Costuming:CC Ganch

Commander Ganch (Phase I)

Model CC 17992, Photo by Davide S.

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Description: Commander Ganch (Phase I) Prefix: CC Detachment: Clone Trooper Detachment Context: Act on Instinct: Web Comic Ganch serves in the Grand Army of the Republic with the 612th Attack Battalion. Ganch shows an extreme loyalty to the Republic and its military superiors. Clinging fiercely to the concept of duty, Ganch obeys orders without question. The Commander is an effective motivator and does not tolerate insubordination, even when lighthearted in nature.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. In the page below, items listed in blue are recommended features that will improve the quality of the costume. Items listed in red are intended to further enhance the finished costume. Special Notes: • The “Animated” armor design, seen in 2008 The Clone Wars Cartoon Series, differs from the “Realistic” armor design used to create characters from the theatrical films, video games, and graphic novels. See this thread at 501stclonetroopers.com for the differences between the sculpts. (This may require an additional forum account.) • Armor parts shall be made from fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), or a similar rigid material. This includes vacuum formed plastics as well as properly finished and smoothed 3D printed armor forms. See this thread at 501stclonetroopers.com for examples of acceptable and unacceptable levels of 3D print finishing. • All numerical measurements given in CTD CRLs are approximate. Measurements should be followed as closely as possible while not affecting the proportionality of costume details. Proportionality should take precedence over exact measurements.

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.

Helmet Animated Phase I style helmet. Movie style helmets are not combined with animated armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white with red details. Narrow fin mohawk is White and runs along top of dome. Black or dark green eye lens extends down through the entire frown area. On each ear column there is a raised circle near the top 1" - 1.25" in diameter. (4) Vents on each side of helmet below ear column. Vents may be painted black or grey, or cut out and covered inside with black mesh. Red details include: Red dome with a wide white stripe on each side leading up from eye area and arching toward the back of the helmet. Each wide stripe ends in a split “V” tapering to two arch end points. Red “V” stripe on the front face begins at the chin greeblie indent and runs up along the edge of the center visor and lines up with the inside edges of the white stripe details on the dome. Cheek indents are red. Eight red, vertically elongated triangle shapes, located along the base edge of the helmet and pointing up. Four triangles on each side. Front two triangles located in front of the frown. Two triangles on each side, located between the frown and ear column. Last triangles located just behind the ear column. Triangle shapes vary in size with the front diamonds tall and slender. The second diamond shapes are shorter and narrower in size, and the last two diamond shapes on each side are larger and located on each side, near the ear columns. Primer gray helmet band around back of dome and down the “V” patterned indent on back of helmet. Raised circle on back of helmet is White. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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	Neck Seal Neck seal is black in color with no ribbing. No logos or labels are visible.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Neck seal closes in the front via two small black snaps. A black balaclava is worn with the neckseal.

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	Under Suit Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos.

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Pauldron Animated style pauldron. Pauldron has rounded black base. Pauldron has eight sections with two in front, two in back, and two on each shoulder. Rear two sections are dark grey. Optional: Alternative design with all red sections. Pauldron front section extends down to edge of raised Chest plate with center vertical seam. Pauldron rear section extend down to cover entire Back Armor box detail.

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	Shoulder Armor Animated Phase I style Shoulder Armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white. A red vertical stripe is painted on the center of each shoulder. Shoulders are rounded on top with more flat bottom edge. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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Upper Arm Armor Animated Phase I Upper Arm Armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white. Upper Arms are rounded and seamless with notches on back lower edge where Elbow armor matches up. Upper Arms have a wide red stripe along the outside edge. Right Upper Arm has a white or light grey strap with attached triangular shaped white ammo box. Ammo box is wider at bottom and narrower at top. Outside facing surface is indented with horizontal ridge pattern Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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	Forearm and Elbow Armor Animated Phase I Forearm Armor Armor is painted matte or satin white. A red stripe is located on the outside edge of Forearm. Left forearm has a compad with (4) main square recessed areas and (1) slightly smaller square recessed area. The smaller recess is closest to the elbow. Armor is seamless on the outside edge. Due to the shape of the armor, a butted seam is acceptable on the inside if required. Elbow plate is integrated into the forearm, extending up to fit into the notch on the bicep. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Elbows are separate pieces from the forearm armor. Armor is seamless. No visible traces of how the armor was assembled are shown.

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	Hand Plates Animated Phase I Hand Plates. Armor is painted matte or satin white. Armor has a red stripe down the center. Hand plates are mirror images of each other. Hand plates have an angled peak that comes to a point over the index or middle finger, just past the main knuckle of the hand. Armor is weathered with shades of grey

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	Gloves Black over the wrist gloves made of leather, nylon, or other low pile fabrics. Gloves cover any exposed skin. Gloves do not show any labels or logos when the armor is worn.

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Chest Armor Animated Phase I Chest Armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white. Red details are painted on armor. Red inverted triangle with sides starting at each shoulder, angling down to a point on the base center of the raised chest plate where the upper chest seam line starts. Red swooshes along each side start from a point high on the Back Armor, near the edge of the arm opening. Swooshes then arch down along the sides of the armor, under arm holes, and end at each side of the lower Chest Armor. Swoosh markings end in the front with a point. Lower portion of the chest has a curved notch for the abdomen armor to fit into. Chest and Back Armor match together at the sides and shoulders with no open gap. A seam line is present. Shoulder straps are placed over the chest and back armor at the seams. Armor is weathered with shades of grey. Note: Armor is shown here with hook and loop fastener to attach Pauldron.

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	Chest Straps and Holsters Holsters are painted matte or satin white. Holsters are connected to a diagonal grey strap which connects to the right shoulder and crosses down to the left Belt Box. Holsters are aligned with outside edge of Chest Armor and oriented with pistol grips pointed inward toward center of chest. Right Holster top edge is aligned with bottom edge of Pauldron. Left Holster bottom edge hangs over the top edge of Belt. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Holsters have no visible attachment.

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Back Armor Animated Phase I Back Armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white. Red details are painted on armor. Upper section of Back Armor is painted red. Red swooshes along each side start from a point high on the Back Armor, near the edge of the arm opening. Swooshes then arch down along the sides of the armor, under arm holes, and end at each side of the lower Chest Armor. Swoosh markings end in the front with a point. Rear center of back armor has detailed area that contains a O11 pattern. Shoulder straps are placed over the chest and back armor at the seams. Armor is weathered with shades of grey. Note: Armor is shown here with hook and loop fastener to attach Pauldron.

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Abdomen Armor Animated Phase I Abdomen Armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white. Top edge of the armor is curved to match the chest. Abdomen armor protrudes out in the middle to match the shape of the chest. (4) inset lines divide the abdomen armor into segments. Abdomen and Kidney armor connect at the sides with no open gap. A butted seam between abdomen and kidney armor is acceptable. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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	Kidney Armor Armor is painted matte or satin white. Kidney and abdomen armor connect at the sides with no open gap. A butted seam between the kidney and abdomen armor is acceptable. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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Codpiece and Belt front Animated Phase I Codpiece. Armor is painted matte or satin white. Belt is approx 3" tall and divided into 1.75" wide segments. The front segments have a key/slot detail. Two front belt sections are painted matte or satin white with the rest of the Belt painted red. Belt boxes are mounted at the hips. Cod and Posterior armor are connected at the hips. Butted seams are permitted at this connection if required. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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	Posterior Armor, Belt rear and Detonator Animated Phase I Posterior Armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white. Belt is painted red. Belt is approx 3" tall and divided into 1.75" wide segments. Codpiece and Posterior armor connect at the hips. Butted seams are permitted at this connection if required. Detonator is centered on the back of belt. Detonator has no control buttons. The detonator has 2 lines set in approx 1/2" - 5/8" from the edges. Lines may be recessed or painted on Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Detonator lines are recessed.

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	Belt Boxes Two rectangular boxes with one mounted on each side of belt. Boxes are painted matte or satin white. A red vertical stripe is painted in the center. The top side of the box is tapered outward. There is an inset detail near the top of each box. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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	Thigh Armor Armor is painted matte or satin white. Armor has red over-spray. Front of thigh armor has a flat triangular area near the knee with a notch cut out for the knee armor. From the top of the triangle a ridge line travels up the front of the thigh to the top edge. The upper outer edge has an angled section. The armor is weathered with shades of grey.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Armor is seamless. No visible traces of how the armor was assembled are shown.

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Lower Leg and Knee Armor Animated Phase I Lower Leg Armor. Armor is painted matte or satin white. A red vertical stripe is located on front center. Red on Lower Leg Armor tapers to a smaller width at the ankle. Knee armor is integrated with the lower leg. The armor has a flat center triangle below the knee plate, with the single point facing downward. The calf detail of the armor has a ridge wrapping around the back of the leg. Due to the shape of the armor, a butted seam is permitted on the inside or back of the leg. Armor is weathered with shades of grey.

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	Boots White, ankle high or tall enough to cover the ankle and eliminate any black undersuit visible at the ankle area. Boots are lace-less and have flat soles. Boots have a red center strip extending from the toe to the ankle. A strap across the top of the foot, and 2 flat white discs on either side of the foot, terminating the strap. A red stripe matches the Boot center stripe.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Boots have accurate notched sole.

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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.

	DC-17 Hand Blaster (animated style) Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, DC-17 pistols are designed for use as secondary weapons. Because they are widely recognized for their high stopping power and firing rate, many battlefield officers use them as primarily combat weapons. This is the animated variant of the DC-17 blaster. The number of pistols carried is dependent on the number of holsters.

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• This CRL is available as a PDF

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