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Before I was a 501st member, I used to be on therpf quite a bit. Most of the pepakura Iron Man costumes were built this way. There are great 3d artists there fore sure as well and they did make great pep files as well, but I always liked the ones from the games. During the time people were doing this, no one seemed to have a problem with it.

Did a lot of work this weekend. We found these clips at Tandy Leather and they work really well for the side boxes We also got all of the armor trimmed and started assembling it. Admittedly, Val is pushing it on her current body size, but she is very close. She is working out and getting fit, and having this is giving her motivation. More to come soon!

The only major change I made was removal of the second thigh armor bit.

Here are a couple changes for the CRL that was posted. Neck Seal For 501st approval: Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to the top of the Adam's apple. Shoulder Straps For 501st approval: These shall be securely mounted in front and may free float in back. They may be affixed with rivets, Velcro, or adhesive. For level two certification (if applicable): No visible rivets are allowed. For level three certification (if applicable): These shall free float in back. These shall be glued in front. The plastic shoulder straps need to be held down in the back via velcro that connects/bridges the chest and back piece. Shoulder Bells For 501st approval: One on each shoulder. The shoulder bells are considered effectively symmetrical; they may be worn interchangeably on the left and right shoulders and should have a black elastic strap that wraps around the inside of the bicep. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Biceps For 501st approval: Biceps are fully closed. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Biceps must be constructed using the butt joint method. Overlap construction is not allowed. Forearms For 501st approval: Forearms are fully closed. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Minimum return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed. Forearms must be constructed using the butt joint method. Overlap construction is not allowed. Hand Plates For 501st approval: Roughly pentagonal in shape, the hand plates are mounted securely over the back of the glove. As an alternative to plastic, these may be made out of latex or latex-like material. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Gloves For 501st approval: Black in color, made of either rubber, nomex, leather, or leather-like material, with no visible straps or logos/designs. The fingers are enclosed, non-textured. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable):! Chest For 501st approval: Chest plate overlaps the abdominal plate. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Chest and back shall be connected with a white or black fabric or preferably elastic strap at the shoulders. Back For 501st approval: Back plate must contain geometric pattern very similar to “Clone Trooper†back details. Back plate shall overlap the kidney armor. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Under Suit For 501st approval: Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos/designs. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Abdomen Armor For 501st approval: The abdomen armor has an indented button area with 10 indentations that are vertical and parallel to each other on both sides of the center square detailing. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there no gap between the abdomen and kidney armor. A single visible seam line is present. Two rivets, approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter, are present on the left side of the abdomen armor. Note: The original rivets used for the TK armor were bifurcated rivets or split rivets. Rivets are equally spaced along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge. The heads are rounded or domed. Note: Paperclip brads are not considered to have a domed head. Two male snap on the top right corner and bottom right corner of the ab plate is present. A single split rivet or brad is present on the lower tab of the abdomen armor. Rivet does not need to be functional. Abdomen armor buttons are integrated and indented directly on the armor. No separate buttons are allowed. Kidney Armor For 501st approval: A separate kidney plate is present, split from the posterior armor. Kidney armor shall contain the thermal detonator For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Posterior Armor For 501st approval: A separate butt plate is required, split from the kidney plate. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Belt For 501st approval: Belt shall be made of plastic For level two certification (if applicable): There shall be eleven (6 front, 5 back) symmetrical plastic boxes attached vertically to the belt. There shall be two larger ammo boxes attached to the sides of the belt at the lateral most portion of the thorax. For level three certification (if applicable): There are no drop boxes Thermal Detonator For 501st approval: Shall be attached to the kidney armor (not belt) 1 inch above the top of the belt and include grey tube with white end caps and control panel detailing along the center. The white control panel pad faces upwards, with the controls/round washer style detail closest to the right end cap. The thermal detonator is attached without visible attachments. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Thigh Armor For 501st approval: Thigh armor shall be closed in the back with strain vertical seams. The knees shall be connected with 1 inch white elastic and secured without visible rivets or snaps. For level two certification (if applicable): Thighs are constructed using the butt joint method. Overlap construction is not allowed. Knee Armor For 501st approval: Must be hexagonal in shape with built in straps connecting to the thigh with no visible rivets using elastic or canvas strap. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): Lower Leg Armor For 501st approval: Greaves close in the back across the seam that lines up with the thigh seam via velcro or snaps For level two certification (if applicable): Overlap construction is not allowed. For level three certification (if applicable): Boots For 501st approval: Boots are above ankle height and made of white leather or leather-like material. Thick sole with lifted heel. No buckles or laces. Jodhpur/ Chelsea-type boots or an equivalent style is acceptable. Elvis or Mariachi boots are not allowed. For level two certification (if applicable): For level three certification (if applicable): There shall be no seam on the front of the boot. There shall be a raised strip down the front of the boot. There shall be a raised strip surrounding the heel of the boot.

I would hope to allow a standard tk helmet sculpt for basic approval. But if we were to allow, would we require a esb only or would a anh be good enough? I like the changes in the crl above but I see a few things that need to be removed or changed. I'll write up the changes tonight or tomorrow and see what everyone thinks.

We decided to go with both sets of shoes

Go forth and have said beer! Looks like your off to a great start and I cant wait to see it finished!

Arrived just a few minutes ago

I have a question on the build. For the thighs, should a garter be used? And if so, use a belt with it or have the straps connect to the cod/ab area? My thought was to do this with a belt, but wanted to see what your thoughts are

http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:164772/sku:6892102/eastbay-evapor-compression-top-womens/all-black/black/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

Yay! have fun with your build!

We found a good compression top so the whole under suit is good to go. Hopefully we can make some head way this weekend. We are holding classes at our local Tandy leather every Saturday this month and I am taking this as a opportunity to work a bit on this as well.

I wouldnt mind helping out with the CRL in anyway that I can This is what I thought, I just wanted to confirm. Thank you!

Ab to Kidney - Split Rivets with straps on the top & bottom left side & split rivet with strap top and bottom on the kidney with snaps on the right side ) Do we have any indication that this will be the standard way of attachment? I dont want to drill holes for split rivets if this is not going to be acceptable. I personally like the idea

I remember reading that the square connectors are screwed to the belt and the belt boxes are glued to the connectors.

The little squares are used to mount the belt boxes to the belt. I am not sure, but I also believe they are also used as mounting brackets for the TD.

Seems like the Jes Gistang Legacy Fem trooper is the hot topic I guess Ill start a build thread as well for Val, BH-10227's build It arrived last Friday. I have been teaching her about trimming ABS armor and she started working on it on Sunday. Only pics I have right now We should have some more work done tonight and ill take some better pictures. As for the rest of the parts for the costume. We have ordered boots that we feel should work. We also found a wig that is close to the statue's hair down mode. We already have a few neck seals, so she is good there. Same with pants and gloves. I also took this as the perfect opportunity to order a DLT19 Things we still need. I am having a hard time finding a affordable long sleeve compression top. I also want to buy one of the statues to have as reference, and once this is built, I can put it in my office at work And We need a helmet once a Legacy sculpt is finished. until then, she can use my MC TK helmet.

Yay! I am looking forward to your build. We have #3 and have started all the trimming.

I have one of these before the started putting that Raider logo on it. Fit all my helmets

KW has told me that he will start the helmet sculpt sometime after SDCC.

Long hair, second from the left, is BH 6683. On the note of t-shirt, yes I have! Val and I are working on the armor as I type this. We have most of the torso trimmed as well as the arms ready for glue. I just finished the TD before I got on here

I was at work when it arrived, so Val, who its for, grabbed it from the delivery guy. I couldn't believe she containted herself from ripping it open till I got home. Everything looks like it will fit her, she pushes the limit on the size, except the knee side of the thigh. Its very close, but I think I can trim off a 1/8 off the return edge and have it still look right and be able to fit her. No worries about that though, its a beautiful kit and we are happy to have it!

---------- Arrived today!

Jason Winter 41977 EIB Letter

Sweet! Thank you everyone! Ill get to work on the Centurion stuff over the next couple weeks