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Thanks Tom. That's probably one of the best posts I've ever seen a maker provide with regards to their philosophy and design methodology. Not only is it always preferred to have the person doing the actual work speak to it, but also the objectivity provided as to "here is why" without the least equivocation or obfuscation whatsoever. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the ranks.

My Whoops! Par_ was a big contributor to the R1 CRL, and I was remiss in leaving him out. He's added in now. Thanks Reese!

Before next newsletter. No way I'll get to it before end of month

Actually, that's a good suggestion wrt to "me too" posts. Even though yeah, they don't mean a lot, some people "game" it by posting to new threads with things like "great idea" or "me too", or "welcome to FISD". Even if we did that though, they'd just game it to have a longer comment. Besides, sometimes a post of "good point" during a conversation is a valid post. In the end they are what they are and show what they are intended - activity levels. The fact that a few try to "game" the system doesn't mean the feature - used by every forum out there - doesn't work well for the other 97% of members.

Most of the history of FISD taking on what should have been MEPD's costumes for deployed troopers stemmed from the staunch old guard at MEPD to keep it focused on ANH sandtroopers ONLY, e.g. 1 costume. So we (FISD) stepped up and took them on. However as ever in the Legion things evolved. Can you believe back in 2006 there were many in the Legion who were against the very concept of having a TK detachment as the Legion already "had it covered" in the garrisons? The guidance that should have been in place years ago is now being resurrected. MEPD's leadership is changed, and the membership there has changed, and they are embracing their true roots as the place for "dirty TKs". They are now doing: 1. Special Edition (ROTJ based) OT standtroopers 2. Battlefront II Heavy Weapons Trooper 3. Battlefront II Sullest/Magma Trooper 4. Jeddha Trooper from Rogue one (dirty boy!) What is referred to the Crystal Patrol that is only ever seen in the book. It's not even clear if this costume will ever have its own CRL, as it is essentially the same costume as the deployed R1 TK (aka Jeddha Trooper) with a different pack, so they will probably just have both costumes in one CRL with two pack options. There was a discussion that Phasma would go over to SpecOps as she is not a "clean white TK", but the feedback was that the Phasmas prefer to stay here on FISD, so that is where they will remain until such time as the costume holders decide otherwise. Such is not the case with new costumes entering the Legion where we'll hold the line more closely to stick to clean TK's here on FISD, have "deployed" TK's over to MEPD, and anything other than a clean TK go to SpecOps. Hope that makes sense.

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Very nice!

I only need the E-11. As long as it is against a white background where I can trim it down, I should be fine. The Crystal Patrol Duty Pack will be on MEPD, as they are doing the deployed versions of this costume. There is a thread on MEPD about it, and you can post it there. For the image, you can email it to me directly or simply provide an imgur or dropbox link.

Yes, it should be fine. From Wikipedia: Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber.

FYI, *do* keep the comments coming. I know it may seem disappointing that all my not make it in to v1 of the CRL, but at some point they all will be. Remember, the Legion used to allow out of the box FX at one point too, and sandtroopers with ANH TK drop boxes, sniper plates, and ab plates.

Sorry, I should be more clear. There is a seam and the CRL says there should be a seam. But for that picture it looked more like an overlap. Maybe just a shadow?

Is it just me, or did they do an overlap on those legs? They look very different from the seamless on TFA.

FYI all the pictures have been posted and the CRL as it is is being reviewed by the LMO. https://origin-wiki.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_rogue_one Henry - I saw you posting while I was doing this. I'll read through your changes and see what may make it in. The one picture we really need is a good one for the E-11, or two.

Many reasons: 1. Because it was not a decision I was comfortable making on my own via PM without getting input from the forums. 2. Because I believe in transparency and there is no way we should make a decision on a new CRL like this without explaining why. 3. Decisions for CRLs actually in general should be made on the open boards so everyone is aware. Just because it wasn't used in L1 doesn't mean it wasn't a great find. You did good

So, the situation is that I still don't have photos for the CRL yet, which is the biggest block. Maybe the PI garrison can come through again like they did with the TLJ?

Photos posted to https://origin-wiki.501st.com/databank/TK_TLJ_Executioner Just waiting on final LMO review. Cross our fingers gents!

I will just say for now it will not be an L1 requirement for the cod.

Off to the LMO they go!

First I've seen TDK mentioned. Can someone at least post details in the 501st only area if this isn't meant to be public?

We don't have L2/L3 yet on the main TFA, so perhaps we can simply say "shall" for the overlap for now?

In the LMO forum by your GML? May have missed that, I'll check tonight.

FYI I have moved this topic over to the TFA area as the PI garrison also has photos they took of parts, and offered to help photoshop. The more hands the better. NOTE: the punchlist of parts we need is on the first post, as is the CRL discussion thread.

OK, so I updated the shoulder bell to give some room there. Also, lmk if the bicep description keeping it in two parts is readable better that way. As Kit noted, all changes to the base FOTK are in green.

I'll create a separate thread for it.

FYI, we are not asking for drafts for the full CRL. We are only asking what you think will need changing from the base FOTK. I'll update the first post with the current CRL for the FOTK and the proposed changes for the TLJ Executioner in moments.