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So I am wanting to build a shadow guard as my first outfit for joining the 501st. I have been pouring over the CRL's trying to make sure all the things that I have picked out are up to spec. However, as this being my first build, I would welcome the outside opinions of the other Sovereign Protectors to make sure I am doing this right.

Helmet: https://img0.etsystatic.com/019/0/88558 ... 2_ae63.jpg
Seamless fiberglass wearable helmet rendition, larger than the Don Post helmets and accurately proportioned, has FULLY padded and lined interior. This is not a cheap vacuum-form or delicate slush/roto-cast resin, it's fiberglass reinforced UV-cobalt cured polystyrene formulated resin, more like a hefty quality motorcycle helmet. The lens is 1-1/2 16"s (3/32) thick hard red thermo-formed acrylic.

Armor: https://img0.etsystatic.com/043/0/88558 ... 8_dt5d.jpg
MEETS and/or EXCEEDS 501st club costuming requirements. Seamless fiberglass museum quality wearable armor set. This is not cheap vacuum-form, it's fiberglass reinforced UV-cobalt cured polystyrene formulated resin, more like real armor. Made to order.

Jumpsuit: http://www.acicatalog.com/store/Pages/I ... itemId=383
Yes, I do realize this is for inmate My plans for this are to dye it jet black with dye and remove the one breast pocket. The question I have that I cannot seam to find the answer to is this: are buttons allowed? If they are then I will just replace the buttons with black ones and if not I was planning on sowing a length of Velcro or a zipper.

Gloves: http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/np/M ... ge=details
From my understanding this are the same type of gloves that the TIE pilots use for their 501st qualifications and it is virtually the same description for the shadow guards.

Belt: http://cosplaysky.com/naruto-hidan-pvc- ... -3989.html
Pretty straightforward with this choice. Not a lot to question here.

Kama: this is being custom made for me by a sewing friend

Boots: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-German-EM- ... 4897.l4275
Before my account was approved, I was creeping around the site here and read several people mention that they use Jack Boots in place of English riding boots.

Saberpike: I am having a replica one made by Saber Concepts. I originally found they work on the FX saber website and was impressed by it. Waiting to hear back from them about cost though.

Robes: The only real difficult part that I am having trouble finding. Does anyone know of anyone that can make me a set? I cannot sew to save my life and the friend helping with the Kama won't be able to do the robes for me.

Well, that is about it. I would appreciate any feedback or opinions. Thanks again and can't wait to see you all out there.

for me the armor kit is not good (shins and shoulders are totally wrong)

The helmet and armour are star fortress pieces and will not be approvable for multiple reasons. There are many other reasons to not use this product if you do a quick google search for StarFortress.

The jumpsuit will not be approvable with buttons on it as shown. The jumpsuit cannot have any visible zippers or buttons on it. You can find better options by searching for black flight suits and not jumpsuits.

The belt will require modification to be approvable. The grooves are missing and will need to be added. If the belt is not leather, this will not be achievable.

The Gloves have stitching on the back of the hand which renders them not approvable. The gloves must be smooth with no extraneous stitching as is shown with the gloves you have looked at.

There are many resources here on the forums for sources of these pieces. Have a look around and always ask questions before buying anything!

Thanks for the info you guys.

I did not realize that the guy with the armor and helmet was Star fortress. I recognize that name and know to stay away from them.

If I modified the jumpsuit by taking off the buttons and replaced it with Velcro or a hidden zipper would that work? I was trying to find some sort of coverall/jumpsuit/flight suit that I wouldn't have to take so many pockets off of.

The belt was actually the wrong one. Here is the right one as it has the indentations on it per the requirements: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAwWDE2MDA=/ ... 2/$_57.JPG.

The reason why I chose those gloves was because the CRL's said "The three straight lines on the back of the hand (that match some
references) are permitted."

Thanks again for all the help. I am glad that I posted on here before I bought anything.

A lot of people I know use Leather Mystics for their TIE gloves

http://www.leathermystics.com/gauntlets/gauntlets.html

hello

I got my Jumpsuit from eBay and had it mod but now a lot
Amor virateck , just love him and his work
back and chest from eBay I pay $600 that was with shipping too (Australia )

beccy83 wrote: Amor virateck , just love him and his work

oooooh thanks , it's cool to read that