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Not really though we do try and match what was seen on screen, the clip colour differs for movies. OT had brass clips Rogue one and Solo had silver.

Mazcave is a top notch maker. Very high quality. I highly recommend.

Hello, 
 
So I'm currently attempting to build my ISB Ver. 3 costume and came across a costume maker on Etsy. MazCav
 
It comes with everything except the boots, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this costume maker?
Good, Bad and the Ugly?
 

Some captures from the game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In light of the new unit being added to BF2, I say we get the ball rolling on research!

I have been discussing with my local 501 and need further help, I have been looking for boots for my officer uniform and was told rubber boots were not approvable but on a post in here I saw where someone was using rubber boots. Can someone clarify that for me and maybe direct me to where I can get some boots that are approvable without costing me i vital organ or two

There are four kinds of makeup one can choose from for an alien race character such as Thrawn. Grease paint, Cream makeup,  Water Activated face paint and Alcohol Activated Paint. Below is a brief explanation of each type along with tips and external links. 
 
Grease Paint
Named after the petrolatum content, grease paint has remained an industry standard since the 1920s. Grease paints are highly pigmented, apply smoothly and don’t require a lot of product to cover the entire face. It is applied with a clean, dry makeup sponge for best results. It feels heavy and well, greasy on the face at first but the color payoff is worth it. The most important caveat is that it MUST be set with translucent powder or it will smear and transfer to clothing. For the love of the Empire, SET YOUR GREASE PAINT. You will certainly ruin your white uniform if you don’t. 
 
Cream Makeup
Cream makeup can be found in any party store and is the cheapest and easiest of the three to apply. It can be applied with fingers, brushes or sponges and doesn’t require water to activate the pigment. It is prone to smudging and doesn’t have nearly the same durability as grease paint. It also needs to be set with a powder or setting spray.  If you’ve never experimented with theatre makeup before and want to test it out, grab some cheap cream makeup. If you don’t set your greasepaint, it will look and feel like cheap, slippery cream makeup and nobody wants that. 
 
Water Activated Paint
Brands like Mehron’s Paradise Paint and Ben Nye MagiCake are highly pigmented and have a minimal learning curve. Until you add water via brush or makeup sponge, it stays in a dry cake form. Don't add too much water or it will get runny and look uneven. Water activated paint can be layered to create a more vibrant color but it is very hard to blend, as it dries quickly. Building color is necessary for an opaque result, unlike grease or cream makeup, which requires minimal layering. A popular, inexpensive brand often used by cosplayers is called Snazaroo.
 
Alcohol Activated Paint - Info generously provided by @Tentayena 
This can be either airbrushed or sponged on, depending on your skill level, and it's liquid, so colors can be mixed if the available color isn't satisfactory. I usually will add a teeny bit of dark blue to their lighter blue as a base, then tint it darker for the base shading before I contour with powder. 
 
Alcohol activated makeup functions similarly to water based only the paints become activated by 99% Isopropyl Alcohol instead of water. This type of makeup is what you'll see on television and films, as it is extremely long-wearing and the color payoff can't be beat. I myself have never used it, but this guide looks helpful for those interested in trying this type of makeup out! 
 
Regardless of how well you know your way around a makeup palette, skincare is the most important step. If you don’t wash your face before applying makeup, it will not last very long and you will be sad an hour or two into your troop. Oily skin types might want to steer clear of grease paint, as it tends to clog pores. All these types of makeup can be removed with soap and water, or makeup remover wipes. 
 
For best results…
Wash (shave if necessary) and moisturize the face with an oil free moisturizer before applying makeup Always use clean sponges and brushes  Test your makeup at least once in case you need to troubleshoot All makeup will last longer if it is sealed with a spray sealer like Ben Nye Final Seal All setting powder should be white or translucent   
External Links...
Ben Nye Grease Paints
Kryolan Products
Mehron Products
Eulenspiegel paints  Thanks to @Steven for pointing this brand out to me! 
Skin Illustrator for Alcohol Based Makeup
Tutorial for Airbrushing Makeup
Red Carpet FX Range of Primers and Sealers
European Body Art
WolfeFX Makeup Thanks @Mitthrawnuruodo for this brand! 
 
 
 
 

Is the Cosplaysky Imperial Security Bureau Officer costume 501st approvalble from Cosplaysky or are there lots of changes required?
 
What is the difference in the Officer Hat from Version 1-3? I've read the CRL and they all say the same thing, version 1, 2 and 3.
 
Where is the best place to find boots?

In m opinion you can use any accent you want. Sometimes it's an american one. Sometimes it's an English one. Eli vanto has a kinda southern twang in his accent according to the thrawn audiobook. So say just go with what you're most comfortable with. Lol

Here's a few of my Faves:
My own personal detail of troopers.

On Scarif beach:

Chillin like a Villin #FlowerPower #DatFilterTho

Here's a few of my Faves:
My own personal detail of troopers.

On Scarif beach:

Chillin like a Villin #FlowerPower #DatFilterTho

Here's a few of my Faves:
My own personal detail of troopers.

On Scarif beach:

Chillin like a Villin #FlowerPower #DatFilterTho

Adding on to what Jaunty said. You could try to analyze the politics in Star Wars, but that shouldn't mean you need to personify it accurately. After all we are bad guys doing good. Emphasis on the good not the bad. If anything, our character should be a parody of the real empire. All in good fun. It's nice seeing a star wars debate where fans aren't at eachother's throats. Lol

Here's a few of my Faves:
My own personal detail of troopers.

On Scarif beach:

Chillin like a Villin #FlowerPower #DatFilterTho

Here's a few of my Faves:
My own personal detail of troopers.

On Scarif beach:

Chillin like a Villin #FlowerPower #DatFilterTho

I think once my other projects are out of the way I will give it a go

Hi there! No, it's the black tunic but I don't know what kind of light was interfering with the photo...My line officer is Cosplaysky you would really notice if it was the green one
 

You are my Hero !!!!! I have been bothering my wife Emma about sacrificing some of her life to come up with a pattern and design for me

Hey Pedro, I think you put pics of your line officer tunic by accident! Other than that, Good Luck, my friend!

I have been wanting to do this for ages well done

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!

No problem. Take your time. There's no rush. Good luck!! 

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.  
 
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,

Hello Kalei,
 
I will be looking at this submission this week. There are some things I need to clarify first and then I will get back to you regarding this submission. Thank you for your patience.

Oh I should have said if they need extra pictures I have a 7ft by 9ft screen that we can use for pictures.