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    ID-51575 Requesting Executor Certification

    in Withdrawn Requests

    Posted


    Hello Kalei,
     
    I have now reviewed your submission for an Executor promotion for your R1 ISB Officer.
     
    Overall, I think you have a great looking uniform. I’ve always liked the look of the ISB officers. However, before I can promote you to Executor, there are some things that would need to be improved upon:
     
    • The image of the front of your tunic does not work. Could you please repost the image so I can see the front of the tunic, most importantly, the circumference seam
    • Could you please provide a top down image of your belt buckle showing that there is a slight horizontal curve to it
    • There is one improvement I’d like to request for your Executor promotion. Your jodhpurs do not have stirrups attached. I’d highly recommend putting those on to prevent the bunching of the pants at the top of the boots. This will result in a much crisper and sharper look that we expect all of our Executor and Imperator officers to achieve
    • Unfortunately, looking at your boots, we feel that they don’t quite fit right. There appears to be significant bunching on the boots (see below) that should not be there. This may require the boots to be replaced or modified to fit better.  
    TqBw3rU.jpg
     
    The one last thing I’ll mention, which is a weird thing with the current CRL, is that the code disk on your hat has a notch. The Executor requirements clearly state that there should be a notch. However, the Imperator (L3) requirement states “Code disk exactly matches screen-used prop.” If you read right under the Rogue One specific requirements, it mentions that the code disk on the hat should not have a notch. This would be required for an Imperator application, if you chose to pursue this route.
     
    I think if these pics and improvements can be made, we can definitely clear this promotion. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to ask me. Good luck!!

    Cheers,


    Thank you so much for everything! Now I know what I need to improve. The boots I kinda already knew. It might take me a while but I'll sort these out. Thanks again!

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    ID-51575 Requesting Executor Certification

    in Withdrawn Requests

    Posted

    Hello Kalei,
     
    I am currently on vacation, so it will take me some time to get around to looking at this submission. In the meantime, it would be most helpeful if you could post the pictures in the first post instead of linking to a Google drive link. I use an image hosting site called Imgur. To post a picture, you can then click Insert other media in the lower right corner, then click Insert image from URL. If you then copy the Image address from Imgur and paste it there, you can then post the images.
     
    Thanks,
    Oh thanks! I'll do that.

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    Mixed Grand Admiral

    in Rebels

    Posted

    On 6/17/2018 at 10:55 AM, DarthFunk83 said:

    Officially for the 501st, no. However, for regular cosplay that you just want to wear... Sure. But you'd never be able to wear it at 501st events 

    DarthFunk is correct. None of us can stop you from making that costume you want. But as far as getting it approved so you can troop in it won't be possible. It's completely up to you of course. I also wanted to make a more realistic Thrawn with push button rank plague and film canon code disk on the belt. But until it's featured in canon material and not counting book covers, I'll gear mines towards the CRL.

    How to better present myself as an officer?

    in The Officer's Lounge

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Keever said:

    I've got a Staff Officer build, but I'm the only 501st member within 200 km (120 miles) of here, so quite often it's just me and a handler who's working on his first costume.  If I do find myself with no other troopers around, I've found three fun roles to play, depending on my audience and my mood.

     

    First is my "Advance Reconnaissance" duty... This one's especially fun when I'm caught having a bite to eat, or watching the local seaplanes or some such "touristy" thing.  I'll simply explain that I'm performing a routine inspection and evaluation on this system, before the Emperor commits troops to the task.  I'll follow that up with something to get people engaged, such as "You haven't seen any... Rebels... have you?" or "This <gesture at food> is wonderful, and very filling.  This will definitely keep our troops well fed.  Can I place an order for 150,000?  To go?"

    Second is my "Recruiting Duties"... if someone expresses an interest in costuming in general, and the 501st in specific, I'll switch over to "Really?  I'm actually here to bolster our ranks in this system!  Do you have any experience operating AT-STs?  No?  How about Z-74 Speeder Bikes?  Can you program a Gonk droid?  Have you ever considered becoming a Stormtrooper?"

    Finally, especially if there's kids who are a bit wary or concerned, I approach within about 3 metres of them or so, and (in that "little kid whispering but not really" voice), confess that I've gotten lost from my squad, and ask if the child if they or their parents have seen any stormtroopers.  I did this to one kid, and his older sister immediately pointed down the street and said she'd seen Darth Vader "over there".  Knowing there was no Vader around, I tried to look worried, looking for Vader, and I overheard her tell her brother "He's a bad guy!  We're Rebels, like Jyn and K2!  Shhh!"

    Hope that helps give some ideas for if you're caught without your squad.  :D

    This is some great material! You've given this quite a bit of thought haven't you?

    How to better present myself as an officer?

    in The Officer's Lounge

    Posted

    24 minutes ago, Tentayena said:

    Some of the best advice I was ever given for costuming overly serious/slightly intimidating characters.
    "Head up, shoulders back, walk like you've just been sent to kill Captain America."

    It worked very well for Kylo, but I found it carried over pretty nicely for officers as well (if not better. Apparently I have a somewhat intense face if I make an attempt)

    The other piece of advice I can give is develop your officer's character! If you know who they are, what their likes and dislikes are, and how they behave, you'll have a way easier time and people get really into it. My First Order officer is really freaked out by Kylo. I've had small children try to fight him for me. It's adorable and they love it.

    I've been developing that too as I am an ISB officer. I once got a guestion from a child asking what my belt boxes were for. I answered "It's classified". Lol!

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