Building/sourcing a blaster next, any advice appreciated.
Thanks, Tom.



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Thanks for the feedback, I have an E-11 blaster at the moment (in my pack in the photos). Once the costume is completed I will be looking to build an A-280 (endor version).StephenDutton wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:37 amAre there any laces on your gaiters? These should be to the front.
Do you have a preference for what sort of blaster you want to add? The standards offer a good choice of E-11, DH-17 or A-280 (Endor version).
Thanks for the feedback!BigFatCat wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:41 amAt first look, it's a very good baseline you have to work off there. Some parts look great but there are some points that I'd pick up on.
As always, be familiar with the published standards and their interpretation: http://newsite.rebellegion.com/endor-co ... r-trooper/
Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or need anything explaining or illustrating, I'm happy to help wherever I can.
You donut looks good, presuming you have stripes or vents on the back. The duckbill/peak on the flight cap might look a bit big but it's not easy to judge with a frontal aspect only.
I like the bandolier, I'd like to think that won't be an issue, plus it is optional but I think it adds to the overall look.
Gloves and boots seem good, I think the boots have the toe cover and they can both be weathered a bit if you wish.
I can't see a belt with pouches, they're required. I used olive drab 58 pattern stuff that's easy to pick up.
The gaiters seem a decent shape, but we can't see the lacing. I think we've touched on the 5-8 eyelets previously but they look a bit grey and not tan. Is that the lighting? There are references with laces on the front or back of the gaiters. Dressing on set wasn't uniform but in general we do lace to the front.
The undershirt looks fine, if it's long sleeved, even if they're never seen.
You've gone for a soft pack, which seems olive. We mostly have Czech ones that are more khaki than olive, with an arc of pond hose. This is an optional item again and the standard isn't definitive about colour.
A blaster is a required item. E-11s are probably easiest to get, resin ones are heavy to carry all day and are brittle but look best. There are toy conversions available of those that are much lighter and look OK. I by far prefer the A280 for the ERT though, I made one from PVC pipe, styrene sheet and a BB M16 receiver. 3d printed E-11s or DH-17s are worth looking into otherwise.
My biggest comment is the camo, it's a bit of an artform but really makes the costume recognisable. It's essentially 5 greens on a tan base in blobs. I would say yours looks a little uniform and green. If you look at these references you can see what I'm trying to illustrate:
https://studiocreations.com/howto/endor ... dolier.jpg
Over time, we've developed a list of the colours that work for this and are available in the UK so we look do look similar if we are together in a group.
Overall, I think you're off to a great start with some of the tricky parts well covered. Good work there.