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    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    Mwell , we should either make it an optional requirement , or ask it straight away even for L1 , no in-betweenish requirement :lol:

     

    It will take some dedication to make Krennic if we ask that ... Luckily i'm full of dedication :D

     

    I'm sadly already there - starting to realize why my dad started looking "old" when I was becoming a teenager :P

    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    Do you have something against purple-haired people ? The airlock isn't far , watch it :lol:

     

    Lol, not at all, I would dye mine that way if work allowed it.  But if we're going for screen accuracy... ;)

     

    Maybe Level 2 or 3 requires the hair, Level 1 only require short-ish (I can't explain his haircut, I'm not a stylist) dark colored hair?

    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    Regarding the CRL , here are my suggestions :

     

    For the boots , since the CRL for the OT Officers mentions people can be validated L1 with PVC and leather like materials with zipper , we could be indulgent and allow OT-style boots for L1 as well . Maybe allow them for L2 as well if the owner sews the back flap to them with the small buckle in the back , but for L3 we would have to expect perfect replicas of German Officers boots .

    For the hair i have mixed feelings . I assume his rank is unique , like it is for both Isard , so it would make sense that if you go for Krennic's costume it's him that you portray and not some random person with a random hair colour ... But i have a bad feeling about asking people to get their hair dyed the right colour , as it is somewhat in between brown and grey , and that short wigs tend to be very ugly unless they are professionally made and applied . But maybe we could put that into the " optional requirements " . It all depends on whether we create a CRL for " Rogue One Director of Intelligence ( generic ) or Krennic specifically ...

     

    Snap on the belt is worn on the right of the wearer , watch out for that one  ;) His snap is on his blaster side , opposite of his rank , unlike OT Officers .

    Oops, good catch on the belt, I knew that and still typed it wrong. -_-

    Hair I emulated the Tarkin CRL, as he is a named face character - I get what you're saying, but a purple-haired Tarkin isn't acceptable, and as Krennic is the "big bad" of Rogue One, I feel his CRL should match that.

     

    Boots I actually would be in agreement on that - Basic the same as officer boots (which would mean I wouldn't have to run out and buy new boots immediately), but yeah, Level 3 definately screen accurate.  Level 2 like yu said maybe somewhere in between - leather with a similar flap and strap type thing.

     

    I takeit it's far too early to be pressing ahead with a Krennic costume using the current CRL standards for the ISB tunic?

     

    As BJ said, the tunic is completely different from ISB - ISB tunic does not go over shoulder, with the flap, it right angles across the chest and the collar is somewhat different.  You'd spend more time modifying it then you would to commission an OT Officers' Jacket in White Gaberdine.

    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    Didn't Mendelsohn walk on stage in character there? Maybe someone got a good look or a good photo while he was swinging his arms or something, to get a good view of the ammo box? When I saw the first photos come out of there I was really giddy - I love the look of this guy and can't wait to build!

     

    Haven't seen any yet, but that doesn't mean no one got some.  We'll have to be patient and see.

    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    Thank you so much for the reference photos! :-D They're beautiful! This blaster seems like it'll be tricky.  :?

     

    They based the FO blaster off a Glock - I'm sure this is based off something as well, but until we either get the VD or a trailer where he draws it it'll be hard to say.  My gut tells me he'll never pull his blaster the whole movie, and we'll all have to hope the VD shows it, or wait for a toy, but I have been wrong in the past.

    As with all Legion costumes though, the Gun and holster is going to have to be optional - or "optional but suggested pending local laws" if such a thing exists - because some countries can't have weapons, even fake ones.

    The ammo box I'm really interested in though - no one I know could see it clearly, but they could see SOMETHING on his belt behind the gun, and the sign said he had an ammo box.

    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    Thats my point have we seen the costume? its been known many times whats put on display is not correct and the cape he wore at the panel looked much lighter and different i could not even see the slit at the back on the display one which is why im advising caution 

     

    Valid points, sir.

     

    1. Color - the color difference could be lighting (they are different fabrics, so they will show differently on screen), but yes, it could be different colors
    2. Display - You said it's been known many times - do you mean in the past?  Because my understanding from people who were there is those were supposed to be screen used costumes from Rogue One
    3. Slit - it can be seen in the trailer (documented in my other post here: http://www.imperialofficer.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6208-ben-mendelsohn-rogue-one-officer-pre-build-thread/). However, if you're talking about that odd side thing, no, I cannot see it and that's thrown me off a bit.

    I am being cautious - I don't have the funds to start making this tomorrow, but I figured now that we've seen the trailer and the costume up close (as long as what people were told was true) then we can start discussing it.  Being honest though, I want to have this done (at least the costume, if not the CRL approval) by RO.  And I'm ok with having to adjust things like the first Kylos did if it comes out that things are slightly different - color is easy to fix if I make the cloak too light (dye is cheap and easy to use), and anything else I will fix as needed.

    I admit to being excited about this, but I'm also cognisant of the work required in a New-to-the-Legion costume - which is why some of my garrison brothers and sisters think I'm crazy because I'm going after this, then probably Black Krrsantan from the Darth Vader comics (an 8'6" wookie is just too had to pass up for me, and a Bounty Hunter to boot). :D

    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted

    Thats possible but like TFA costumes this will take some time

     

    I would personally say this is different, we have good quality pictures and have seen this costume in person - I would equate it more with Kylo, we may have to modify the CRL when the movie comes out but I think we can get it done around release time.   FO Officers aren't comparable IMO because the lighting is horrible in the movie around them, so you can't see things on them still on the blu ray.

    Director Krennic CRL Discussion

    in New CRLs

    Posted · Edited by Dimentex
    Updating CRL

    Admins, if I picked the wrong area, please feel free to move this to the correct one.
     
    I had started this when the Rogue One trailer premiered, and have gotten more since both the EW photo shoot and SWCE3 where the costume was on display, as well as Ben Mendelsohn wearing it in the Rogue One panel.  I figure putting it on hear starts the process of anyone who saw something different.

     

    For reference photos, until my photog guy comes back with better, I am going on the following album for closeups, as she did an excellent job:

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/withoutastitchon/albums/72157671245564035

     
    Hair and Facial Features
    For 501st approval:

    • Hair must be medium-dark brown with slightly graying

    For level two certification (if applicable):

    • Facial appearance and hair match very closely to that of Ben Mendelsohn in Rogue One

    Tunic, White
    For 501st approval:

    • Fabric is a medium weight suiting material.
    • Overdyed wool twill Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
    • Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on the tapered yoke.
    • Yoke comes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam.
    • The standing collar has square corners and is about 1.25" (31.8 mm) tall.
    • Collar closes snugly and includes a modesty panel behind closure.
    • Collar edges are closed with two eye hooks.
    • There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom on the arm hole.
    • Sleeves are long, and without decoration, cuffs or buttons.
    • Sleeves contain 2 seams.
    • One along the bottom and one along the back.
    • Tunic is constructed with no top-stitching (stitches visible on the exterior surface of fabric)
    • Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform should not be visible.

    Krennic's Rank Bar
    For 501st approval:

    • See the Imperial Rank Bar page for more information.
    • Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart.
    • Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on metal bar.
    • Each bar is 1" (25.4 mm) height.
    • Length is determined by the number of tiles.
    • Rank tile dimensions are 1/2" (12.7 mm)width x 3/4" (19 mm) height and about 1/8" (3.2 mm).
    • Tiles are mounted with 1/4" (6.4 mm) spaces between them.
    • Rank bar exactly matches the color pattern used in the film.
    • Six Red tiles on the top bar.
    • Six Blue on the bottom bar.

    Code Cylinders
    For 501st approval:

    • Two Code cylinders are worn on the uniform, one in each pocket.
    • Optional Variations:
    • Basic Style: Silver "chalk holder" tube with a short clip and a blue top.
    • Dosimeter Style: True Dosimeter with correct clip and blue top.

    For level two certification (if applicable):

    • Only real or replica dosimeters are used.
    • Dosimeters have a silver, not brass, clip

    Cloak, White
    For 501st approval:

    • Fabric is of a lightweight cotton
    • Treated lightweight cotton is most accurate
    • The cloak must be fitted to the wearer, and based off the Tunic of the wearer
    • The back of the cloak reaches from the shoulders to the ankle of the boot, with a slit in the middle from the bottom to the top of the inseam approximately the knee
    • Cloak has a collar that is about 2" tall and comes 2/3rds around the neck
    • Collar has 7 evenly spaced (approximately 1/4th of an inch apart) parallel stitches around it, with the topmost stitch approximately 1/4th of an inch from the edge, and follows the front edge down to meet the shoulder, with all other stitches ending into it.
    • Yoke of cloak is one solid piece, running from the collar to the seam line of the shoulder and the arm 1/2" beyond the left seam of the jacket where the code cylinder pocket begins. The right side will be equal length to the left side.
    • The front of the yoke starts at the edge of the collar and comes down to just approximately 2" above the code cylinder pocket on the jacket
    • The back of the yoke extends down approximately 3 5-6 inches from the base of the collar, and is straight across the back
    • The yoke seams are a right angle to the line of the back, and come up over the shoulder to the front

    For level two certification (if applicable):

    • There is one stitch line along the front of the yoke, following along from the collar stitch line, and 3 stitch lines along the sides and back, with the first stitch about 1/64th 1/8" off the edge, and spaced about 1/4th of an inch apart.
    • There is an angular stitch pattern as seen in pictures
    • The triple stitch seam follows all other seams except the front seam and the bottom hem (this includes the back slit)
    • There is a triple stitch from the middle of the back down to the slit.
    • Sides have a pattern that may be an arm slit as seen here

    Belt
    For 501st approval:

    • The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material.
    • Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable.
    • There are no loops on the belt.
    • A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle.
    • The belt must be worn with the snap to the right of the wearer.
    • The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material.
    • The buckle size is approximately 2 5/8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1/8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners.
    • Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center.
    • Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.

    For level two certification (if applicable):

    • Belt is made of leather.
    • Buckle has a slight horizontal curve.
    • Belt has a groove 1/4" from the top and bottom edge along the length of the belt.

    Gloves
    For 501st approval:

    • Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a non-textured leather or leather-like material.
    • Enclosed fingers.
    • Gloves have a plain back and no visible adornments

    For level two certification (if applicable):

    • Gloves have a button on the palm at the wrist
    • Gloves end past the wrist

    Jodphur Trousers, Black
    For 501st approval:

    • Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic.
    • Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
    • Flared riding breeches are canon, with semi-stiff flares to the hip/thigh area.
    • Breeches are worn with boots.
    • Pockets are acceptable, although are not visible with the tunic on.

    Boots
    For 501st approval:

    • Knee-high, black, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material.
      • Rubber is not acceptable.
      • PVC or synthetic material is allowed as long as it gives the appearance of leather.
    • There are no stretch panels, buckles, snap tabs, or decoration.
    • Boots have conservative heels.
    • If zippers are present, they are hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft.
      • Not visible from the front, side or back.
    • The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style. 

    For level two certification (if applicable):

    • Boots are made of leather

    For level three certification (if applicable):

    • Original German Officer Marching boots or an authentic replication thereof (found here)
    • Boots must have the top adjustment strap
    • English riding boots are NOT screen accurate

     

    Optional Accessories

    Items below are optional costume accessories.  These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.

     

    Eye Color

    For 501st approval

    • Blue contact lenses
    • This style of contact lense may be worn, if desired
    • While encouraged to complete the look of this character, the contact lense requirement will be waived for 501st acceptance, if the applicant cannot wear contact lenses for health related reasons.
    • All persons utilizing contact lenses are encouraged to first see their optometrist for a fitting.

    Weapon

    For 501st approval

    • TBD

    Holster

    For 501st approval

    • Holster is black leather fitting the firearm
    • Nozzle of the firearm extends out the bottom of the holster
    • Offset sight of firearm is outside of the holster.
    • Holster is worn on the right behind the belt snap

    Ammo pouch

    For 501st approval

    • TBD (can be seen behind the gun in reference photos, but cannot be seen well enough)
    • Ammo Pouch(es) are worn on the right hand side behind the holster.

    Rogue One

    in The Officer's Lounge

    Posted

    Director of Military intelligence would be better  

     

    Honestly, it probably is.  Disney has been keeping a tighter olf on Rogue One info than the Vatican keeps on how they select a pope.

    Stirrups Help

    in Costume Questions - Ask Here!

    Posted · Edited by Dimentex

    All,

     

    I bought the CosplaySky costume, and they offered to put stirrups in.  They did, but they're elastic surrounded by cloth, and they cut into the bottom of my foot if they slide off my heel into the middle of my foot when I walk - Any suggestions on how to keep them in place, or should I just take them off and just replace with an elastic strap?

    I'll post pictures when able, if needed.

    Fabric Check

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    Posted

    Black I hope so, if not I'll be ordering enough to redo the jacket and pants too. -_-

     

    Olive I haven't done yet, so when I do it I'll get enough to make it all match.  The Ivory is for the jacket for the new guy (ISB/whatever) from Rogue One - gonna wait until we get some more shots to make sure on cut and color before I invest money for that one.

    Fabric Check

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    Posted

    Hey all,

     

    Planning on making a couple hats for myself and my wife for level 3 approval - in looking, I found this fabric that I THINK is correct, but want to verify before I buy (since it's half the cost of Joann's which makes me worried)

     

    https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/black-gabardine-fabric-.htm

     

    Thanks :)

     

    (Also, for Olive and Cream/White, for Line and ISB, is there an absolute color you have to have, or close enough to match?)

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