Imperial Armored Commando WIP

[SpeirsMD]

Hey guys, I'm planning on joining my local garrison as the current GML is a buddy of mine and convinced me to apply so I thought I'd go for the Imperial Armored Commando.

 

I'm a member of the Galactic Armory patreon and decided to go with their files, but as I was currently post-processing the helmet I decided to buy Big Fred's STL files and continue from there since I'm planning on illuminating my armour with LEDs and Big Fred's files are way easier to do so with. As I was checking the CRLs I noticed that the nose part of Galactic Armory's helmet doesn't have the stripe things so I decided to model my own but I don't know I might reprint the helmet using Fred's files? But I spoke with my GML buddy and he says GA's helmet does follow the CRLs.

https://imgur.com/a/zM5bh9Z

I'd love to hear some feedback from you guys, thank you so much in advance!

 

[Sly11[Admin]]

Welcome to FISD Speirs!

 

Definitely spend time researching the info we have in this section.

There are only a couple of members who have built this costume so far, and I'm sure they will chime in with their insights of building this very cool costume.

 

François build thread is well detailed but do look at all the build threads to ss how others have made things work.

 

Good luck with your build and enjoy the journey.

 

 

As a side note, be aware that some of the images in the gallery of a production suit are slightly different from what made it to screen in the end.

The CRL is built off of the final as seen in the show product, so that's where you need to focus.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

9 hours ago, SpeirsMD said:

Hey guys, I'm planning on joining my local garrison as the current GML is a buddy of mine and convinced me to apply so I thought I'd go for the Imperial Armored Commando.

 

I'm a member of the Galactic Armory patreon and decided to go with their files, but as I was currently post-processing the helmet I decided to buy Big Fred's STL files and continue from there since I'm planning on illuminating my armour with LEDs and Big Fred's files are way easier to do so with. As I was checking the CRLs I noticed that the nose part of Galactic Armory's helmet doesn't have the stripe things so I decided to model my own but I don't know I might reprint the helmet using Fred's files? But I spoke with my GML buddy and he says GA's helmet does follow the CRLs.

https://imgur.com/a/zM5bh9Z

I'd love to hear some feedback from you guys, thank you so much in advance!

 

Firstly folks in the UK can not see Imgur images so a few of us have used different free image hosts, I'm currently using Flickr. To add images to your post you need the "direct link" or full file extension, ie: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp 

 

In this reference there are two ridged areas, also lines under the eyes, not shown in the CRL

 

And here

 

 

 

[SpeirsMD]

9 hours ago, Sly11 said:

Welcome to FISD Speirs!

 

Definitely spend time researching the info we have in this section.

There are only a couple of members who have built this costume so far, and I'm sure they will chime in with their insights of building this very cool costume.

 

François build thread is well detailed but do look at all the build threads to ss how others have made things work.

 

Good luck with your build and enjoy the journey.

 

 

As a side note, be aware that some of the images in the gallery of a production suit are slightly different from what made it to screen in the end.

The CRL is built off of the final as seen in the show product, so that's where you need to focus.

 

Thanks brother, glad to be here! Yeah I ran the Galactic Armory bucket past my GML buddy and he says it passes the CRLs with some slight modifications but Big Fred's honestly does look more screen accurate which makes me want to reprint the whole thing with his files. Just wanted a little input from the hive mind here. Thanks for the advice!

[SpeirsMD]

9 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

Firstly folks in the UK can not see Imgur images so a few of us have used different free image hosts, I'm currently using Flickr. To add images to your post you need the "direct link" or full file extension, ie: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp 

 

In this reference there are two ridged areas, also lines under the eyes, not shown in the CRL

 

And here

 

 

 

 

Oh shoot I didn't know that about imgur in the UK

 

So basically Galactic Armory's major difference with the CRL model is the nose area which doesn't have the stripey bits here

 

 

So I 3d modeled my own

 

 

I ran it by the GML and he says it's ok with the CRLs bit I dunno I'm honestly contemplating reprinting with Big Fred's files

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

14 hours ago, SpeirsMD said:

 

Oh shoot I didn't know that about imgur in the UK

 

So basically Galactic Armory's major difference with the CRL model is the nose area which doesn't have the stripey bits here

 

 

So I 3d modeled my own

 

 

I ran it by the GML and he says it's ok with the CRLs bit I dunno I'm honestly contemplating reprinting with Big Fred's files

If your GML is happy you can not worry about it, BUT if you have armor OCD like many of us do there are a few areas could be improved.

 

Extra rigged piece on the bottom of the nose, there is also a raised curve area between not flat. You may also notice the top of the nose it at a point not straight.

Lastly the lines on the upper areas under the eyes.

 

[SpeirsMD]

1 hour ago, gmrhodes13 said:

If your GML is happy you can not worry about it, BUT if you have armor OCD like many of us do there are a few areas could be improved.

 

Extra rigged piece on the bottom of the nose, there is also a raised curve area between not flat. You may also notice the top of the nose it at a point not straight.

Lastly the lines on the upper areas under the eyes.

 

 

Yup I've got that dang armour OCD. I think I'll move forward with this just for application purposes but then print an extra bucket using Fred's files so this one has a friend 😃