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I have the same problem with the tandy buckle here in Fresno. I try to keep up with it with Metal Glo, but the damage has been done. I buffed it before too. May have to check out wampa wear's belt myself.
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I've seen boots with gussets approved, even to L3, but they were hardly noticeable. Those look more like stretch panels and are much larger. That coupled with the fact they are synthetic, I would keep looking.
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If there is a kid dressed like a rebel, especially Lukes and pilots, I always shake my fist at them and growl "Stop blowing up Deathstars! They're EXPENSIVE! Now we have to build ANOTHER ONE!"
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Why didn't you just order this one?
http://cosplaysky.com/star-wars-imperial-officer-olive-green-costume-uniform.html
That one was not up to 501st standards back in December, only the black one had those "deluxe" features. I'm glad they updated it
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HERE is the link to the deluxe version. It shows the black uniform; you must specify olive fabric clearly and repeatedly in the notes and in all email dealings with them, and they should get it right. http://cosplaysky.com/star-wars-imperial-officer-uniform-costume-deluxe-version-new.html
The reason I say that is they went through the whole process on mine and still made it black after repeat emails and requesting matching fabric, they need to be told GREEN GREEN GREEN! Then they will give you the right one
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Yes, those boots will not be approved, and don't look very high quality for the price. Make sure to tell Cosplaysky you want the Deluxe version in Olive Green fabric, and they SHOULD apply the 501st standards automatically. I have noticed if you add too many notes, they can become confused, especially with the language barrier. Those measurements are the most important part, and if you can, provide them in centimeters and tell them you are doing so; one less conversion cuts out that possible mistake at least. Good luck mate!
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The thing I notice about surplus Soviet boots from reenacting is they only fit a certain number of people. The soles are not very wide, and the boot shafts are standard length and could be too tall or too short depending on the wearer. They also only go up to a max of 16 1/2 inch width on the calves, which did not work for me at all. But if you are in that magic place of having US men's size 7 to 10, you are 5 foot 6 to 5 foot 10 tall, and have normal foot width and lean weight, they are perfect. Not many in the US are built to half starved Soviet soldier standards!
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I've been in 501st as IOC over a year and just got my "perfect" boots last week. I started with Funtasmas, as many do. My problem was 10 EEE widths and 18 1/2 inch calf! The zipper is unsightly but I gotta say pretty convenient for getting on and off easily at troops. The vinyl they are made of will break down on you and you will need to replace them eventually; worst case the blasted zipper breaks on you and they become garbage. All worth it to start trooping at less than 50 for footwear. You get what you pay for. Hope that helps!
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http://www.wampawear.com/or www.farawaycreations.com
both are excellent jumpsuits made to level 3 requirements
custom suits are made by www.cosplaysky.com but require some minor modifications
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I ordered my Line officer on the 28th of June before I joined up here but reading these posts is making me nervous, oh well fingers crossed on the subject of hats does anyone know if the ones made by Jedi robe are any good?
If that thumbnail is their hat, I'm not impressed. It seems short in the crown, the bill is...off, and the general shape and construction is shoddy. There are easy options here in these forums for a superior custom hat.
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The highest rank seen on screen for black uniformed officers is Commander, single row 4 blue 2 amber tiles.
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Thanks! Yeah between the IOC Meet Up and Swag Trade at Anaheim I got most of the ones I wanted for my jacket; never found the Crewman one. I scored some cool stuff though, just not much IOC stuff out there. I have spaces left on there for our new squad patches coming out as South Valley Squad was made official this week!
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Yeah looking nice man! I did up a black Dickie's eisenhower jacket myself. I have a tan safari vest coming for RL patches, and for warm weather I have a black polo I put my detachment patches on.
Sound off, Officers! How do you display or wear your IOC swag????
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Awesome! Dig the overcoat!
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If I need extra fabric ordered for a hat, how much should I request? Is half a yard enough? Or should I be safe and ask for a yard?
More like 2 yards. I have a medium sized head and ordered one yard, making it slightly difficult for Gina to make my hat i'm sure. At least get 1.5 yards!
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He's saying they are out of fabric, which is news indeed! Many of us have started as crewman and staff officers and then worked our way up to line. Olive uniform is probably the most difficult to get done correctly in the detachment. I would say don't rush it, wait until you can get a quality line officer together. If done quickly the effect can be quite shabby looking. Start with boots! Get on the list at Clothears, if you want to be in 501st by November start with a staff officer or crewman. Patience will pay off!
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those should be good, just make sure to get as close to your size aspossible. Returns will be difficult with your arrangement!
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As long as you don't mind that they are completely fur lined! Those are the German Airforce winter boots lined in fur. That would definitely be warmer but not fun in summer i'd expect!
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Those are absolutely correct for Warrant Officer/Crewman/Naval Trooper up to Level 3. My concern would be the condition; the wrinkles in the leather on the boot shafts looks to be damage from water, and made need extensive restoration beyond a shoe shine. I have seen size 57 numerous times, i'd keep looking.
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I'm going to be placing an order with them in the next few weeks. Tony, you mentioned that there are problems with the hat. Can you elaborate? I would love to get some details if possible.
The biggest question about the hat and costume: Is it an approvable costume/hat?
No, the hat isn't. Don't bother, you can get a custom hat in the sales-ongoing projects section of these forums. Their uniform IS absolutely approvable. However, Cosplaysky's hat dimensions are big and wonky, and are not worth trying to rework them. If you're going staff officer you can get a black hat easy, if doing olive you need to ask Cosplaysky for extra material and they will charge 30 a yard.
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Legoland Opening 6.6.2015 Günzburg/Germany:
THIS IS OUTSTANDING! EXCELLENT LOOKING!
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This thread is awesome! I'd love to see more pictures of Tarkins in action!!!
General Tagge belt boxes
in The Officer's Lounge
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Tagge, Motti, pretty much all the senior officers except for Tarkin in the conference room have horizontal belt boxes, a detail only used in ANH.