Costuming:TI TIE Pilot ANH

TIE Pilot: Original Trilogy

Model TI-13525 / TI-11629, Photo by TI-52414 / BH-16972

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	Description: TIE Pilot Prefix: TI Detachment: Jolly Roger Squadron Context: Star Wars 4 and 6 TIE pilots served in the Imperial Navy by piloting the various TIE series starfighters.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. While the Jolly Roger Squadron does not have any detachment specific costume certification programs, some parts of the costume below may be shared with other detachments that do. Features listed in blue or red are not required for 501st approval, but are noted here for those interested in these additional details.

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 See the TIE Helmet Detail page for more views and information about canon paint schemes. Helmet may have flat or bubbled lenses in dark gray or dark green. The frown between the teeth may optionally be cut out. If the teeth are cut out, the openings must be backed by mesh so that the face is not seen. The helmet has imperial code disks (greeblies) affixed to the ear wells. Code disk has a notch in it on the outermost disk. The notch points upward. Two 2.75" (69.85mm) diameter Imperial emblems in silver or white should be on the crest of the helmet as seen in the diagrams found on the "TIE Helmet Detail page" in the link above. There is a “pill box” on the lower portion of the mohawk on the back of the helmet. The box portion is black, the lid is white creating a white border where the box attaches to the helmet. There are two plastic retaining clips in the recessed areas on either side of the middle trident piece on the forehead. Nissan ( PN 01553-00202) retaining clips are most commonly used. Rubber trim on the bottom opening of the helmet. Trim only on the face and helmet openings ( no trim on ears) Colors of markings may be silver, brushed aluminum or gunmetal silver, but must remain consistent throughout. No chrome markings. There are triangle shaped gaps at the temple of the helmet where the face meets the sideburns. There are visible slotted flat head screw heads ( aprox 6/32” size screws) at temple next to the mowhawk trident.Screws are painted black. See photos for placement Face plate is asymmetrical. Frown has 5 distinct teeth (hero stormtrooper style) Flange around ears where they meet the helmet is flat ( no molded in square mask clip details as on R1/Inferno/Squadrons)
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Cogs must be silver with a black vinyl backround. In between teeth must not be cut out lenses must be grey bubble lenses Helmet utilizes only markings as seen in film. Ear discs are machined Aluminum A machined aluminum round 1" (25.4mm)diameter disc with a mounted plastic retaining clip (Nissan retaining clips are most common) matching those used in the trident may be used instead of the standard code disc (To be used ONLY in conjunction with 2 hose chestbox)

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	Hoses Black Ribbed Hoses with a 1.25 (31.75mm) to 1.5" (38.1mm) diameter on each end and 15" (381mm) to 21" (533mm) of length from the helmet hose ports to the upper chest box hose ports.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Hose is spiral wound ( NOT individual rings) Hose is 1.5" O.D. Hose is trimmed as short as possible to retain head movement.

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	Balaclava A balaclava is a black head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer’s skin and/or facial hair.

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	Flight Suit One piece black coverall/jumpsuit/flight suit with a front invisible zipper. Approximately 1.5" (38.1mm) tall mandarin collar with a chevron shaped, left-over-right Velcro closure. There is a horizontal seam or double-topstitched line that runs across the upper chest, but does not extend around the back. A silver or white Imperial Cog emblem, on a black background, is present on both shoulders. Can be vinyl or embroidered patch. The cog is 2.75" (69.85mm) or 3" (76.2mm) in diameter, and 1" (25.4mm) from the shoulder seam. On the left forearm there is a commpad pocket, approximately 5" (127mm) wide by 5.75" (146.05mm) tall, with no flap and a 2.25" (57.15mm) window in it. On the left bicep, about 1.5” (38.1mm) below the cog emblem, there is a code cylinder pocket with no flap, and vertical stitching dividing it into five pen sleeves. On suits with cheveron pocket flaps, last two long pen sleeves may be pleated The bottom front corner of the pocket is cut off at a bevel on the side pointing in view direction, with the broader upside forming the border of the pen sleeves. The right sleeve has a cargo pocket, about 6" (152mm) wide and 5.75" (146mm) on the bicep, and approximately 1.5" (38.1mm) below the cog emblem. The pocket has a 2" (50.8mm) flap. (2) large chest pockets and (2) large front pockets below the belt, without any zipper or flaps. Pockets with no flaps are rectangle shaped with a curved opening on top outside corners. pocket flaps may be rectanglular or chevron shaped. (2) front thigh pockets with flaps, similar in proportion as the right arm sleeve pocket. Size may differ — (the width of the front pockets equals the width of the leg pockets). There are no rank bars of any kind on the uniform. There are no leg pockets below the knees.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Imperial cog on the shoulders should be silver and match the color of the cogs on the helmet. Both Shoulder cogs must have one spoke aligned with shoulder seam (one cog spoke in the 12 o'clock position) Large 'V" shaped panel on chest area extending from upper seam to belt seam. The suit has a pointed collar in the back if chevron pocket flaps are present. Version Two must have rectangular pockets and unpointed collar back At the top corner of the bevel, there is a horizontal stitch that runs the length of the first 3 pen sleeves.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Last two code cylinder sleeves are pleated on suit with chevron pocket flaps. Last two code cylinder sleeves are flat on suit with rectangle pocket flaps

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	Patches Silver or white embroidered or vinyl matching the reference photos as closely as possible. A silver or white Imperial Cog emblem, on a black background, is present on both shoulders. Can be vinyl or embroidered patch. The cog is 2.75" (69.85mm) or 3" (76.2mm) in diameter, and 1" (25.4mm) from the shoulder seam. Both Shoulder cogs must have one spoke aligned with shoulder seam (one cog spoke in the 12 o'clock position)
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The cogs should be silver in color on black vinyl backround.

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	Imperial Communications Pad Rectangular communications pad, with buttons and detailing in red, olive green and light grey as shown, on a dark grey background. Commpad is most commonly worn buttons down (toward glove) but any pocket orientation is acceptable Comm pad is contoured slightly to fit the arm. Humbrol color #s for reference (paint need not be Humbrol brand, just similar shades) : Light grey #126/ Red #19 / Olive green #155 / Base Pad color Dark Grey #32
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Compad can be weathered Compad is not electronically lit.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Commpad must be weathered with black splatter

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	Black Gauntlet Gloves Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured, (normal leather grain/texture/lines are acceptable) fitted gauntlet style. No buckles, straps, decorative lines or stitching. straight lines created by individual fingers on the back of the hand (that match reference picture), are optional. Gauntlets to be continuous with no gusseted panel.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gloves are made of leather. Gloves must have straight lines created by individual fingers on the back of the hand (that match reference picture)
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Gauntlets slightly flair-out upward from the wrist to the mid-forearm.

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	Armor Armor consists of the front and back pieces as shown, with two shoulder straps anchored with Chicago screws or hex bolts through an octagon of plastic on each end. Black nylon webbing, cord or elastic is allowed to aid in the snug fit of the armor on the wearers sides. The shoulder straps are not load bearing and care should be taken to prevent cracking. Molded rubber ribbed shoulder straps are also a suitable option
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Octagons have a hex shaped bolt head molded into the centers Rubber trim (same as used on bottom of helmet opening) is on the sides and neck area of front and rear armor. Elastic cord connecting front and rear armor on sides Shoulder straps are plastic

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	Chestbox, Version One The chestbox is required to have the same configurations as seen in the photo. The box has 4—1" (25.4mm) square x ⅛" (.125mm) thick detail pieces. There are two acceptable color formations: 2 white, 2 Blue. OR 1 grey (in top left position), 1 white, 2 blue. There is a 1⁄16" (1.58mm) to 1/8” (3.18mm) thick white pinstripe border around the square detail pieces There are two, 16 mm round indicator lights above the rocker switches. One white, one red respectively. There are 3 rocker switches below the round indicator lights. The rockers are always gray, white, gray. The gray rockers have red or black dots on their bottom. Gray rockers may be standard or wedge(flipped) style. There is a ⅛" (3.18mm) thick silver or white pinstripe that runs horizontally across the bottom portion of the box. There is a male silver hat washer and a silver round disc with cone knob on the lower portion of the box below the horizontal pinstripe. There are two "gear" type greeblies affixed to either end of the lower tube portion of the box. These greeblies maybe painted the same gray color as the rocker switches or slightly lighter grey. Any lights or LEDs added to the chest box are required to be approved by GML.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Chest box is not electronically lit Chest box has 4 shallow, horizontal ribs most prevalent between the white square(containing the tiles) and the rocker switches. Ribs are approximately ¼" (6.35mm) wide. Top of ribs align with the top of the rockers, while the bottom ribs aligned with the top of the bottom tile Gray gears have 18 teeth Dots on rocker switches must be decals (not lights) pinstripe around tiles is 1/16” white pinstripe on bottom is 1/8” silver Hat washer and cone nut/disc greeblies are machined from aluminum

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	Chestbox, Version Two The chestbox is required to have the same configurations as seen in the photo. The box has 4—1" (25.4mm) square x ⅛" (.125mm) thick detail pieces. : 2 white, 2 Blue. There is a 1/16" (1.58mm)to 1/8” (3.18mm) thick white pinstripe border around the square detail pieces There are two 16 mm round indicator lights above the rocker switches. One white, one red respectively. There are 2 gray wedge and 1 white standard rocker switches below the round indicator lights. The rockers are always gray, white, gray. The gray rockers have red or black dots on the bottom. There is a ⅛" (3.18mm) thick silver or white pinstripe that runs horizontally across the bottom portion of the box. There is a silver hat washer and a silver round disc with cone knob on the lower portion of the box below the horizontal pinstripe. A third, 1" (25.4mm) grey hose comes out of the lower left port on the box that ends in an elbow connection. The hose should run around the wearers left side at the side seam between the armor and the belt. Hose may end on bottom of upper left flightsuit pocket, or on back armor. A “gear” type greeblie is affixed to the lower tube opposite the hose port. Any lights or LED's added to the chest box are required to be approved by GML.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Chest box is not electronically lit Chest box has 4 shallow, horizontal ribs most prevalent between the white square(containing the tiles) and the rocker switches. Ribs are approximately ¼" (6.35mm) wide. Top of ribs align with the top of the rockers, while the bottom ribs aligned with the top of the bottom tile Gray gears have 18 teeth Dots on rocker switches must be decals (not lights) pinstripe around tiles is 1/16” white bottom pinstripe is 1/8” silver Hat washer and cone nut/disc greeblies are machined from aluminum Black elbow fitting on grey hose attaches to side of flightsuit.

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	Belt The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material. Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 2.5" (63.5 mm) is acceptable. There are no loops on the belt. Belt may have grooves on the edges of the belt strap or be smooth. Both are acceptable Ungrooved belt may have unfinished (tan) edges. Belt may have visible sizing holes A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle. The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer. The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material. The buckle size is approximately 2 5/8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1/8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners. Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center. Disc may be notched or un-notched Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt is made of leather. Buckle is flat or may have a very slight curve.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): *Belt is 2" wide.

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	Boots Mid-Calf high black leather or leather like material. Boots must be mid-calf height, Officer height tall boots or similar are not acceptable. Boots may have a single adjustment strap at the top outside of the boot, with the buckle no wider than 1". Buckle need not be functional. Buckles should not be shiny/can be painted dingy grey or gun-metal color. Metal sole toe guard plate may be present on the front of the boots. Tread on the soles and heels is acceptable Any holes in boots must be filled and appear consistent with rest of boot Zippers on the inside or back of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed by the same material as the boot and not visible German “knobelbecher” style boots are most canon.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. Boots must have a single adjustment strap at the top outside of the boot, with the buckle no wider than 1".
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Original German boots (or “Knobelbechers”) or an authentic replication thereof.

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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.

	Code Cylinders 1 to 3 may be worn Rod Style: machined aluminum, resin or wood rod with flaring disc detail at top.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Code Cylinders are made of wood.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): No code cylinders for Version One ,Two wooden cylinders worn for Version two

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• A blaster that is canon for this character may be carried or worn in a holster on the belt. Holster must match blaster type. If a blaster is not carried, no holster is worn.

• This CRL is available as a PDF

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