Costuming:MW SC KenobiGrunt

Super Commando Grunt

Model MW-35080, Photo by Vince Capaldi

Description: Super Commando Grunt Prefix: MW Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild Context: Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Mandalorian Super Commandos were members of the Death Watch who turned their loyalty to Darth Maul. They helped Maul take control of Mandalore after his victory over Pre Vizsla, were utilized to guard the Sundari Royal Palace, and to track down anyone else resisting Maul's rule. Obi-Wan Kenobi briefly donned stolen Super Commando gear in an attempt to rescue Duchess Satine.

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 All costume elements are painted and weathered to match the specific visual references for this version. All components should closely match the Super Commando Grunt 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. “Foam armor is not permitted”. Armor will have the “appearance of thickness” and depth; “no physical damage” (cuts, dents, etc.) is allowed. All armor attachment is hidden. No snaps, straps or Velcro may be visible. Helmet and all armor parts will have a matte finish. Hard and soft parts are “lightly weathered” with light and dark tones to give animated (non-realistic) appearance.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): All paint landmarks must be 100% screen accurate if individual wishes to obtain Infamous (Level 2) approval from Detachment.

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	Other Variants For additional variants of this costume, please visit the Bounty Hunters Guild Detachment for additional development.

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	"Stolen" Helmet Helmet (Not Boba/Jango style) is “Death Watch” style with elongated mandibles and narrow T-visor. “T” visor is dark smoke or dark green. Mandibles and brow are painted red (See Color Palette). Earcaps are symmetrical, painted red, and do not show any visible seams where they meet the helmet’s surface. Cheeks, back panels and dome are painted medium grey with dark charcoal weathering (See Color Palette). Upper cheeks are painted white/light grey (See Color Palette) and heavily weathered. Center rear key slot section is red. Helmet features red four-pointed design on dome with heavy weathering.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Mandibles and brow will show “Death Watch” blue (See Color Palette) wearing through from behind the red.

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Chest Armor Consists of collar armor, right and left chest plates, ab plate, and center diamond. Stolen Variant will have weathering patterns to match character references. Left chest plate has two slotted rectangular indentions, with lower indention slightly wider than the top one. Indentions are not centered on the plate, but offset closer to center diamond plate. Chest plate upper corners line up with collar armor bottom corners at the outer edges, and Ab plate sides line up with the bottom outer edges of chest plates. The center diamond plate (between breast plates), has a raised vertical rectangle. Plates will have minimal spacing and fit together closely. All pieces attach securely to the flak vest with proper and minimal spacing.

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Back Armor Armor is painted red around top curve and sides. Center flat area of back plate and curved cutout at bottom are painted medium grey with dark charcoal weathering. Back armor is not a flat plate, but has significant return edge. Armor curves to match shape of wearers back so it sits flush against wearers back from top to bottom. Collar and backplate do not overlap; the gap between will be properly scaled to wearer. Anywhere from 1-2 inches is the common distance.

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Jet Pack Colors for the jetpack are Light grey, Medium grey, Dark Charcoal Grey, Red and White (See Color Palette). Jetpack has the following main components: One center tank and two side fuel tanks. Two thruster nozzles mounted below side tanks, angled outward slightly. Three cone shaped missiles on top of each tank. Center missile is taller than sides. A “Grey-washed” red band is located on the two side missiles just below the cone tops. A vertical dark grey stripe extends along center of the main tank. Pack has alternating painted angled details on side tanks in dark charcoal grey and medium grey with heavy weathering muddling the lines. Slightly elevated, light grey pin-stripe detailing is found in flat area on either side of main tank. Center tank slopes on each side to the center flat areas at the top and bottom of pin-striping detail. Bottom thruster nozzles are dark charcoal grey. Circular side nozzle controls have lighter grey ring on outer edge and do not extend beyond sides of outer tanks. Jetpack attaches snugly against the back armor in the proper centered position.

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Shoulder Armor Armor has 4 points with an inward curve connecting the top and bottom point on each outside edge. Both are painted red with weathering. Armor is connected securely to Flak Vest shoulder tabs, with bottom edge of armor lined up with bottom of tabs, allowing bottom armor corners to extend slightly beyond tabs on each side. Shoulder armor flares out off the shoulders to present a wider than normal silhouette.

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	Gauntlets Both Gauntlets are painted dark charcoal grey with medium and light grey weathering. Gauntlets are worn with indented "closure" on the inside of the arm. No hinge method is visible on outside straight seam when worn. Two raised platforms are on the top of the gauntlet, with the platform closest to the wrist being taller than the one closer to the elbow. There is a trapezoid-shaped extension beyond the edge of each Gauntlet on the elbow end at top edge. Left gauntlet features a "comms device", slightly darker grey than main body. Gauntlets taper in diameter to wrist. Outer sides have narrow raised rectangle toward wrist end, slightly shorter than (and lined up with) length of front platform.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Left gauntlet will have lit red light on wrist end of “comms device”.

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	Hand Armor Armor plates are symmetrical, angled tombstone shape, painted medium grey with dark charcoal grey weathering. Wrist end has slight curve toward knuckles. Full plate curves around back of wearer’s hand. Armor extends from just short of wrist to just short of center knuckle of wearer. Hand armor is securely mounted to the back of each hand.

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	Ammo Belt Ammo Belt has the following construction elements: Rectangular buckle in the center with recessed rectangular detail in center. One (1) skinny rectangular section on each side of the buckle. Two (2) rectangular sections, approximately double the width of the skinny sections, come next on each side. Two (2) large square sections, approximately double the width of the section described above, come next on each side. On each hip there is a large square section with a smaller square cutout in the center. The back of the belt is all large square sections, with one slightly larger one at the center back. Ammo Belt is dark charcoal grey with weathering. Ammo belt attaches to Girth Belt, centered from top to bottom. Proper Belt height allows Girth Belt to show above and below by approximately 1-inch.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Sections of Ammo Belt are separate sections.

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	Cod Piece Triangular Cod Piece with the bottom curving slightly inward toward the inseam of the wearer. Cod is worn tucked under the girth belt and positioned to extend slightly beyond end of Flightsuit. Armor is medium grey with dark charcoal grey weathering.

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Thigh Armor (Holsters) Armor extends from slightly below hip joint to slightly above knee joint and wraps to conform with wearer's leg. The front and back edge of the armor are not identical, but both end in a triangular point at the bottom. Front of each armor piece has short straight vertical edge extending below rounded top before curving inwards to lower corner just above pointed end. Back of each piece has long vertical edge from rounded top to lower corner just above pointed end. Each Thigh Armor has a solid box holster, and the rear upper section may be shorter than front to accommodate Westar pistols.

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	Knee Armor Armor is medium grey with dark charcoal grey weathering. Armor has two distinct corners at the bottom. Both fit the curvature of the wearer and sit perpendicular with the ground. Recommend padding at bottom to ensure armor does not sag.

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Shin Armor Shins are made of three angled sections: a flat front and angled sides that curve at back slightly to fit wearer’s calf. At the top of the armor, the center section is parallel to the ground and the side segments angle downwards approximately at 45-degree angle. Armor has a significant return edge at top and little to none at bottom near ankle. Shin Armor is a properly sized length to wearer to give correct spacing between boot and knee armor.

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	Boot Armor Armor consists of Ankle Spat, Toe Cap and Heel Cover with rectangular raised detail that wraps around back of heel. Ankle spat covers the top of the foot, hiding laces if present. Ankle Spat and Toe Cap are painted dark charcoal grey with weathering. Heel Cover raised detail is light grey with grey weathering.

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	Flak Vest Vest is made of black leather, leather-like, or similarly sturdy material such as duck cloth or canvas. Two shoulder tabs, no longer than necessary to stop at bottom of the shoulder armor. Vest is short enough to stop before hitting the girth belt. (Approximately 1-2” long below bottom edge of Ab Armor.) Vest is not tucked into the girth belt and allows some Flight Suit to show.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Vest is made of duck cloth or canvas.

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	Flight Suit Suit is a cotton or cotton blend, one or two-piece garment colored dark charcoal grey or black with weathering. Flight Suit is properly fitted (not baggy) and shaped to the wearer. Flight Suit has traditional Mandalorian style double sleeves (long sleeves with short sleeves on top). Short sleeves are approximately 75% the length from the shoulder to the elbow of the wearer. Suit has a long turtle-neck style Neck Seal extending to base of head to ensure no skin is visible when helmet is worn. Flight Suit has no visible pockets, pouches or zippers once armor is attached. There are two options regarding the pant bottoms: (Both require fitted look) Option 1: Legs are long enough to tuck into the top of the boots. Option 2: Leg length if left untucked stops at the ankle of the wearer.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Flight Suit must be dark charcoal grey in order to properly contrast the black Flak Vest. Sleeves are long enough to extend beyond end of gauntlets to give “cuff” effect.

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	Girth Belt Girth Belt is charcoal grey leather, leather-like, or similarly sturdy material such as duck cloth or canvas. Belt is approximately 4.5-6” wide and extends beyond Ammo Belt on the top and Bottom. Belt will be proportionate to wearer, to accommodate proper spacing and appearance with other armor elements. Belt closes in the back.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt material will be made of leather.

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	Gloves Gloves are fitted black cotton, canvas or non-piling material. No Leather. May use Nomex pilot/flight gloves or same material as Flight Suit. Gloves will be long enough to cover wrists so no skin is visible. No visible logos or designs may be present once hand plates are attached.

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	Boots Boots are ankle-height black canvas or leather with black rubber sole. Sole will have a slight heel and rugged tread. Palladium boots Pampa Hi, in canvas, or Brahma Banjo boots are an example of an acceptable style. No laces or other details will be visible once armor is attached.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Boots will be made of black canvas.

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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.

	Westar Pistols Two Animated Deathwatch style Westar Pistols. Pistols are light/medium grey with dark grey finish on the handles and slide.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Blasters have red LED lights in barrel.

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