TK Commander

[Turtle84]

So the last thread I have read about 501st armor requirements for the TKC was dated in 2009. I have ordered an AP helmet and plan on ordering a FX kit for the armor. Was just wondering if the 501st was still running with the idea that all that was needed was a paint job?

[Daetrin[Admin]]

Pretty much if all you want to achieve is 501st acceptance. You can find the official and signed off CRL at http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_commander

 

If you want to dial it up a notch, going Expert Infantryman isn't really all that much more work. ;-)

[dashrazor]

the base requirements are pretty much the same (ANH stunt with correct paint markings), it is the EIB and centurion standards that have changed for the most part . for the EI centurion the armor is ROTJ style (any make of armor can be made to this style) like the boss said, its not much more work

 

great to see another TKC in the works!

[Turtle84]

I stand corrected, the helmet I ordered is an RT-Mod. This won't be a problem will it?

[Daetrin[Admin]]

Yup. Pretty much every kit can be done for every costume. It's just how you assemble & paint it wth regards for 501st standards.

 

If you want to go EI or Centurion, then some kits lend themselves to this costume better than others, e.g. JoeR's ROTJ will be easier out of the box than say an AM.

[Turtle84]

I really think my biggest problem with going EI would be the belt, O2 canister, holster, and potentially the shoulder bells (then again that's pretty much all there is to it).

[Turtle84]

 

What do you guys think?

Edited September 18, 2021 by gmrhodes13
photo updated

[fett 4 real]

Pretty sure but the ears should have bumps, and I dont really see them present on them

[Darth Voorhees[501st]]

They should have bumps on the grey areas like Fett4real stated...BUT for basic 501st what you have there is fine. Thats a nice bucket

[dashrazor]

your really going to need to contact RT-Mod for a new set of ears those will not pass.. email him at [email protected]

[Turtle84]

Yeah I noticed that when the helmet arrived. Thanks for the address Mason.

[Turtle84]

How would I go about adding on the new bumps? Should I try to shave down what is currently on the helmet and then add the bumps or would I be able to just put them on the existing space?

[seantrooper[TK]]

contacting a maker for a new set of ears would be your best bet Just replace the ones you already have as modding them would be too difficult and not look as good as new ears.

[Turtle84]

Yeah I e-mailed the address Mason sent me last night. I'm just concerned about the already raised portion of the ears. I don't want the ears to stick out way too far. I am thinking about probably sanding them down. Any comments/suggestions?