Terunis
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Hello! Nice to see you here.
Well first up is which version are you trying to get approved? There are currently 4, found here:
https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:ID_Director_Krennic
Each one has the base of the uniform the same, but the accessories will be different, such as the rank badges, requirement for a hat, etc...
Since you said you've purchased a kit, what items do you have for it so far? If you could take some pictures of the items as well and post them into this thread, we can take a look and see how far along you are before sending in for approval
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There's just something about the dark uniform isn't there? Totally understand =D I'm especially glad to see how good they make it look in Andor. Congrats on the approval, and I hope you get some good troops in with it!
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There probably is, but i don't know who. I can look into it further for you when I'm back at my computer - but i only have phone access for the next couple days while I'm on a business trip. Likely someone will step in before i get back!
But no, absolutely correct, no need to go into any adjustments on the uniform until you get an answer on the colour.
As for the approval process, i think it's worth me summarising just so you have a rough idea of the steps:
You would make an account on your local garrison forum.
Choose a CRL
Put on all elements required in the CRL - for you would be hat, jacket, jodhpurs, boots, gloves, belt, rank badge, code cylinder(s).
Take full body photos on a plain background from the front, left, right, back, without hat, and action pose.
Send photos in an email to your GML.
You will then receive your approval, or rejection with notes on what was not to standard.
There's no limit to rejection or anything to getting things approved, and rejection isn't a final thing - it just means some adjustments need to be made =)
I imagine what your GML is trying to do is eliminate the length of time it would take to approve. What would happen with your case and the colour, is the GML may not be sure the colour matches the CRL, so would seek help with it, which takes time. If you've already taken the time to get approval on the colour, that eliminates that step and makes the process much easier once you submit your application.
As for the DH17, it's up to GML discretion on what blasters are allowed on troops (within reason) so i would highly doubt there'd be an issue with actually trooping with the blaster, but you wouldn't put it in your approval photos. If that makes sense?
But this stuff comes a little later, so i apologise if I've said anything distracting from the main point!
With all that in mind, you've made an excellent start in looking into this yourself, so i just wanted to make a point of acknowledging you're on the right track with everything and doing a great job so far =) i hope with the help you get here, we'll be congratulating you on becoming a full member soon!
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Righto! Ok I can give some limited help then, but since I'm not with your local garrison or a GML, I can only give some basic advice.
Let's start with colour. Personally, the colour seems within acceptable margins, but i say this purely on what I've seen in my experience and so it carries no real weight. Lighting, background, camera, and other things contribute to perceived colour variations, and so while i agree the colour definitely isn't leaning towards the olive side, it could be more on the feldgrau. Of course, best assessment is in person, so if it's possible to meet with your GML to see it, that would settle the matter. If they are looking for an exception, i would imagine all they're looking for is command to say "this shade is acceptable for this CRL" rather than the creation of a brand new CRL, which is a rather expansive process.
I'm hoping the matter of colour can be settled by command staff when they see this thread. If they haven't replied within a week, it'll be worth reaching out with a PM.
For the hat, if you look at the CRL, it states it needs concentric stitching of at least 5 on the bill, and yours currently does not meet that from what i can tell. That being said, GMLs have access to extra discussion areas so this may have been an issue with an agreement already in place, so if your GML has no issue with it, please completely ignore my input on this.
One thing i might add - the DH17 isn't an approvable blaster for line officers at the moment, so when submitting pics for approval make sure you don't have it on!
Until someone higher steps in about the colours, it's a waiting game at the moment, but i hope I've at least helped a little in the interim. Any other general questions you have about anything please feel free =)
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Hello!
When you say it doesn't match any CRL, can you explain a little more? Did you create / purchase the uniform then try to match it to a CRL or did you intend to make it to a CRL standard? I'd like to help but I'm afraid you've been a little too vague with what exactly it is you're after. I know it may seem clear what it is you need, but there's a couple things going on here that we need to explore a little. Totally fine though by the way =) it all seems complicated at first but i promise it gets easier!
Have they said what is currently your barrier to entry? I am not a GML, but from the pics provided it appears that your hat at least does not match the criteria for the CRL. Your jacket also appears to have extra stitching visible at the front which I also think will exclude it from approval. Usually, GMLs will tell you what is not matching the CRL standard, so if you're able to let us know what info you've been given so far that would help us help you.
Has anything been said about the colour? Only asking because it seems to be the topic of your enquiry.
Coolajxl above already mentioned the colour debate, and given you some other good advice =)
Personally, the colour seems ok. I've seen so many slight variations and can't see an issue with it, but again I'm not a GML and don't have as good an eye for it as they do.
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I found it for you. I've not seen any news about her opening commissions yet, so definitely worth a message to see where she's at at the moment!
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The Denuo stuff is pretty great quality - it has a nice thickness to it which looks movie quality (for Non-Saga styles). The price has gone up, and the shipping out here to Aus is a bit of a killer, but if you did decide to go with it I don't think you'd be disappointed. I'm currently running the black uniform from Denuo, as well as the White tunic and cape for my Krennic, and the quality of those is fantastic. That being said, I did buy them before the price increase, so I understand your hesitation.
Other than getting them tailored, I think your only main option is Cossky? I'm sure someone will be able to point you in a better direction, but I just wanted to let you know that Denuo are damn good, despite being polyester blend.
Now that I think about it, I seem to recall that a new member from over East (in Aus) joined recently and said she was a tailor and may make uniforms. Have a look in the introduction area and see if you can find the thread I mean. If you can't find it, I'll take a look when I get a chance to have a browse later tonight. Would certainly save a packet on shipping!
I've posted a few photos of myself in the uniforms here: https://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/index.php?/topic/15764-id-15740-terunis-tour-of-duty/#comment-196925
You can take a look for yourself what you think, if it's of any use to you!
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Huzzah! Particular shout out to the boots, which look and fit perfectly. Well done!
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Fantastic! Where did you source the uniform from? Looks great!
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Looking great! Congratulations on the approval, I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of your first troop in it!
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Superb! Congratulations, and I look forward to seeing some photos from your first troop!
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Oh nice work! That looks great =) Imperial bureaucrats and data shufflers can rejoice!
Think I'll have to organise one for a con next year.
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If I may add, and this is quite a humble opinion, but where it refers to being the appearance of wood, it may just be me on this but they seem to be trying to make it appear as not wood as possible? Every shot, at least to me, makes it look like the models they used were wood or wood imitation that they have tried to conceal to make it look more manufactured. Does the CRL mean wood appearance in that it has the ridges as in a real world grip would, or that it should be painted to imitate wood?
Sorry to be a pain, but it feels that if the CRL is worded that way it may give rise to subjective rather than objective opinions on the grips.
This could be me being over cautious though - in my current experience I've not seen or heard of any issues of this kind of thing, but I don't know why but there's something about that particular wording that I would feel would be remiss of me not to mention at least for consideration.
That aside, the rest of it is looking top notch =) Thanks you guys for the diligent efforts!
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Good point on the base model requirements - we can't have airsoft base in Australia so that would make it impossible for us. Best we can hope for are replicas (such as denix) if we're going for realistic as possible, but far more likely our bases will be toy ones with 3D printed add ons, or an entirely 3D printed blaster.
I know the proposal wasn't making airsoft base model L3 mandatory, but for what it's worth it would be nice if as kman suggested the model was less specific in case of availability issues. With the base being a mauser of either model i imagine it would pass close to perfect once all the additional extras are on?
Either way, this marks a great addition to the CRL. Thanks to all the thorough input from everyone =)
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Ooh i didn't know that Alay, thanks for the heads up. I'm glad to hear it, for the actors sakes.
Ok super fresh costume i see =)
On that note, are you intending to get it to 501st standard and join, or just looking for some general advice?
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Agreed on the sclera - having the red eyes is a nice touch, but not super necessary.
I am a long time contact lens wearer (20 years now) and have always found them comfortable, but I did try out coloured contacts for a time and they take a little getting used to as they slightly obscure your vision. Imagine having a cloudy ring around the edge of your vision and you can get a feel for how they are. I personally found them more trouble than they are worth, but if you want to give them a go, head in to your local optometrist and they will be able to help.
Also as Alay says, I cannot stress enough about not just buying some off the internet. Shows and TV have access to the very best, and are almost always custom for the actors. Even then, there are many cases of the actors talking about how grim their experiences are sometimes and they're only wearing them for a short time. In your case, as I imagine you'll be looking to spend significant time in costume throughout a day, comfort is of paramount importance with things as precious as your eyes.
On another note, have you gotten together the rest of your Thrawn outfit? Would love to see what you've got so far!
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Nice job! Looking forward to seeing some shots in action. Congrats on the approval - you'll look right at home on the finest Star Destroyer!
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Great move! Can't wait to see some pics when they start filtering out amongst the ranks!
I can't imagine I'd get much use out of one over here in Australia as it's warm enough in the officer gear as it is! Still, I'll be looking to add one or two to the collection in the near future so I'm thrilled to hear about this decision.
Thanks for everyone's hard work being so diligent with bringing this awesome prop from screen into our hands!
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For attaching, clear snaps are probably your best bet. I use them on mine (not this exact brand but they're very similar) https://www.amazon.com/GANSSIA-Colors-Plastic-Buttons-Colored/dp/B01C9RWIOW?th=1
Two on each side I have found to be sufficient, even on windy days. I have one near the neck on the shoulder line, and another in the corner of the front pockets (inner corners)