BikerScout007

Get suited up and approved, trooper!

Looks great!

You really don't need a fan for the TB helmet. It has good airflow due to the earholes and the channel in back that connects them.

For basic clearance you look good to go!

Those soft parts look much better! Well done.

We look forward to your progress!

^^THIS. Also, it helps to have a fabric stabilizer inside of the codpiece along with the batting. I believe buckram was what was used in the film, but I just bought any old fabric stabilizer when I made my codpiece and it worked great. But as Dart says, you don't want it pulling tight against you. The ones in the film were quite loose.

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

The word "tan" itself has been somewhat controversial. I think we all assume it means the standard colored sole you find on hiking boots. Which is probably closer to "wheat" than actual tan. But somehow "tan" became the color settled on. This terminology has been in the CRL for years before I was even a member of the Detachment and has kind of taken on a life of its own. The real issue I see with basic approvals aren't the color of the soles but the cases where the soles are two-toned. And those of course need to be painted, or just avoided. We are in the middle of a minor CRL update right now, so perhaps we can find a better term to describe the sole color.

We've lost one of the originals. Buckets off https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/frank-henson-dead-return-jedi-temple-doom-stuntman-was-83-1205004

Yes you can use silver colored 1/8 rivets everywhere rivets are needed on this costume.

There is not. And if we knew what it was we would put it in the CRL. Just do your best to match the placement as seen in the photos. It was definitely one of the scariest things I did on my first Scout build, but it was fine! Everything's going to be fine

We're going through it right now as a matter of fact. This will go on the list. The latest Legion trend is to keep exact measurements to Level 2 requirements only, so it will most likely be there. But since most folks read the whole CRL, I'm sure they will go with 2 inches.

Scouts helping scouts. I love it!

There is some retooling going on with the 501st page and a couple of features are down. I will reach out to the LWMs and see if there's a timeline on that.

Strapped it to the back armor with 1/2 inch elastic, like in the film

Here's the bottom line when it comes to basic approval: if it has the appearance of being as described in the CRL, then you're good. That goes for the raglan sleeves and everything else. You're going to take your approval pics fully suited up, and the armor covers up a lot. So once suited up, your sleeves look correct, then you are good. Level 2, should you decide to do it, is a different beast because we ask to see each individual part. And if you make an awesome raglan sleeve vest and its better than the one in the CRL, maybe yours can become the new CRL model! Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk

I've been meaning to change that "matte white" thing. It was polished cotton for the bund and codpiece. The pouches should be canvas.

@Shortstack -- for the Hall of Fame

Congrats Melody. You're being featured on our FB page today!

On behalf of Pathfinders Command, it is my pleasure to welcome Melody "KOtrooper" (ST-38694) to the illustrious ranks of the Vanguard Shoretroopers! Great job, @KOtrooper!! Make sure you send a picture of your coolest pose to @Shortstack for addition to the Pathfinders Hall of Fame. Check out her application here:

Edited to include RS Props armor

Not only is that a reliable source, but that is the ONLY source. And Denis (the owner) is not only a Pathfinder -- he is the CRL model. WTF is working on a kit but hasn't released it yet.

They are close to the Hyatt where the taxi drop off is. They are next to the Arc Bar. I actually made a video yesterday and posted on our FB page

The concourse stairs are outside. No need to go into the convention.