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UPDATED October 25 2023 I am new to the detachment. I have been researching the Baylan costume and have written up a draft version of the CRL which I've attached here for discussion. I am looking forward to starting this build. Still sourcing some materials. Thanks. —- Baylan Skoll CRL in Progress (by Doug Cottrell) Appearance The hair is grey in color, cut short and worn pushed over to the right without a definite part. The beard is full, grey-white in color with a slightly auburn moustache. Beard is neatly kept. Beard and hair can be achieved with the individual's own hair, dyes, make-up, or high quality appliance. Eyes are blue. Makeup or appliances may be used to create the appearance of a middle-aged, male-presenting adult. No visible tattoos, piercings or accessories. Cloak The cloak is made of black wool (or wool equivalent), ankle-length with hood. The hood is lined in black satin lining. The hood has black leather-like trim on the front edge which overlaps outer and inner layers by approximately two inches. The front edges of the cloak feature decorative twisted cord trim (2 mm) with barrel knots at irregular intervals. The cord hides the stitching where the front edge has been hemmed. The cord is black. The cloak closes with a black hook and eye at the neck opening. The cloak is constructed in five panels. The bottom edge of the cloak is tattered and weathered. Under Tunic (aka Gambeson) The under tunic is made from black cotton (or similar). The under tunic has a high collar that closes in centre back with concealed hooks and eyes. The under tunic has sleeves with horizontal and vertical quilted lines 3/4 inch apart, forming a square pattern. The quilting ends at the seams and covers the exposed area between shoulder armour and gauntlet armour. The sleeves are constructed in two pieces with a centre back seam and an outer seam. There is a small loop at the armpit to hold the shoulder strap in place. Outer Vest (aka Cuirass) The outer vest is made from an indigo or black suede (or suede equivalent) and is weathered. The outer vest is constructed such that it has six chevrons on the front and back, and additional panels that radiate from neck to shoulder. The outer vest closes in the back with a zipper that is hidden by the decorative trim and clasp details. There are eight sets of silver clasps in a fleur-de-lis pattern attached to the vest with a leather (or leather-like) reinforcement patch in a pentagon shape that points outwards from the centre edge. There is decorative twisted cord trim (3-4 mm) at neck opening, arm holes, and along edges of the chevrons and stripes. There is no cord on the shoulder seam or side seam. There are approximately 10-15 pieces of translucent green stones woven into the decorative cord at various places on the front and back of the vest. These match the stones on the buckle and ring (see below). The outer vest extends 2-3” below the bottom of the belt. Inner Tabards The inner tabards are made from an indigo or black suede (or suede equivalent) and are weathered. The inner tabards extend from waist to shin, 2” longer than the outer tabards. The inner tabards do not meet in front, but have a one inch gap between them at the bottom hem of the obi sash, and angle outwards. The tabards may be attached to the back of the obi sash (with no visible connection). The inner tabards are slightly wider than the outer tabards. The inner tabards are hemmed on sides and bottom edges. Skirt (aka Kama) The skirt is made fabric having the appearance of black raw silk. The skirt is quite full, gathered along the upper edge. The skirt is shin-length, slightly longer than the outer tabards. The front edges of the skirt end at the front centre and are overlapped by the tabards. The hem is tattered with surface weathering. There is a side slit which extends to the height of the obi sash. Outer Tabards The outer tabards are made from a fabric having the appearance of black raw silk. They are hemmed. There is some surface weathering. The outer tabards extend from waist to shin (2” shorter than the hem of the inner tabards). The outer tabards do not meet in front, but have a one inch gap between them at the bottom hem of the obi sash, and angle outwards. The tabards do not cover the entire front of the wearer but end forward of the hip. The outer tabards have decorative twisted cord trim along the front edges. The cord features barrel knots at irregular intervals. The outer tabards may attach to the inner tabards. Obi The obi is made from a black non-textured leather or lealther-like material and extends approximately one inch above and below the belts. It is closed in the back with hidden velcro or snaps. The obi is padded such that it does not collapse on itself nor fold over the belts. The obi covers the upper edges of the tabards and kama. Belts The belts are made from two-inch brown leather (or leather equivalent), worn with one resting above the other without any overlap. The two belts close in the back and have wide leather rectangular keepers to hide the closure. The lower belt has a second vertical belt attached on the left side in front of the hip, held with a square leather keeper. The upper belt has a recessed lip one eighth of an inch from the top and bottom. The lower belt has incised lines one eighth of an inch from the top and bottom. The upper belt has a textured decorative metallic-looking buckle approximately two inches by three inches. The buckle is D-shaped with the rounded edge worn on the left. There is a translucent green stone attached to the front, held on with crossed and twisted wire. The stone has the appearance of Moldavite crystal. The lower belt has a lightsaber hook on the right side. The lightsaber hook is silver, metal, and held to the backside of the belt with no visible connection. The lightsaber hook is mounted slightly forward of the wearer's left hip. The vertical belt piece has an angled lower edge which extends to mid thigh. The two belts are connected by keepers on the right hip area. Trousers The trousers are made from a black cotton (or equivalent) with no visible pockets or decorative elements and are fitted such that they do not blouse over the boot toppers. Shoulder Armor The shoulder armor is medium turquoise-gray with a hammered metal look, featuring scratches, holes and similar damage. The shoulder armor is an overlapping two-piece design featuring raised ridges to match screen references. The lower piece has a brown leather strap around the bicep. The upper shoulder armor has no visible methods of attachment. Gauntlets The gauntlets are a medium turqouise-gray with a hammered metal look with scratches and surface damage. The gauntlets have a clamshell closure with no visible means of attachment. The gauntlets have four recessed stripes towards the rear of the upper half. The gauntlets have a square recessed panel towards the wrist with two larger and four small illuminated buttons. The gauntlets have an illuminated view screen displaying Aurebesh characters: (right) LUKE LEIA HAN CHEWIE R2D2 C3PO BEN (left) TRGT DAT. Hand plates The hand plates are a medium turquoise-gray with a hammered metal look with scratches and surface damage. The hand plates feature two raised ridges. The hand plates connect to the backs of the gloves with no visible means of connection. Boots The boots are made of dark brown or black leather (or leather-like material) with no shine and are lace-less. There is no noticeable zipper or adornments. The boots have a square toe and slight heel. The boots are covered with boot toppers Boot Toppers (aka Greaves) The boot toppers are made of black suede and are heavily weathered. The boot toppers have a 2-piece construction (front and back), held together with three leather straps that close on the outer seams. Each boot topper has an angled pattern of four chevrons. There is a line of top stitching just in from the edge of each chevron. The boot toppers are curved at the bottom and cover the heel of the boot as well as the shaft, extending to upper calf of the wearer. The leather straps have two metal D-rings. These appear to be decorative, as the straps appear to velcro back onto themselves. Gloves The gloves are made of non-textured black leather (or leather-like material) and are long enough to tuck into the gauntlets. There is a thumb gusset. The finger portion of the glove should be constructed in a typical glove fashion and contain three fourchettes-one between each set of fingers. Ring The ring has the appearance of metal, with surface damage and a rectangular translucent green stone to match the stone on the belt buckle. It is worn on gloved right index finger. Lightsaber The lightsaber hilt is metallic in appearance with a black plastic grip, cross-guard and emitter, and dark grey pommel, to match the prop built by Josh Roth. It has black surface weathering all over and rust on the pommel end. There are decorative scored lines on the metal portion of the hilt. The emitter end flares out with four fins and has a red button and gold button on a black panel. There are five small gold buttons below the cross-guard. The pommel features a D-ring. The pommel is heavily distressed with pit marks. The pommel has four flat sides. The blade is red-orange in color.