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Hi everyone, the pictures are here! As you can see the helmet is a bit too big, I hoped that getting a padded shirt would help relieve the effect but sadly not (The pictures above are still without padded shirt). So I started printing a couple of days ago and today a smaller one finally finished! This time it really hugs my head, there's absolutely no space left for fans or my ears really 😆, I'm VERY happy how it looks now, measurement wise. This is personally a very big improvement for me as I wasn't too sure about the helmet in the first place. Here is a V1 and V2 comparison! (With padded shirt) I've also weathered the bandages a bit, and added bandages at the top of the arm, but that was after I took the pictures at the top, I haven't had time to take new ones with the small changes 😅 In the meantime any feedback on the rest of the outfit, except the helmet and the changes mentioned above?

That turned out great! Glad the snaps worked out for the thigh plates. Looks awesome

Aloha team! I'm requesting 501st access and if you have specific permissions for LMOs I would appreciate that as well. https://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=27050

Hello! I am in the process of designing the concept robes right now. I love the templates for the armor pieces. Looking for any advice you might have from your experience.

Got the new custom teeth in and made a few updates to the silicone mask to make the tattoos a deeper red and make it fit better around the mouth. Still looking to make improvements on the whole costume as I get more experience, but it was good enough for approval thankfully so that I can finally get out there and start trooping. 🎉 (and yes, I still have to learn how to take better pictures... sorry) Whipped up a little hooded cloak to use to cover myself while sneaking through parking lots and such heading in and out of events and couldn't resist doing a hooded Sith-esque pose in homage to GI's intro in the comics. And the photo allows for a better shot of the new teeth and the mask upgrades, too.

Requesting 501st and Detachment access, please. DS 52300 Grand Inquisitor First State Garrison https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=48179&costumeID=339

Hello all..! I currently live in New York City, Brooklyn actually. I am a member of the 501st, Empire City Garrison, as a First Order Stormtrooper, TK-38435.(Also a member of the Rebel Legion, Echo Base Garrison, as a Resistance Pilot…don’t hate me). I have started the process of designing the “Starkiller Concept Robes”. I don’t see many of these approved. Looking for advice that may be had. I am an expert at sewing, I designed a Resistance Pilot flight suit and vest myself. Did all the sewing, and made my own patterns myself. Passed Rebel Legion standards first round. Taking on this new costume will be a fun challenge! Attached is the best reference pic I found, it matches the CRL exact.

Hi TKID:21015 from Chicago Illinois (Midwest Garrison) Forgot to do this step and got approved a couple months ago.

Hi, Thanks for the suggestions! I will poke around and try out your ideas.

In the military world, we use counterweights on the back of our helmets to offset the weight of Night Vision optics...you could add small lead weights to the back of the helmet inside, that way there won't be anything sticking off the back of the helmet creating a bump under the hood

I haven't seem their IK tabards yet, but I know that Keep Trooping is a solid vendor with quality products

Hi everyone, happy new year! I updated my progression to reflect what I've done so far. I'll be posting pictures as soon as I receive my changed bandolier! What I've done so far: - Bandolier is getting changed up as we speak to reflect the thinner bandolier in the game. - Made 'shells' for my arms so I can put on the arms a lot quicker, and that way it stays like it's supposed to. - Combined the tunic and shirt and weathered it - Added tubes and hand electronics to right arm - Remade the belt to reflect the game more, and replaced the belt underneath to an elastic one so it adheres to my body and is a lot easier to put on. What I'm planning to do in the coming days/weeks: - Better scarf, looking to maybe combine it with the helmet or balaclava directly? - Rivetting and putting the little metallic rectangles on the pouches - Weathering the lightsaber trophies, only Starkiller's original lightsaber got the desert weathering in the game, but I think of giving the desert weathering to all the lightsaber trophies. Hoping the bandolier gets finished this week so I can take some proper pictures with it soon! If I do end up forgetting: there's a con in the beginning of April where'll definitely get some good pictures, talk with my local 501st Garrison and maybe even take my application pictures 😁

https://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=76125&costumeID=200 Requesting 501st axcess

You could try adding something to rest on your nose bridge to keep it from sliding down. Something like this?

Glad to see, that you haven´t given up on this one

Notifications weren't sending! This is correct and no, we don't have any active WIPs that I'm aware of.

Well time to necro my own thread. After far too long sitting on a shelf collecting dust, everything is back up in progress again. The seamstress is working on the robe. The voice program is still working nicely, pending a bit of last minute testing. The biggest thing I have to figure out is getting the mask and hood assembled together. No major update pictures yet, but figured I'd get myself held accountable by posting it publicly now. 🤪

Would adding arms as with glasses help so that it holds up the mask with the assistance of your ears, as well?

Hi all, I have done a bit more work with the helmet-mask situation. First, the problem. As you can see in the pic below, the mask extends above the top of my head. This would create a visible ridge in the hood, not good. So, I thought that if I attached the mask to a helmet, I could get a more smooth transition that would not have this ridge. I think this might work, would you agree? New problem, the weight of the mask pulls the helmet down in the front. So I will need a way to secure the back of the helmet to counteract the weight of the mask. You will notice that I am holding the back of the helmet to provide this in the pics. Any ideas of how I could achieve this? Side note, the hunt for fabrics continues. Who knew dark charcoal grey in a mid weight wool would be so hard to find! That is my latest update. Remember constructive feedback is always appreciated!

Requesting SLD access TKID 55177 https://www.501st.com/members/searchresults.php?searchfield=55177&criteria=tkid Southern California Garrison Orange County Squad Darth Vader ROTJ

Hi, requesting Detachment Access. https://www.501st.com/members/searchresults.php?searchfield=36390&criteria=tkid

Hello. DZ36390 from Austria (Austrian Garrison) here 🙋‍♀️ My Dr. Aphra grey jacket costume got approved this week. I‘m very happy and looking forward to my first troop!

I have my soft parts and getting my armor this week. What is a good way of attaching the armor to the Vader suit?

Just seen your comments from the thread, didnt see anything at the time, was a pleasure discussing things and maybe something will crop up in the future...

Hello! I’m not in the detachment staff or anything, so I don’t have any information about this other than what I can see on the forums. I know there was some work done with the costume on here by some members, but as far as I can tell there hasn’t happened a lot on that front for several years now. To make a CRL someone must have made a full costume that can be used for the CRL-photos and I don’t believe we have a member with a complete Kenobi version costume at the moment. I imagine there’s also some work to be done with the actual CRL-text. and on top of that there’s the CRL-migration that’s putting a hold on all CRL:s in process. correct me if I’m wrong! @DarthValkyria //Malte