Daetrin

Ultimately that is up to the LMO and the local GML to decide. Personally I believe... 1. The out of the box Rubies is not 501st acceptable. 2. This particular build with a little adjustment and correct boots would be 501st acceptable.

IIRC I got mine in w/in two weeks of placing my order. No muss, no fuss.

I'm not entirely sold that the biceps need to be higher up. Look at the Tantive raid and in many shots the bicep is flush or thereabouts with the shoulder bells.

Looking forward to it. It's pretty neat to see what can be done with this kit. Would be totally cool to see it get ROTJ Elite, but even if you don't it's all good and it should look sweet.

Cool tutorial! I'm in the process of moving older threads here, and am glad to see you discovered it. I think it will make finding these excellent tutorials easier.

John and Steve - your profiles aren't fully updated in the 501st db yet - I'll check in every day and see when they're fully up.

Yup, that was my approach too.

Absolutely! Most TK's with an MRCE have the double white pattern, so we can't gig this effort for that unless you want to gig every other MRCE wearer. Consistency guys! Tusken - congrats on the build - I'd troop with this guy.

Not much, you? Hahahahahahahhahaha - couldn't resist

I believe it is acceptable with these mods for base 501st acceptance. Yes, there is much the person can do to get it more accurate and really go down the path for Elite, but these are *not* 501st requirements. I would strongly prefer the frown to be painted in true ROTJ style but this will be dependent on the CRL (the drafts required it, later versions from Mark F. did not). The right thigh ammo belt could be secured better, but not a biggie per se. As Terrell pointed out the chest should ride a little higher and the back a little lower but these are adjustment issues just like the thigh ammo belt. The boots funny enough are the most glaring no-go and would be the only reason for rejection IMHO. So...in summary just a few adjustment issues but otherwise good to go given the current 501st standards. Like I said I'd prefer the ROTJ frown, but am not sure it's grounds for rejection. Overall - the person did a fantastic job with the suit and I think after a little more adjustment and a new set of boots, I'd sign off on it. Thumbs up and congrats to the suit owner.

Yeah - Uncle George loves that ROTJ look more than Luke was hot for Leia until George decided they were siblings.

ROTFLMAO. No wonder it looked so good. I haven't seen RT in a loooooong time and I can't recall the last time we had an RT Elite application, and so blanked on the details. What a laugh - RT is the best FX build out there. Something funny in that, no?

Status updated! Wow - that was fast!

That's the best FX build I've seen in a loooooong time. The thighs came out totally awesome. Yes, there are small things you could do down the line like rolling the chest/shoulder bells and nipping the sides of the belt, but that's about it. Outstanding - simply outstanding. I'd be proud to troop with you any day of the week.

All set Nick. Please kick your GWL to post your photos on the 501st site. Quite unlike the UKG to be behind ;-) (j/k - you guys are the best )

All set Manny - Aloha

Very beautiful - wonderful job. It really is aces

I find I like more "western" than "country". The people I used to listen a lot to included David Ball, Lari White, Suzy Boguss, Deborah Allen, Chris Ledoux, Dwight Yokum, Sweathearts of the Rodeo, Pam Tillis, etc.

Raves, but also rants...

Actually I felt it had started to sound too much like rock and roll for my taste and got kind of bland. That said, the past few years there have been some tremendous country acts that have surfaced that I enjoy tremendously.

I went through a big country phase in the early 90's.

Obi-wan lied as much as the bloke in the Patty Loveless song: You've got a thing or two to learn about me baby 'Cause I ain't taking it no more and I don't mean maybe You don't know right from wrong Well the love we had is gone So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold deadbeating, Two-timing, double dealing Mean mistreating, loving heart

I think there is someone in HI who could help find a replacement ;-)

Updated Wendy

Can't wait to see Manny! All in one systems are very hard to put in non-FX helmets.