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Post by mandoman on Feb 3, 2007 17:30:53 GMT -5
I probably should have clarified a bit more on the boot issue. I wasn't saying it must be required to have a sole that's exactly like the movie. By "acceptable" I meant no flat sole boots or the like, but something tan with a thick, harsher look too it.
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Post by youngling on Feb 3, 2007 20:13:16 GMT -5
All understood Mandoman we are just gicing our ideas. No need to worry that we are upset with you. Just giving our opinions.
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Post by ianl on Feb 3, 2007 21:19:59 GMT -5
Couple of additions/modifications to the mandoman list
Ammo belt & clips on the chest and right arm are required, number of clips may vary (GM's using clips up, etc.)
If you go Kenneth Cole boots, you still need to make them white. I think the original KC boots are black. So some modification is required even to the "screen accurate" boots. Black KC boots on the GM are not acceptable.
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Post by admin on Feb 3, 2007 21:28:53 GMT -5
as far as the black boots go, the work you put into it is assumed as far as these lists go. So we don't need to go that in-depth on the list, but the note is certainly most appreciated.
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Post by Skalen Fehl on Jul 8, 2007 12:38:18 GMT -5
Curious. Are you still going to try and make the 53rd an actual detachment? The reason I ask is the Grand Army is already a detachment that blankets all clone troopers, just like the Phoenix Squadron blankets all Bounty Hunters.
Anyway, I'm really enjoying being a part of this site and working on building a GM for my wife is making me want to build one for myself too! And I still have to finish two other costumes that have barely been started and sitting on a shelf for two years!
Keep up the great work!
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Post by admin on Aug 18, 2007 3:27:32 GMT -5
Curious. Are you still going to try and make the 53rd an actual detachment? The reason I ask is the Grand Army is already a detachment that blankets all clone troopers, just like the Phoenix Squadron blankets all Bounty Hunters. Most certainly. Here's the reasoning behind it: The "Grand Army of the Republic" is the prequel equivalent to the "Imperial Army/Navy" of the Original Trilogy. Since the OT guys are all split up into their specific costume types, by rights the prequel guys should be split up as well. Someone once tried to argue that clonetroopers were a "class" of stormtroopers, and thus should all be consolidated into one big group. This is wrong. The clones were not a subclass of Imperial troops - they were an entirely different group, and they had their own subclasses. Because the clones had their own subclasses, it litereally does not make sense for them to be consolidated into one big, messy group any longer. It was all fine and dandy when Episode II came along, but Episode III dropped all sorts of specific uniform types on us, and I feel that they need to be officially recognized with detachment status (of course, pending the charter's requirements of 10+ members with that costume). For the clones, we have: ARC Troopers Republic Commandos Standard Clones Clone Commanders Galactic Marines Airborne Troopers BARC Troopers Pilots I think that's too many variations to be pooled under an umbrella group that can no longer adequately support them. Plus, thinking REALISTICALLY, you have to look at the COSTUME aspect of it. After all, the 501st is a costume group, so they should delegate their detachements according to the actual costumes. If someone thinks a BARC or GM should be lumped in with a standard clone, then they need to get their eyes checked. The costumes are radically different from anything related to any other clone, and thus deserve their own detachment status. I could go on and on naming off other reasons why we (and others) deserve our own detachment, but hopefully you should get the idea by now. The 501st is already moving in that direction anyways... if you check out the website, they're separating all of the types of clones into unique costume categories. www.501st.com/icostumes.php The next step is for the database to be separated, and I imagine that's taking a looooooooong time. But the next logical step after that is detachment status. I'm not sure if this is clear, though. I don't know how crystal clear I can make it, really. I've given this argument countless numbers of times, and have tried to reword it with a clearer breakdown of the arguement. So if anything is unclear, please ask, and I will clarify.
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Post by sgtcarida on Dec 28, 2007 9:27:07 GMT -5
I was looking at this thread and think it needs a major overhaul. Anyone else think so? At least a major update to the GM standards.
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Post by zharlich on Jul 7, 2008 19:29:23 GMT -5
I was reading this thread, and I think it's time we revamp this a little bit. There has been a lot of discussions and ideas. Some have worked out very well while others have flopped. So let try and get an updated list of recommend parts.
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Post by am1sh2el3 on Aug 9, 2008 23:21:07 GMT -5
I agree with David we should be a separate detachment. The sandtrooper are just a variant of stormtroopers and they have their own.
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Post by Toyhunter80's on Aug 9, 2008 23:52:20 GMT -5
So, does anyone know how we go about doing this? I am nearly ready to submit and REALLY would like to be a GM instead of a TC. Your point about the TKs and the TDs is right on. I mean the only difference is some dirt and decoration there. We don't even look like TCs at all.
If someone figures out how we go about doing this I will do my part to help make it happen.
Oh, and I will not abandon the rest of you when my suit is done, like many others seem to have.
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Post by Toyhunter80's on Aug 10, 2008 0:37:38 GMT -5
Update of sorts. I was poking around the 501st board and I found the following info. [glow=red,2,300]"You will need to select a Legion ID number (a 4 digit number which is not already in use). The 2-letter prefix will vary depending on your costume. For example, TK-#### would be a Stormtrooper and TB-#### would be a Biker Scout. Check the database or our full roster listing of current IDs in use for available numbers before selecting your top 5 choices. For further information regarding our club costume prefix designations, please consult the Costume Reference Library."[/glow] www.501stlegion.org/members/join_how.phpAnd when you go to the CRL you find... [glow=red,2,300]"GM: Galactic Marine (Mygeeto)"[/glow] www.501stlegion.org/crl/index.php
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Post by shocknurse on Apr 6, 2009 13:42:31 GMT -5
I think we need to take a look at updating these standards given the availability of GM specific parts.
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Post by journeymanprotector on Apr 12, 2009 12:16:30 GMT -5
Think you just volunteered yourself to write the rough draft Phil
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Post by shocknurse on Apr 13, 2009 20:28:52 GMT -5
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Post by streethowitzer on May 28, 2009 16:15:11 GMT -5
It looks like the section for GMs is set up on teh 501st site with 3 marines-2 german and 1 canadian. What is the hold up on this being a full blown category int he 501st? I know they are still working ont eh CRL which has taken over a year for some reason. I know there are some awesome costumes out there. I am looking on starting this as a new costume and looking forward to getting this underway.
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