TeaJay

Exactly! It pulls out some excess dyes that didn't fully adhere to the fabric and adds a bit of a weathered effect lightening up high spots on the uniform around the pocket flaps, etc. Not required, but adds a good worn-in look just as Daniel mentions.

Aha! Makes sense!

The photo of the two bells, is the left one (green) a resin bell prepaint? Right side is the right track. Indoor lighting is always deceptive.

Keep going to the black end of the spectrum. Adding a flat clear coat will knock some of the shine off too. It helped my build quite a bit.

You all have my photos Maker: KeepTrooping/ImperialBoots Custom Rit Dye as described here: https://forum.specops501st.com/topic/8801-dye-testing-rit-brand-aldhani-soft-goods If you need outdoor photos, I can get some more in the near future (maybe this weekend) Images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rCI9_phNdunZo9prwVgo3kVRJm7bERgx?usp=share_link Hat: Tunic: Trousers:

The hemline for the lower pockets go all the way to the bottom as seen here. There are other close up shots during the raid where it is also seen. Towards the end of episode 6 is where you'll get some better close ups. Here's a good shot of it in a high res behind the scenes shot:

I'm glad everything worked out well. Quite impressive that it went from brown, to blue, to green. Great work on this!

-- Latest full body photos taken - Front: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vCwhiVSHvimPyB3USaundDMU9JaC4Gbc/view?usp=share_link Back: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L5ZINxT2Z6IceA4Wqw34W7O3yrUxhq0I/view?usp=share_link

@Hoda @Blackwatch @IcyTrooper -- Latest full body photos taken - Front: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vCwhiVSHvimPyB3USaundDMU9JaC4Gbc/view?usp=share_link Back: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L5ZINxT2Z6IceA4Wqw34W7O3yrUxhq0I/view?usp=share_link Full Album of content can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rCI9_phNdunZo9prwVgo3kVRJm7bERgx?usp=share_link

I added new photos to the shared Google Drive folder for L2 boxes by themselves and on the belt. I also took updated photos of my hat, tunic, and trousers, in case you want them in better lighting. The original lighting made them look darker. See all here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rCI9_phNdunZo9prwVgo3kVRJm7bERgx Suited up photos coming in a day or so! My wife is currently out of town and coming home tomorrow night. When she's back I'll get photos either that night or Monday after work at some point. Stay tuned! UPDATE: Added a transparent background and updated the L2 belt box on belt photo, just now. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KV4zg9Bpq4beDtl0RA81c_Gw2xZCNhlV/view?usp=share_link

I added new photos to the shared Google Drive folder for L2 boxes by themselves and on the belt. I also took updated photos of my hat, tunic, and trousers, in case you want them in better lighting. The original lighting made them look darker. See all here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rCI9_phNdunZo9prwVgo3kVRJm7bERgx Suited up photos coming in a day or so!

Awesome news! I'm still planning on taking updated photos as soon as my new level 2 belt boxes arrive, they should be here in the next couple days. My soft cloth parts look less green than they used too as well. So I like the newer look much more. Plus my clearcoat on my armor dulled the shine some, which is nice.

Great news on the stain! The base denim used by KeepTrooping / ImperialBoots is a dark indigo. As we all know, the uniform ships with the normal outside material on the inside... it looks like that dye has made its way to the other side of the fabric when using the dye remover. Yes, you can do it another time if you'd like. It may lighten the blue some more, but if you notice that the texture/feel of your fabric is becoming more rough or "fuzzier" than before. Be careful not to over do it. Do not use bleach even if you want to lighten it a lot, it will do much more harm than good. Looking forward to seeing the green dye added back in. Good luck!

I would recommend using a non-chlorine bleach based color remover similar to this: https://www.ritdye.com/products/color-remover-2/ There are similar products on the market that you can use to pull the color out of the fabric without excessive damage to it. Here are instructions on its use: https://www.ritdye.com/instructions/how-to-use-rit-color-remover/ I would suggest using a "color remover" like the product above which will lighten the dark brown and then thoroughly wash it, then use the dylon olive color again. As for the stain spots that you currently have, the color remover will help with this, but not fully remove it. It will also depend on what the stain is from, oil, specific chemical? I would definitely consider getting some green tones back into the uniform when you are able. As Blackwatch noted, it will be a bit more of a challenge for dyes to absorb in the same manner with the introduction of various acidic washes such as vinegar and even this non-chlorine bleach color remover, but it will still allow you to get more green back into the uniform.

Just seeing these two posts now @Blackwatch and @Hoda. I have not added the hooks yet, but have them and plan on having an underbelt for them. I will have to show photos. I just wanted to stop in and mention that I ordered a set of Aldhani / Andor sized belt boxes from Ezra @Alay at https://www.etsy.com/listing/1408787272/imperial-officer-belt-box-set-of-2-star?click_key=b925a56f929087790956bd3667de51647e2ab02c%3A1408787272&click_sum=8f7e28a4&ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1 to replace my Rogue One (Non-saga) ones to meet the L2 requirement. Along with some officer items for another costume. Once I have these on hand, I'll paint them and retake my photos. I'll be sure to get the hooks on my tunic installed by then. At that point everything on my build will be L2. ---- To Do List is: Andor costume -- - Find similar green thread to reinforce tunic - Add hooks ( place holes in underbelt that fit me) - Spray paint new belt boxes from Ezra (once received) - Take new photos