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This topic has been kicked around by staff since before I first started in the IOC, over 6 years ago. I'm thrilled we're finally pulling the trigger.
It's still a great gateway costume, but I can't in good conscience see them being approved for higher levels anymore, with that weird green.
I still love my black officer costume from CosplaySky, though... as long as they fit, some minor tailoring to the pants to fix the flares, and they're still fine, IMO.
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8 hours ago, ChrisLie said:
Yes, but I see Mux leather boots still comes without zipper in OT style. That's a possibility
True. And Mux's boots are MUCH better than Crow's.
But you can definitely get the no zipper boots from Crow, you just have to ask, since he got rid of the listing for them, apparently.
From my bookmarks: https://crowprops.bigcartel.com/product/black-officer-boots-without-zipper
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52 minutes ago, MkVI said:
WHat is wrong with the hidden back zipper? I am just curious because I NEED boots and this is the only option ofr me.
It's not always well-hidden. It's not supposed to be there at all, frankly, but GMLs let it slide if it's literally hidden well enough that they don't notice. If someone's GML notices, though (and it can be hard to close them perfectly so you don't actually see it), they can reject you based on that.
It's frustrating since there IS a canon place for a zipper, now.
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On 10/23/2023 at 11:35 PM, Chacal said:
Does anyone have the files to 3d print the MerrSonn Power5?
The base is the same broomhandle mauser used on the DL-44... there are tons of free models on Thingiverse and the other usual sources.
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The silver on the ribs of the Andor-style MSP5 is not weathering, it's very clean and deliberate. I'd clean that up a bit, personally, if that's what you're going for. And maybe darken down the handle even more like dark dark brown weathered to nearly black.
Otherwise, nice job! I'll admit I don't completely love the weathering on the end of the muzzle, but to each their own. That aside, I like it! It probably helps that it reminds me of mine LOL
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That's correct. Nice reference, but absent confirmation, it's only good for fun while cosplaying for Halloween or a Con, not the CRL.
If someone manufactured (3D printed?) that top bit and slapped it on top of a Healthways Plainsman base and kept it holstered, however... that does match onscreen reference. FWIW.
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On 10/26/2023 at 12:50 PM, ImperialContrails said:
Where did you get your boot bag? That looks really nice!
Amazon, originally, but the last few times I looked, they didn't have this exact one anymore. Last time I needed another I ended up tracking them down on online equestrian supply shops. This is the "Centaur" brand "tall boot carry bag". They have a bunch of plaid ones (f that's your thing... Amazon still has those, last I checked), and some nice plain black ones. (and plain blue and plain green, if I recall). Last shop I bought from was "Farm House Tack", if that helps. Good luck!
Obviously I tarted it up a bit with some iron on graphics and a cog.
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My goodness, Crow Props website has gotten even worse... I wouldn't have believe it possible.
He appears to have dropped the listing for the officer boots with no back zipper. He really loves that back zipper, despite the CRL explicitly disallowing zippers other than the inside zippers. (you know, like normal boots have). That said, their whole schtick is custom boots. Just tell him you don't want that back zipper, or to put in a normal zipper on the inside.
Krennic boots have no zipper, and are good to L3 for all non-saga officers. They're NOT good for OT officers, however, since that adjustment strap (which is present on basically all non-saga costumes) was not present on any OT costumes.
Basically, Gio really needs to:
1) Put back the listing for a no-zipper plain boot, for OT costumes and drop that back zipper nonsense.
2) Make a new listing for a variation of the Krennic boot with a NORMAL (not "back hided" FFS) inside the leg zipper, which would be perfect for L3 (and screen accurate) for basically all non-saga officers.
- MkVI and PiotrRasputin
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Honestly this detail looks enough light the normal seam that exists on many pants. There's a seam right below the knee, just above where the lacing eyelets start. It's pretty common to see them poking a bit above the boot line... sometimes you can even see the first lacing eyelets. I almost wonder if the pants were originally made for a shorter actor and they decided not to bother changing them when he turned out as tall as he is.
Regardless, if we call out this one at all, I'd lean towards L3, because that's going to be a fully custom pair of pants for anyone, which is going to make that *really* hard for 99% of our members. But since it looks so much like the normal seam (and may even be just that, and slightly twisted pant legs), which we've never called out in a CRL before, I'm not sure this merits baking into the CRL.
Tarkin's pants for reference. Note the horizontal seam just below the knee and just above the lacing closure on the lower leg.
Most of the higher end officer uniform makers have this same basic construction on their lower legs, including MazCave, WampaWear, Anovos/Denuo Novo, Magnoli, and Clothears. Some use lacing at the bottom, some use buttons, but it's all the same intent.
WampaWear pants for comparison. The same seam is present around the back of the leg just below the knee, but they use buttons instead of laces, under the boots.
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I wonder if that is intended as some sort of repair?
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Calf high is not the same as knee high officer boots. Mid-calf and calf high is saying the same thing. The existing language is correct, and can stay as it is.
I'm not against adding the alternate code cylinder, but a member needs to submit a photo of their personally-owned cylinder for the CRL... photos found on the internet don't apply. All CRL photos are of member-owned and submitted parts.
If Ezra makes some, I'm happy to buy one and submit a photo LOL
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1 hour ago, Theblueguy808 said:
For the sake of future proofing the CRL as much as possible. There may be one costumer who will try to go for the staggered height code cylinders and a GML that may not approve it. I'd say just to add one line that say something in the order of "code cylinders of varying height may be allowed"
We've never governed the height of code cylinders in a CRL. No need to start now.
- Alay, Theblueguy808 and Hask
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2 hours ago, Alay said:
Also worth noting his code cylinders are all kinds of stupid compared to others. I *suspect* they're just aluminum tubes with clips glued on them as they look unlike any replica or real accurate dosimeter I've ever seen.
They're standard OT dosimeter style with standard brass (-ish) clips.
Hit me up privately if you'd like to discuss.
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3 hours ago, DarthMother said:
I think my problem is that since I am a woman, they only offer me gloves for women and they are a bit too long. I will visit the store again and ask for men's gloves, and definitely ask if they have the Dents Skyfall gloves.
I'm a bit ridiculous as even though I had Ravel gloves that I really liked, I eventually decided spent the money to buy the Dents, too, because I really felt I should have them and be able to speak to the comparison with certainty. LOL
And after having bought them... I think I slightly prefer my Ravel gloves. Only slightly more, but there you go. And Ravel is less than half the price.
Note that Ravel will do custom gloves for a small extra charge, if you feel you need shorter fingers than on their standard sizes.
Here are the Ravel gloves that I bought for my wife, for this same costume (Level 3 approved):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/954386933/
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On 10/1/2023 at 10:17 AM, GeneralSneers said:
Have we managed to source the fabric for this to a colour standard and cavalry weight of material that the UKG will approve? Is there a UKG CRL on here that can advise?
UKG is a bit unique in how they work, different to the rest of the Legion. Your best bet is to contact the Garrison and get assigned to a UKG armorer who can advise you.
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Doesn't UKG have an area of the forums for prospective members, before you're full 501st?
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Those look like good gloves, especially if that have the correct notch. Everything else is fine.
Note that altering gloves may be expensive... you might have better luck buying gloves that fit you better in the first place but it's up to you.
The gloves actually used on the productions are Dents Skyfall gloves:
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On 10/5/2023 at 12:21 PM, MkVI said:
Before I go throwing around money on the wrong items, are these correct for the Line Officers?
https://crowprops.bigcartel.com/product/black-officer-riding-boots-with-back-hided-zippers
Crow Props boots are fine, if they fit you, but unless you need the custom custom sizes they specialize in, I'd look at Hessen Antiques first.
If you do go with Crow, get the boots without the "back hided zippers".
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On 8/12/2023 at 6:00 PM, roshi719 said:
Two Questions
First- Has anyone submitted this to be added as an optional accessory in the CRL yet?
Second- If it does get added, since it is in universe, could it be carried by say a Bridge crew during a troop?
Worry about getting chewed out by your commanding officer, perhaps, but it's there, in-universe, as far as that's concerned LOL
And yes, walking around a troop with a cup of caf is a joy.
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On 10/11/2023 at 11:12 AM, DarthMother said:
Hi,
I'm just curious. Can the boots have a seam along the front?
No, front seams are not allowed. I believe we just recently updated the CRL on this to eliminate confusion on that. They're not right for the boots, so they should not have been allowed in the first place, but some older people had been approved with it anyway. They're still grandfathered in, but should not have been approved in the first place.
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On 10/15/2023 at 2:41 AM, Fletcher said:
I found this could be also a good solution for our officer caps (Bag for baseball caps) I have ordered one, because one can attach a strap on it.
on Aliexpress for about $15 + shipping
I've been trying to find that case! I saw one in a random FB ad some time ago, but it was like free if you buy 5 baseball hats (nope) or $39 on it's own, so I sort of back burnered that project. Do you have the link to it on AliExpress?
Although I'll hold off ordering until you get yours and confirm an Imperial hat fits inside...
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Sounds awesome!
but builder's will need to sign on to the UKG forum and start a build thread.
Cosplaysky and L3
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@chicken45 When will this change go live?