hey guys - I know I am new, and that I am talking to people who all seem to have post >1000 (at the very least!!) - but thought I'd add something to the discussion.
foxbatkller - did u leave out the new OSCS coming out soon cos its not yet available or cos it doesnt make the cut for the top 4? Yeah I heard abt 501 CRL and clearance issues in US Is defo up in the air as well. Think Rebel Legion has some CRL set out already though. Is it still 1 central GML to approve all new clone builds?
stormtrooper guy - I like wot u did with Hasb lid man! very nice. Seen ur WIP here and over on CE. I would prob do it to mine was well; but not gonna mind if 501 accepted or not. I have 2 other issues with the lid (1) the angle of the eye piece on the face mask. Think its too thick (2) ear poles are too flared. I am currently debating whether to start dremellin it or just accept it as it is. No offense to the 501 - love their work and respect wot they try and maintain to in terms of standards. But 501 clearance and acceptance isnt the end all and be all.
Cruzer - I like the mod u've done. Nice mirrored lenses - think they are acceptable as thats the look they had at the end of EpII. Nice looking armour btw - wot kit u got there? oh man 7 foot jedi - think movie clones were meant to be 6 foot only werent they?
as for my personal opinion on the Hasb - I quite like it. I do agree it does look a bit long front-to-back though, esp.ly compared a clone 6/JM. I however dont think its enough to bar it from 501 acceptance. Think the FX lid is a fine example of these rather fluid requirements. its fine that people who have had clearance with em in the past still retain it. But u still can get clearance, today with the FX lid - even with much better alternatives. Fortunately - I have absolutely no influence on the powers-that-be = so its purely a personal opinion.
I've often thought the same abt how Kelloggs mods were accepted and Hasb conversion werent - guess its the whole problem of so called "grandfathered in" costumes.
Nate
