Rs shadow trooper

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

12 minutes ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

I can trim from the top but then I would lose the curve that is has. They do get stuck over the butt plate when I walk, very uncomfortable. 
 

Forgot about the clips, I will have that painted by tomorrow 

No. You need to follow the same contour/shape that is there already. The simplest way to do it is with 2 pencils. Let me see if I can explain it. One should be a little longer than the other. Tape them together by the eraser end. Place something (balled up piece of tape works) in between them near the tip that is the size of how much you want to trim. The longer pencil will glide along the top of the contour and the shorter pencil will mark where to cut. 

Hopefully that makes sense.

[IcyTrooper[CMD-DL]]

The shine is definitely A LOT better! As @Allan1313 said you are going to to want to create that guide with the pencil for the desired width and do it from the front. You'll be able to take as much as you need off to help with it hitting the cod plate.

[Halycon[PR-CMD]]

3 hours ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

After working on the armor for about 16 hours, breathing in heavy toxins, and making the house smell like spray paint I am finally finished. I can’t submit yet because of garrison election but I want to know what you guys all think. 

The thy pieces are too long for my body and it’s causing multiple problems. It feels more comfortable if I pull them up but then they run on the cod, and when I put them down then they are resting on top of the lower leg pieces. Also then butt armor is still hanging like a full diaper, I can try to shorter the strap between the legs to try to get a better shape out of it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Let me know your feedback  

https://imgur.com/gallery/mMiwCo9

It definitely looks glossy enough for me, good job Mason! I know exactly what you went through, keep you head up bro. The end zone is close!!!

[RAIDER[COTG]]

8 hours ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

I can trim from the top but then I would lose the curve that is has. They do get stuck over the butt plate when I walk, very uncomfortable. 
 

Forgot about the clips, I will have that painted by tomorrow 

cant trim from bottom because of the lips there.  you have to shape the top. its only spot you can do it from.  i had to do it a bit on my TK kit because it would catch on the butt plate and “pop” incessantly.  i also shaved off some butt plate too

edit:  i read @Allan1313 post after.  he got you lol

[ImperialLoyalty342[TX]]

that is a good explanation @Allan1313i know to keep the shape but on top there is a return edge, it isn’t straight off the top, it curves back for comfort I guess. If I cut, then that return edge will be gone completely. Should I do that? 
 

With that gone on both sides, the circumference will also be larger, so I will probably have to resize it.

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

5 minutes ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

that is a good explanation @Allan1313i know to keep the shape but on top there is a return edge, it isn’t straight off the top, it curves back for comfort I guess. If I cut, then that return edge will be gone completely. Should I do that? 
 

With that gone on both sides, the circumference will also be larger, so I will probably have to resize it.

The main reason for return edge is esthetics. The return edge gives the armor an appearance of being thicker than it is. The return edge is not necessary. 

As far as needing to resize, I don't think you would need to to that. The return edge is not that big. If you find that the thighs are flopping around or twisting on you, you can always put a few pieces of padding inside so they stay put.

[ImperialLoyalty342[TX]]

I trimmed the thighs about 2”, they fit much better. They don’t touch the cod piece anymore but they still clip the butt plate when I walk.

I tightened the connection of the cod to butt plate in between the legs in hopes of it hanging less down. It is an improvement but I’m not sure how to solve the problem completely, I may have to get use to it. 
 

No big deal tho, the armor really looks great and feels wonderful. I will take the suggestion from @Allan1313and put some padding in the thighs. 
 

Once election is over, I will be able to submit photos for basic approval. I do plan to go for specialist.

https://imgur.com/gallery/FOiSGuJ

[Allan1313[MBO-CMD]]

Nice work. Once you wear it a few times you will find some more "problem" areas that you will tweak and it will be great.

[IcyTrooper[CMD-DL]]

Glad to see that it feels better. Like @Allan1313 said, you first few troops you'll find areas that need adjustments or be refined.

[ImperialLoyalty342[TX]]

I’m proud to say that I sent in the submission photos yesterday. It’s during election but my GML wants to get them so I could get approved right away in time for c2e2 after voting ends. 
 

If you see any major problems, please let me know. I appreciate all the help so far.

https://imgur.com/gallery/tG0sES2

[RAIDER[COTG]]

1 hour ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

I’m proud to say that I sent in the submission photos yesterday. It’s during election but my GML wants to get them so I could get approved right away in time for c2e2 after voting ends. 
 

If you see any major problems, please let me know. I appreciate all the help so far.

https://imgur.com/gallery/tG0sES2

Looks good!

Paint those detonator clips lol.  Also Im not familiar with the mesh used in the hovi tips by RS. make sure for specialist you use wide width mesh.  Best of wishes!

[ImperialLoyalty342[TX]]

21 minutes ago, Raider said:

Looks good!

Paint those detonator clips lol.  Also Im not familiar with the mesh used in the hovi tips by RS. make sure for specialist you use wide width mesh.  Best of wishes!

Yeah I’m painting the clips today, and I replaced the hovi mic tips with the ones from ukswrath, the same ones that Halycon used 

[Halycon[PR-CMD]]

19 minutes ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

Yeah I’m painting the clips today, and I replaced the hovi mic tips with the ones from ukswrath, the same ones that Halycon used 

They work for specialist.

Good work Marlon, hope you get an answer soon...

[RAIDER[COTG]]

23 minutes ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

Yeah I’m painting the clips today, and I replaced the hovi mic tips with the ones from ukswrath, the same ones that Halycon used 

Ok...just a heads up on those tips.  We evaluated  Halycons app prior to the CRL update publishing which did not specifically mention wide mesh tips.  Im not sure those will be good for Level 2 going forward (you can switch them after though of course). Here is a comparison pic...ukswrath tips (from Halycons bucket) vs my TK bucket where i replaced the original Anovos mesh with a wider mesh for centurion approval

[ImperialLoyalty342[TX]]

I can switch them out for the photos @Raider but I need to troop with the ones from ukswrath.

Ill take a picture of the Rs ones today for you

[RAIDER[COTG]]

24 minutes ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

I can switch them out for the photos @Raider but I need to troop with the ones from ukswrath.

Ill take a picture of the Rs ones today for you

For sure.  What you troop with is always between you and your GML/CO...and Tonys tips are sweet.

I know for Anovos I had to pop out the old mesh and replace with wider mesh.  I may still have some even

[IcyTrooper[CMD-DL]]

Yep we had a revision for the CRL already on the docket when the last shadow stormtrooper was approved specialist, which went into effect after his approval. I updated the specialist checklists last month when the updated CRL went live. That speaks to what @Raider is talking about

[ImperialLoyalty342[TX]]

I got a hovi tip mic comparison photo. Let me know if it’s good for specialist @Raider @IcyTrooper

https://imgur.com/gallery/nZshiZK

..And I finally painted the belt clips  

 

[RAIDER[COTG]]

33 minutes ago, ImperialLoyalty342 said:

I got a hovi tip mic comparison photo. Let me know if it’s good for specialist @Raider @IcyTrooper

https://imgur.com/gallery/nZshiZK

..And I finally painted the belt clips  

 

Tips on right are perfect!!!

[IcyTrooper[CMD-DL]]

Yep! You got it!

[RAIDER[COTG]]

Following up...spoke with @ukswrath regarding the mic tips and he provided me this picture of what he is currently offering.  Left is for Shadows...and those will work.