Quartermaster[501st] Posted March 26, 2011 Report Posted March 26, 2011 Well, I finally got a chance to strap on my armor for a quick test fit and some pics. Of course the batteries in my cmaera died after the 1st few shots, so the rest were taken with my Blackberry and the resolution isn't the greatest. Still haven't weathered the suit yet. Also plan on redoing my shoulder straps, adding the white trim ROTJ style and anything else called for in the CRL's so I can eventually submit for EI. I think I have enough to get 501st approval. Just wanted to share a few shots of the 1st suit up. Quote
Quartermaster[501st] Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks for the positive feedback guys! Quote
stevechewbacca[501st] Posted March 26, 2011 Report Posted March 26, 2011 Too clean !! XD It's really good man ! Good to see another ICN Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 26, 2011 Report Posted March 26, 2011 Looks great so far, esp. that it's a test fit. If you submit now you'll probably get deferred on two things that will be mandatory to correct, and a signing notes one a few others: Two are paint related. If you look at the screen cap... 1. You'll see that the chest stripe is not correct. It should go all the way down to the bottom of the chest, and stop about 1" to 1-1/2" below the pauldron. 2. the biceps have a ring of red on the top inside of the bicep, yours do not. Some things they make allow for now but ask you revise later: 1. The front bicep stripe is narrower than what you have. 2. Bottom of thighs can probably be more tapered to fit you 3. Paint on top of thighs doesn't quite match the reference: Now, if you really want to bump the accuracy, you can... 1. Add the little rivet tab covers on the outsides of the plastic belt front 2. And the missing holster rivets to the belt: Quote
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 27, 2011 Report Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Looks great John! This is really making me want to do this build..arrgh! LOL! To add to what Daetrin said..around the mic tips/vocoder area should be red as well. A darker red would be better also. Edited March 27, 2011 by Darth Voorhees Quote
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 28, 2011 Report Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) John is going to make the corrections mentioned, but did point out the first pic posted on the CRL was of someones suit, and his is a dead on match for that. Apparently that persons suit is based off the action figure. We should try and be more clear on these things so that this doesnt happen to someone else. I dont think the pics of that persons suit should have been on the CRL if they were based on the action figure, (unless it was an option to go in)since the game preceded the figure, and the game is where the character originated. Or, if that version is acceptable, it should be an option, and Johns suit should be fine. I cleared his suit as is, but recommended he do the changes mentioned as i think the main reference should be the game, not the figure. John always does nice, together builds, so im confident he will meet the new standards. Again, John, great work my fellow ECG brother! EDIT: Type-o Edited March 28, 2011 by Darth Voorhees Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 Hi Lou - waaay back that person was the only set of pictures we had from any member, and they've since been taken down. The Legion CRL at http://www.501st.com/crl/TK_CRL/140_Stormtrooper_ICN/index140.php has always shown the correct images, and I apologize that we didn't get around to cleaning up the version we had on FISD until recently. Part of that reason was simply that there were no written requirments as it was all LMO call and we had a disclaimer to check with the LMO for that reason on them, and it's only been with the new LMO's that we're allowed to actually have written requirements for the CRL, and thus if you look at the current requirements lists both here & on the Legion board that they reflect this. Quote
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 Hi Lou - waaay back that person was the only set of pictures we had from any member, and they've since been taken down. The Legion CRL at http://www.501st.com...CN/index140.php has always shown the correct images, and I apologize that we didn't get around to cleaning up the version we had on FISD until recently. Part of that reason was simply that there were no written requirments as it was all LMO call and we had a disclaimer to check with the LMO for that reason on them, and it's only been with the new LMO's that we're allowed to actually have written requirements for the CRL, and thus if you look at the current requirements lists both here & on the Legion board that they reflect this. Understandable Paul, and i do see that its been taken care of. Not that i had any doubt in you, or the detachment. Just wanted to mention the observation so we wont unintentionally do something similar with another new character. I guess it was Johns timing that got him..inevitably it will happen to someone starting a costume on the cusp of reworking the CRLs. I am glad to see the new LMOs are looking to the detachments to up the game for the whole legion. Looking forward to a great 2011 with the FISD and the Legion! Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks so much for understanding. As a former GML myself it's pained me have things in limbo or a quasi-state of approval, or having to have two sets of "guides", the visual for the Legion and ours which we can't say is official either. The current LMO's have with the Legion web-team done a bang-up job of allowing us to finally get an actual requirements list that show "must haves" and "should haves" all in one place along with a pictorial guide. It's so good that once completed I can then remove having them on our site and just reference the Legion ones. Almost there - I know it's been we've been saying for a while but this time I feel like it's really going to come true. Quote
Darth Voorhees[501st] Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) I agree completely! It will be a time long remembered! ..and im sure John will do a great job fixing his armor up! Edited March 29, 2011 by Darth Voorhees Quote
Quartermaster[501st] Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Posted March 29, 2011 I will have all items fixed as well as the entire suit weathered no later than this coming weekend. Trying to finish up a pack build and some parts for a few Sandtroopers, so I am a few days behind at the moment. I will post some new pics soon. Quote
Quartermaster[501st] Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Posted April 2, 2011 Started weathering the bucket and armor. The bucket is done. Added some chipped/worn areas in the red markings. Also did a little charcoal colored acrylic wash on the entire bucket and wiped it off. I don't want to go too heavy on the weathering, just enough to give it a worn look. Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 I like it a lot You don't have to go crazy to give it a worn look, and this came out great. Quote
Navajo Bro[TK] Posted April 2, 2011 Report Posted April 2, 2011 Dude that looks fantastic! Logan loves the pictures, it's one of his favorite action figures hahaha Quote
Quartermaster[501st] Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Posted April 3, 2011 Dude that looks fantastic! Logan loves the pictures, it's one of his favorite action figures hahaha Thanks Terry! I will be sure to wear this armor to the FAAN Troop this year just for Logan! I will also bring my little HWT (AJ) so he and Logan can troop together. Quote
Quartermaster[501st] Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Worked on weathering some of the armor. Should have the rest finished up in a day or two. Lowered the vertical stripe on the chest by about 2 inches. I'm not doing anything to the bottom edge just yet as I still have to trim off the return edge and install the ROTJ style white trim. Edited April 3, 2011 by Quartermaster Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 Even if not 100%, it's certainly good enough to troop with. Looking great Quote
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