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[Peregrinus]

I suppose, after the sidebar, the short answer is:

Yes, that armor could have been painted yellow as it's primary color at some point. We have never seen any Protectors (of any stripe) wearing yellow armor, though. Only green. I'd call that the primer coat. There are other possible explanations, but that's the simplest.

--Jonah

[Peregrinus]

As a costuming club, there has to be a point where you find a line you don't cross because to do so would a) cause people to get uterly confused as to what is and isn't right, making them lose interest in ever trying to achieve a CRL-passable costume, or b) you piss people off to the point of them thinking we are elite-ist in our thinking that only a select few will ever reach "our" standards.

Enh. Not even talking about standards. This is a nomencalture argument. *heh* Like how a Biker Scout wouldn't get passed as a Stormtrooper, it's kinda important to know if Journeyman Protectors and Mandalorian Protectors are the same group or not, have the same uniform or not, whether that's changed over time or not... Like the Magma Trooper issue I mentioned above. Nailing down what's so can sometimes get murky when dealing wiht non-film sources. All the comics and novels and magazine articles are up to the author's/artist's interpretation. We can't just point to a movie still photo and say "see?".

"Nuff said...now can we please get on with life?

Yeah. I said my piece (boy howdy, did I). Back to showing off our green armor.

--Jonah

[Ca'tal]

I'd have to agree with Slade's thoughts. I'd even go so far as to say that perhaps green was a JP thing adopted later by the MP's as a way to honor the JP's who helped found them. Again just my supposition.

[Jare Hasan]

Just show me some cool armor people are doing...I'm a pretty simple dude.

For example...

[Hondo Karr]

This thread is getting dangerously close to being locked. Several have asked for it to stop and it hasn't so now, Im ordering it to stop. I am all for this discussion and quite enjoy it to be honest but, this is not the place for it! Take it to a Keldabe Lounge thread please.

[Peregrinus]

"Shutting up, sir."

--Jonah

[Kebii'tra Verda]

To save the info already discussed, is it possible for a mod to split this topic and put all discussion/non--topic-relevant posts in a new thread in the Lounge? I know it's a big task, however...it would certainly clean this one up and get it back to the topic at hand, saving us from having to wade through tons of stuff not needed in this thread.

David.

[Dar'manda]

I only asked about the yellow because isn't this to determine what the JPs look like? 

I offered up Boba's yellow because maybe he had other than green while as a JP, maybe it's a rank thing. 



But I do see how you would want some of the posts moved.

[Kebii'tra Verda]

Well, that's all I'm saying. I'm all for discussing what we've each seen where and coming up with a reasonable set of standards for JP/MP's to follow, like color variations in comics vs. descriptions in novels. In the end, it's all up to the Brigadier and the Approval Team to decide what will and won't be accepted for this specific sub-group.

Until then, I'd rather not have to surf through a doctoral thesis of opinion to get to one viable nugget of information.

David.

[Ca'tal]

Agreed. What this thread needs is more pictures.

[Slade Kel]

Okay, I split out the discussion regarding the differences or similarities of Mandalorian and Journeyman Protectors. For now, I'm going to suggest not worrying about whether or not they're the same or separate. We'll try to keep this discussion to the armor colors and configuration of the Mandalorian Protectors.

I left a few posts here because of information relevant to the color discussion.

[Allfather]

For example...

Now dat's what I'm talkin bout 

[Ca'tal]

Dem's some good lookin' Mandos.

[Kel Toi]

Thought i would post this in here now that its Official 

[GreatSkyRiver Falco]

awesome Kel!.


please dont lock this thread, I'm just starting my kriffing MP and dont want to be late to the party

[Slade Kel]

The thread isn't likely to be locked GSR. A couple of us did get a little out of hand debating, but the Mandalorian Protectors will continue to, well, keep on protectin' .

Also, well done Kel .

[Kel Toi]

Cheers ner'vode 

[Rabbit]

Because of my personal military background, the Mandalorian Protectors have a certain appeal to them, as I consider my character background and so forth...

Though, I have a question about the armor style... The MPs are listed as being in Legacy Era as well, so does that open the door for Legacy Era-style armor? That's the style I'm planning for my kit, because it will probably work best with my body build and because the "traditional" T-visor has a strong potential for making me feel claustrophobic (I get extremely uncomfortable with a limited field of vision, so the "wedge" shaped visors on the Legacy Era stuff is more appealing).

[Mullreel]

Here is my take so far.



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[Hondo Karr]

Coming together Mullreel!

And Rabbit, welcome to the boards! While in the comics the vast majority of the Mandalorians in the Legacy issue wore colors associated with the Mandalorian Protectors, they were never named as such in the comic. Because of that, the decision made by the Mand'alor, the Brigidier (sp) and the general consensus of the members is the Legacy Mando's do not count as Mandalorian Protectors.

We do a have Legacy subboard if you'd like to pop in there and see what folks have done and share your idea.

The good news is, if you want to build a Legacy Mando with the armor coverage seen in the comics, you can still join a brigade... the Assault Brigade's Heavy Division is always looking for a few good men and women.

As for your Legacy armor, there are printable, sizeable templates to make some of the armor in the Legacy boards, Forge Props make nearly the full armor for sale and some guy around here resin casts the Hondo Karr and standard style Mando helmets as well.

[Slade Kel]

the Brigidier (sp)

Brigadier .

[Dresdon Acacin]

Well, looks like I found my home thread
You see, my local vode and I are all basicly mandalorian protectors but in a dquad like in RC with the demolitions guy, slier/mechanic guy, squad sargeant, and the sniper/stealth. Would I still be considered a protector if I were the mechanics guy?  We've all agreed to using the same Krylon Camo specialty O.D. green base btw-just to fit in with the general Protector (olours. I'll be in my armour thread psoting my new colour scheme for now.

[Ca'tal]

Newest pic of the kit. Still waiting on MoW to get some boba style boots in, and want better spats. Also planning on adding half sleeves and shin pockets for tools.

[Darman_Skirata]

OK guys I'm going to be focusing more on my MP now than my Darman so here's where I'm at:

- Got helmet but needs priming and painting also need to buy T visor and install it.
- Most likely use my Boba gaunts in this build just waiting for answers in my Darman thread.
- Got chest armour but need to buy ( or make) collar and need to buy backplate
- Got knees and shins but need painting
- And I'll be using most if not all soft parts from my Darman for now (But I will probably make a new vest)

This will be a slow-ish build as I also need to save up spending money for holiday in Florida this Oct

[JR]

I am just starting my first kit with my first armor party this coming Saturday. I am using the "Jango_Fett__Armor_X_Large" template and I am going to order a bucket from DeltaSquadBoss soon. The reason I am posting here is that I want to make sure I am on the path to becoming a Mandalorian Protector.