Costuming:TC CW-Animated Comet Phase1

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Comet (Phase I)
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Model TC-69770, Photo by Greg B.
 
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Description: Comet (Phase I)
Prefix: TC
Detachment: Clone Trooper Detachment
Context: The Clone Wars: Seasons 2

Comet served in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars along with the Wolfpack.


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.


Required Costume Components

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


Clone TC Comet Helmet.jpeg Helmet
  • Phase I animated style helmet.
    • Movie style helmets are not combined with animated armor.
  • Helmet is painted matte or satin white with dark grey details.
  • Narrow fin on dome.
  • Dark grey details are painted on dome and faceplate.
    • Oval design on front center of dome.
    • Downward sloping stripes on front of face plate with stylized wolf snout markings.
    • Markings then transition into zig-zag design on side of helmet.
    • (2) red vertical hash marks, with one on each temple of dome just above the brow trim.
    • Chin area and side tubes are painted dark grey.
  • Black eye lens extends down through the entire frown area.
  • Raised bump at each ear, 1" – 1.25" in diameter.
  • (4) Vents on each side of helmet.
    • Vents may be painted black or grey, or cut out and filled with black mesh.
  • Indented band starts above ear piece and extends to rear of helmet.
    • Indent is painted dark grey
  • Raised white circle at the back center of the helmet.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
  • Scuff marks on dark grey expose underlaying white paint.




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.



Clone TC Comet Shoulders.jpeg Shoulder Armor
  • Phase I animated style shoulder armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with dark grey details.
  • Right shoulder armor is overlaid with matte dark grey.
  • Left shoulder armor is painted matte dark grey with a white star burst design starting as a diamond at the bottom and moving in an outward motion toward the top of the shoulder armor.
  • Shoulders are padded so as not to rest flat against the arms.
    • The top of the bell sits 3/4" – 1" above the natural shoulder.
  • Shoulders have all rounded edges.
  • Shoulder armor is not symmetrical.
    • The shoulders slightly curve back at the top.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
  • Scuff marks on dark grey expose the underlaying white paint.




Clone TC Comet Biceps.jpeg Upper Arm Armor
  • Phase I animated style upper arm armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with dark grey details.
  • Armor has a notch on the lower area of the back of the arm that matches up with the elbow armor.
  • Outside half of armor is painted dark grey.
  • Armor is seamless.
    • No visible traces of how the armor was assembled are shown.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
  • Scuff marks on dark grey expose the underlaying white paint.



Clone TC Comet Forearms.jpeg Forearm Armor
  • Phase I animated Style Forearm and Elbow Armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with dark grey details.
  • 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.
  • Elbow area of forearm is painted dark grey.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
  • Scuff marks on dark grey expose the underlaying white paint.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Armor is seamless.
    • No visible traces of how the armor was assembled are shown.



Clone TC Comet Handcaps.jpg Hand Plates
  • Phase I 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.



Clone TC Comet Chest.jpeg Chest Armor
  • Phase I animated style Chest Armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with dark grey details.
  • Top part of the chest is painted with a curved dark grey section.
  • 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.
  • Scuff marks on dark grey expose the underlaying white paint.



Clone TC Comet Back.jpeg Back Armor
  • Phase I animated style Back Armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with dark grey details.
  • Top half of the back armor is painted with a dark grey section, extending down to the bottom of the detail plate.
  • Rear center of back armor has detailed area that contains a O11 pattern.
  • Back and Chest Armor match together at the sides and shoulders with no open gap.
    • A seam line is present.
  • Shoulder straps are placed over the Back and Chest armor at the seams.
  • Armor is weathered with shades of grey.
  • Scuff marks on dark grey expose the underlaying white paint.



Clone TC Comet Abdomen.jpg Abdomen Armor
  • Phase I animated style 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.



Clone TC Comet Kidney.jpg Kidney Armor
  • Phase I animated style 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.



Clone TC Comet Codpiece.jpg Codpiece and Belt Front
  • Phase I animated style Codpiece armor and Belt.
  • 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.



Clone TC Comet Posterior.jpg Posterior Armor, Belt rear and Detonator
  • Phase I animated style Posterior Armor and Belt rear.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • Belt is approx 3" tall and divided into 1.75" wide segments.
  • Posterior armor and Codpiece 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.



Clone TC Comet Beltbox.jpg Belt Boxes
  • Phase I 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.



Clone TC Comet Thighs.jpg Thigh Armor
  • Phase I animated style Thigh Armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white.
  • 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.



Clone TC Comet Shins.jpeg Lower Leg Armor
  • Phase I animated style Lower Leg Armor.
  • Armor is painted matte or satin white with dark grey details.
  • 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.
  • Lower shins are painted with a dark grey paint scheme.
  • Angled dark grey stripe wraps around back of leg.
  • Knee area is painted matte or satin white.
  • 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.
  • Scuff marks on dark grey expose the underlaying white paint.




TC animated boots.jpg Boots
  • White, ankle high or tall enough to cover the ankle and eliminate any black undersuit visible at the ankle area.
  • Boots are laceless and have flat soles.
  • Boots have a center strip running from the toe to the ankle.
  • A strap across the top of the foot has two (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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