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I'll be there, and can help make sure everything is OK for the pics.

I'll be there with food.

I'll be there.

You should reach out to Colleen Rodriguez (wyngdlyoncreations on Facebook or info@wyngdlyon.com). She is one of our members with a lot of experience with sewing and alterations. She does a lot of work for our members and might be able to help.

I'll be there. I'll bring a dessert.

I'll be there. I'll bring buffalo chicken mac & cheese.

I'll be attending in O’Side. Bringing donuts in the AM.

You can go ahead and weather it to final spec for submission, just keep in mind that the weathering on a HWT is MUCH lighter that a Sandtrooper. As long as you match the CRL for weathering, you'll be OK. The main issue I see is your legs. The added cover strips on the front of your thigh armor should match the width of the raised molded strips. Any extra panels necessary to modify for larger legs should be done on the back so they are not visible from the front. Best practice is to make your molded ridge and cover strips slightly wider than normal (normal is 20mm) to take up some of the space, then make your cover strips as wide as necessary to take make up the extra space in the back. While you're doing that, you might consider adding a bit of taper to the thighs (and calves) as well. cover_strips.pdf

The Blaster you linked to is a DLT-19D, not a DLT-19. Heavy weapons troopers carry DLT-19s. DLT-19Ds are carried by Death Troopers. So for your current costume, the blaster you linked to is NOT approvable. You MIGHT be able to modify a DLT-19D into a standard DLT-19, but I wouldn't be able to tell without really digging into the details of the 3D printed kit. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions. For reference: Heavy weapon trooper CRL: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_hwt DLT-19 (Wookieepedia): https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/DLT-19_heavy_blaster_rifle Deathtrooper CRL: https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TX_deathtrooper DLT-19D (Wookieepedia): https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/DLT-19D_heavy_blaster_rifle

Looking good! A couple things to keep in mind with 3D printed armor. • PLA will get soft and deform in the sun, so you will want to use something that will hold up better like ABS or PETG. • There cannot be ANY print lines visible, so that means a LOT of sanding and finishing. • There are a lot of 3D models that aren't approvable, or need modification before they are. Make a WIP post on https://www.501stpathfinders.com and get some guidance there before you go too far. Good luck!

*** Updates to TIE Pilot CRL *** An updated CRL has been posted for the Original Trilogy TIE Pilot costume. If you currently have a TIE Pilot costume IN PROGRESS, send me a photo and that will buy you a 6 month grace period to complete your costume where you can follow the old CRL. Please let me know if you have any questions. This only applies to NEW approvals. Existing approved TIE costumes do NOT have to be updated to match the new CRL. https://databank.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TI_TIE_Pilot_ANH Some changes may require reworking by makers and sellers here. Special attention to helmet cogs MUST be silver now. White cogs no longer accepted. Here’s a basic break down of changes: Main Difference: ANH now Original Trilogy Version One ROTJ Now Original Trilogy Version Two Changes for basic approval: Silver helmet cogs only Chest box pinstripes now 1/16” white around tiles, ⅛ silver bottom stripe No more red tile Commpad now matches screen used in layout and coloring Higher level changes: Flat flightsuit pockets on Version Two Trident clip ear disc can be used on Version One Capped screws on armor octagons.

Pretty much. Internal strapping/structure is not reviewed for approval. Only things that are visible. With that said, there are certainly tried-and-true methods that we use that hold up over time. Unfortunately, you are building a less-common costume, so there is not a lot of expertise for Revan on these boards. I know you are on the forums over at Flagship Eclipse, so I would continue to use the resources there.

Typically it goes under the chest plate. On a TIE, parts can also be integrated into the chest box.

Good luck selling your armor Mike! Just to be fair, I want to add this reminder to any troopers considering this that the FX helmet is no longer approvable for membership. A new helmet can be purchased to go with the rest of the armor, but the plastic color has to be a reasonable match to the armor.

Link is broken, so I can't see the photo. All weapons/props are reviewed for accuracy just like costumes, so if you are planning any modifications, make sure they don't stray too far from screen accuracy. Feel free to run any planned modifications by me prior to doing them. gml.imperialsands@gmail.com