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TanRu
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Awesome, thank you. I'll go ahead with my submission and make the change before I troop it.
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OK, thanks for the quick reply @DarthValkyria! I actually thought the sharp edge was desired. That's an easy fix.
Is it OK to submit with these photos and then make that fix, or is that a blocker to approval? Thanks again.
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OK well it's been a year but I'm back!
I made the changes discussed above:
- hemmed skirt for my height
- hemmed cape for my height
- adjusted padding for my height
I've got a set of photos I'm hoping to use for my submission, @DarthValkyria would you mind looking them over? Thanks for any advice!
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5 minutes ago, DarthValkyria said:
Was looking for a GML message about the approval and came back to find the first message never sent and saved as a draft!
So, take 2.
You need to apply to the unit and have the GML post it under the TFE forums in the proper thread. We will look it over and then if it is good to go, we give it the all clear and the GML will add it to your profile.Got it, thanks. Things got a little crazy at the end of the year but I should be ready for photos. Alterations are done and I cut the padding back.
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32 minutes ago, DarthValkyria said:
Looking great! Just make sure to keep the padding under control on the front.
Yeah I will fiddle with it so the shirt can hang over it more loosely as required.
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Thanks for the tip! This is before I put the shoulder pads in. I think it looks much better that way and that's how we measured the cape.
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First full try-on yesterday. I'm having the cape and skirt shortened.
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OK, next question is about the shirt.
CRL says "The shirt is made of opaque black fabric that is form-fitting and has long sleeves."
Form-fitting like stormtrooper undersuit (which I have), or form-fitting like "not poofy like a robe"?
TeaJay's shirt fits me fine, I just don't want to get rejected if the LMO reads "form-fitting" and thinks it's too loose. Any input appreciated as always @DarthValkyria!
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Soon I hope, although my garrison is very busy at Halloween so I might not be able to get together with my usual "tailor" until after that.
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I unpacked the costume yesterday and everything was present and accounted for. After a quick consultation with @TeaJay about how the cape and tunic sit, I think I have a grip on it. I still think I will be ready to go once I put in a few hours of measuring and hemming.
Side note, I PM-ed OxWorks about the "KTR" hilt pictured above. They didn't respond for a few days so I went ahead and ordered from Ultrasabers as discussed above. THEN OxWorks got back to me and said they are still making KTR hilts by request, $99 and $32 shipping to the US. This is an empty hilt with no electronics so I'm glad I ordered the Ultra anyhow, but this could be in my future.
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22 minutes ago, DarthValkyria said:
The Shock seems the closest, though I would get a different pommel cap like this one:
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Having a hard time finding a saber hilt. Since the image file in the CRL is name Visas Saber, I started looking for Visas thread builds, and this one puts forward some KOTOR-looking options.
@DarthValkyria, would any of these options be approvable for KOTOR Nihilus?
Saberforge Adamant (if I painted / rub n buff / something to make the gold part silver)
Thanks for any guidance.
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@TeaJayarrived safely! Just grabbed it off the porch. I'm on my way out the door so I will inventory tomorrow or Sunday, but it sure looks securely packed! Thanks again.
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Yeah my TIE (and X-Wing and Rebel Fleet Trooper) boots are smooth, not the pebbly texture so they should work I think.
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Oh, those look good as long as the zippers are OK. Are zippers OK? They are mentioned in the CotF CRL but not mentioned one way or the other for KOTOR.
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Good point about walking around. I can wear my TIE pilot boots or buy a second pair.
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I've seen pictures of the OxWorks hilt that's like a generic KOTOR one. Unfortunately they are taking "indefinite time off".
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Hi everyone - since I bought @TeaJay's KOTOR Nihilus I figured I'd introduce myself. I've been a member of the 501st Legion since 2016, and between the 501st and the RL I've got roughly 10 costumes. (Favorite to wear: TIE Pilot. Favorite for fan reactions: ESB Boba Fett.) As I mentioned in the other thread, I've been thinking about a Nihilus costume for a while, so I couldn't resist when this came up.
I'm hoping that with some minor alterations for height I will be able to get this costume approved. I do have some questions, since the CRL is in the "Requires Legion Approval" category. @DarthValkyria, if you'd prefer that I ask these questions in PM or other format, just let me know.
1) the CRL just says "plain black boots". The photo shows tall boots. Would shorter "Chelsea" type boots be ok, since all that should be showing is the toes? OK if they have those stretchy side panels so you can slide them on?
2) Obviously Nihilus needs a saber! "The hilt resembles one of the Knights of the Old Republic II single bladed lightsaber hilts." Any more detailed guidance on this? Resembles it in what way?
3) Once I've got boots and alterations done, what's the approval process, how do I get it in front of the LMO? Do I submit to my GML, and he runs it up the chain, or something else?
Thanks very much. Looking forward to working with everyone to get this approved.
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I bought it! Been thinking about Nihilus for a while, so I couldn’t pass this up. Stand by for many questions!
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TanRu's (formerly TeaJay's) KOTOR Nihilus
in Darth Nihilus
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Approved! Thank you @TeaJay and @DarthValkyria for your help with this!