TheRascalKing

I love seeing this moving again and the people demand a Captain Cardinal CRL! Definitely a few tweaks to be made as noted above, but overall the kit looks great and we just need someone to push this forward once CRL updates unlock. Well done!

Congrats, Zach! 👏 🎉🤙

Hey Will! I put my answers based on my experience and opinion in blue above and hope it helps!

Don't worry - needs some tweaks, but I'm on it.

I have heard about the CRL system overhaul that is in progress outside the detachment and accept that it is unavoidable for the time being. Hopefully we can wrap this up with a bow so that it is ready for submission once changes are able to be made again. Please keep me posted if there is an anticipated date of completion. I don't have the images ready yet, but can work on that. I plan to weather the kit to match the game reference in the near future and will provide updated pics then. Or we can submit a clean version and utilize all of the existing TFA individual pics save the helmet and pauldron. Whatever gets it done. I agree with your suggestions and have updated the draft above, thank you.

It was great meeting you and talking TKs! OC is a great Squad and you have plenty of resources to reach out to if needed.

I had removed my previous posts regarding CRL creation in frustration with the process. Here we are nearly 4 years later and I would just like to see this across the line. Please utilize the Stormtrooper, The Force Awakens CRL as the starting point, and add sections for the visor and pauldron, as proposed below in GREEN. I will abandon my previous points regarding striking components that are unable to be verified in the game and keep the suggested edits minimal if it helps get this completed. Helmet A visor mounted over the eye lens is painted medium red, consistent in appearance with reference materials Visor contains a recessed square at the wearer's left temple Visor contains an arched "ear" on the right side with attached vertical antenna that is painted white A curved seam runs horizontally, low on the sides of the visor Shoulder Pauldron An ornament with 5 medium red panels and a black base made of rigid material is worn over both shoulders, proportional to the wearer and consistent in appearance with reference materials The pauldron covers both shoulders and extends across the wearer's back The pauldron is joined in the front, center by a black section with 3 grey panels Updated the Thermal Detonator to note the black end cap and add an optional green Hengstler light and other minor updates to the blaster as below. http://www.501st.com/include/images/crlblackhd.gif Lieutenant Gauge Description: First Order Stormtrooper Lieutenant, Tales From the Galaxy's Edge: Last Call Prefix: TK Detachment: First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Context: Star Wars Tales From the Galaxy's Edge: Last Call Lt. Gauge was a stormtrooper of the First Order who served as a lieutenant. During the First Order-Resistance War, Lieutenant Gauge operated on Batuu, serving as the leader of stormtroopers there. Gauge's role was to run a First Order re-education facility, with the purpose of kidnapping and brainwashing Batuuans to force them to fight for the First Order. Gauge was equipped with a red visor on his helmet, a communications relay on the right side of his helmet, and a double-sided red pauldron. For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. FISD Defines additional, optional levels of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for Level 2 “Expert Infantry” are listed in blue. Requirements for Level 3 “Centurion” are listed in red. Please visit the FISD web site for a full description of these standards. Special Notes: EVA foam & Similar materials are not approvable. Blasters are not required for legion membership per our weapons policy. A Blaster is required for level 2 and above. Armor is scaled proportionately to the wearer. 3D printed components must have no visible print lines and must be smooth for a realistic appearance. This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type. This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum. GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum. Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval. Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume. Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet Lenses are smoky brown or gray in color. They may be bubble in shape or flat and must be sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer's eyes. A single silver aerator/mic tip is on the lower left side of the wearer's chin. The frown is solid black and covered in a black hexagonal mesh pattern that extends to the tears. Each tear (area beneath the corners of eye lenses) is solid black. Seven recessed tube stripes are present on each side of the helmet. Two clip greeblies are present over the traps on the side. Two clip greeblies are present on the top of the helmet, parallel to the trap greeblies. Along the base of the helmet, a black stripe runs from the side of the helmet and across the back to the other side. There is a slight groove that circles the helmet, above the brow. There is a slight groove that circles the helmet along the bottom and over the chin. A brow of solid black material spans from the traps over the lenses. Directly below the traps toward the base of the helmet is a small trapezoidal stripe. A visor mounted over the eye lens is painted medium red, consistent in appearance with reference materials Visor contains a recessed square at the wearer's left temple Visor contains an arched "ear" on the right side with attached vertical antenna that is painted white A curved seam runs horizontally, low on the sides of the visor OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): The seven recessed tube stripe slots on each side of the helmet are fully cut out. Neckseal Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. No hair or skin should be visible around the neck area. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Ideally, the neckseal shall have 11 ribs. The neckseal has a glossy finish. Chest Plate The chest plate overlaps the abdominal plate. The center-top of the chest plate is recessed and black on the side and upward facing edges. A smaller clasp greeblie shall be present on each side of the chest, just inside a small indented area the size of the greeblie. There is a slight groove running vertical on each lateral side of the chest that angles toward the center. Six recessed black ovals are on the wearer's right side, left of the greeblie. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Grooves on sides of chest should show clear separation. Six recessed black ovals are cut out and backed with black material. Back/Yoke The back plate contains a “O II” design, and the O is black in color. There are no visible seams on the back/yoke. The yoke portion extends over the wearer's shoulders and curves under the armpits. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): A support tab extending from the outside top arch of the yoke shall be present. The support tab should be of a sturdy material, white in color. Shoulder Pauldron An ornament with 5 medium red panels and a black base made of rigid material is worn over both shoulders, proportional to the wearer and consistent in appearance with reference materials The pauldron covers both shoulders and extends across the wearer's back The pauldron is joined in the front, center by a black section with 3 grey panels Thermal Detonator The thermal detonator mounting plate sits under the back plate and rests above the belt. The control panel is black. The righthand recessed end cap is black. The lefthand end cap extends from the detonator assembly and is black all around the cylinder as well as the end surface. A white stripe is present around the end of the cylinder that extends slightly onto the circular surface. A visible seam is allowed between the cylinder and backing plate. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The slot that runs across the top of the detonator shall have a black decal or be painted black at the bottom of the groove. Shoulder Gaskets Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges. The shoulder gaskets must cover all exposed areas under the shoulder bell, between the bicep and chest, and between bicep and back. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Gaskets shall be made of rubber. Fabric gaskets are not acceptable. Shoulder Bells One on each shoulder. The shoulders are considered effectively symmetrical. They may be worn interchangeably on the left and right shoulders. Shoulders have small round extension at the top under the bell itself that butts up against the yoke. Biceps Biceps have one seam that faces forward, and a seam on the inside of the arm. The rest of the bicep must be seamless. A clip greeblie is present low and across the seam. Two black ovals are present on the outside-facing side of the bicep. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Trapezoid detail and ridges in bicep must be present (small detailed section). The inner seam should be overlapped construction. Seams can be fixed or functional. Elbow Gaskets Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges. The elbow gaskets must cover all exposed areas between the bicep and forearm. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Gaskets shall be made of rubber. Fabric gaskets are not acceptable. Forearms Forearms shall have a ridged rail, similar to a picatinny, embedded on the inside of the forearm, roughly covered 1/3rd by a box shape. Forearms shall have a box on the bottom the wrist end. Each box shall have a single black square in the lower inside corner. Each forearm shall have two 'clasp greeblies' on the outside facing surface, near the wrist. Detail box includes black rectangle on small edge perpendicular and closest to wrist. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Forearm wrist box should be separate pieces, affixed to forearms. Forearm top plate is not attached at front of wrists. Gloves/Handplates Are black with white palm, thumb and forefinger. Extend underneath the forearm. White area is made from leather or leather-like material. Handplates are rigid square boxes and the hand plates are mounted securely over the back of the glove. The recessed oval detail is aligned with the index finger of each hand. A black decal or paint may be used to emulate the recessed oval detail. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Glove palm must have black stitching. Abdomen Section The abdomen section must wrap around the wearer's body without a visible seam. The abdomen has 7 boxes attached that match the order and placement shown against the armor. The large box has a small black recessed square on the lower left to the wearer. The second box to the right of the wearer has a small black recessed rectangle near the top. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The boxes should sit against the abdominal plate with minimal to no gaps. OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): The seams between the abdominal armor and the 7 boxes should not be filled. Codpiece The codpiece sits below the abdomen and under the belt. Posterior armor The posterior armor sits below the abdomen and under the belt. The top portion of the part shown is hidden by the belt and used to connect the plate to the abdomen armor. Belt The belt is ribbed and made from a rubber or a rubber like material. The width of the belt is approximately 2" (50mm). Five white rectangular boxes and one pouch sit on the belt. There are 2 horizontal boxes on the front, on each side of the center. They are painted white on the outside half and black on the inside half. There are 2 vertical boxes on the right of the wearer. There is a large vertical black pouch with a white cover behind the left side of the wearer. A small black cloth pouch is worn on the left side and hides the buckle or remaining belt material. Undersuit An undergarment must be worn such that the space between the thighs and the belt shows a black material. The black material may be shiny or matte. The reference photo shows the type used on screen but is not required for basic approval. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): The shorts area of the undersuit should be shiny. Thighs There are seams on the inside and outside of the thighs. A clip greeblie is present high and across the outside seams of each thigh. The right outside thigh to the wearer includes a base for a holster (holster must be present). OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Holster must be shown to be Functional. OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): The inner seam should be overlapped construction. Seams can be fixed or functional. Knee Gaskets Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges. The knee gaskets must cover all exposed areas between the thigh and shin. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Gaskets shall be made of rubber. Fabric gaskets are not acceptable. Knee Plates The knee plates mirror each other and are placed evenly between the thigh and the shin. Convex edge of knee plate faces upward. Shins There are seams on the inside and outside of the shins, with the opening on the inside. A clip greeblie is present high and across the outside seams of each shin. The wearer's left outside shin includes two vertical thin boxes that are seamless. There is a rounded rectangle at the bottom outer front of each shin, which is visible above the spat. The recessed area is black. Spats The spats wrap around the lower ankle, just below the black ankle rectangles. The spats are enclosed on the outside of the ankle with a greeblie that overlaps the open side. There is a visible seam on the inside of the ankle. Boots The boots are above-ankle height, and made of white leather or leather-like material. There is a seam down both sides of the front that swoops out to the side of the foot. There is a vertical zipper on the inside that spans the height of the boot. There is a black flat sole with no heel. No buckles or laces. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use. F-11D Blaster Blaster may be scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster. Blaster may have a sling attached. Details to be painted black, white and silver per reference photos. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Rear sight is painted black white. D-ring mount is painted silver, if D ring is present it should be rectangular in shape and painted black 3D printed blasters can not contain visible print lines and must be sanded smooth for a more realistic appearance. OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Working green light in the Hengstler counter and working front torch are required. Front handle must be movable.

Bumping this thread - what else is needed before moving forward with CRL development?

Thank you, @Doggydoc and @Deployment Officer Team. I appreciate your valid feedback and am glad I was able to be approved with it in mind. A lot of time and energy was put into this suit and those photos, and I appreciate @KC Grim and @equuspolo's assistance with my submission. I'll make some tweaks and we'll leave room for improvement at Centurion.

With respect, if the costume is approvable and complies with the CRL as written, please approve it. Future applicants can note your feedback and I will watch for that very minor adjustment should I decide to pursue Centurion.

Lot #169 Star Wars ILM-Made Stormtrooper Appearance Costume Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 USD Starting Bid $1,000 Buyer's Premium 28% - Shipping, taxes and additional fees may apply. A complete original promotional Stormtrooper ensemble, complete with undersuit, outer parts, blaster, helmet, size 9 boots, size 11 boots, packing list, "Character Appearance User's Guide", and touring road case. This costume was one of 36 created by Industrial Light & Magic in 1995 as a promotional tool for the Fox video release of the original trilogy in that same year. As a striking marketing tool, two Stormtroopers would escort Darth Vader, who was built and assembled by Don and Anna Bies. These costumes were designed to travel around the world, fitting within their custom road cases, to promote the release at various events. This Fox video release would mark the last time that the original trilogy films were available in a non-Special Edition format. When promotional touring was complete for the 1995 project, the 36 costumes were used for a variety of purposes. This Stormtrooper ensemble eventually made its way back to the spotlight in a 1999 skit about The Phantom Menace on the Late Show with David Letterman (CBS Productions, 1995). Includes a thank you note stating "Thanks so much!!! XX Late Show" Accompanied by an unopened 1995 VHS box set of the original trilogy films in their original release format. Proceeds from this auction support the initiative to build The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia which will bring together four of the world’s largest Star Wars collections, combining 1.5 million objects, to create a unique, over-the-top, fun fan experience in a NEW PUBLIC MUSEUM that will offer a galactic range of exhibits, programs, and amenities that will INSPIRE and SERVE the world. See TheSagaMuseum.org for more information. Accompanied by a Certificate of Provenance from The Saga Museum. Dimensions: Road Case: 33 x 28 x 15.5 inches Category: Costumes/Clothing, The Saga Museum Provenance: From the Collection at Rancho Obi-Wan, the Guinness World Record Certified "Largest Collection of Star Wars Memorabilia", Originally Donated by Lucasfilm Ltd.

https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/items/1995695/star-wars-a-new-hope-screen-used-stormtrooper-helmet Lot #5 Star Wars: A New Hope Screen-Used Stormtrooper Helmet Estimate $200,000 - $300,000 USD Starting Bid $50,000 Buyer's Premium 28% ,- Shipping, taxes and additional fees may apply. An original Stormtrooper helmet screen-used in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Lucasfilm Ltd., 1977). This helmet recently has been exhibited as a highlight item at the "DEFENDING AMERICA AND THE GALAXY: STAR WARS AND SDI" exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library from February 2 - September 30, 2024. After extensive research, examination and analysis conducted by leading Star Wars helmet authentication experts who have consulted with Lucasfilm Archives, as well as Julien's in-house Hollywood memorabilia specialists, it has been determined that this helmet is an original stunt helmet used during the production of Star Wars: A New Hope. This helmet is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a "Sandtrooper" helmet (though some helmets from Tunisia were later reused on other sets for non-Tatooine scenes). Only six stunt helmets are known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections - this being one of the six. This specific example was gifted to a film crew member who worked on Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (Lucasfilm Ltd., 1980). Due to the unpredictable vacuum forming casting methodology employed by Shepperton Design Studios when fabricating the Stormtrooper helmets for Star Wars, and the face's eyes and "teeth" needing to be hand-cut, one at a time, each helmet resulted in unique and distinctive individualized facial features. These features have historically become determining factors in authenticating original screen-used Stormtrooper helmets. The material used on this specific helmet is the original, vintage, khaki-green HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) vacuum formed plastic material used by Shepperton Design Studios in 1976. During its restoration, this helmet also exhibited the original off-white / ivory white colored paint utilized during its original fabrication at Shepperton Design Studios within its crevices. This helmet had previously undergone some form of apparent restoration at one point, following the production of Star Wars: A New Hope, but not to its full potential. This helmet was carefully restored by renowned Star Wars historian, motion picture prop & wardrobe restoration expert and artisan Gino Sabatino. It was meticulously brought back down to its original muted khaki-green HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) vacuum-formed plastic components produced during the pre-production of Star Wars and underwent a complete and more faithful restoration. During the original rushed construction of this specific helmet in 1976 at Shepperton Design Studios the vacuum formed plastic faceplate was cast thin and two sections had been constellated and were subsequently trimmed, either prior to production by an artisan at Shepperton Design, the Star Wars Art Department or the Costume and Wardrobe Department, or some point later, which resulted in spacing that required a stabilizing plate to be installed, which was cast from a mold taken directly off of another screen-used stormtrooper helmet faceplate. The faux ear communication devices on either side of the helmet, also cast from molds taken directly off of an original screen-used helmet ears, were affixed akin to the originals. The helmet was then custom sprayed with red primer which was matched from an original paint sample. Next the recognizable off-white / ivory white painted topcoat, also as per the originals, was applied. Authentic hand-painted details, based upon those featured on original screen-used helmets preserved in the Lucasfilm archives and in private collections, were added. Using matched paint samples, this detailing was meticulously added to the exterior of the helmet, including on the vocoder direct speaker, "teeth" and frown area (natural air vent), temples and rear of head "traps" (faux heat dispersion vents and osmotic filters) and "tears" (faux heat dispersion vents located under the eyes), and tube striping (simulated exhaust filters), and on the auditory sensors located on the center raised portion of either ear. Proper helmet accessories were installed next, including screen accurate black rubber brow and neck trim, aerator "Hovi Mix Pa2" mic tips cast off a vintage original. authentic green acetate gel lens material placed in the eye area, accurate elastic chin straps and micro-foam lining was methodically installed within the interior of the helmet.

Hey John, I think they just mean that because your profile is set to Classified, they are not able to verify your status as what sounds like a Retired 501st Member. You'll need to log in to the Holocron on 501st.com and probably provide a screenshot of your membership profile here or to a Staff member in order to be granted 501st Member status and access here on the forums. Once you troop again and are moved back to Active as a TK (should you choose to do so), you can request 501st Stormtrooper status and access and that unlocks a few more areas. Just an extra hoop to jump through since you've been inactive. Post up with any questions and good luck!

Thank you for the feedback, @Doggydoc. I have made some updates to my blaster, both noted here and in the feedback received for my TFA submission, and added new photos to my original post to demonstrate them, including a rectangular, white D-ring as noted in the current CRL.

The newer suits definitely have ribbing at the hips, I can confirm that. The older, actual Rogue One suits appear not to have. There don't seem to be quite enough differences to split out the Rogue One stormtrooper CRL from the D+ shows, but I agree that this should be optional and the text noted above removed.

Get the 12 and some Dr. Scholl's

Thanks for looking, @Deployment Officer Team! Mandatory Information Costume = Stormtrooper, The Last Jedi/The Rise of Skywalker Costume CRL Link = https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_TLJ Name = Justin R. TKID = 61490 Forum Name = TheRascalKing Legion Profile = https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=26076 Garrison/Squad = Southern California Garrison, Orange County Squad Social Media Consent = Yes Armor = Denuo Novo Helmet = Anovos, Standard TLJ Optional Information Height = 5ft 11in, or 180cm Weight = 175lbs, or 80kg Neckseal & Gaskets = Sheev's Emporium Belt Boxes = Imperial Surplus Belt Pouches = Denuo Novo and Trooperbay Thermal Detonator = 3D-printed, TLJ (Jesse M files) Holster = Dantooine Props (functional) Hand Plates = Dantooine Props Gloves = Endor Finders Undersuit shorts = Geeky Pink's Boots = Keep Trooping Blaster = Branfuhr Studios F11-D Armor Photos Helmet Off (unadjusted) Front / Back Right Side Left Side Action Pose Detail Photos Helmet Neckseal Chest Plate Back/Yoke Thermal Detonator Shoulder Gaskets Shoulder Bells Biceps Forearms Gloves/Handplates Abdomen Section Codpiece Posterior armor Belt Thighs Knee Gaskets & Plates Shins Spats Boots Optional Accessories F-11D Blaster

Hey Dan - please check out the threads below for guidance on how your photos should look and what info you'll need to include in your post. Your arms should be hanging naturally in your photos and without your blaster (save in the Action Photo) so the DO team can better assess the fit of your armor - not grabbing your belt - you're not Vader! Good luck!

Let's goooooo! You got this dude, lookin good!

Hey @Alk3fan and welcome aboard! @Oztrooper and I are your FISD Attaches for the Southern California Garrison, Orange County Squad and both certified Armorers, so please feel free to reach out to either of us with questions or in-person help if needed here or on Facebook Messenger, in addition to these forums. We should have a Squad Armor Party coming up next month in Orange, and I have a garage workshop in Placentia you're welcome to come check out. Stay tuned to the SCG Imperial Recruits page for more info. We're all here to help!

Hey Angie - it's not really standard practice to include photos of someone else's armor in your submission and I can see this leading to confusion. The DOs will use the CRL and screen reference in their review and do not need these additional images, so I would suggest removing them for clarity. Good luck with your submission!

That should be a decent machine to print - enclosed and able to be heated are important for many of the better materials. Lots of debate on the topic, but ASA's UV resistance is generally negated by the fact that you're going to have to paint the whole suit anyways and it's a little more expensive and harder to print than ABS. PETG can be a little more flexible but can be "sticky"/stringy/hard to print at times as well. Depends on what you and your machine are comfortable with printing but ABS has been a good choice for me and is generally an industry standard. Carbon PLA can be brittle and less heat resistant so I'd stay way from it. The better your machine is calibrated, the less sanding you'll need to do, but be prepared to do a TON of sanding and surface prep just due to the surface area a full set of armor represents alone. There should be no visible print lines anywhere for you to be approved. I'd look at @MikeRadness's EIB submission thread for some tips and @BigJasoni's printed build thread as well to get an idea of what you're on for, though it was much harder years ago when the available files weren't as good. Research is key!

It is not a very accurate model, unfortunately. I would look at Mr. Paul's files, PewPewCraft, or Akira Yuming, all of which are a little better. Printing an entire wearable suit and painting it is a HUGE undertaking though and much more difficult than building a vac-formed ABS ANH kit. It should also be done in ABS or PETG at a minimum and sliced in as few pieces as possible, so ensure your printer has the capability to do so!

Yes, they are inside out.

It would be cool if the milestones above incorporated with the detachment logo - maybe as like a stacking bottom rocker instead of standalone shield (but same color scheme), which would allow production of non-branded stickers/patches in addition to the forum badge to be made without a merch slot. Maybe someone with time and much better photoshop ability will get my vibe... (Or "50 Troops"?) Or maybe a run of enamel pins for the major milestone badges that could be pinned through the patch or made into stickers when earned. Just some ideas - I like the intention of placing more emphasis and recognition on trooping in addition to keyboarding.