Costuming:CWS7 BoKatan

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Bo-Katan: Clone Wars Season 7
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Model MW-91970, Photo by Pete Gerard


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Description: Bo-Katan
Prefix: MW
Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild
Context: Bo-Katan: Clone Wars Season 7
Bo-Katan of Clan Kryze is the last of her line. Bo served as Lieutenant to Pre Viszla in the Death Watch during the Clone Wars era. Bo is a fierce, proud Mandalorian Warrior; cunning and deceit are some of her strongest attributes. As previous Mand’alor and keeper of the Darksaber, she hopes to one day return her home planet of Mandalore to it's rightful place in the galaxy again.


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.



NiteOwlLogo.png General Construction Notes
  • All components should closely match the Bo-Katan Clone Wars Season 7 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.
  • Animated Style armor is used.
  • 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 (0.3cm), giving the appearance of thickness and depth.
  • Armor is scaled proportionately to the wearer.
  • Please Note: All damage must be 100% screen accurate if individual wishes to obtain Infamous (Level 2) approval from Detachment.




BKS7 Helmet.png Helmet
  • Helmet has dark smoke colored “T” visor. Dark green is also permitted for wearer visibility.
  • Dark grey Rangefinder cap, with medium grey on upper stalk assembly and Light Grey on lower stalk assembly, worn flush with top of earcap on wearer’s right.
  • Rangefinder assembly consists of:
    • Mushroom-shaped cap which is solid along backside, but open in front revealing circular stalk attachment.
    • Stalk tapers upwards in two sections, with the larger section closer to the cap.
    • Rangefinder top features compound angles and top raised detail.
  • Forward-facing mandibles and forehead are star white.
  • Upper cheeks are rounded at top and slightly darker blue.
  • Key-slot area and rear helmet band detail are dark grey to match Rangefinder cap.
  • The dome, lower cheeks, earcaps, and back of helmet are blue.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Helmet weathering identically matches all coloring layers and details.
  • Rangefinder stalk will move 90-degrees manually.
  • Headband, Wig and Facial Scar are worn, allowing helmet to be removed. See item requirements in “Optional Accessories” section below.




BKS7 ChestArmor.png Chest Armor
  • Consists of Collar armor, left and right Breast plates, a Center Diamond and an Abdominal plate.
  • All items are painted Light Grey base with Medium Grey weathering, except Collar armor, which is blue to match helmet.
  • Collar armor extends to center top of wearer’s shoulders on each side so it is no more than a 1 inch (2.5cm) gap from the top of the Back Armor.
    • Armor ends prior to curvature of shoulder so as to not extend beyond wearer’s armpit.
  • Center diamond plate between breast plates has a raised vertical rectangle.
  • The left breast plate has two raised, yellow rectangles at the top, outer corner of the plate. Rectangles are identical in size and spaced same width as they are apart.
  • Breast plates are worn so that center edges are horizontal to one another down the wearer’s centerline.
  • Abdominal armor spacing from chest plates is same distance as chest plates are from one another, and is properly spaced from Ammo Belt to show Flak Vest.
  • All armor pieces attach securely to the front of the vest with no visible means of attachment.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • The left breast plate rectangles are illuminated yellow.




BK7 CodArmor.png Cod Armor
  • Armor consists of three pieces painted Light Grey base with Medium Gray weathering.
  • Top of side armor sections extend slightly under the bottom of Girth belt, and center section top sits flush with bottom of Girth belt.
  • Bottom of armor ends 1–2 inches (2.5 to 5.0cm) above the bottom of the groin.
    • NOTE: Return edge may be removed on these pieces in order to obtain proper sizing for the wearer.




BK7 Thighs.png Thigh Armor/Holsters
  • Armor consists of two Thigh Armor plates with weapon holsters attached, and painted Light Grey base with Medium Grey weathering.
  • Holsters are mounted to Thigh plates seamlessly, and centered from top to bottom.
  • Weathered Brown “Drop-Leg” leather or leather-like straps, approximately 2.5 to 3-inches (6.3 to 7.6cm) wide run from under the bottom of Girth Belt to under top of Thigh armor.
  • Thigh plates have a weathered Brown leather or leather-like trim piece, matching shape, around the outer edge of plate and extending approximately ½-inch (1.2cm) beyond edge.
  • A Brown leather or leather-like ¾ to 1-inch (1.9 to 2.5cm) strap, attached to lower curvature of the plate securely fastens around the mid-thigh.
    • Elongated trapezoid shaped Silver/Light Grey Slides are located on front thigh closely adjacent to armor plates.
  • Armor is curved to fit snugly over thighs, properly sized to the wearer and attach securely on the outer thighs of Flight suit.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • “Drop-Leg” strap, armor plate trim and thigh straps are made of leather.
  • Thigh strap Slides are metal.




BKS7 BackArmor.png Back Armor
  • Two rectangular slots near shoulder blades to allow for jetpack straps to feed through, allowing Jetpack to attach securely to Back armor with no visible means of attachment.
  • Armor is painted Medium Grey base with Dark Grey weathering.
  • Armor extends to center top of wearer’s shoulders on each side so it is no more than an inch gap from the Collar Armor.
  • Plate matches curvature of the wearer’s back and bottom corners stop before reaching top of Ammo Belt.
  • Back Armor may attach securely to Flak Vest, Jetpack, or both so it is secure when worn.




BK7 Shoulders.png Shoulder Armour
  • Armor is painted Blue with Black and Star White “Nite Owl” logo in the bottom third section.
  • Armor has four points and curves around the upper arm.
  • Each extends slightly above the wearer's shoulder and ends at bottom of Flak Vest sleeve band.
  • Shoulder Armor secures to Flak Vest with no visible means of attachment.




BKS7 KneeArmor.png Knee Armor
  • Knees are painted Blue with a matching ½ to 1-inch (1.2 to 2.5cm) strap across back of wearer’s knees.
  • Armor matches curvature of leg, and bottom front corners are rounded. This differs from the Male version of armor which has less curve and pointed corners.
  • Armor should not slouch downward, but sit perpendicular to ground and attach securely to the front of the knees over the Flight suit.




BK7 Shins.png Shin Armor
  • Shins are painted Blue down center and Light Grey base with Medium Grey weathering on side panels.
  • Armor side panels match curvature of wearer’s leg so as to not stick straight out on sides.
  • Shin Armor attaches securely to the front of the shins with two ½ to 1-inch (1.2 to 2.5cm) leather or leather-like straps across back of calf.
    • Straps are attached approximately 1-inch (2.5cm) from each end of armor.
    • Each strap has a Silver/Light Grey rectangular trapezoid Slide located to outside of wearer’s leg.
  • Aside from visible straps, no other means of attachment are visible on Flight suit for Shin Armor.




BK7 Jetpack.png Jet Pack
  • Colors for the Jetpack are Blue, Light Grey, Medium Grey, Dark Grey and Tan.
  • Jetpack has the following components:
    • One center tank and two side fuel tanks.
    • Three cone-shaped missiles atop each tank.
    • Two bottom thrusters at base of side fuel tanks, angled slightly back and out to wearer’s sides.
    • Side circular bolts on bottom outer-side of each side tank which do not extend beyond tank bodies.
  • Missiles atop each tank have 1-inch (2.5cm) Tan band at cone bases.
  • Two Tan horizontal stripes are located on either side of the center tank.
  • Vertical Blue stripe extends along elevated strip down center of main tank.
  • Slightly elevated thin Light Grey pin-striping detail is found on either side of main tank and surrounding Tan horizontal stripes.
  • Jetpack attaches snugly, with no visible means of attachment to Back Armor in proper centered position to allow bottom of Back Armor to be visible from behind.




BKS7 Gauntlets.png Gauntlets
  • Both Gauntlets are Blue, and worn with indented “closure” on the inside of the arm.
  • Outer side features a straight seam and no hinges or rivets are visible when worn.
  • The Right Gauntlet contains the following components:
    • Five buttons on the top.
      • Three of which are red and in a row, the last being perpendicular and behind the first row on the outside.
      • A white button is next to it, in the same plane as the first row.
    • Two forward facing Medium Grey blasters in front of the middle section.
    • Two vertical slits on the outside of the blasters platform for exploding discs to be expelled (over wrist opening).
    • Burgundy trapezoid-shaped range finder targeter.
  • Left gauntlet contains the following components:
    • Four forward facing Silver darts in front of middle section.
    • Seven rectangular buttons on the top.
      • Three of which are Red and in a row, the other four (1 red, 1 white and 2 grey) are behind the first row with the outside button being Red.
    • A Medium Grey electrical grappling hook in the middle.
    • A slot for the hidden knife to extend or retract, with the point visible.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Right gauntlet contains the following components:
    • Five illuminated buttons on the top.
      • Three of which are red and in a row, the last being perpendicular and behind the first row on the outside.
      • A white button is next to the perpendicular button and in the same plane as the first row.
  • Left gauntlet contains the following components:
    • Four Silver darts are metal.
    • Five illuminated buttons on the top.
      • Three of which are red and in a row, the other two (1 red and 1 white) are behind the first row with the outside button being red.
    • Illuminating blue or white LED duel blaster on the right gauntlet.
    • Hidden knife which manually extends from Gauntlet to slightly beyond metacarpal-phalangeal knuckles.




BKS7 FlakVest.png Flak Vest
  • Dark Charcoal Grey or Black cotton or cotton/spandex/Lycra material, heavily weathered.
  • Vest has a turtleneck or tight neck seal attached, which extends to base of wearer’s skull and chin.
  • Body terminates at the bottom of the Ab Armor plate.
  • Short sleeves extend approximately 1⁄3 down wearer’s bicep, with Blue band matching armor approximately ¾ to 1-inch (1.9 to 2.5cm) wide terminating end of sleeve.
  • Vest has no visible zippers, labels, or openings and allows for attachment of Chest, Back, Ab, Shoulder, and Collar armor.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Vest will only have shoulder and side seams.




BKS7 FlightSuit.png Flight Suit
  • Dark Charcoal Grey or Black cotton or cotton/spandex/Lycra material, heavily weathered. May be two separate pieces or one.
  • Suit's long sleeves extend under Gauntlets and terminate with Blue trim matching that of Flak Vest sleeves, approximately ½ to ¾-inch (1.2 to 1.9cm) wide.
  • Pants fit tight and have a seam extending from the hips to the ankle.
  • Flight suit has no visible zippers, labels or openings, and allows for attachment of Cod, Thigh, Knee and Shin armor.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Flight suit has a visible zipper placket, approximately 1-inch (2.5cm) wide, between the top of the Ammo Belt and bottom of Ab Armor.




BKS7 AmmoBelt.png Ammo Belt
  • Belt is a weathered Brown leather or leather-like material, and approximately 2 inches (5.0cm) wide.
  • Belt features eight leather or leather-like pouches: Six approximately 2 inches (5.0) wide by 4 inches (10.2cm) tall. Two larger approximately 2.5 inches (6.3) wide by 4.5 inches (11.4cm) tall.
    • Two small boxes at each front hip bone.
    • Two larger boxes, one on each hip.
    • Four small boxes grouped together across back.
  • Ammo belt is worn directly above Girth Belt, with ammo boxes overlapping top of Girth.
  • Belt when worn has proper spacing from bottom of Abdominal Armor to show Flight suit.
  • Belt attaches in rear; recommend Velcro for durability.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Ammo Belt and Boxes are made of leather.




BK7 Girth.png Girth Belt
  • Belt weathered Brown and made of leather or leather-like material.
  • Belt is approximately 2.5 inches (6.3cm) wide, depending on the wearer, but wider than Ammo Belt.
  • Four horizontal lines, creating five sections, are evenly spaced on width of belt.
  • Belt attaches in rear; recommend Velcro for durability.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Belt is made of leather.




BKS7 Gloves.png Gloves
  • Dark Charcoal Grey or Black cotton or cotton/spandex/Lycra material, heavily weathered.
  • Gloves are long enough to tuck under the long sleeve of Flight suit, and have no visible logos.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Gloves will be same material as Flight suit.




BKS7 Boots.png Boot Armor and Boots
  • Boot armor consists of Toecap, Spat and heel plate.
  • Toecap and Spat are painted Light Grey base with Medium Grey weathering.
  • Heel plate is Black with a rectangular horizontal Light Grey section in middle rear which wraps slightly.
  • Boots are Black, ankle-height with highly rugged sole pattern; may have small heel.
  • All armor is worn securely on Boots with no visible means of attachment, covering any laces/zippers and logos.




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.


BKS7 Westars.png Westar 35’s
  • Animated Death Watch style Westar 35’s.
  • Blasters are painted light to medium grey with dark grey finish on the handles and slides.
  • Westar's are weathered with a carbon-scored appearance.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Blasters have blue LED lights in barrels.




BKS7 Hair.png Wig, Facial Scar and Headband
  • If worn, Headpiece will also be worn.
  • Wig is Red-Orange, (similar to PMS 7580C) and formed in a “Bob” cut that is angled shorter in the back than the front.
    • Individual may use their own hair as long as the color and style are correct.
  • There is a part down the middle of the scalp.
  • A scar runs diagonally from the forehead to the end of the right brow.
  • Head Band is grey, with dark charcoal weathering and black details around the outside.
  • Band is fitted to the wearer and extends down between the middle of the ear and the corner of the eye.
  • HeadBand sits along the wearer’s hairline, bridging the gap between the forehead and hair evenly. Some hair may be visible on the sides.
  • Two yellow/orange rectangles are located on each side at approximately eye level.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Yellow/Orange rectangles on Headband are illuminated.
  • Headband will feature exact screen accurate details and shape.






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