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This image shows the final parts getting weathered with black acrylic paint. And the type of straps used.

These are pre-production and finished images. Here you can clearly see the details I am referring to.

Here is a screenshot from the show. You can see the white parachute clips, and the non-painted flexible brick strap. The bright yellow arrow is pointing at the 9 V battery wrapped in white gaffers tape fixed to the inside.

Hey chris, I realize you are a maker and we have not properly been introduced. Let me give you a little background on myself. I started making costumes over 20 years ago. LFL recognized that I was doing and reached out to me to create certain characters for promotional reasons, such as the movie realistic clones, the old republic, Jedi, then followed animated clones to help them promote the clone wars. Over the years we develop mutual agreements, some just verbal, some actual contracts. I’ve had several conversations with head of licensing and became part of the circle of trust. I still feel incredibly lucky to receive assets and detail images for characters. Throughout the years, I was able to prove to them my level of detail and accuracy and the ability of completing projects in a short amount of time. I went to an all art high school and art college. I have been sculpting for over 35 years. I have worked on many commercials shows and movies. You can check out my IMDb. In this business, I believe integrity is one of the most valuable characteristics. I have no reason to steer anybody wrong in the details. I am providing to help others create an accurate ISB Tactical Agent or any other characters I have developed over the last two decades.

Oh and there is a 9volt battery wrapped in white gaffer’s tape affixed to the inside edge.

I know people who worked on the show. I’ve seen stuff I can not share.

Also the basic shape of the forearms/ vambraces are what’s called mirror symmetrical. The left has various parts attached to make it different. On the inside smaller trapezoid area a detailed base for the approximate 3” flash light/torch (although it never lights up on the show) Top area has a Com-pad with multiple detailed parts. (Not sure how descriptive you want to be here or keep it kind of vague so that other makers can get their’s approved? ) The left and Right forearms sit approximately 1” away from the wearer arms. Padding is used inside to achieve this. They do not sit flush to the sleeve of the jacket.

Also the forearms/ vambraces sit approximately 1” away from the wearer arms. Padding is used inside to achieve this. They do not sit flush to the sleeve of the jacket.

The forearms/ vambraces used a 1” wide white nylon/ synthetic strap with white square notched parachute clips and adjusters. All originally bright white. Then the flexible cast strip with a series of 5-7 some may have up to 8 bricks depending on forearm circumstance, were glued onto the white 1” straps afterwards. Some of the flexible bricks were painted white, others raw cast that had an off white tan color. Then all parts were weathered with black acrylic wash. The receiving end of the parachute clips are affixed with a loop of the white nylon / synthetic 1” strap to the inside area of the lower wider portion on the forearms / vambraces. The elongated trapezoid side with the recessed grove framing the shape approximately 1/4” inside from out side edge and 4 flat Allen Head screws at each inner corner. No tan or beige webbing type straps were used.

As for the leg straps… Starting from the outside of the shin plate, it’s visible that 2 bricks are fixed to the strap separately. Then the new style decorative buckle directly behind those 2 bricks. A parachute clip is behind the decorative buckle, with the receiving end of the parachute clip visible. ( not the prong side of the clip) Then a flat smooth area, approximately 2 inches long appears to be wrapping into the receiving parachute clip, followed by a series of bricks continue around the back of the boot/ leg and inner side of the person’s boot/ leg towards the inner edge of the shin plate. There is approximately 3 bricks more difference from the top strap and the bottom straps. The bottom strap has 15 bricks, the top has 18, not counting the first 2 separate bricks on the outside edge of shin plate. This total count would vary based on different boot sizes needed for the wearer. The bottom strap wraps snuggly to the ankle area of the boot. The upper strap is above the boot, wrapping around the leg. Each strap width is approximately 1 3/4 inch wide.

The original TA suit - They used black acrylic wash to age/weather all of the suits. Some more than others.

The original TA suits used a 2” wide heavy elastic with snaps to hold the shoulder bells in place. A 1” wide black elastic was used to hold the biceps to the shoulder bells, also with snaps. The 1” black elastic was looped through the upper slot in the bicep. There is a difference between left and right biceps. Front is affixed/ glued together at the detail strip, backside closer is not affixed for sizing.

Hi everyone, I’m currently only on page 2 of this topic for the ISB Tactical Agent’s CRL. Someone mentioned me by name (Kevin Weir -Imperial Surplus) on page 1 about my IG comment on the Buckles being different. I was referring to the Leg Strap Buckles. They are nothing like what has previously been used on new era characters. Also for the Back Plate Armor - the top hose bibs are not hollow for Andor. Only Solo and Mando show had them hollow. Andor 1 & 2 casted them solid with just a slight recessed center - slightly raised lip. Also should there be any mention of the side connectors, that are a fixed to the lower side of back armor. They wrap around towards the front belly. A 2” elastic belly strap is used through the 2 slots on each end to hold it together. Also only Velcro was used to affix the Chest to these side connectors for the screen used suits. I'm currently getting ready for SDCC next week. I’ll have more time afterwards to assist with more detail information about these characters.

Maybe one day in the far future I could attempt to build this character. Only because we share the same last name.... How coo is that! Kevin Weir