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Ok, a couple of things.
1) The first boots posted by the OP are just fine. Yes, they're taller than usual, but they're otherwise the correct style, and the CRL specifically allows for Spanish style tops, which is what those are. Flat cut is better and more accurate (and honestly it wouldn't cost much to have a shoe repair place make that modification), but they're fine as-is to Level 3.
2) Dublin / Ovation Derby boots are absolutely allowed. Any GML who turns them down should be challenged, and is going to lose that fight. They're very commonly used for people just starting off looking for a cheap option. (They're terrible boots, IMO, sweaty and uncomfortable, but they're approvable for basic level.)
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3 hours ago, lantern2745 said:
Do we want to just go with Metric sizing and ditch the Imperial? Or run the Metric first and Imperial in brackets?
I wouldn't be against it, although there are valid arguments either way. The "Approximately" covers a lot of sins, LOL! It's not like people can't convert the figures really simply these days, but you could also argue it's a break with tradition and the imperial numbers might help Americans visualize what they're looking for better, even if they're less useful as actual measurements.
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On 10/18/2020 at 9:13 AM, pben said:
I can agree to the push buttons dimensions but please bare in mind that push buttons made in countries that follow the metric rule maybe don't have 3,2mm but wil have 3mm, 4mm or 5mm as the depth example. So I suggest as is also present in mostly IOC CRLs that the term - Approximately - should be used.
I don't disagree with the "approximately" language (and it's there), but do bear in mind that the push buttons are actually NOT manufactured to Imperial (ha!) measurements, so these aren't simply simple imperial measurements that were run through a conversion site... the imperial sizes are far worse.
The specifications are just absurdly precise because that's how they roll, for major industrial manufacturing. The imperial numbers provided are VERY much "approximate". The metric sizes are actually the precise ones. (Or should be... @lantern2745 @Hask I can't remember, were those measurements pulled from the actual buttons sizes, or is this old carry-over info that everyone assumes was checked? LOL) There's just not a round number in sight, here.
EAO, the company that makes the pushbuttons, is actually Swiss company. The material data sheets providing the sizes of the pushbuttons are ONLY given in Metric sizes. For instance, there are the OT buttons:
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1772679.pdf?_ga=2.29273276.1210885561.1603127957-1600808464.1603127957And here are the new Rogue One-sized buttons:
The RS Buttons used in the UK are similar:
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24 minutes ago, Nathanzx10r said:
Why is it OK for a company to sell a US size 12, (which is how it is sold, US sizes on the website) and not that send that size to its customers? That's like me selling you a 12" ruler and sending you a ruler that has been scaled down to 10" in size. Sure, it might say 12" on it, but it isn't accurate. Like I said, do what you all want... I am just not supporting a company & will never support a company that does business like this. I will always recommend people to not use Hessen boots. I am out money that I worked hard to earn because of this companies business ethics. It's not just a customer service issue, it's a product issue as well.
Have you considered filing a claim with your credit card company? Seems like you might have a valid case for them to be "defective" if the size is mislabeled.
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1 minute ago, Phillip said:
So it sounds like I should be able to fit in a size 12 Hessen, or look for cheaper boots out there in my size.
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I do have a question, Kman: Would you mind doing a width measurement of the size 12's? That's the biggest concern for me now, is the width. I run a little wide usually, but I want to be sure.
Sure, there's no true straight line from widest point to widest point, but keeping perpendicular, I'd say the bottom of the sole measures about 4 3/8" or about 11cm across, in terms of an edge-to edge sole measurement. (Take a little off for a seam-to-seam measurement, as you can see below)
Be cautious with width, for sure. These boots are on the slender side, and there's only so much boots can be stretched without the sides of your feet sitting on a seam and hanging over the edge of the sole (which would translate to ruined boots). Tight boots are no fun to wear.
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LOL Awesome pic! I have one along those lines somewhere, too.
Great memories.
The date stamp on the photo itself really threw me for a minute, LOL
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53 minutes ago, Nathanzx10r said:
My suggestion to stay away from them is mainly due to the lack of making things right and refusing to fully refund my purchase. How is it my fault that I ordered a size 12 US boot and they sent me a boot clearly not even close to a size 12. Why should I pay for their mistake?
"I have complained to them about numerous times, but they won't change it"... That sums it all up, they know things are wrong but refuse to fix them for the customers. I refuse to do business, or suggest others do business with a company like that.
My point is you're having a customer service dispute with them. This has nothing to do with the quality of their boots, or suitability to our purposes. Sizing can be an issue with shoes from any company, and this style is particularly tricky. Once the sizing is worked out (which may not be possible in your case), the boots are excellent. I DO sympathize with your frustration, but let's recognize that it has nothing to do with the quality of the boots, just that you're unable to get them in a size that fits you (labeling aside), and that customer service has not been great in resolving the issue for you.
Actual riding boots are usually even higher quality than Hessen's boots. (which are high quality, but not up to the rigors of everyday riding, as actual riding boots have to be. They're also a FRACTION of the price.
Used riding boots are absolutely the most affordable way to go (short of spending many hundreds more on actual riding riding boots, or easily $1k on high end custom riding boots), and can be had for bargain prices. BUT it requires serious luck and patience to find the right style in the right size, since this has not been a popular style of riding boot for quite some time. Patience can be rewarded... my wife's riding boots cost me $75, and I just scored an excellent pair for myself (I always keep an eye out for deals, even though I've been genuinely happy with my Hessens) for $125.
Just an example of sizing:
Left: Cavallo "size 11" (marked 45)
Middle: Hessen "size 11" (marked 44)
Right: Hessen "size 12" (marked 45)
Backs of boots aligned:
And here is the relative length of each footbed, with those heels aligned in back:
Sizes visible in this photo (note, I moved the Cavallo boot to the top of the image, different from the above photos, so I could get all the sizes showing in one shot):
I would say the fit of the Cavallo 45 and the Hessen 45 is fairly comparable... there is a little more room in the Cavallos, but they're also used boots that have been worn a lot more than my Hessens, and perhaps by someone with slightly larger feet than me, so they're a little more stretched out.
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I normally wear size 10.5-11 shoes, and the Hessen boots in size 12 (actual size is EU 45) fit me with room to spare. The size 11 boots (EU 44) fit me as well, albeit a tad snugly. The size 10 boots (EU 43) didn't come close to fitting. I do NOT have remotely wide feet... perhaps slightly on the slender side, but I don't wear narrow shoes, just standard ones.
I've owned several pairs of Hessen's. There are literally many hundreds of happy officers in the IOC wearing Hessen boots. Nathan clearly had a bad experience, but this is the exception, not the rule. I would not avoid them based on his experience, unless you have exceptionally large feet. (Obvious)
Hessen's website claims that their boots run large, which is absolutely false (kinda the opposite of the actual sizing). I have complained to them about numerous times, but they won't change it. I do warn people about that, when I recommend them.
The one area to be very cautious with, with these boots, is more related to the style rather than the specific manufacturer. These boots are ALL fairly slender, so people with calves even a little bit over "somewhat slender" can have a hard time fitting around the legs. (All boots of this style, no matter who makes them, need to be carefully measured in this regard, for anyone other than those with the slenderest of calves.)
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16 hours ago, CRAZY said:
Yes, i have research too and it is LIGHT GREY!
Now i´m searching for a light grey Tunic
VERY few companies produce the 451 tunic. Clothears may even be the only one, but there may be another out there somewhere. Otherwise you're looking at a one-off custom job from a tailor who knows what they're doing.
I'm sure Clothears could produce their usual black 451 tunic in grey, however.
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Yuuuuup...
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Nice work! Got any pics of a finished piece?
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7 hours ago, GreyJediMasterFrosh said:
But is it a approved build by Disney?
6 hours ago, Hask said:What do you mean?
4 hours ago, GreyJediMasterFrosh said:Is it a 501st approved costume?
Disney doesn't have anything to do with 501st CRL decisions.
The two Rebels costumes mentioned have CRLs already, so you can get an idea of what sort of things might go into a Brome Titus costume.
Pryce: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:ID_Governor_Arihnda_Pryce
Thrawn: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:ID_Thrawn_rebels
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4 hours ago, Theblueguy808 said:
No I heard an interview with Dave Filoni that the artistic design of the show was that of the Kenner toys that they grew up with like the Clone Wars was based off paintings.
Yes, but that's the artistic inspiration, not what ended up on the screen.
You can make a Ralph McQuarrie concept Darth Vader costume, and it'll be rad, but that's not what they used in the movie, so that's not what the CRLs will be based off of. (Ironic example since they were closer to the McQuarrie Vader than the ANH Vader, in Rebels)
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5 hours ago, Theblueguy808 said:
The thing about any costume from Rebels is that all the characters costumes are based on toys. Which is why they look plastic. So to convert it to real life I'd look at the CRL's we already have for Pryce and Thrawn to get your bearings.
Well, not exactly. The costumes are not based on toys. The costumes are all based on 3D models used for the show's animation. The toys are based on the same models, but toys have been shown, time and time again, to sometimes make changes, sometimes small, sometimes not. Our costumes are based on the costumes seen on screen in the actual show, not the toys, as a result.
But yes, Pryce and Thrawn would be a good place to start.
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35 minutes ago, Alex03 said:
Hello,
since I haven't found any information about this topic, I thought the best option was to ask here.
As far as I know (please correct me if I say anything wrong), every legion member has their own sticker/patch design (is this actually a must-have or something optional?), and once you're accepted in the 501st, you can trade (exchange?) patches with other members.
So, since I'm a hobby artist, I thought about creating the design by myself, and my question is: Are there any guidelines regarding the design? Anything that must (not) be on it?
It's not a super urgent question since I have to wait until next year anyway until I can join the 501st (not old enough yet), but I still would like to know that.
Many thanks in advance
Not every Legion member has their own design. In fact, I'd say relatively few do. Mostly people with the talent to do the art themselves, or the strong desire to have someone do it for them (as a favor, perhaps, or for a commission fee?). Then you have to actually buy the custom patches/stickers, which are not cheap given setup fees and the quantity needed to purchase. But there's no one in the Legion who has the job of creating personal designs for every new trooper... that would be crazy, fast.
Many, but not all (as Jeff noted... there are plenty of people who are not interested in merch) people like to collect patches and such from their Garrisons and groups around the world, and trading is a fairly popular pastime at large get-togethers, or when visiting other groups. Personal patches get traded as well, of course, for those who have them, although unless they're particularly compelling for some reason (or you're particularly popular), they don't tend to have as much value as official Legion stuff does. (Obviously a good friend will be more interested than a total stranger)
The 501st Legion name, Garrison Names, Squad names, and all the various official logos are not allowed to be on personal merchandise. But beyond that, since it's your personal merchandise, you can do anything you want with it. The Legion is not involved, except to make sure their protected names and logos are not being used. (Disney limits how much official merchandise can be made, since it's their intellectual property and copyrighted material we're working with, so our logos can't be used. If they were, it would look like we're trying to get around their rules and limits, and it's dangerous to bite the hand that allows us to play!)
All that being said, we're all Star Wars geeks here, so whip up something cool and show us! LOL
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I suspect a pony tail would suffice as well, just as it does for the ladies.
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First Order-style officer boots are not widely available. I'm sure a custom boot place could make a pair, but outside of the three vendors mentioned (Magnoli, CrowProps, and Imperial Boots (but only limited runs on special request)), I'm not aware of any other vendors who have them ready-made, or even ready to make on demand.
Not a lot of demand, unfortunately, so not many vendors have picked these up.
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1 hour ago, lantern2745 said:
Hi! I think this might be what you're looking for.
https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:First-Order-Petty-Officer-TLJ
I don't know who makes what for it though.
The only people I'm aware of who have done that costume have had it custom commissioned. I believe there are only a small handful, at best, in the whole Legion... and possibly just the one.
I'm kinda curious, so I'm going to see if a hard number can be scared up...
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Personally, I find the Anovos hats to be on the floppy side, and the fabric choice is a bit odd.
They make sense if you have an Anovos uniform, but I would not choose them to go with the uniforms from any other maker. (The exception would be the Olive Line Officer hats, which are hard to come by. If you have that specific Anovos uniform, but no hat, I'd definitely jump on this.) Otherwise, there are better and cheaper options, which have the added bonus of not having to risk an order from Anovos.
Also note this warning: "Please Note: Original Trilogy hat cockade pin will ship separately later in Q3/Q4 2020."
In other words, the code disk ships separately. I wouldn't count on seeing those in the timeframe promised. They're available from other sources, of course, if you want to spend more rather than wait, but count the added cost when deciding.
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23 hours ago, MandoCommando said:
What makes no sense is that old members that are approved will be grandfathered as R1/Solo instead of ANH because of the change.
Your concern would be absolutely valid, but fortunately, that's not the way we've planned this to work. We're not simply "renaming" the old CRL, while simultaneously making these significant changes.
Instead, previously-approved members will still have the designation of "Staff Officer (Black)". No change. That designation will simply no longer be available for new approvals (once the generous grace period ends).New approvals will have the option of ANH Staff Officer (if that's the costume they have), or this new one, whatever it's ultimately named.
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Got some example pics of the code cylinders they used?