Costuming:MW deathwatch niteowl

Death Watch: Nite Owl

Model MW-55118 , Photo by Brian Kim

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Description: Death Watch: Nite Owl Prefix: MW Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild Context: The Clone Wars: Seasons 4-5 Skilled and deadly Mandalorian warriors, the Nite Owls serve alongside their leader Bo Katan in the radical Mandalorian splinter group known as the Death Watch. The Nite Owls share Bo Katan’s belief that the savage raider lifestyle is the true path for the Mandalorians, and are committed to helping her and the Death Watch in restoring the glory of Mandalore's past. '

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.

Required Costume Components

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

	Helmet Helmet is the “Nite Owl” version of the Mandalorian helmet. The cheek areas are rounded at the top, unlike the more tapered cheeks of Boba Fett. The top, back and forehead of the dome are painted dark grey. The front mandibles and cheeks are painted white. A white “V” logo is located at the center of the forehead. A dark colored, full one piece "T" shaped eye lens extends to the lower edge of the helmet. A dark grey rangefinder with ear-cap and stalk is located on the right side of the helmet. “Ear-cap” portion is attached flush at the top of the right helmet ear-cap. The rear helmet band is colored with a medium blue to match the visual references as closely as possible. The rear center key slot area is dark grey and nearly black. The helmet is weathered matching the visual references as closely as possible. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine)
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): A servo motor attached to the inside of the helmet motorizes the rangefinder to arc 90 degrees forward.

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Flightsuit Flightsuit is dark midnight blue in color. Single sleeved with long sleeves extending under the forearm gauntlets. Flightsuit is made of a cotton or cotton/spandex/lycra material. No visible zippers or openings. Flightsuit allows for the attachment of codpiece and holster armor. Pants fight tightly with a seam extending from the hips to the ankle. Knee and lower leg armor attach to the legs. Hook and loop fastener or snaps are recommended.

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Shoulder Armor Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Armor is painted dark grey. Armor has four points and curves around the upper arm. Armor attaches securely to shoulders of the Flak Vest, approximately ½-1” above the colored band, with no visible means of attachment. Both shoulders include a “Nite Owl” logo in the center of each piece. Weathering matches visual references as closely as possible. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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	Gauntlets Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Gauntlets are painted white to match helmet mandibles and cheeks. Armor opens on the inside of the forearm with an internal hinging method. No Hinges or Rivets are seen on the outside of the arm. Right gauntlet contains the following components: Five rectangular 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. Two forward facing grey or silver blasters, in front of middle section. Two vertical slights on the outside of the blasters for exploding disc to be expelled. A slit for blade disc to be expelled (over wrist opening). Red colored, trapezoid-shaped range finder target. Left gauntlet contains the following components: Four forward facing 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 grey or silver electrical grappling hook in the middle. A slot for the hidden knife to extend or retract (over wrist opening). Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).
	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. Red colored, illuminated, trapezoid-shaped range finder target. Left gauntlet contains the following components: Three red illuminated buttons on the lower level, and one red on the upper level. Retractable knife. If present, knife will not be spring-loaded, but manually operated. Illuminating blue LED duel blaster on the right gauntlet.

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	Gloves Gloves are dark midnight blue and made of a thin, soft material. May be same or similar to the material used for the flight suit and flak vest. Gloves are worn tucked underneath the gauntlets.

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Flak Vest Flak Vest is dark grey in color. Vest is made from the same, or similar material as the flight suit. Vest is as seamless as possible. Neck area is surrounded by a turtleneck or tight neck seal that extends to the base of the wearers skull and chin. Shoulders do not flare outward like wings, but are short sleeves that extend approximately 1/3 down the wearer’s bicep. There is grey trim around the bottom of the short sleeve, which is approximately ¾-1” wide. The length of the vest is long enough to be worn under the girth belt. Flak Vest allows for the attachment of chest, back, belly, shoulder and collar armor, with no visible means of attachment.

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Chest Armor Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Includes collar armor, left and right breast plates, a center diamond and an abdominal plate. Chest and ab armor is painted grey. Center diamond plate, between the breast plates, has a raised vertical rectangle. Plate is painted black and the raised rectangle is light grey. Collar Armor is painted dark grey. Armor attaches securely to the front of the vest, with no visible means of attachment. Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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Back Armor Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Armor is painted dark grey. Armor may attach securely to the back of the vest, or to the jetpack so that it is secure when worn together. Jetpack should properly sit against the curvature of the wearers back and have proper placement on the shoulders. Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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Jetpack Animated Nite Owl style jetpack. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. The colors for the jetpack are: grey, dark gray, and white. Jetpack has the following main components: One center tank and two side fuel tanks. Two side mounted thrusters and three cone shaped missiles. A 1” white band is located on the center tank and the two side, cone shaped missile bases. Two white horizontal stripes are located on either side of the center tank. A vertical white stripe extends along the center of the main tank. Jetpack attaches snugly against the back armor in the proper centered position. Colors and weathering should match visual references as closely as possible. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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Ammo Belt Belt is made of leather or similar sturdy material, and is dark brown in color. Belt may be no less than 2” wide and no more than 2.5” wide. Size is dependent upon size of the wearer. The end of the belt overlaps the other end and is secured in rear with hook and loop (or similar) attachment. Attached to the belt are eight (or ten, dependent on size of wearer) equally sized Ammo Boxes. Ammo boxes are also dependent upon the wearer and should be no less than 2.25” wide x 3.0” tall x 1.25” deep, and no more than 2.5” wide x 4.5” tall x 1.5” deep. If wearing eight ammo boxes, three will be worn off each hip, and two in the back center to cover the rear overlapping belt seam. If wearing ten ammo boxes, three will be worn off each hip, and four in the back center to cover the rear overlapping belt seam. Bottom of Ammo Boxes will slightly overlap the Girth Belt when worn.

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Girth Belt Belt is made of leather or similar materials and is dark brown in color. Belt may be no less than 2” wide and no more than 2.5” wide. Size is dependent upon size of the wearer. Depending on the width of the belt, four or five horizontal lines are present, approximately ¼ inch apart. Note: four lines are appropriate on a 2” wide belt, and five lines on a 2.5” wide belt. Belt attaches in rear. Heavy duty hook and loop fastener is recommended for durability. Ammo Boxes cover the rear overlapping belt seam.

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Cod Armor Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Cod armor is made of three separate pieces. Armor is painted grey. Codpiece is worn below all of the belts, and should be sized to the wearer. Armor attaches securely to the front of the flight suit, with no visible means of attachment. Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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Thigh Armor Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Armor is painted dark grey. Armor is curved to fit snugly over side of thighs and are attached securely to the legs of the flight suit with no visible means of attachment. Weapon holsters are located on the lateral center of each armor piece. A grey ½” strap is located at the mid-upper portion of the armor that securely fastens around the upper thigh. Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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Knee Armor Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Armor is painted goldish-brown. Knees attach securely to the front of the flight suit with no visible means of attachment. Armor should not slouch into the wearer’s leg, but sit perpendicular to the ground as much as possible. Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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Lower Leg Armor Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Armor is painted light grey. Armor has distinct flat front and 45 degree angles beginning toward the back, and will wrap to match the curvature of the wearer’s calf. Leg armor attaches securely to the front of the flight suit with no visible means of attachment. Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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Boot Armor (Boot Caps) Animated Nite Owl style armor. Armor is at least 3mm thick with rounded edges in order to give the feeling of thickness and depth. May be made of a solid material such as fiberglass, resin, styrene, sintra or Vac-formed ABS. Ankle spat and toe cap are painted light grey. Heel cover is painted black with a rectangular horizontal light grey section in the middle of the rear. Ankle spat is attached securely on top of boot and covers any laces. Toe cap and heal cover are attached securely to front and back of boot with no visible means of attachment. Armor is weathered where indicated in visual references to give the illusion of battle wear and damage. Paint has a dull appearance (no shine).

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	Boots Black boots with a highly rugged sole pattern matching as closely as possible to the animated series. Most identifiable features of the sole include a high arch pattern on the inside of the foot and deep tread. Boots allow for secure attachment of boot armor.

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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 35s Capable of firing both yellow or blue plasma bolts, the Westar 35 is a favored weapon within the Mandalorian culture. Based on a scratch-built or a modified commercial toy Westar 35 pistol. Blasters are painted light and medium gray with a dark gray finish on the handles and slide.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Blasters have blue LED lights.

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	Mandalorian Carbine Animated Deathwatch style carbine (long version of the pistol). Painted light/medium gray with a dark gray finish on the handles and slide, properly weathered to match visual references.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Carbine has blue LED lights.

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