BikerScout007

The only change made recently was to allow for an open collar. The base flight suits are still the same. You can use flight suits or coveralls. Whatever works. Something like this works well as a base: https://www.amazon.com/Kolossus-Cotton-Blend-Sleeve-Coverall/dp/B07BK8KRQ3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=26C6XUHYUGUER&keywords=kolossus+coveralls+for+men&qid=1663026085&sprefix=kolossus%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A24GILMCOPBAO1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExS0JQWFpQSThOSU1TJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzk5ODQ4MTlDT08wTUgwM0lNMSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODg2NjU4MktER0hPSkdIS0pXQyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

There were inconsistencies in the elastic from trooper to trooper so it was left open to the costumer.

Not at all! Just giving you advice based on my experience. Good luck on your approval and if you need help we are here for you.

No we don't get down to that level of exactness when it comes to the weathering. Look -- my advice to you is just apply for approval. There's a chance your GML might be like "LOOKS GOOD TO ME" and this is all moot. And if they aren't, well you already know where to start.

Yes, each Shoretrooper has its own CRL -- and thus their own requirements. Just like a Return of the Jedi Scout can't be weathered like one from The Mandalorian. That's why we encourage folks to come to the Detachment before they start building!

No because it would have to be to a Shoretrooper Specialist. As they only exist in Battlefront 2 currently, it's unlikely they will show up in "Andor".

@MrPoopie 3D modeled and printed them out. Maybe he would have some insight there.

The level of weathering allowed for a particular trooper is purely based on what the canon sources tell us. That's why Scouts and Patrols are "Light", Shoretrooper is "Moderate" and Mando Scout is "moderate to heavy". Because that's how they look in the sources. The CRL does say "Moderate" so that's what you are limited to. And the photos in the CRL give you an idea of what you should be shooting for. But like I said above, your GML might be like "looks fine to me" and approve you. I don't think that's what will happen based on my experience, but there's not always consistency from GML to GML. Hey always happy to talk about this stuff. Questions like these help others learn.

I mean... when you start getting into "your character and what your character has been through and what he will do" I'd say you were bordering more on Cosplay than what we do in the Legion -- which is more along the lines of reenactment. The CRL calls for moderate weathering, and in my opinion, you've gone past that into heavy. We don't have any canon references of heavy weathering and that's why it's not an option. Now bear in mind, the Detachment doesn't do approvals -- your GML does. And if they look at it and feel fine about the weathering, you'll be approved. It's not up to me. This is all just my opinion based on experience. But chances are the GML is going to look at the CRL photo and compare it to yours and say you need to knock it back. That's my advice! Do with it what you will.

LOL. this happened to me at a Palm Springs troop! Collar looks great

Glad you fixed the buckles. Biggest issue for me is the weathering. There's just too much of it and it's a bit too deliberate. Not sure how you did it -- if you used acrylics I would grab some rubbing alcohol and knock it back a lot. The in game trooper looks like this. I would go for that: But the build itself looks good. Hip armor could be better, but it's not the worst I've seen. Good job overall, I'd just really pull back on the weathering.

Try just wearing it around your chin and see if that makes a difference. It does for me. Same holds for my Shoretrooper -- if I wear it over my nose, I get fog.

Just a question - but do you wear your balaclava over your nose? I have found that makes a difference. If I wear it over my nose, I get fog. If I wear it under my chin, I don't

Excellent! Thank you. It's always great to see prop makers keeping up with the CRL.

Both versions are allowed under the CRL -- as you see Scouts in ROTJ with and without weathering. So it's really your choice. Just keep in mind the Scout weathering is considered "light" and if you overdo it, that could hold up approval.

I was wondering that myself! I didn't get to the forearms because I wanted to study them some more, so thanks!

Everything is in the top post

The main post has been updated to contain all the current CRL text and pictures. We are still missing the knee armor and a new front/back I have added in Level 2 details, based on the ones over at FISD and the own peculiarities of this particular trooper. It's my goal for someone to be able to have a Level 1 Treadspeeder Driver with either TFA or TLJ style armor. For Level 2, TLJ/TROS armor will be required where needed. I don't expect this to be the next blockbuster costume, so I'm not going to make it even harder for someone to get Level 1 for this one.

Question -- the CGI version has desert/sand weathering. The real life one doesn't seem to. Do we have any references showing desert weathering on the real life version?

The Imperial Boots stuff normally does need some adjustment to get it to fit the wearer right, so just be ready for that.

Okay at this point all the text and most of the photos are in the Wiki. Still need better Front/Back for the main pic (with the pants pulled up by suspenders to keep them from sagging at the top) and pics of the new knee armor.

I'd also recommend the RS Props if you feel like throwing down the big bucks. It's as accurate as you can get and it's plenty big. I am big-domed and my head fits in it just fine Like Corey said, Kropserkel is also a good choice. They are closing up shop but they still have some stock left. It's inexpensive and an easy build.

Sorry -- I meant the vest. I have a matching strip of velcro on my vest to hold the bund.

I put velcro on the back of my bund (a strip across the upper edge that gets covered by the chest armor) with a matching strip of velcro on my flight suit.

Good to know, thanks!