Costuming:CX CW-animated ARF 501st

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ARF Trooper — 501st Battalion
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Model CX 11281, Photo by R. Heffernan
 
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Description: ARF Trooper — 501st Battalion
Prefix: CX
Detachment: Clone Trooper Detachment
Context: The Clone Wars, Season 4

The Advanced Recon Force or ARF Trooper, is the light cavalry for the 501st Battalion's assault on Umbara.


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.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.


CX 501st ARF Helmet.jpg Helmet
  • Modified Phase II ARF style helmet.
  • Helmet is painted matte or satin white with blue and tan details.
  • Visor is attached to the helmet just over the eye lens and surrounds the entire helmet just below the dome.
    • Smoked black or dark green eye lens obscure the eyes of the wearer.
  • Black antenna on left side, connected to side of helmet with cylindrical attachment.
  • Dome, visor, and face of helmet are painted with Blue markings of 501st Battalion.
    • Scuff marks expose the underlying white paint.
  • Rear vents are painted medium grey.
  • Upper and lower cheek areas are painted tan or appear to be suede or suede-like material.
  • (3) Grey or Silver "snaps" appear on each cheek, (2) at the top and (1) at the bottom, near the snout.
  • Two squared openings appear on the lower ring on each side, near the cheek areas.
    • Wire or plastic mesh is utilized inside the helmet to cover the open areas.
  • Helmet is weathered with shades of grey.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Upper and lower cheek areas are made of suede or similar heavy material that is capable of some movement while maintaining basic shape.




TC animated neckseal.jpg 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.




TK anh stunt undersuit.jpeg Under Suit
  • Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos.



CX 501st ARF Shoulderbells.jpg Shoulder Armor
  • Phase II animated style shoulder armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with blue details.
    • Blue paint overlays the white paint on whole armor part.
  • Shoulders have all rounded edges.
  • Shoulder armor is not symmetrical.
    • The shoulders slightly curve back at the bottom.
  • Blue areas are weathered with various scuff marks and fading.
    • Scuff marks expose the underlying white paint.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



CX 501st ARF Biceps.jpg Upper Arm Armor
  • Phase II animated style upper arm armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Armor is cylindrical with no rear indent.
  • Armor is seamless.
    • No visible traces of how the armor was assembled are shown.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



CX 501st ARF Forearms.jpg Forearm Armor
  • Phase II animated style forearm armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with blue details.
  • Painted around each wrist is a blue stripe.
    • Blue paint overlays the white paint at the affected part.
  • Right forearm has a compad with 6 raised buttons, and a larger rectangle above them.
    • A smaller raised section 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.
  • Blue areas are weathered with various scuff marks and fading.
    • Scuff marks expose the underlaying white paint.
  • 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.



CX 501st ARF Handplates.jpg Hand Plates
  • Phase II animated style hand plates.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • 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.




Generic-black-gloves.jpg 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.



CX 501st ARF Chest.jpg Chest Armor
  • Phase II animated style chest armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with blue details.
    • Blue paint overlays the white paint at the affected part.
  • Chest armor has a blue, elongated triangle shape stripe that begins at the center of the neck and extends down the chest plate to the bottom of the breast.
    • At the bottom center of the chest is a symbol consisting of a white square with a horizontal white bar just above it.
  • Lower portion of the chest has a squared notch for the abdomen armor to fit into.
  • Chest and back plate match together at the sides and shoulders with no open gap.
    • Butted seam lines are permitted if required.
  • White shoulder straps fit into the top of the chest and back.
  • Blue areas are weathered with various scuff marks and fading.
    • Scuff marks expose the underlying white paint.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



CX 501st ARF Back.jpg Back Armor
  • Phase II animated style back armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Back armor has a detail plate consisting of (4) grey circles and (5) grey horizontal bars.
  • Chest and back plate match together at the sides and shoulders with no open gap.
    • Butted seam lines are permitted if required.
  • White shoulder straps fit into the top of the chest and back.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



CX 501st ARF Abdomen.jpg Abdomen Armor
  • Phase II animated style abdomen armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Top edge of the armor is squared off to match the chest armor.
  • The abdomen armor protrudes out in the middle to match the shape of the chest armor.
  • The abdomen armor joins at the rear and the join is covered by a center plate.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



CX 501st ARF Kidney.jpg 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.



CX 501st ARF Codpiece.jpg Codpiece and Belt front
  • Phase II animated style codpiece and belt front armor.
  • 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.
  • Belt boxes are mounted at the hips.
  • Codpiece and Posterior armor connect at the hips.
    • Butted seams are permitted at this connection if required.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.



CX 501st ARF Butt.jpg Posterior Armor, Belt Rear and Detonator
  • Phase II animated style posterior armor, belt and detonator.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Belt is approx. 3.5 inches tall and divided into 2 and ¼ inch segments.
  • Cod and Posterior armor connect at the hips.
    • Butted seams are permitted at this connection if required.
  • Detonator is centered on the back of belt with no control buttons.
    • The detonator has 2 lines set in approx 1 inch from the edges.
      • Lines may be recessed or painted on.
  • The center of the detonator end caps are painted grey.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Detonator lines are recessed.



TC animated belt box.jpg Belt Boxes
  • Phase II animated style belt boxes.
  • Two rectangular boxes with one mounted on each side of belt.
  • Boxes are painted matte or satin white.
    • 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.



CX 501st ARF Thighs.jpg Thigh Armor
  • Phase II animated style thigh armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with black details.
  • A black angled detail stripe, approximately 3/4" wide, is mirrored on both thighs, matching visual references.
  • Black areas are weathered with various scuff marks and fading.
    • Scuff marks expose the underlying white paint.
  • 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.
  • 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.



CX 501st ARF Shins.jpg Lower Leg Armor
  • Phase II animated style lower leg armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with blue details.
    • Blue paint overlays the white paint at the affected part.
  • Knee armor is integrated with the lower leg.
  • The front of the armor has a triangular detail just below the knee and a hard ridge line down the front of the shin.
  • Bottom of the knee armor has a 1” blue stripe that extends from both rear edges
  • Back of the lower legs have an indentation just under the calf that extends down to the ankle.
  • The outside of the calf is seamless.
    • A clam shell opening on the inner seam is acceptable.
  • Blue areas are weathered with various scuff marks.
    • Scuff marks expose the underlying white paint.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Armor is seamless with a trap door access through the indent in the rear of the lower leg.



TC animated boots.jpg Boots
  • Phase II animated style 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 center strip running 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.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Boots have accurate notched sole.



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.



CRLdc15s-animated.jpg DC-15S Blaster Carbine (animated style)

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, this weapon is commonly carried by the Troopers of the Galactic Republic.

  • This is the animated variant of the DC-15S blaster rifle.




Dc15a Animated.jpg DC-15A Blaster Rifle (animated style)

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, this blaster is the standard issue weapon carried by the Clone Troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic.

  • This is the animated variant of the DC-15A blaster rifle.






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