yodaawilson Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hey Alex, Don't think we forgot about you... Since the Lancer costume is supposed to look like the cream of the crop, we want to make sure you fit right up there. My recommendations at this point: 1. Fishhook. Completely remove the old fishhook you have on your bucket right now. The lines are just not clean enough. There are a few members here who sell decals that would make this so easy for you. 2. Blaster. I'm not sure, but it appears to me that the hilt on your blaster is too long. It looks like you can fit all 4 fingers through the guard. At best, you should only be able to fit 3 fingers in. 3. Pouches. Can I see a full-on front shot of you in costume? All other front shots seem to be either sideways or 3/4 turn so I can't see proper placement of your soft gear. Thanks! Hi there, 1. I have tried using the decals I have bought from members and even ebay. I am willing to try again, but can you recommed or give me the name of a particular member to buy it from. The last sets/ ones I have bought are High $$$, not black enough and too small. Or do you think these are ok? they look a little gray to me vs. black. decals 2. the blaster is the new approved wood one since the previous one was not correct. i can honestly only fit three in the grip. I checked for lancer approval and posted pictures before I bought it because of the cost. I normally use my stunt one more so at events so the lancer one does not get broken by the kiddies that like to take it out of my holster, but I think I was using the lancer one at this event and the one in the pics at the bottom. The pics and posts of the one I was told was ok and approved by bluecyclone are posted below. also would this blaster work for lancer status? That blaster is acceptable. Better pics! 3. Sure, I will be happy to take a full frontal shot so you can see how my soft armor is placed :-) I can't remember honestly if it was made my ladyghost or another lady on and reccomended on bikerscout.net. However, I can say that it was done by one of them and they did a great job. I will take one without the armor on and then one with so you can see primarly the cloth. I hope that helps. This is a preview pic at a recent pottery barn event we did last weekend. Thanks checking in with me and for the recomdentations. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Cleaned up and polished helmet, old decal removed and a new decal added. I found one that I had bought in the past and forgot I had it. lol. So, no worries about where to buy one. tks Close-up of new decal Full from the front Full from the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 3. Pouches. Can I see a full-on front shot of you in costume? All other front shots seem to be either sideways or 3/4 turn so I can't see proper placement of your soft gear. Hey, BrotherHalo, I posted the above pics so you can see how my soft parts fit. It seems a little hard to see in the back, but the mud flap, which is the same color tint as my flightsuit, that ladyghost made me is there with the strap holding it down. I did not want that thought of as bunched up material as might have been precieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Do I qualify for lancer status now? 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Oh humm ok. well can I ask why? What questions do you have? Or what corrections have I not done or still need to do? I thought I had done all that has been requested of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Most recent item noticed is your bicep pieces, they are supposed to look like this: Yours look like this: Your gear is good as a 501st Legion Scout. If you really want to achieve Lancer status, honestly, I suggest you start with another kit. I've mentioned before that some things you just can't fix once they have been modded a certain way and they just need to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Most recent item noticed is These were just noticed? they have not changed since I started building. So, whose armor do the lancer have to have?? they look the same that this recent accepted lancer approved (great pics by the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 These were just noticed? they have not changed since I started building. So, whose armor do the lancer have to have?? If we haven't noticed them before it's been because of the photos you have been submitting. Lancer Rules are very clear on what needs to be submitted and how. There are plenty of Lancer app threads that you have access to view and see how they do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 they look the same that this recent accepted lancer approved (great pics by the way) What are you looking at, his bicep pieces are accurate and look nothing like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 ok ok for once and all what needs to be changed. So, that its not more of this and that. The moving target (ie.we did not see this or that) fustrates rather than inspires me to do more after doing a lto so far. AND yes I know its all volunterary. LOL I am voluntarily wanting to be one or I would not have gone as far as I have and simply given up. So, corrected bicepts,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 That pic shows your bicep pieces from the front, which look fine, but on the sides they are inaccurate. See here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 ok ok for once and all what needs to be changed. So, that its not more of this and that. The moving target (ie.we did not see this or that) fustrates rather than inspires me to do more after doing a lto so far. AND yes I know its all volunterary. LOL I am voluntarily wanting to be one or I would not have gone as far as I have and simply given up. So, corrected bicepts,,,, Here is what I posted on the last page: Your gear is good as a 501st Legion Scout. If you really want to achieve Lancer status, honestly, I suggest you start with another kit. I've mentioned before that some things you just can't fix once they have been modded a certain way and they just need to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 right but why buy an entire new kit when its just a new belt(bought) or new bicepts. unless that are other parts that need to be replace. and i posted the previous lancer pics becauce I thought they looked like mine, but I see the scoop on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 It would just be a lot easier if you started over fresh with a new kit, especially with all the info supplied here. Most troops that have gone for Lancer and been accepted have decided to go that way since they first started on their gear which is also why they get approved quicker. It takes more time to try and fix or modify an existing suit. By the time you piece everything out and replace it you'll have "Frankenstein armor" and the look will just be off. I guarantee that if you were to start another kit, learn from previous mistakes, take your time with it, steady other suits, you could have Lancer in no time. I'm really not trying to discourage you dude, just help, and that is my honest and most sincere opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 would these bicepts work? not the armor just those. SK type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 true its normally simpler to start again for some, but with what I have invested time and money wise in my current set. I would rather earn lancer due to my building and correcting verses just buying it. And if I keep doing my best it will nto have the "Frankenstein armor" effect. Its all the same type/ color anyway with different makers. But mine is from the same maker with some parts like the bicepts to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-1019 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am in agreement with Mike's recommendation. To it, I would also add that one of the major things we look at is the overall look and what jumps out to me is that your undersuit looks just a little too baggy on you. It jumps out to me in the rear view photo you provided, particularly in the way it bunches up around the back side of your legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaawilson Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am in agreement with Mike's recommendation. To it, I would also add that one of the major things we look at is the overall look and what jumps out to me is that your undersuit looks just a little too baggy on you. It jumps out to me in the rear view photo you provided, particularly in the way it bunches up around the back side of your legs. understood. well I tried ALOT, but I can only do so much. But I would like to ask this where in the list of requirements does it say flightsuit has to fit snuggly/ tightly to the body? since everyone is different size wise. I must have missed that one in the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-1019 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I would like to ask this where in the list of requirements does it say flightsuit has to fit snuggly/ tightly to the body? since everyone is different size wise. I must have missed that one in the list? It's not stated explicitly, but it is rolled into the part where it talks about "overall design aesthetic". Basically, it means that we are looking to see if applicants are putting their costumes together so that, when it is fully assembled, they look like a scout from the films. None of them had baggy pants bunched up behind their legs. Neither were they skin tight or snug. They look fitted. That is the look we're looking for. Now, I am going to say something that might be controversial to some folks, and please do not take this as a personal attack on you, because it isn't. Some body types will just have a much harder time meeting that overall design aesthetic guideline. People with shorter limbs or torsos will have to work harder at constructing a Lancer costume than someone with an average build with average proportions. Just as a tall, skinny applicant would. Or an overweight applicant would. I think, your case, you have shorter limb proportions that force your under suit to bunch up in the legs due to excess material. If you had a tailor or seamstress alter your flight suit to your proper inseam, it may neutralize that effect. It's just a suggestion. As Mike stated, we are not here to haze you or make you jump through hoops. We'd like to see you get it done, but I think you really ought to compare your own photos to movie scouts and those who are already Lancers to get an idea about what we're looking for. Don't become disheartened, and if it doesn't work out in the end, you still have an outstanding costume that exceeds the basic membership requirements. You have nothing to be ashamed of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Ok, it's been made very clear what needs to be done to achieve this. After 4 pages of going back and forth we are going to close this thread. If you choose to re-apply at a later time, and have completed the requirements, feel free to do so but please keep in mind, we cannot stress enough the importance of doing research. Study screen pics and other Lancer submissions. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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