web Belt For 501st approval: Belt is a black 2"-2.25" wide nylon military style quick release web belt. Belt has grommets with eyelets along its length. Belt Pouches For 501st approval: Belt pouches are black and should be made of nylon or similar material. Two black belt pouches should be on either side of the belt buckle near where the harness meets the belt. MA47 double handcuff MOLLE PALS or other black nylon utility pouches are acceptable. MP40 pouches are seen worn on both hips. Black Canvas, Leather or faux leather is acceptable. A large black MOLLE gas mask style pouch is mounted to the back of the belt. Two MOLLE Strobe pouches flank the large rear pouch on both sides . A large side pouch, gas mask pouch, dump pouch etc may be mounted to the left side of the belt or worn at the hip . All pouches should be stuffed to appear full. For level two certification (if applicable): Small hand cuff pouches will make use of a visible single snap closure or appear to have such Large rear pouch will make use of visible double snap closures or appear to have such. Boots For 501st approval: Boots match source art references , I.E. "Commuter" style boot. Ankle high 8"-9" high and black leather or leather like material. Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles or any other embellishments. Normal leather grain/texture/lines are acceptable. Tread on the soles and heels is acceptable Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed. If not covered by leather or vinyl, zippers are painted black. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Sapper Tab ( Optional ) An olive green tab patch is permitted between the shield patch and the shoulder seam. Chest Pouches ( Optional ) For 501st Approval: Black rectangular nylon chest pouches are worn between the shoulder straps. 1" -1.5" black nylon webbing mounts these to the shoulder straps. Either a large or a medium size pouch are seen in the source art. With minor modification black MOLLE pouches , First Aid pouches, SAW gunner pouches, gas mask pouches etc. are permitted for the chest pouch. No visible buckles or pull cords are permitted. Pouches will be stuffed to appear full. Option 1 medium-sized (approx. 3"x 5" with snap closures) chest pouch are seen on some troopers. Option 2 large pouch (approximately 8" x 5" with no visible closures) chest pouch is seen on on other troopers. Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the E-11 is standard-issue for many Imperial troops. Light, compact yet powerful, the E-11 blaster is always in high demand throughout the galaxy. Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster

Helmet Edit : 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. The helmet is black in color with a flat or satin finish. A black trim covers the edge of the helmet skirt and forehead of the dome. Circular hearing protection is mounted to the inside of the helmet per source art. Black chin strap and black plastic chin cup. Two or four screw caps are mounted to either side of the helmet .

Boot edit : For 501st approval: Boots match source art references , I.E. "Commuter" style boot. Ankle high 8"-9" high and black leather or leather like material. Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles or any other embellishments. Normal leather grain/texture/lines are acceptable. Tread on the soles and heels is acceptable Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed. If not covered by leather or vinyl, zippers are painted black.

@Raider @Blackwatch Should look at the boot part of the CRL as it still has the jackboot included . It should just be the commuter boot .

Just went pack and checked and your right . No lower pouch . I’d say just have it as optional. New photos of the pack and individual parts have been taken as well as full costume photos . Hopefully everything will be finished before Celebration but either way I’ll be showing it off there