Costuming:BH TamPosla

Tam Posla

Model BH-49225, Photo by Philip Kaulen

Description: Tam Posla Prefix: BH Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild Context: Tam Posla — Rogue One Tam Posla, once the most celebrated Lawman of the planet Milvayne, turned rogue and became a bounty hunter due to his obsession over bringing Dr. Evazan and Ponda Baba to justice. Tam was able to track the duo to Jedha City but was unsuccessful in apprehending them before narrowly escaping the holy city’s destruction.

For 501st membership, only the requirements in black need to be met. The Bounty Hunters’ Guild defines an additional optional level of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for Level 2, referred to as “Infamous”, are listed in blue. These optional requirements are meant for those who strive to meet the highest level of screen accuracy. Please visit the BHG web site for a full description of these standards.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type. This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum. GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum. Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval. Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.

General Construction Notes This version of the character is based on his appearance in the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. All base colors of the components closely match the Tam Posla Color Palette Link to Color Palette Color palette is intended for reference in building, and will only be used in exacting measurement by Detachment for Infamous Level approval. A Basic level approval is only required to be similar, not exact. All armor is constructed from a durable material such as Metal, Fiberglass, Resin, Sintra, HIPS, PVC, PLA, Vac-formed ABS, or similar. EVA foam & Similar materials are not appropriate. All armor pieces, unless otherwise noted, are worn with no visible means of attachment. Unless stated otherwise armor has a return edge of at least 1⁄8 inch (0.32cm), giving the appearance of thickness and depth. Armor is scaled proportionately to the wearer. Please Note: All damage must be 100% screen accurate if the individual wishes to obtain Infamous (Level 2) approval from Detachment.

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	Helmet Helmet consists of 2 components: Mask and Base Helmet. Both helmet components are dark forest green (similar to PMS Black 3). Mask Dome of the mask component is off-white with 2 black symbols on the forehead just above the visor. Visor opening is diamond-shaped and covered with black mesh hiding any facial features. A center diamond “nose” piece the same shape as the visor is in the center of the mesh visor with an off white top and dark forest green bottom. The bottom half of the “nose” is the same dark green as the mask while the top half of the “nose” is white. Below the mesh visor there is a thin horizontal mouth opening slightly wider than the bottom tip of the diamond visor. The left cheek of the mask has 2 holes placed diagonally from each other with the upper hole being the forward hole. Mask has a targeting array assembly on the left side with the following details: The targeting array stalk is silver metallic with a vertical groove running the length on all four sides, a black colored portion running around the stalk horizontally towards the top of the stalk, and a gray flat-style topper. The targeting array topper has visible screws attaching it to the stalk. The left ear encases the targeting array attachment point and is shaped similar to a Boba Fett ear with a small tab feature on the bottom. The left ear has an upside-down “U” shape in white indented into it. There is a small hole on the mask directly in front of the earpiece. The mask component fits over the base helmet and is held on with 2 rivets placed on each left and right temple area and 1 rivet on the top of the mask towards the back as well as 2 larger buckles that attach in the back. The rivets may be functional connectors or decorative. If the rivets are not a functional connection between the mask and base helmet, no other attachment method may be visible. Base Helmet Based on a US M38 tank helmet, it is dark green in color with lighter green weathering found within the silver chipping. There are 4 visible holes on the rear of the dome of the base helmet similar in size to those found on the left cheek of the mask. No hair or skin is visible through any of the holes in the mask or base helmet. Base Helmet has 3 large black leather or leather-like “flaps” trimmed in tan, 1 over each ear and 1 covering the back of the head. Ear flaps have a dark green leather or leather-like patch on them with a horizontal oval detail on them with a hole in the center and a black snap attaching it to the main flap. Each flap has a single white stitch line around the border and a small leather tab on the bottom towards the front edge with a male end of a leather snap. Each flap has 3 male ends of leather snaps in an upside down triangle configuration outside of the oval detail. Behind each ear hole is a layer of black material concealing any skin or hair. Back flap has 2 crossed olive green straps with a red edge and a dark green leather end portion. Each strap has 3 buttons on the leather portion, 2 open snaps (female end) and 1 black button. A smaller dark green leather strap is on either side of the crossed straps with 1 small black rivet style connection on one end, and a larger black button on the other end. Two ski boot style latches matching the same color as the base helmet are located just above the back flap and help connect the Mask to the Base Helmet. The latches may be functional connectors or decorative. If the latches are not a functional connection, no other attachment method may be visible.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Base Helmet is an actual US M38 Tank helmet or exact replica. Mesh is upright rhombus in shape. The 3 black “flaps” on the helmet base are made of leather. Patches found on ear flaps are made of leather. Functioning ski boot style latches connect the Mask to the Base Helmet.

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	Under Shirt Shirt is a long sleeve olive colored shirt. There is a visible seam on the inside of the arms and on the shoulders. No buttons, pockets, collars, or other identifying details are seen on the shirt when fully suited.

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Vest Vest has the appearance of satin cotton/polyester material and is dark green in color with brown weathering (Similar to PMS 419c). Vest front features 3 quilted strips running vertically down the center with narrower quilted strips on the wearer’s right. A high collar is present around the whole neck and is higher in the front than in the back. The bottom of the vest is asymmetrically cut with a trapezoidal shaped center hem that extends down to the groin area and a long flap on wearer’s right that extends down to mid-thigh area. Arm holes and bottom hem of the vest feature off-white edge binding with dark weathering. The upper chest portion has a diagonally quilted pattern of 4 strips on each side of the center vertical strips. The strips on the upper portion of the vest meet at a slight point in the center on the wearer’s back. The mid-section consists of 5 equal width quilted strips that run completely around the vest. The lower section of the vest consists of similar strips that run horizontally that continue down the asymmetrical shape of the bottom hem. Vest closes left over right with the 3 center quilted strips. A hidden closure method may be concealed by the strips. No closure method is visible when fully suited up. On the left shoulder there is a visible golden colored zipper with a pull-strap which is from the neckline to the left arm hole long. Above the zipper there is a hidden opening for the strap of the leather harness to enter. The zipper is a dry suit style zipper with rubber end stops that wraps around the white hem of the arm hole.

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Shoulder Armor Shoulder bells are similar dark green to that of the base helmet. Each shoulder bell is a mirror image of the other and is not interchangeable. The detailing of each shoulder bell is asymmetrical. The front edge has a straight downward edge with a rounded bottom corner. The back edge has an angled graduated step. Two shallow grooves run length-wise vertically down the center of the bell approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) apart. Two deeper more distinct grooves run diagonally on the shoulder, 1 on each side of the center grooves.

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Elbow Armor Matching elbow armor is worn on each elbow. Elbow armor features a black elastic sleeve with a black elastic strap on both top and bottom with a hard outer shell in a similar fashion as skate elbow pads. Hard outer shell is yellow in color (Similar to PMS 121). Shell is attached to the sleeve by 4 white threads (2 on each side) that run through small holes in the shell. Armor is oval in shape with a horizontal groove detail across the width on the lower half of the armor with two trapezoidal indents approximately 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5.1cm) in length are centered vertically on each edge. Below the horizontal groove are 2 thin black grooves that start at the outer edge and run approximately 1⁄3rd the horizontal length of the armor. A black oval outline is located off-centered towards the outside edge of the armor between the trapezoidal indent and the full horizontal groove. The top half of each armor plate is covered by a clear plastic protector formed to fit over the armor and is attached by 2 cylindrical cap screw style bolt greeblies while the bottom edge is shaped to follow along the lines of the trapezoidal indents on each edge of the armor shell. Bolt greeblies can be a functional connector or decorative, if decorative then no other attachment method is visible.

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	Comm Pad A comm pad is worn on the left wrist similar in shape and style to Chirrut Imwe’s comm pad. Comm Pad is green in color similar to shoulder armor with silver weathering. Comm Pad does not completely encompass the arm but sits on the top of the arm. A small rectangular “compad” detail with a red button and 5 grooves are in the center of the gauntlet. To the right of the compad are 2 oval indentations within a larger oval indentation. Towards the front of the gauntlet is a rectangular silver indent. A long silver rod (similar to the Imperial Death Trooper left gauntlet “stabilizer”) runs the length of the comm pad on the outer edge held on by 2 support arms.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Comm Pad stabilizer is made from metal.

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	Hand Plate A single hand plate is worn on the wearer’s left hand in conjunction with the comm pad and is colored and weathered in the same fashion as the comm pad. Hand Plate is tombstone in shape with a raised return edge running around the front. A white half circle indentation is present on the upper half of the hand plate.

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Gloves Beige gauntlet style gloves (Similar to PMS 401). Gloves are made of heavy fabric, suede, or suede like material. There are five to six lines of pleated stitching going all the way around near the opening end of the gloves which feature narrow trim piping. On the top of the hand are five wider pleats than the ones at the glove opening. The first 3 pleats closest to the fingers are identical while the upper 2 pleats are wider in size. Gloves are long enough that the opening extends slightly past the back edge of the comm pad. Gloves are heavily weathered with brown and green colors.

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	Harness & Belt Harness Section A harness is worn over both shoulders that a variety of items attach to. The back of the harness consists of a Y-shaped system of similar sized straps connected with a metal ring. The down strap of the back Y-shaped system ends in a loop that the belt goes through. The left shoulder strap enters the vest just behind the shoulder zipper and is not seen from the front. Left strap can be attached to the pants waistband underneath the vest if desired. The strap worn over the right shoulder is thicker than the left strap and features the following items; Four elongated white rectangular ammo pouches made of leather or leather-like material, are present on the right strap at the shoulder area. The pouches open facing outward from the wearer and are titled at a slight angle. Pouches are capped with a white leather or leather-like top with a white strap connecting the top to the pouch base. Underneath the set of white pouches is a single black rectangular leather or leather-like pouch which has a fold over flap and closes with a black snap button. Beneath the black pouch are 4 loops for ammo cylinders made of a flexible fabric with silver ammo cylinders occupying the center two loops. The ammo cylinders are similar in size and shape to shotgun shells, and are as long as the strap is wide. Below the loops is a single vertically oriented rectangular black leather or leather-like pouch. Pouch has a fold over top with angled sides and is absent a button. Belt Section All items of the belt section are leather or leather-like material unless noted otherwise. Belt is approximately 2.25 inches (5.7cm) wide and black or very dark with no visible buckles or other types of latches. On the back right hip there is a simplistic holster that consists of a rectangular backer with 2 side straps that connect with a single black snap. On the front of the belt are 3 large black pouches approximately 3.5 inches (8.9cm) wide by 6 inches tall (15.3cm); two pouches centered in the front and the third lower on the front right hip.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt and Harness straps are made of leather. Front belt pouches are actual 5.5 inch (13.9cm) Tactical MOLLE waist phone belt pouches in black. Ammo cylinders are made of metal.

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	Scanner Array Pouches Two large, khaki colored pouches are worn on the back of the belt off each rear hip (Similar to PMS 16-0940 TPX). Pouches are rectangular in shape and made of a canvas like material. Each pouch has a smaller pocket located on the bottom half of the pouch that closes with 2 snaps. Pouches are approximately 5.5 inches (13.9cm) wide by 11 inches (27.9cm) tall and are worn with the appearance of dimension.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Large scanner array pouches are actual Danish 1951/53 FKF Ammo pouches or exact replica.

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	Pants Pants are olive in color and somewhat baggy fitting to the wearer (Similar to PMS 7764 CP). Weathering is consistent with the rest of the costume. A gusseted patch pocket is present on each thigh with a fold over flap closure. A placket for a fly zipper is present, otherwise no other buttons, logos, etc. are present when fully suited up. Pants are worn tucked into boots.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Actual pants are German Bundeswehr Moleskin Feldhosen in Olive color.

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	Kama A black Kama of canvas-like material is worn around the waist under the Vest. Kama should extend to around the top of the boots. Kama is “V” shaped and worn on the backside of the wearer. A hem about 1 inch (2.5cm) wide is present along all edges of the Kama. Kama is void of any holes, eyelets, logos or other details. The Kama is weathered in a dusty fashion.

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	Boots Black leather or leather-like motorcycle style riding boots. Boots are high top boots that come up to about mid-calf on the wearer. Two buckles are located on the outward facing side of each boot. One buckle just below the ankle area and one buckle just above the ankle area. Seven to nine ribs are located on the bridge of the boot. There is a round detail on both inside and outside of the boot at the ankle location. Boot is weathered with a brown sand-like color.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Actual movie boots are 2014 TCX Infinity Gore-Tex. Logos on boots are present but weathered to the point that they aren’t easily visible.

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Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.

	Modified DH-17 Blaster DH-17 Blaster based on a Sterling L2A3 Sub-machine gun and is black in color. The barrel of the blaster is silver in color. Scope of the blaster is based on a vintage SP-220 Single point scope. Scope is silver in color and weathered appropriately. Blaster has tan colored canvas sling attached to it. Ejection port on the right side is silver in color. Blaster comes equipped with an extended magazine. A “flashlight” type greeblie is attached to the barrel on the right side.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Blaster is made from an actual Sterling L2A3 sub-machine airsoft gun or exact replica. Scope is actual vintage SP-220 Single Point scope or exact replica.

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